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August 16, 2018
Food/Drink

“Which knight kept King Arthur’s food fresh at the Round Table?”/“Sir Anrapp.”

There are many fanciful names given to knights of King Arthur's Round Table. The name of "Sir Anrapp" (a pun on "Saran Wrap") was posted on the newsgroup alt.callahans on…

June 22, 2023
Food/Drink

“Which knight loved eating pancakes at the round table?”/“Sir Up.”

"Syrup" can sound like "Sir Up." "And Sir Up. he's sweet" was posted on the newsgroup alt.humor.puns on September 25, 1996. "Sir Up of Pancakes" was…

November 11, 2016
Food/Drink

“Which side of a turkey has the juiciest meat?”/“The inside.”

A Thanksgiving turkey riddle is: Q: Which side of a turkey has the juiciest meat?A: The inside. The riddle has been cited in print since at least 2008. “Which side of a turkey has the most…

November 11, 2016
Food/Drink

“Which side of a turkey has the most feathers?”/“The outside.”

A Thanksgiving turkey riddle is: Q: WHich side of a turkey has the most feathers?A: The outside. "What side of a chicken has the most feathers on? The outside" was cited in a 1932…

November 23, 2016
Food/Drink

“Which Thanksgiving beverage is sad?”/“Apple sigh-der.”

A Thanksgiving riddle about apple cider is: Q: Which Thanksgiving beverage is sad?A: Apple sigh-der. The riddle has been cited in print since at least 2006. Brownielocks -- Thanksgiving Jokes and…

June 27, 2022
Food/Drink

“Which vegetable do you stand in line for?”/“A queue cumber.”

Entry in progress -- BP Wikipedia: CucumberCucumber (Cucumis sativus) is a widely-cultivated creeping vine plant in the Cucurbitaceae family that bears usually cylindrical fruits, which are used as…

April 25, 2022
Food/Drink

“Which wine pairs best with existential dread?”

Wine pairing can be difficult, especially when it is paired with one's emotional state (and not food). "*at a restaurant talking to the waiter* yes, which wine pairs best with existential…

September 22, 2013
Food/Drink

“While there’s tea, there’s hope”

"Where there's tea, there's hope" is a saying that has been printed on any gift items, such as T-shirts, posters and cups. The original saying -- "while there is tea, there…

November 11, 2017
Food/Drink

“Whilst cooking today, I accidentally rubbed some herbs in my eyes. I’m now parsley sighted”

"Got herbs in my eyes cooking last nite, now I'm parsley sighted" was posted on Twitter on March 4, 2011. "Whilst preparing dinner last night I accidentally got some herbs in my…

September 25, 2020
Food/Drink

“Whiners make excuses. Winners make coffee”

"Quitters/Whiners make excuses. Winners make coffee" Is a coffee saying that has been printed on many images. "Quitters make excuses. Winners make coffee" (shown on an image,…

December 23, 2021
Food/Drink

“Whipped cream comes from cows that are into BDSM”

"Whipped cream" has nothing to do with BDSM, but there are jokes. "Whipped cream comes from cows that are into bdsm" was posted on Twitter by whiny teenager on May 20, 2012.…

December 23, 2021
Food/Drink

“Whipped cream is just milk that enjoys BDSM”

"Whipped cream" has nothing to do with BDSM, but there are jokes. "Whipped cream comes from cows that are into bdsm" was posted on Twitter by whiny teenager on May 20, 2012.…

December 23, 2021
Food/Drink

“Whipped cream is just regular cream that is really into BDSM”

"Whipped cream" has nothing to do with BDSM, but there are jokes. "Whipped cream comes from cows that are into bdsm" was posted on Twitter by whiny teenager on May 20, 2012.…

November 28, 2021
Food/Drink

“Whiskey (noun)—magic brown water for fun people”

"Beer/ Bourbon/ Gin and Tonic/ Tequila/ Whiskey -- magic (brown) water for fun people" are sayings that have been printed on many images. "Bourbon Magic Brown Water for Fun…

June 12, 2022
Food/Drink

“Whiskey has never been recalled because of E. coli”

Lettuce has been recalled for E-coli. "Bourbon/Vodka/Whiskey/Wine has never been recalled for E-coli" has been printed on many images. "Wild Turkey Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey…

October 1, 2020
Food/Drink

“Whiskey helps me appreciate the little things in life, like shot glasses”

"Whiskey helps me appreciate the little/small/smaller things in life, like shot glasses" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Whiskey" is sometimes…

October 2, 2020
Food/Drink

“Whiskey helps me appreciate the small things in life, like shot glasses”

"Whiskey helps me appreciate the little/small/smaller things in life, like shot glasses" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Whiskey" is sometimes…

October 2, 2020
Food/Drink

“Whiskey helps me appreciate the smaller things in life, like shot glasses”

"Whiskey helps me appreciate the little/small/smaller things in life, like shot glasses" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Whiskey" is sometimes…

February 7, 2022
Food/Drink

“Whiskey is a brilliant invention. One double and you start feeling single again”

"Scotch/Whiskey/Whisky is a brilliant invention. One double and you start feeling single again" is a jocular drinking saying that has been printed on many images. Authorship is unknown,…

May 19, 2014
Food/Drink

“Whiskey is by far the most popular of all remedies that won’t cure a cold”

"Whiskey is by far the most popular of all remedies that won't cure a cold" is a jocular line that has been credited to American singer and actor Jerry Vale (1930-2014) since 1972,…

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