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March 11, 2025
Food/DrinkMusic/Dance/Theatre/Film/Circus

“Why are people who play the flute called flautists? Those should be people who make flautas”

"Flauta" (Spanish for "flute") is a Mexican dish. There are, of course, jokes involving flute players, or "flautists." "Why are people who play the flute called…

February 5, 2017
Food/Drink

“Why are pizza slices shaped that way? Do they expect our mouths to get wider after each bite?”

Pizza is usually circular and cut into triangles. "Karen" posted on Twitter on January 29, 2014: "Why are pizza slices shaped that way ?? Do they expect our mouths to get wider after…

July 25, 2018
Food/Drink

“Why are sardines so stupid?”/“They lock themselves in a can and leave the key outside.”

A riddle about sardines is: Q: Why are sardines so stupid?A: They lock themselves in a can and leave the key outside. The joke has been cited in print since at least 1959. 1 February 1959, South…

March 16, 2022
Food/Drink

“Why are so many leprechauns gardeners?”/“Because they have green thumbs.”

There are several St. Patrick's Day riddles about leprechauns having green thumbs. "Riddle of the Day: Why are so many leprechauns florists? #HeritageHealth Answer: They have green…

May 20, 2021
Food/Drink

“Why are the French snails fastest in the world?”/“L’ess cargo.”

"Escargot" (French for "snail") is sometimes given the joke "l'ess/less cargo." "Why are French snails faster? Less cargo" was posted on Twitter by…

September 18, 2017
Food/Drink

“Why are there donut holes, but not bagel holes?”

"If they make donut holes, why don't they make bagel holes?" was posted on Twitter on July 6, 2009. "Why are there donut holes but not bagel holes?" was posted on Reddit --…

December 24, 2016
Food/Drink

“Why are there no jokes about turkey giblets?”/“Because the punchlines are offal.”

A turkey giblets riddle is: Q: Why are there no jokes about turkey giblets?A: Because the punchlines are offal. The riddle has been cited in print since at least December 2013, when it was included…

May 21, 2016
Food/Drink

“Why are there only 239 beans in Irish bean soup?” (joke)

Beans have a reputation of making people fart, and there's a joke: Q: Why are there only 239 beans in Irish bean soup?A (Irish accent): Because one more and it would be too farty. The joke was…

May 27, 2025
Food/DrinkMedia/Newspapers/Magazines/Internet

“Why are they called food critics and not ingestigative journalists?”

"Who decided to call it Food Critic and not Ingestigative Journalist?" was posted on X/Twitter by @viktorklang.com on June 10, 2017. "Why are they called food critics and not…

May 8, 2016
Food/Drink

“Why aren’t bananas ever lonely?”/“Because they come in bunches.”

A joke about bananas is: Q: Why aren't bananas ever lonely?A: Because they come in bunches. The joke has been cited in print since at least 1966. 16 January 1966, The Register (Santa Ana, CA),…

January 8, 2025
Food/DrinkPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Why aren’t dogs allowed in bars?”/“Because they can’t hold their licker.”

"Liquor" shouldn't be confused with "licker," but there are jokes. "Q. Why don't they allow dogs in bars? A. Because most of them can't hold their licker!…

November 15, 2022
Food/Drink

“Why aren’t donut holes called don’tnuts?”

"Donuts" are not "do nuts," but some people think there should be "donotnuts" or "don'tnuts" (for "do not nuts" or "don't…

June 22, 2018
Food/Drink

“Why aren’t there more songs about being hungry?”

There have been many songs about love, but what about food? "I think falling in/being in/falling out of love has been pretty well documented. Why aren't there more songs about being…

January 8, 2025
Food/DrinkPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Why aren’t dogs allowed in bars?”/“Because they cant control their licker.”

"Liquor" shouldn't be confused with "licker," but there are jokes. "Q. Why don't they allow dogs in bars? A. Because most of them can't hold their licker!…

January 8, 2025
Food/DrinkPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Why aren’t dogs allowed in pubs?”/“Because they can’t control their licker.”

"Liquor" shouldn't be confused with "licker," but there are jokes. "Q. Why don't they allow dogs in bars? A. Because most of them can't hold their licker!…

March 29, 2009
Food/Drink

“Why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free?”

"Why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free?" (or, "Why buy a cow when the milk's so cheap?") means that you needn't buy something when it's being offered…

February 3, 2020
Food/Drink

“Why call it a land dispute, and not ground beef?”

"Overheard in the @KBOITV newsroom: 'Could a land dispute also be called ground beef?' -- @JakeLeberKBOI" is a joke that was posted on Twitter by Brent Hunsaker on January 11,…

July 13, 2020
Food/Drink

“Why can you never trust a fruit over a vegetable?”/“Because they’re seedy.”

"Seedy" has a double meaning, and there are several food jokes. "Why does your mom disapprove of sesame bagels? because they're seedy" was posted on Twitter by arleigh on…

September 12, 2017
Food/Drink

“Why can’t Chinese barbecue?”/“Because the rice falls through the grill.”

A barbecue joke is: Q: Why can't Chinese barbecue?A: Because the rice falls through the grill. The joke -- sometimes regarded as offensive -- has been cited in print since at least 2007.…

April 23, 2016
Food/Drink

“Why can’t diabetics get vengeance?”/“Because vengeance is sweet.”

"Revenge is sweet" is a proverb that dates to at least the 16th century. "Revenge, why can't diabetics get revenge? Because revenge is sweet!!!" was cited on Twitter on…

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