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August 11, 2016
Food/Drink

“Who invented spaghetti?”/“Someone who used his noodle.”

"Noodle" is slang for the brain. A popular pun is: Q: Who invented spaghetti?A: Someone who used his noodle. The "noodle" joke has been cited in print since at least 1921. 22…

January 8, 2013
Food/Drink

“Who is this ‘moderation’ everyone tells me to drink with?”

Entry in progress -- B.P. "Who is this 'moderation' everyone tells me to drink with" is a popular saying printed on ecards. Rotten eCardsecard text: Who the fuck is this…

January 1, 2020
Food/Drink

“Who knew that the hardest part of being an adult is figuring out what to cook for dinner”

"Who knew that the hardest part of being an adult is figuring out what to cook for dinner every single night for the rest of your life until you die" is a jocular food saying that has…

December 19, 2017
Food/Drink

“Who knows about African wines? A Somali, eh”

A "sommelier" is not necessarily from the African country of Somalia, but a pun was posted on the website PunGents.com on AUgust 19, 2013: "Who knows about African wines? A Somali,…

April 14, 2016
Food/Drink

“Who made the first soft drink?”/“Adam—he made Eve’s cherry pop.”

"Cherry pop" can mean a cherry soda, but it also has a sexual meaning. An old joke is: Q: Who made the first soft drink? A: Adam -- he made Eve's cherry pop. The joke was popular by…

March 31, 2017
Food/Drink

“Who needs a guy when there’s chai?”

"Who needs a guy when there's chai?" is a jocular tea saying that has been printed on several images. The saying was posted on Twitter on September 19, 2014.…

October 20, 2022
Food/Drink

“Who needs a wife anyway? How difficult can it be to boil a toast?”

"Who needs a wife anyway? How difficult can it be to boil a toast? #sickipedia" was posted on Twitter by Sickipedia Official on October 19, 2013. The joke originated on the Sickipedia…

August 12, 2024
Food/Drink

“Who needs guys when you have curly fries?”

"who needs guys when you have curly fries" was posted on X/Twitter by ebony on November 3, 2012. The song "Curly Fries" (2022) by heb contains the lyrics: "Who needs guys…

August 2, 2017
Food/Drink

“Who says I can’t cook? You obviously haven’t tasted my cereal”

"Who says I can't cook? You obviously haven't tasted my cereal" is a jocular line that has been printed on many images. Adding milk to cereal is not cooking, of course. "I…

March 15, 2022
Food/Drink

“Who steals noodles from the rich and gives them to the poor?”/“Ramen Hood.”

Ramen Hood (ramen + Robin Hood) has been the name of food establishments in New York City, Scottsdale (AZ) and Los Angeles (CA). A joke is that Ramen Hood steals noodles/soup from the rich to give…

March 15, 2022
Food/Drink

“Who steals soup from the rich and gives it to the poor?”/“Ramen Hood.”

Ramen Hood (ramen + Robin Hood) has been the name of food establishments in New York City, Scottsdale (AZ) and Los Angeles (CA). A joke is that Ramen Hood steals noodles/soup from the rich to give…

October 15, 2010
Food/Drink

“Who Wants Jack Daniel’s?” or “We Want Jack Daniel’s” (WWJD)

"What Would Jesus Do?" (WWJD) is a saying from the 19th century. A drink variant of "WWJD" -- "Who Wants Jack Daniel's?" ("We Want Jack Daniel's")…

October 15, 2010
Food/Drink

“Who Wants Jelly Donuts?” or “We Want Jelly Donuts” (WWJD)

"What Would Jesus Do?" (WWJD) is a saying from the 19th century. A food variant of "WWJD" -- "We Want Jelly Donuts" or "Who Wants Jelly Donuts?" -- has been…

June 22, 2023
Food/Drink

“Who was the sweetest knight 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…

February 13, 2021
Food/Drink

“Who were the first people to make pastries?”/“The pie-oneers.”

"Pie-oneer" (pie + pioneer) is a jocular portmanteau word, usually used to describe a "first" involving a pie. "The old time pastry cooks have organized a pie-oneer…

July 13, 2022
Food/Drink

“Who, What, When, Where…Wine!”

"Who, What, When, Where...Wine!" is a wine saying that has been printed on many images. "The most memorable meals always have more than great food. There's also the…

May 31, 2022
Food/Drink

“Who’s the father of all fruit?”/“Papaya.”

"Papaya" has nothing to do with "papa," but there are jokes. "what fruit is the father of all fruits? The PAPAya!!!" was posted on Twitter by Julian Moppie Lim on…

July 25, 2018
Food/Drink

“Who’s the greatest chicken-killer in all of Shakespeare?”/“Macbeth. He did murder most foul.”

A Shakespeare riddle is: Q: Who's the greatest chicken-killer in all of Shakespeare?A: Macbeth. He did murder most foul. "the pun is on "foul" for "fowl." "Murder…

January 21, 2025
Food/Drink

“Who’s the patron saint of functional alcoholism?”

There is no patron saint for drinking alcohol, but some people want thee to be one. "Who's the patron saint of functional alcoholism?" was poted on X/Twitter by Northern Lights…

February 27, 2018
Food/Drink

“Who’s the spiciest knight of the round table?”/“Sir Racha.”

"Sriracha" sauce is sometimes punned as "Sir Racha," the hottest knight of KingArthur's Round Table. "Oh brave sir racha, the rooster knight, please save me from my…

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