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January 3, 2018
Food/Drink

“Why do chicken coops only have 2 doors?”/“Because if they had four, they would be chicken sedans.”

A chicken riddle has been printed on several images: Q: Why do a chicken coops have only two doors?A: Because if they had four, they would be chicken sedans. The pun is on the homophones…

April 14, 2016
Food/Drink

“Why do cows have hooves instead of feet?”/“Because they lactose.”

"Lactose" sounds like "lack toes," prompting the pun: Q: Why do cows have hooves instead of feet?A: Because they lactose. “Why do cows have hooves? Because they lactose"…

September 26, 2017
Food/Drink

“Why do cows think cooks are mean?”/“They whip cream!”

A whip cream riddle is: Q: Why do cows think that cooks are mean?A: They whip cream! The joke has been cited in print since at least 2007. Klosi JokesCategory: Cow jokesDate Added: 11/10/2007Joke:…

July 25, 2018
Food/Drink

“Why do cows wear bells?”/“Because their horns don’t work.”

A cow riddle Has been printed on many images: Q: Why do cows wear bells?A: Because their horns don't work. The joke has been cited in print since at least 1962. 9 December 1962, Indianapolis…

January 11, 2016
Food/Drink

“Why do crabs never give to charity?”/“Because they’re shellfish.”

"Shellfish" sounds like "selfish," prompting the pun: Q: Why do crabs/lobsters/oysters never give to charity?A: Because they're shellfish. "You know why clams keep…

September 11, 2016
Food/Drink

“Why do croutons come in airtight packages? It’s just stale bread to begin with”

A popular question is asked about croutons: ""Why do croutons come in airtight packages? It's just stale bread to begin with." The question/joke was posted on the newsgroup…

August 2, 2020
Food/Drink

“Why do eggs come in flimsy styrofoam cartons & batteries in a package only a chainsaw opens?”

"Why do eggs come in flimsy styrofoam cartons and batteries come in a package only a chainsaw can open?" is a question that has been printed on many images. One possible answer is that…

March 1, 2016
Food/Drink

“Why do Germans fear hotdogs with cheese?”/“It’s a Wurst-Käse scenario.”

German sausage is "Wurst" and cheese is "Käse," prompting the pun that a pairing of the two is a "Wurst-Käse scenario" (worst-case scenario). "Wurst-case…

October 6, 2017
Food/Drink

“Why do ghosts eat only the finest quality health food?”/“Because it’s super-natural.”

A Halloween riddle about health food was posted on the newsgroup alt.humor on October 15, 1998: Q: Why do ghosts eat only the finest quality health food?A: Because it's super-natural. A health…

June 5, 2020
Food/Drink

“Why do green beans meditate?”/“To find inner peas.”

A "peas"/"peace" riddle was posted on Reddit -- Jokes on December 29, 2015: Q: Why do green beans meditate?A: To find inner peas! TwitterTimbo Spoo@timbospooReplying to…

January 14, 2018
Food/Drink

“Why do hamburgers feel sad at barbecues?”/“They get to meet their old flames.”

A hamburger riddle is: Q: Why do hamburgers feel sad at barbecues?A: They get to meet their old flames! The joke was printed in the book 101 Hamburger Jokes (1978) by Phil Hirsch. Google Books101…

November 6, 2016
Food/Drink

“Why do hens lay eggs?”/“Because if they dropped them they’d break.”

A popular riddle about eggs has been cited in print since at least 1893: Q: Why do hens lay eggs?A: Because if they dropped them they would break. A Thanksgiving version of the riddle involving…

November 27, 2021
Food/Drink

“Why do I hate drinking coffee in front of the mirror?”/“Because of my ugly mug.”

Entry in progress -- BP Reddit -- DadjokesPosted by u/DeadOnDeparture98 November 27, 2021Why do I hate drinking coffee in front of the mirror?Because of my ugly mug.

January 30, 2022
Food/Drink

“Why do Jewish women love Chinese food?”/“Because ‘wonton’ spelled backwards is ‘not now.’”

"Wonton" spelled backwards is "notnow" ('not now"). This is sometimes made into a joke that women -- especially Jewish women -- like to avoid having sex. "Here is…

March 16, 2022
Food/Drink

“Why do leprechauns love to garden?”/“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…

February 25, 2017
Food/Drink

“Why do Mexicans eat beans for dinner?”/“So they can have bubble baths.”

A beans-make-you-fart joke is: Q: Why do Mexicans eat beans for dinner?A: So they can have bubble baths later. The joke -- sometimes regarded as offensive -- has been cited in print since at least…

December 23, 2017
Food/Drink

“Why do Mexicans eat tamales on Christmas?”/“So they can have something to unwrap.”

Many Mexican-Americans eat tamales over Christmas. The

November 19, 2017
Food/Drink

“Why do midgets make bad parents?”/“Because they struggle to put food on the table.”

The struggle to "put food on the table" usually refers to the struggle to make enough money to afford to buy food -- and not physically putting food on the table. A riddle on the…

June 7, 2022
Food/Drink

“Why do pancakes always win at baseball?”/“They have the best batter.”

The term "batter" is the subject of several baseball and pancake riddles. "Q. How is a baseball game like a pancake? A. They both need a good batter!" was printed in the Battle…

February 15, 2022
Food/Drink

“Why do paper straws come in plastic wrappers?”

Some areas banned plastic straws to protect the environment, but the paper straws were wrapped in plastic. "I love how these paper straws appear to come in a plastic wrapper" was posted…

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