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February 20, 2023
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“How many good cops does it take to change a light bulb?” (riddle)

Some people argue that there are no good cops -- and if there are a few good cops, they are powerless to change anything in the system. A joke reinforces this. " "Here's one. How…

February 20, 2016
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“How many lawyers does it take to roof a house?” (lawyer joke)

One popular lawyer joke is: Q: How many lawyers does it take to roof a house? A: Depends on how thin you slice them. The joke has been cited in print since at least 1990. Google Groups:…

April 19, 2016
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“How many lawyers does it take to screw in a lightbulb?” (lawyer joke)

The "lightbulb joke" has a version that involves lawyers: Q: How many lawyers does it take to screw in a light bulb? A: It depends on how many you can afford. This joke has been cited in…

February 2, 2018
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“How many lawyers does it take to stop a moving bus?”/“Never enough.”

A lawyer joke is: Q: How many lawyers does it take to stop a moving bus?A: Never enough. The lawyer joke has been cited in print since at least 1989. Google Groups: rec.humorLife 5.HHenry Cate…

December 16, 2012
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“How many libertarians does it take to change a light bulb?” (joke)

A classic libertarian joke is: Q: How many libertarians does it take to screw in a light bulb? A: None. The free market will do it. The joke has been cited in print since at least 1981 and is of…

July 17, 2014
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“How many people work in the Pentagon?” (joke)

The Pentagon is the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense and is located in Arlington County, Virginia. About 30,000 people work in the Pentagon. An old joke is told about a…

April 13, 2017
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“How many personal-injury lawyers does it take to change a light bulb?” (lawyer joke)

Personal injury lawyers sometimes have an unfavorable "ambulance chaser" reputation. A combination lawyer joke and lightbulb joke is: Q: How many personal-injury lawyers does it take to…

April 20, 2016
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“How many politicians does it take to change a lightbulb?” (joke)

The popular "lightbulb joke" doesn't have one standard version that involves politicians. "How many politicians does it take to change a light bulb?" was cited as a…

September 18, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“How many politicians does it take to screw in a light bulb?” (joke)

“How many politicians does it take to change a lightbulb?” is a joke with many punchlines. A popular version is: Q: How many politicians does it take to screw in a light bulb?A: Not sure, first…

November 17, 2015
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“How many politicians would it take to save the world?” (joke)

John Lundin wrote on Politicus USA in November 2015: "To paraphrase an old joke, 'How many politicians would it take to save the world?' Answer: 'No one knows. It’s never been…

July 27, 2016
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“How many protesters does it take to change a light bulb?” (joke)

Many people believe that protesting doesn't work. A joke is: Q: How many protesters does it take to change a light bulb?A: Trick question. Protesters never change anything. The joke has been…

August 6, 2016
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“How much does it cost to get married?” (joke)

How much does it cost to get married? A marriage license costs a small amount, but there are other costs. This joke was popularized in the Philadelphia (PA) Record in 1909: "How much does it…

December 29, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“How much flu would a flu shot stop if a flu shot could stop flu?”

"How much flu would a flu shot stop if a flu shot could stop flu?" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. The "flu" version is a variation on the famous…

February 10, 2024
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthRadio/Television

“How the FUCK did a generation raised on South Park and Family Guy become so offended by everything?”

"How did a generation raised on South Park and family guy become so offended by everything" was posted on X/Twitter by lex del rey (@lexintheA) on February 23, 2019. (The tweet had over…

February 10, 2024
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthRadio/Television

“How the HELL did a generation raised on South Park and Family Guy become so offended by everything?”

"How did a generation raised on South Park and family guy become so offended by everything" was posted on X/Twitter by lex del rey (@lexintheA) on February 23, 2019. (The tweet had over…

September 26, 2024
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthTime/WeatherTransportation

“How to be a good climate activist:  Step 1 - own a private jet Step 2 - lecture the poor Step 3- fly to Davos Step 4 - give yourself an award”

A jocular step-by-step list on "How to be a good Climate Activist" has been printed on many images. This was posted on X/Twitter -- it has since been removed -- by Sophie Corcoran…

September 26, 2024
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthTime/WeatherTransportation

“How to be a good Climate Activist: 1. Own a private jet. 2. Own a yacht. 3. Own 5 mansions. 4. Lecture poor people on how selfish they are”

A jocular step-by-step list on "How to be a good Climate Activist" has been printed on many images. This was posted on X/Twitter -- it has since been removed -- by Sophie Corcoran…

September 28, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Human rights: Know them, demand them, defend them”

"Human rights: Know them, demand them, defend them" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Human Rights: Know Them, Demand Them, Defend Them: Selected from United Nations…

May 2, 2018
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“I accidentally said hello to a feminist the other day. The court trial starts tomorrow”

A joke about feminists overreacting to things has been printed on several images: "I accidentally said hello to a feminist the other day. The court trial starts tomorrow." "I once…

September 18, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“I almost caught COVID yesterday, but I quickly stood on a social distancing sticker”

The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in many stores having social distancing stickers where customers can stand at a distance from each other. The joke is that a person is safe standing on a…

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