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December 15, 2009
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“What if your father was a horse thief?” (political affiliation joke)

A classic political affiliation joke involves Theodore Roosevelt or a Northerner. The Northerner asks a Southerner what political party he's a member of and why. The Southerner responds that…

December 20, 2012
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“What is a communist? One who hath yearnings for equal division of unequal earnings.”

English poet Ebenezer Elliott (1781-1849) wrote: EPIGRAM.What is a communist? One who hath yearnings For equal division of unequal earnings: Idler, or bungler, or both, he is willing To fork out…

December 29, 2024
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“What is a conspiracy theorist?”/“Someone who fact-checks professional liars.”

"A CONSPIRACY THEORIST IS JUST SOMEONE WHO FACT-CHECKS PROFESSIONAL LIARS" (shown on an image) was posted on Facebook by Truth Theory on August 21, 2024. "A CONSPIRACY THEORIST IS…

June 28, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“What is a Karen called in Europe?”/“An American.”

A riddle about a "Karen" was posted on Reddit -- Jokes on June 27, 2020: Q: What is a Karen called in Europe?A: An American. An older, related term is "Ugly American."…

May 29, 2024
Food/DrinkGovernment/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“What is a non-binary person’s favorite drink?”/“Gender fluids.”

"Gender fluid" is not a drink, but there are jokes. "Do trans people drink gender fluid?" was posted on Facebook by Myllo onn June 25, 2020. "What do gays drink when…

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

“What is copper nitrate?”/“Overtime for policemen.”

Police are sometimes called "coppers." A chemistry riddle is: Q: What is copper nitrate?A: Overtime for policemen. The "copper night rate" joke has been cited in print since at…

October 11, 2016
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“What is the definition of Death?”/“When you stop paying taxes suddenly.”

"Death and taxes" are often said to be the only certainties in life. There's a joke: Q: What is the definition of Death?A: When you stop paying taxes suddenly. The joke has been…

March 16, 2026
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthWork/Businesses

“What is this? Bring-your-knife-to-work day??” (March 15th joke)

"Is it bring your knife to work day or something? -- Julius Caesar" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. Roman dictator Julius Caesar (100 BC-44 BC) was assassinated…

April 10, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“What kind of cells get drafted for war?”/“Diploid.”

"Diploid" sounds a bit like "deployed." "What happens when a normal cell goes to war? It becomes DIPLOID" was posted on Twitter by rebecca on February 10, 2016.…

October 27, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“What kind of COVID vaccine did the ghost get?”/“A boo-ster!”

Several ghost puns (popular at Halloween) involve a "booster" ("boo-ster"). "Q: What kind of seat does a baby ghost sit in? A: A booster seat" was printed in the…

November 22, 2009
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“What kind of woman do you take me for?”/“We’ve already established that” (Churchill?)

Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikiquote: Winston ChurchillSir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill, KG, OM, CH, TD, FRS, PC (Can) (1874-11-30 – 1965-01-24) was a British politician. He was Prime…

September 21, 2022
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“What language do police officers speak?”/“Coptic.”

"The Vatican Police speak pig Latin" is a joke on the liner noted to the comedy album FM & AM (1972) by American stand-up comedian George Carlin (1937-2008). "Pig" is slang…

September 21, 2022
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“What language do the Vatican police speak?”/“Pig Latin.”

"The Vatican Police speak pig Latin" is a joke on the liner noted to the comedy album FM & AM (1972) by American stand-up comedian George Carlin (1937-2008). "Pig" is slang…

December 3, 2019
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“What lottery did the broom win?”/“The sweepstakes.”

A lottery riddle is: Q: What lottery did the broom win?A: The sweepstakes. The joke was printed in the Biggest Riddle Book in the World (1976) by Joseph Rosenbloom. Google BooksBiggest Riddle Book…

June 7, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“What makes mandatory vaccinations not tyranny?”/“Magical fairy dust.”

"What makes mandatory vaccinations not tyranny?” is a meme that has been printed on an image: "What makes sex not rape? CONSENTWhat makes a job not slavery? CONSENTWhat makes a…

June 7, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“What makes taxation not theft?”/“Imagination.”

"What makes taxation not theft?" is a meme that has been printed on many images: "What makes sex NOT rape? Consent.What makes employment NOT slavery? Consent.What makes a transaction…

June 8, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“What makes taxation not theft?”/“Magic.”

"What makes taxation not theft?" is a meme that has been printed on many images: "What makes sex NOT rape? Consent.What makes employment NOT slavery? Consent.What makes a transaction…

June 7, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“What makes taxation not theft?”/“Magical fairy dust.”

"What makes taxation not theft?" is a meme that has been printed on many images: "What makes sex NOT rape? Consent.What makes employment NOT slavery? Consent.What makes a transaction…

June 8, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“What makes taxation not theft?”/“Roads.”

"What makes taxation not theft?" is a meme that has been printed on many images: "What makes sex NOT rape? Consent.What makes employment NOT slavery? Consent.What makes a transaction…

January 27, 2023
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“What makes the difference between a gang and a state is the belief that there is a difference…”

"There is no difference between a gang and a state" was posted on Twitter by Rahman Hussin on March 14, 2012. "Re gang violence: What is the difference between a gang and a state…

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