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April 15, 2023
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“What’s considered trashy if you’re poor, but classy if you’re rich?”/“Getting govt. money.”

A business magnate such as Elon Musk receives billions of "corporate welfare" government money. However, when a poor person receives welfare, many people regard this action as worse.…

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

“What’s really selfish is expecting other individuals to surrender their liberties…”

"What’s really selfish is expecting other individuals to surrender their liberties so that you can enjoy a false sense of security. AND THATS A FACT" was posted on Twitter by Mr…

May 31, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“What’s the difference between a conspiracy theory and the truth?”/“About 6-12 months.”

What's the difference between a conspiracy theory and the truth? A joke is that the only difference is time -- that is, the conspiracy theory will eventually be proven to be true. "what…

June 3, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“What’s the difference between a police officer and a bullet?” (riddle)

The 2020 death of George Floyd while in police custody created national protests in the United States. This riddle was posted on Reddit -- Darkjokes on June 1, 2020: Q: Whats the difference between…

November 26, 2017
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“What’s the difference between a politician and a snail?” (joke)

What's the difference between a politician and a snail? A politics joke was posted to the newsgroup eunet.jokes on November 14, 1994: "Gerold's pronouncement: The difference between…

February 1, 2023
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“What’s the difference between an American and a computer?” (riddle)

A troubleshooting (or "trouble shooting") riddle was posted on Reddit -- Jokes on October 31, 2019: Q: What's the difference between an American and a computer?A: An American…

April 16, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“What’s the difference between COVID-19 and Romeo & Juliet?”/“Coronavirus & Verona Crisis.”

The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemi shouldn’t be confused with Romeo and Juliet (a Verona crisis), but there are jokes. “You’ve heard a lot about corona virus, get ready to learn about a Verona…

July 4, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“What’s the difference between George Washington and a duck?” (riddle)

George Washington (1732-1799) is on the U.S. one dollar bill. This riddle by comedian Jay Leno was printed in his book Jay Leno's How to Be the Funniest Kid in the Whole Wide World (2005) and…

September 3, 2014
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“What’s the difference between ignorance and apathy? I don’t know and I don’t care”

Many voters often do not show up to the polls, and political commentators wonder if the voters were ignorant of the candidates and the issues or if the voters were just apathetic. A popular joke…

March 24, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“What’s the opposite of isolate?”/“I so early.”

The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic caused many people to self-isolate. "Dad: what is the opposite word for isolate Me: doesn’t answer for 5mins Dad: you so early" was posted on Twitter…

March 24, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“What’s the opposite of isolate?”/“You so early.”

The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic caused many people to self-isolate. "Dad: what is the opposite word for isolate Me: doesn’t answer for 5mins Dad: you so early" was posted on Twitter…

January 30, 2025
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“What’s the Shakespearean way to eliminate bird flu?”/“Murder most fowl.”

"Murder most foul, as in the best it is / But this most foul, strange and unnatural" is a line from William Shakespeare's play Hamlet. This shouldn't be confused with…

November 11, 2022
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Whatever you allow the government to do to others it will eventually do to you”

"Whatever you allow the government to do to others it will eventually do to you" is a saying that has been printed on several images. For example, if a government labels a person…

January 21, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“When a bicycle thief goes to jail, it is because he was peddling stolen goods”

"Peddling" is not the same as "pedaling," but there are jokes. "Did you hear about the bicycle thief? He was caught peddling stolen goods!" was posted on Facebook by…

February 28, 2023
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“When a billionaire dies, who inherits their congressmen?”

"When a billionaire dies, who inherits their senators?" is a political joke that has been printed on many images. The "joke" is that money can buy political influence.…

February 28, 2023
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“When a billionaire dies, who inherits their politicians?”

"When a billionaire dies, who inherits their senators?" is a political joke that has been printed on many images. The "joke" is that money can buy political influence.…

February 28, 2023
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“When a billionaire dies, who inherits their senators?”

"When a billionaire dies, who inherits their senators?" is a political joke that has been printed on many images. The "joke" is that money can buy political influence.…

February 18, 2022
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“When a clown moves into a palace, he doesn’t become a king. The palace becomes a circus”

Entry in progress -- BP Twitter🇺🇸🟠 Tom 🟠🇺🇸 (@Recon_0321 GETTR)@TRCreamer'When a clown moves into a palace, he doesn't become a king. The palace becomes a…

November 7, 2014
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“When a diplomat says yes, he means perhaps…”

A popular joke involves a lady and a diplomat. The lady can't say "yes" and the diplomat can't say "no." The joke is from the Berliner Tageblatt and has been cited in…

August 15, 2016
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“When a politician does get an idea he usually gets it wrong”

Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Don MarquisDonald Robert Perry Marquis (/ˈmɑːrkwɪs/ mar-kwis; July 29, 1878 in Walnut, Illinois – December 29, 1937 in New York City) was a humorist,…

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