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April 17, 2011
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Where was the Declaration of Independence signed?”/“At the bottom.”

It's one of the oldest jokes told about American political history: Teacher -- Where was the Declaration of Independence signed?Student -- At the bottom (of the page). The joke has been cited…

September 11, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Where We Go One, We Go All” (#WWG1WGA)

[USAGE NOTE: This dictionary page is an etymology of the term "WWG1WGA." It does not reflect any opinion on any political philosophy.] "Where We Go One, We Go All" (WWG1WGA) is…

September 8, 2022
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Whether it’s the best of times or the worst of times, it is the only time you’ve got”

"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times" is the famous first line of the novel A Tale of Two Cities (1859) by Charles Dickens (1812-1870). "Whether it's the best of…

September 8, 2022
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Whether it’s the best of times or the worst of times, it’s the only time we’ve got”

"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times" is the famous first line of the novel A Tale of Two Cities (1859) by Charles Dickens (1812-1870). "Whether it's the best of…

August 4, 2016
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Which American president is least guilty?”/“Lincoln. He is in a cent.”

A pun about the Abraham Lincoln-head penny is: Q: Which president is least guilty? A: Lincoln. He is in a cent. The penny pun has been cited in print since at least 2002. The "in a…

November 6, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Which branch of the United States military is the most patriotic?”/“The Air Force; they’re US AF.”

A riddle about the United States Air Force (USAF) was posted on Reddit -- Jokes on December 28, 2018: Q: Which branch of the United States military is the most patriotic?A: The Air Force;…

February 9, 2025
Food/DrinkGovernment/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Which is more unsettling, pronouncing medicine like fettuccine, or pronouncing fettuccine like medicine?”

"Fettuccine" is pronounced like "linguini," not like "medicine" (or "Edison"). "ok, fettuccine but pronounced like medicine" was posted on…

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

“Which is the most desired summer body this year?”/“The antibody.”

The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic made people desire antibodies rather than summer bodies. "Last year we wanted summer bodies. Now all we want is antibodies" was posted on Twitter by…

August 13, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Which military leader knows the most?”/“General Knowledge.”

A "general" riddle was posted on Sickipediaon August 12, 2021: Q: Which military leader knows the most?A: General Knowledge. SickipediaWhich military leader knows the most?General…

June 16, 2024
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Which sailors blow their noses the most often?”/“The anchor chiefs.”

"Handkerchief" shouldn't be confused with "anchor chief," but there are jokes. "What do sailor's use to blow their noses? Anchor-chiefs" was posted on…

March 31, 2023
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“White privilege is the ability to suffer through whatever life throws at you without blaming…”

"White Privilege: The ability to suffer life's universal indignities without blaming another ethnic group" (shown on an image credited to Mike Rilling of Facebook) was posted on…

March 30, 2023
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“White Privilege: The ability to suffer life’s universal indignities without blaming another…”

"White Privilege: The ability to suffer life's universal indignities without blaming another ethnic group" (shown on an image credited to Mike Rilling of Facebook) was posted on…

March 31, 2023
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“White Privilege: The ability to suffer whatever life throws at you without blaming another…”

"White Privilege: The ability to suffer life's universal indignities without blaming another ethnic group" (shown on an image credited to Mike Rilling of Facebook) was posted on…

May 20, 2017
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Who are the world’s fastest readers?”/“9/11 victims. They went through 87 stories in 10 seconds.”

Jokes about the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on New York City's World Trade Center are numerous, although not politically correct. One popular riddle is: Q: Who are the world's…

July 12, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Who decided to call it ‘marijuana possession’ and not ‘joint custody’?”

"Joint custody" usually does not involve marijuana, but there are jokes. "Why isn't marijuana possession called joint custody?" was posted on Twitter by Charlie Ernstes on…

October 4, 2022
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Who did the government buy the earth from? So why do we pay the government to live here?”

"Who did the government buy the earth from? So/Then why do we pay the government to live here?" is an anti-government saying that has been printed on many images. Both versions of the…

October 4, 2022
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Who did the government buy the earth from? Then why do we pay the government to live here?”

"Who did the government buy the earth from? So/Then why do we pay the government to live here?" is an anti-government saying that has been printed on many images. Both versions of the…

June 5, 2009
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Who died and made you king/ God/ boss/ president?”

"Who died and made you (this high position)" is a common put-down of a person who usually doesn't have that high position, but who aspires to it (or a person who has that high…

November 26, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Who is the healthiest member of the army?”/“General Wellbeing.”

A military riddle is: Q: Who is the healthiest member of the army?A: General Wellbeing. "Who's the healthiest man in the army? General Wellbeing" was posted on Twitter by James on…

February 15, 2025
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Who saves his country violates no law”

"He who saves his Country does not violate any Law" was posted on X/Twitter by U.S. President Donald J. Trump on February 15, 2025. "Who saves his country violates no law. --…

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