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November 7, 2022
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Why did the minus sign run for office?”/“To make a difference.”

Many politicians state that they ran for political office "to make a difference." There's a math pun about that. "Why did the minus sign run for office? To make a…

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

“Why did the Nazi win the race?”/“He was the fascist.”

"Fascist" shouldn't be confused with "fastest," but there are jokes. "How did Mussolini win the race? ... he was the fascist. #mysadattemptatajoke" was posted on…

November 21, 2016
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Why did the police officer smell?”/“Because he was on duty.”

A police officer riddle is: Q: Why did the police officer smell?A: Because he was on duty. The joke has been cited in print since at least 2006. Only SimchasP.S. Why did the policeman…

March 6, 2019
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Why did the politician cross the road?”/“To get to the other bribe.”

"Why did the chicken cross the road?"/"To get to the other side" is a classic riddle from the 19th century. A politician version was printed in The Globe and Mail (Toronto, ON)…

November 1, 2017
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Why did the WASP cross the road?”/“To get to the middle.”

"Why did the chicken cross the road?"/"To get to the other side" is a classic riddle from the 19th century. A WASP (White Anglo-Saxon Protestant) version is: Q: Why did the WASP…

January 7, 2025
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthStreets

“Why didn’t the libertarian cross the road?”/“He thought it was a private road.”

"Why did the chicken cross the road?"/"To get to the other side" is a classic riddle from the 19th century. A libertarian version is: Q: Why did the libertarian cross the road?…

January 28, 2017
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Why didn’t Cupid shoot at the lawyer’s heart?”/“Because Cupid can’t hit a target that small.”

A popular Valentine's Day lawyer joke is: Q: Why didn't Cupid shoot his arrow at the lawyer's heart?A: Because even Cupid can't hit a target that small. The riddle has been…

February 26, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Why do ambassadors never get sick?”/“They have diplomatic immunity.”

An ambassador riddle is: Q: Why do ambassadors never get sick?A: They have diplomatic immunity. "Why do ambassadors never get sick? Diplomatic immunity" was posted on the newsgroup…

November 9, 2015
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Why do Americans choose from just two people to run for president and 50 for Miss America?”

"Why do Americans choose from just two people to run for president and 50 for Miss America?" is a jocular one-line saying that has been printed on GIFs. "How come we choose from just…

February 14, 2017
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Why do Americans make such a fuss about 9/11 anyway? What happened on the 9th of November?”

The September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on New York City's World Trade Center are referred to as "9/11." However, Europeans read the day first, then the month. A joke is: "Why…

August 3, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Why do ants not go to church?”/“Because they’re in sects.”

An ant riddle is: Q: Why do ants not go to church?A: Because they're in sects (insects). The joke has been cited in print since at least 2008. Google Groups: alt.messianicWhere Do Darwinist…

November 27, 2024
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Why do different religions have different Gods but same Devil?”

"Why do religions have different Gods but the same Satan?" is a question that has been printed on many images. "Different religions have different gods but the same Satan. Hmmm"…

April 16, 2025
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Why do doctors only give stickers to kids? Like hello I was also brave today”

"Why do doctors only give stickers to kids? Like hello I was also brave today" (or "IDK why doctors only give stickers to kids? Like hello I was also brave today") is a saying…

January 16, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Why do people pull their mask down to hear better?”

The 2020 COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic resulted in many people wearing face masks. Some people took off their masks to listen to another person, even though the face masks have nothing to do with…

January 17, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Why do people pull their mask down to listen better?”

The 2020 COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic resulted in many people wearing face masks. Some people took off their masks to listen to another person, even though the face masks have nothing to do with…

February 9, 2017
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Why do pirates make great lawyers?”/“Because they’re very skilled at arrrrrguing.”

Entry in progress -- B.P. TwitterMikey Henderson‏@fiddlermikey#TLAPD @5EH Why do pirates make good lawyers? Because they love to ARRRgue9:26 PM - 6 Aug 2009 TwitterRyan in…

March 2, 2024
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Why do police drive around looking for crime?”

Police cars drive around the neighborhood, but fire trucks usually do not. "When's the last time you seen a fire truck driving around looking for fire? So why do police drive around…

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

“Why do police officers speed?”/“Because they can.”

Police vehicles often go beyond the speed limit, and it's not clear if there is an emergency. There's a joke about this: Q: Why do police officers speed?A: Because they can. Who will give…

September 13, 2016
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Why do politicians take laxatives?”/“So they can speak more fluently.”

There's a joke for those who believe that politicians are full of crap: Q: Why do politicians take laxatives?A: So they can speak more fluently. The joke was posted on Reddit on July 19, 2016,…

November 27, 2024
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Why do religions have different Gods but the same Satan?”

"Why do religions have different Gods but the same Satan?" is a question that has been printed on many images. "Different religions have different gods but the same Satan. Hmmm"…

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