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March 25, 2023
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Why do we live in a culture where everyone is expected to have an opinion on everything?”

Not everyone has an opinion on everything. However, in a democratic society, it's sometimes assumed that everyone does have an opinion on everything. "[Discussion] What's up with…

January 1, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Why do women with nieces and nephews have great immune systems? Because of their auntie-bodies”

"Antibodies" have nothing to do with the bodies of "aunts," but there are jokes. The jokes became popular during the 2020 COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. "Why does your…

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

“Why do your kids go to school in gun-free zones, but Congress goes to work with armed guards?”

"Why do your kids go to school in gun-free zones, but Congress goes to work with armed guards?" was posted on Twitter by Sal the Agorist on May 25, 2022. "Why does Congress goes to…

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

“Why does a slight tax increase cost you $200 and a substantial tax cut save you 30 cents?”

"Why does a slight tax increase cost you $200 and a substantial tax cut save you 30 cents?" is a question that has been printed on several images. The saying is from the book I…

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

“Why does anyone need an AR-15 rifle?”

Entry in progress -- BP “Don’t ask why I need an AR-15. Ask why an IRS agent needs one,” “It’s the Bill of Rights, not the Bill of Needs” and “Nobody needs an AR15? Nobody needs a…

March 28, 2016
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Why does California have the most lawyers and NJ the most toxic waste dumps?” (lawyer joke)

A popular old lawyer joke is: Q: "Why does California have the most lawyers and New Jersey the most toxic waste dumps?"A: New Jersey had first choice. The joke has been cited in print…

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

“Why does Congress goes to work with armed security, but your kids go to school in gun-free zones?”

"Why do your kids go to school in gun-free zones, but Congress goes to work with armed guards?" was posted on Twitter by Sal the Agorist on May 25, 2022. "Why does Congress goes to…

May 8, 2024
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Why does inclusiveness include everything except conservative views?”

"Why does inclusiveness include everything except opposing views?" (or "Why does inclusiveness include everything except conservative views?") is a saying that has been printed…

May 8, 2024
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Why does inclusiveness include everything except opposing views?”

"Why does inclusiveness include everything except opposing views?" (or "Why does inclusiveness include everything except conservative views?") is a saying that has been printed…

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

“Why does North Korea excel at drawing straight lines?”/“Because they have a supreme ruler.”

North Korea has a "supreme leader" or "supreme ruler." A joke was posted on Reddit -- Jokes on August 14, 2017: Q: Why does North Korea excel at drawing straight lines?A:…

September 1, 2011
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Why does the baloney fear the slicer?” (politician avoiding a tough interview/debate)

Conservative author William F. Buckley, Jr. (1925-2008) began his Firing Line television show of political interviews in 1966. When asked in 1967 why Robert F. Kennedy, a liberal, didn't…

April 18, 2016
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Why does the bar association prohibit lawyers and clients from having sex?” (lawyer joke)

One popular lawyer joke involves lawyers screwing their clients: Q. Why does the bar association prohibit lawyers from having sex with clients?A. They don't want clients to be screwed twice…

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

“Why don’t ants 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…

January 5, 2017
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Why don’t communists ever learn?”/“Because there are no classes.”

German philosopher and economist Karl Marx (1818-1883), co-author with Friedrich Engels (1820-1895) of The Communist Manifesto (1848), preached a classless society. A riddle was posted to Reddit --…

June 4, 2015
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Why don’t government workers stare out the window in the morning?”

There's an old joke about government workers (civil servants): Q: Why don't civil servants look out the window in the morning? A: Because they'd have nothing to do in the afternoon.…

October 17, 2018
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Why don’t lawyers play hide-and-seek?”/“Nobody will look for them.”

A lawyer riddle is: Q: Why don't lawyers play hide-and-seek?A: Nobody will look for them. The lawyer joke has been cited in print since at least 1987. 10 September 1987, Seattle (WA) Times…

September 21, 2017
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Why don’t pirates need lawyers?”/“They prefer to settle through ARRrrrbitration.”

A pirate riddle is: Q: Why don't pirates need lawyers?A: They prefer to settle through ARRrrrbitration! The joke was posted on PirateJokes.net on September 18, 2010, and has been printed on an…

July 11, 2024
Buildings/Housing/ParksGovernment/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Why don’t thieves burgle politicians’ homes?”/“Professional courtesy.”

Politicians have a reputation, according to many people, about the same as thieves. "Q: Why don't thieves burgle politicians' home? A: Professional courtesy. #LightUpNigeria"…

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

“Why don’t you explain this to me like I wear a mask alone in my car?”

The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic resulted in many people wearing facemasks, especially indoors. Some people even wore a facemask while driving alone in their car. To other people, this was a…

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

“Why experiment on animals with so many lawyers out there?”

"Why experiment on animals when there are so many lawyers out there?" is a jocular saying about lawyers. "Why experiment on animals with so many lawyers out there" was cited in…

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