A pun is told about riot police: Q: Why do riot police get to work early?A: To beat the crowd. A form of the joke existed in California after the police beating of Rodney King (1965-2012) on March…
France has been invaded several times and there's a classic war joke: Q: Why do the French have so many civil wars?A: So that they can win one. English actor and comedian John Cleese (a…
"High coup" sounds like "haiku." "The haiku is a high coup" was posted on Twitter on March 10, 2011. "Japanese army, overthrows the government. It was a high…
The term "drug-sniffing dog" means that the dog sniffs to detect drugs, not that the dog is addicted to drugs. "Why do the police use those drug-sniffing dogs instead of the sober…
A gun is a "firearm," or "arms" in the plural. "Guns" is slang for "biceps." A popular question is: "Why do they call guns arms and arms guns?"…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic used the term "novel coronavirus." "Rey: Why do they call it the 'novel' coronavirus? Han: It’s a long story" was posted on…
A joke about "amen" and "awomen" and "hymns" and "hers" was printed in the Boston (MA) Transcript in September 1927 and reprinted in many newspapers: "I…
"Why do they use sterilized needles for death by lethal injection?" is a popular question that has been printed on an image. The question was posted on the newsgroup alt.fan.cecil-adams…
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"…
"Why do we kill people who kill people to show that killing people is wrong?" is an anti-death penalty statement that has been printed on many posters, buttons and bumper stickers. The…
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…
"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…
"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…
"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…
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…
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…
"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…
"Why does inclusiveness include everything except opposing views?" (or "Why does inclusiveness include everything except conservative views?") is a saying that has been printed…
"Why does inclusiveness include everything except opposing views?" (or "Why does inclusiveness include everything except conservative views?") is a saying that has been printed…
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:…