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August 12, 2017
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Why is a police dog called a K-9?”/“Because if it was higher it would be a cat.”

A police dog unit is called K-9 (canine). It's not called K-10 because -- according to the joke -- that would be a cat (kitten). "Police dog is K-9 (canine). If cats were trained they…

March 21, 2023
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Why is it called ‘camouflage’ and not”

"Why is it called/spelled 'camouflage' and not" -- the last word is missing or "camouflaged" -- is a joke that has been printed on many images. "why is it spelled…

March 12, 2023
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Why is it so hard to insult a communist?”/“They never take things personally.”

A communism riddle was posted on Reddit -- 3amjokes on March 12, 2023: Q: Why is it so hard to insult a communist?A: They never take things personally. Reddit -- 3amjokesPosted by u/Fernelz March…

March 21, 2023
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Why is it spelled ‘camouflage’ and not”

"Why is it called/spelled 'camouflage' and not" -- the last word is missing or "camouflaged" -- is a joke that has been printed on many images. "why is it spelled…

December 9, 2024
Buildings/Housing/ParksGovernment/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Why is it that no women are trying to get into the men’s restroom?”

"Why is it always biological male 'trans' trying to get in the women’s bathroom? Where are all the biological females trying to get into the men’s bathroom?" was posted on…

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

“Why is it that when archaeologists find human remains, they’re either male or female…”

"Why is it that when archaeologists find human remains, they're either male or female and none of the other 700 genders?" is a saying that has been printed on many images.…

July 26, 2023
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Why is it wrong to drive a van with 2 lawyers off a cliff? Because you could have fit 20 of them”

A lawyer joke/riddle was posted on Reddit -- Jokes on July 16, 2023: "Why is it wrong to drive a van with 2 lawyers off a cliff? Because you could have fit 20 of them." “An utter waste…

January 7, 2026
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Why is mail 99% garbage 1% something if you ignore you go to jail?”

Mail usually contains a lot of junk, but one thing that is very, very important and might get lost. "Mail is crazy because it's like 99 pieces of straight up garbage and 1 that if you…

November 26, 2024
Food/DrinkGovernment/Law/Military/Religion /HealthHolidays/Events/Parades

“Why is no one talking about turkey recidivism?”

What happens to turkeys that the president of the United States pardons for Thanksgiving? "I fear the turkey pardoning sets a bad precedent. What's the turkey recidivism rate since the…

November 23, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Why is Santa Claus immune to COVID-19?”/“Because he has santabodies.”

The 2020 COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic made many people wonder if Santa Claus would still deliver presents on Christmas Day. Many people said that Santa Claus would still do his job because he…

June 25, 2017
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Why is the Army so strict on uniforms?”/“To minimize casual tees.”

A pun about the word "casualty" was posted on Twitter on August 31, 2009: "There was a shootout in The Gap. There were many casual-tees." A riddle was posted on Reddit -- Dad…

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

“Why is the Second Amendment the only Constitutional right you need a permit to use?”

"Why is the Second Amendment the only Constitutional right you need a permit to use?" was popularized on LiberalLogic101.com on March 7, 2014. However, "Why is the #2ndAmendment -the…

September 1, 2024
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthMedia/Newspapers/Magazines/Internet

“Why is there no anarchy emoji?”

There are anarchist symbols, but there is no anarchy emoji. Some people have made their own anarchy emojis. "ugh these election phone calls every morning during meetings make me want to be an…

August 6, 2013
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Why is there only one Monopolies Commission?” (joke)

"Why is there only one Monopolies Commission?" is a joke that appears to have started in the United Kingdom in 1978 (the Google Books date might be incorrect) or in 1981. Conservative…

September 11, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Why is there so much controversy around gays in America, when our own country had four fathers?”

"Forefathers" shouldn't be confused with "four fathers," but there are jokes. "If gay marriage is wrong, then why did we have four fathers?" was posted on Twitter…

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

“Why isn’t Dracula allowed out during COVID?”/“He’s always coffin.”

A joke about Dracula (a literary character associated with vampires) and coffin (coughing) became popular in 2020 with the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. "How do you know when Dracula…

July 23, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Why isn’t holy water used in vaccines?”/“Because you can’t take the lord’s name in vein.”

The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic resulted in new vaccines. A joke was posted on Reddit -- Dadjokes on July 22, 2021: Q: Why isn't holy water used in vaccines?A: Because you can't take…

February 23, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Why pay taxes when the government can just print money?”

"Why pay taxes when they can just print money?" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "If the government could print money, then why pay taxes?" was printed in the…

February 23, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Why pay taxes when you can just print money?”

"Why pay taxes when they can just print money?" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "If the government could print money, then why pay taxes?" was printed in the…

December 13, 2009
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Why pay to have your family tree traced; go into politics and your opponents will do it for you”

Political opposition research can be very thorough. A saying developed: "Why pay money to have your family tree traced? Just go into politics and you opponents will do it for you for…

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