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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…

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…

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