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February 21, 2021
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“Why do astronauts use Linux?”/“Because they can’t open Windows in space.”

"Astronauts use Linux because you can't open Windows in space" is a joke that was posted on Twitter by Carla Notarobot on November 7, 2020, but it went viral when it was posted again…

April 14, 2018
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“Why do beavers spend a fortune on the internet?”/“They never want to log off.”

A beaver riddle is: Q: Why do beavers spend a fortune on the internet?A: They never want to log off. The joke has been cited in print since at least 2004. Google BooksSuper Goofy JokesBy Jacqueline…

April 23, 2023
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“Why do ghosts use reddit?”/“Because they don’t have a life either.”

Reddit is an American social news aggregation, content rating, and discussion website. Many people spend a lot of time on it. "wonder if ghosts use reddit? but wait, they already lost their…

July 16, 2017
Media/Newspapers/Magazines/Internet

“Why do Java programmers wear glasses?”/“Because they can’t C#.”

A programming riddle is: Q: Why do Java programmers wear glasses?A: Because they can't C# (see sharp). The joke has been cited in print since at least 2001 and has been printed on many images.…

December 21, 2019
Media/Newspapers/Magazines/Internet

“Why do programmers prefer dark mode?”/“Because light attracts bugs.”

"Bugs" (insects) shouldn't be confused with "computer bugs," but there are jokes. This was posted on Reddit -- Jokes on December 21. 2018: Q: Why do programmers prefer dark…

March 14, 2017
Media/Newspapers/Magazines/Internet

“Why does Pornhub even have a share to Google+ button?” (joke)

Google+ is an interest-based social network that has been the subject of several jokes, such as this one, that was posted on Twitter by Theodore Kellington‏ on July 8, 2012: "Why do they put…

October 12, 2017
Media/Newspapers/Magazines/Internet

“Why don’t churches have WiFi?”/“They don’t want to compete with an invisible power that works.”

American comedian Mark Normand posted a WiFi joke on Twitter on February 4, 2010: "Churches never have wifi... I guess no church wants to compete with an invisible power that actually…

September 6, 2019
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“Why don’t developers carry guns?”/“They have troubleshooting.”

"Troubleshooting" doesn't involve guns, but there are jokes. This was posted on Reddit -- Dadjokes on September 4, 2019: Q: Why don't developers carry guns?A: They have…

February 22, 2026
Food/DrinkMedia/Newspapers/Magazines/Internet

“Why is it called creepypasta and not fettuccine afraido?”

"Creepypasta" is not pasta (a food), but it's horror content posted on the internet. A "creepypasta" joke mentions "fettuccine afraido," which is a pun on the…

June 7, 2017
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“Why is Microsoft so bad at writing music?”/“Because they can only use OneNote!”

Microsoft OneNote is a digital note-taking app. A riddle was posted on Reddit -- Jokes on June 6, 2017: Q: Why is Microsoft so bad at writing music?A: Because they can only use OneNote! Wikipedia:…

October 23, 2017
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“Why is programming in Django hard?”/“You can only use two fingers on your left hand.”

A Django programming joke was posted on Reddit -- Jokes on October 22, 2017: Q: Why is programming in Django hard?A: You can only use two fingers on your left hand. The joke requires knowledge of…

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…

July 7, 2024
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthMedia/Newspapers/Magazines/Internet

“Why read dystopian fiction when you can just read the news instead?”

"Why read dystopian fiction when you can just pay attention?" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying was born during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, when many…

July 7, 2024
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthMedia/Newspapers/Magazines/InternetRadio/Television

“Why read dystopian fiction when you can just watch the news?”

"Why read dystopian fiction when you can just pay attention?" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying was born during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, when many…

September 14, 2017
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“Why was the computer mad when he got home?”/“Because he had a hard drive.”

A computer riddle is: Q: Why was the computer mad when he got home?A: Because he had a hard drive. The joke was posted on Twitter on September 12, 2014, and on Reddit -- Jokes on September 15,…

October 16, 2022
Media/Newspapers/Magazines/Internet

“Windows is a pane in the glass”

"Fixing broken windows is a pane in the glass" is a jocular saying that has been printed on several images. "Pane in the glass" is a pun on "pain in the ass." There…

August 22, 2020
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“Windows is for those who don’t want to know why their computer doesn’t work”

An operating system joke was posted on the newsgroup de.comm.infosystems.www.servers by Nikolaus Rath on March 5, 2001: "Macs are for those who don't want to know why their computer…

August 7, 2024
Media/Newspapers/Magazines/Internet

“Wireless bra? What’s the password?”

A “wireless bra” can’t access the internet, but there are jokes. "A wireless bra? They weren't tricky enough, now I need a password?" was posted on X/Twitter by Jeff Dwoskin…

July 13, 2017
Media/Newspapers/Magazines/Internet

“Without Facebook I would forget 90% of my friend’s birthdays”

Facebook is a social networking service that provides birthday reminders. "Without Facebook I would forget 99% of my friends birthdays" was posted on Twitter by @TeenQuotes101 on December…

February 10, 2026
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“Woke up to my 6yo holding my hand this morning. It was such a sweet 3 seconds before I realized he was using my fingerprint to break into my phone”

The touch of a young child's hand can feel magical -- until sometimes it isn't. This was posted on X/Twitter by Heather M. Jones on December 6, 2019: "Woke up to my 6yo holding my…

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