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March 15, 2024
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“Honestly, it’s not the way I look that reveals my age, it’s my use of complete sentences when I text”

"Honestly, it's not the way I look that reveals my age, it's my use of complete sentences when I text" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. The saying was…

March 22, 2021
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“How can you tell the truth is being told? Facebook blocks it, Twitter deletes it…”

"How can you tell the truth is being told? Well, when Facebook blocks it, Twitter deletes it, Google hides it, Youtube bans it, The Media censor it, And your Government forbids it" (or…

July 9, 2017
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“How did the programmer die in the shower?”/“The shampoo bottle read: Lather. Rinse. Repeat.”

A classic programming joke is: Q: How did the programmer die in the shower?A: By following the instructions on the shampoo bottle: "Lather. Rinse. Repeat." The programming joke was posted…

April 30, 2018
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“How do comedians send messages?”/“By tee-hee mail.”

An email riddle is: Q: How do comedians send messages?A: By tee-hee mail. The joke was posted on the newsgroup alt.happy.valley on October 22, 2002. Google Groups: alt.happy.valleyWays of sending…

July 5, 2020
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“How do knights communicate?”/“Chain mail.”

"Chain mail" (amour) shouldn't be confused with postal service mail or email, but there is a riddle: Q: How do knights communicate?A: Chain mail. The joke was posted on Twitter by…

September 20, 2017
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“How do pirates communicate with each other?”/“With an aye phone.”

A pirate riddle is: Q: How do pirates communicate with each other?A: With an aye phone. An "aye phone" (iPhone) pun has been cited in print since at least 2008. The joke has been printed…

November 21, 2016
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“How do trees get on the internet?”/“They log in.”

An internet riddle is: Q: How do trees get on the internet?A: They log in. "Q: How do trees get onto the internet? A: They log on" was posted to the newsgroup alt.cuddle on October 7,…

September 20, 2018
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“How do you make a motherboard?”/“Tell her a long and pointless story.”

A "motherboard" shou;dn't be confused with a "mother bored," but there are jokes. "#How do you make a motherboard? Play on your phone when you're at her…

June 17, 2017
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“How do you milk sheep?”/“With iPhone accessories.”

Apple's iPhone has had many versions, and there are many apps for it. A riddle is: Q: How do you milk sheep?A: With iPhone accessories. "What's the best way to milk a sheep? $30…

February 20, 2022
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“How do you photoshop yourself and still look ugly? That’s like cheating on a test & still failing”

Failing a test is bad. Failing an open book test very bad. Cheating and still failing a test is also very bad. "#worstfeeling cheating on a test and still failing smh" was posted on…

October 17, 2017
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“How do you stop your laptop batteries from running out?”/“Hide their trainers.”

A riddle about laptop batteries "running out" is: Q: How do you stop your laptop batteries from running out?A: Hide their trainers (sneakers). The joke was posted on the newsgroup…

July 7, 2021
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“How do you support a werewolf’s YouTube channel?”/“Lycan subscribe.”

"Lycan" sounds like "like and," and of course, there are YouTube werewolf jokes. "I end all my werewolf Youtube videos by telling viewers to lycan subscribe" was…

January 13, 2018
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“How does a capitalist text?”/“BY YELLING.”

A "capitalist" is sometimes just a person who likes to write in all capital letters. "All caps" is regarded online as shouting or yelling. A joke was posted on Reddit --…

April 24, 2018
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“How does a computer get drunk?”/“It takes screenshots.”

A computer riddle is: Q: How does a computer get drunk?A: It takes screenshots. The joke was posted on Twitter by Prank Call Joy on April 6, 2018. TwitterPrank Call Joy@prankcalljoyQ. How does a…

June 26, 2020
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“How does a computer learn new things?”/“Bit by bit.”

A computer riddle is: Q: How does a computer learn new things?A: Bit by bit. The joke was posted on Twitter by Dr. Aayesha Hassan on February 21, 2019. Twitter Caleb Norton@CalebNorton1How does a…

October 14, 2024
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“How is it possible that every single book is a #1 New York Times Best Seller?”

The New York (NY) Times has a Book Review section, and it has had a weekly best seller list since October 12, 1931. There are many categories. For many people who buy books, it often seems that…

August 5, 2019
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“How many bluegrass musicians does it take to change a light bulb?” (joke)

A popular riddle about bluegrass musicians is: Q: How many bluegrass musicians does it take to change a light bulb?A: Two. One to put it in, and one to complain that it’s electrified. "How…

November 10, 2020
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“How many clickbait articles does it take to change a lightbulb? The answer will shock you!”

A "clickbait" version of the popular lightbulb joke is: "How many clickbait articles does it take to change a lightbulb? The answer will shock you!" The joke is a pun; the…

August 12, 2016
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“How many hardware engineers does it take to change a light bulb?” (joke)

A popular series of jokes titled "Variation of a lightbulb theme" was posted by Roger Wells on net.jokes on July 24, 1982: How many hardware engineers does it take to change a…

August 9, 2015
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“How many Microsoft engineers does it take to change a light bulb?” (joke)

Microsoft Corporation's Windows operating system is so dominant in the computer industry that there is a popular joke: Q: How many Microsoft engineers does it take to screw in a light bulb? A:…

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