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October 30, 2017
Music/Dance/Theatre/Film/Circus

“What happens when a ghost haunts a theater?”/“The actors get stage fright.”

A theatrical riddle is: Q: What happens when a ghost haunts a theater?A: The actors get stage fright. The popular Halloween joke was printed in many newspapers in 1990. 10 December 1990, Indiana…

February 9, 2016
Music/Dance/Theatre/Film/Circus

“What has three legs and an asshole on top?”/“A drum stool.”

Drummers are on the receiving end of many jokes. A popular joke was cited in 1993: Q: What has three legs and a dick on top?A: A drum stool. Another version was cited in 1996: Q: What has three…

February 6, 2013
Music/Dance/Theatre/Film/Circus

“What if the Hokey-Pokey really is what it’s all about?”

The Hokey-Pokey dance has the singer explain to the dancers: "You put your (leg/arm) in, you put your (leg/arm) out, you put your (leg/arm) in and you shake it all about. You do the…

June 18, 2019
Music/Dance/Theatre/Film/Circus

“What instrument can only be played by a pair of sheep?”/“The tubaa.”

"Tuba" sounds like "two baa," and there are puns. "What instrument did the two sheep play? the tuBA" was posted on Twitter by Lexie Irwin on April 9, 2013. A riddle…

October 24, 2016
Music/Dance/Theatre/Film/Circus

“What instrument does a skeleton play?”/“A trombone.”

A popular Halloween riddle about skeletons is: Q: What instrument does a skeleton play?A: A trombone. The joke has been cited in print since at least 1976. Google BooksBiggest Riddle Book in the…

April 10, 2019
Music/Dance/Theatre/Film/Circus

“What is a chiropractor’s favorite type of music?”/“Hip-pop.”

"Hip-pop" is a music portmanteau of "hip-hop" and "pop." "If I were a chiropractor, I’d listen to HIP-POP! GET IT?" was posted on Twitter by Matthew Inman…

November 7, 2017
Music/Dance/Theatre/Film/Circus

“What is a classical musician’s favorite Chinese food?”/“Bach Choy.”

The Chinese vegetable "bok choy" has nothing to do with German composer Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), but there have been several puns. "If you're making a Faure to the…

January 10, 2018
Music/Dance/Theatre/Film/Circus

“What is a duck’s favorite dance?”/“The quackstep.”

A duck riddle is: Q: What is a duck's favorite dance?A: The quackstep. The "quackstep"/"quickstep" joke was posted on the newsgroup free.uk.btinternet.chatter.refugees on…

October 26, 2016
Music/Dance/Theatre/Film/Circus

“What is a mummy’s favorite type of music?”/“Wrap.”

A riddle about rap music is: Q: What is a mummy's favorite type of music?A: Wrap. The "wrap music" joke has been cited in print since at least 1988. 5 November 1988, Palm Beach (FL)…

September 21, 2017
Music/Dance/Theatre/Film/Circus

“What is a pirate’s favorite type of music?”/“Arr and B!”

A pirate riddle is: Q: What is a pirate's favourite type of music?A: Arr and B! The joke was posted on PirateJokes.net on August 31, 2008. Wikipedia: Rhythm and bluesRhythm and blues, often…

February 9, 2016
Music/Dance/Theatre/Film/Circus

“What is a relative minor?”/“A country western musician’s girlfriend.”

A popular musician joke about the relative keys is: Q: What is a relative minor?A: A country western musician's girlfriend. An Internet list circulated by at least 1995 was titled…

November 18, 2020
Music/Dance/Theatre/Film/Circus

“What is an actor’s favorite breakfast?”/“A big roll!”

An acting riddle is: Q: What is an actor's favorite breakfast?A: A big roll! "Roll" is a pun on "role." The joke was posted on ThinkAndLaughDaily.com on November 18, 2020.…

May 18, 2018
Music/Dance/Theatre/Film/Circus

“What is an American’s favorite type of music?”/“Royalty free.”

"My favorite kind of music? ROYALTY FREE MUSIC! #true #youtube" was posted on Twitter on April 19, 2015. A riddle was posted on Reddit -- Jokes on May 19, 2018: Q: What is an…

July 26, 2018
Music/Dance/Theatre/Film/Circus

“What is an SEO’s favorite music?”/“Heavy Meta.”

A computer riddle with a pun on the term "heavy metal" music is: Q: What is an SEO's favorite music?A: Heavy Meta. "I'm so hipster my favourite music genre is Heavy…

May 10, 2022
Music/Dance/Theatre/Film/Circus

“What is Porky Pig’s least favorite musical?”/“Hamilton.”

There is no "ham" in the musical Hamilton, but there are jokes. "What is Porky Pig's least favorite musical? Hamilton" was posted on Twitter by Lost in Transition on…

April 28, 2019
Music/Dance/Theatre/Film/Circus

“What is the best way to cut a musician into tiny pieces?”/“With a band saw.”

A bandsaw (or "band saw") has nothing to do with a musical band, but there are jokes. This riddle was posted on Reddit -- Dadjokes on April 28, 2019: Q: What is the best way to cut a…

October 24, 2021
Music/Dance/Theatre/Film/Circus

“What is the best way to tune a bagpipe?”/“With a pitchfork!”

Many people do not like the sound of bagpipes. "the best way to tune bagpipes is with a pitchfork" was posted on Twitter by HERCULES MUSIC on July 7, 2017. "What is the best way to…

February 2, 2018
Music/Dance/Theatre/Film/Circus

“What is the difference between a saxophone and a chainsaw?”/“It’s all in the grip.”

A saxophone riddle is: Q: What is the difference between a saxophone and a chainsaw?A: It’s all in the grip. That is, there is no difference musically. The saxophone joke was posted on the…

February 4, 2025
Music/Dance/Theatre/Film/Circus

“What is the Easter bunny’s favorite kind of music?”/“Hip hop.”

Rabbits and frogs allegedly listen to "hip hop" music. "Q. What music do frogs listen to? A. Hip-hop" was printed in the Michigan Chronicle (Detroit, MI) on September 2-8, 1992.…

May 3, 2016
Music/Dance/Theatre/Film/Circus

“What is the holiest chord?”/“G sus.”

Guitarists know the "G sus" (suspended) chord. There are many "Gsus/Jesus" jokes. "G sus: God's favorite chord" was cited in the newsgroup rec.music.bluenote on…

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