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December 5, 2017
Time/Weather

“What did Santa say to Mrs. Claus when he looked out the window?”/“Looks like rain, dear.”

"Reindeer" sounds like "rain, dear." ""Santa Claus is welcome but I do not want to see the rain dear" was printed in an 1888 newspaper. "Why does Santa Claus…

January 2, 2024
Sports/Games

“What did Santa say when he long castled in chess?”/“O-O-O.”

In chess, long-castling (castling queen's side) is written as "O-O-O." This is not to be confused with "ho-ho-ho," but a riddle was posted on Reddit -- Jokes on December…

February 28, 2018
Food/Drink

“What did Simba (The Lion King) order for brunch?”/“A tuna frittata.”

"Hakuna Matata" is a popular song in Disney's animated film The Lion King (1994). Timon and Pumbaa, the animated meerkat and warthog duo, introduce the philosophy to young lion…

February 8, 2015
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“What did socialists use before candles? Electricity” (joke)

A popular joke is told about a failed economic state: Q: What did socialists use before candles?A. Electricity. The "What did we use before candles?" joke dates to at least 1964, when it…

March 28, 2018
Food/Drink

“What did Spartacus say to the cannibal who killed his wife?”/“Nothing, he’s Gladiator.”

"Gladiator" sounds like "glad he ate her," and puns have been cited in print since at least 1836. A riddle was posted on the newsgroup rec.humor on July 13, 1992: Q: What do you…

March 15, 2017
Holidays/Events/Parades

“What did St. Patrick say to the snakes?”/“He told them to ‘hiss off!’”

A St. Patrick's Day joke about Saint Patrick is: Q: What did St. Patrick say to the snakes?A: He told them to "hiss off!" The joke has been cited in print since at least 2001.…

April 8, 2015
Education/Schools

“What did the acorn say when it grew up?” (math joke)

It's one of the oldest math jokes, told by teachers and students every year: Question: What did the acorn say when he grew up? Answer: Geometry (Gee, I'm a tree). The corny joke has been…

September 12, 2017
Food/Drink

“What did the apple say to the apple pie?”/“You’ve got some crust.”

A pun on the word "crust" is: Q: What did the apple say to the apple pie?A: "You've got some crust." "Crust" means also "nerve." The food riddle has…

October 18, 2016
Food/Drink

“What did the apple skin say to the apple?”/“I’ve got you covered.”

An apple riddle is: Q: What did the apple skin say to the apple?A: I’ve got you covered. The joke has been cited in print since at least 2007. "What did the rug say to the…

August 17, 2019
Education/Schools

“What did the Asian parents tell their child? ‘You’re an A-sian, not a B-sian’”

Many Asian students feel pressure from their parents to perform well academically. "You're an A-sian, not a B-sian" (or "You're an Asian, not a Bsian") is a saying…

August 17, 2019
Education/Schools

“What did the Asian parents tell their child? ‘You’re an Asian, not a Bsian’”

Many Asian students feel pressure from their parents to perform well academically. "You're an A-sian, not a B-sian" (or "You're an Asian, not a Bsian") is a saying…

December 21, 2019
Food/Drink

“What did the assassin do when he was hungry?”/“The assassinate.”

"Assassinate" shouldn't be confused with "assassin ate," but there are jokes. "A murderer had heartburn because of something the assassinate. (Pun of the Day)"…

September 28, 2020
Food/Drink

“What did the astronaut cook for lunch?”/“An unidentified frying object.”

An "Unidentified Flying Object" (UFO) has the food equivalent in "Unidentified Frying Object." "Some restaurants serve what can only be called Unidentified Frying…

September 28, 2020
Food/Drink

“What did the astronaut see on his skillet?”/“Unidentified frying objects.”

An "Unidentified Flying Object" (UFO) has the food equivalent in "Unidentified Frying Object." "Some restaurants serve what can only be called Unidentified Frying…

September 28, 2020
Food/Drink

“What did the astronaut see on the stove?”/“An unidentified frying object.”

An "Unidentified Flying Object" (UFO) has the food equivalent in "Unidentified Frying Object." "Some restaurants serve what can only be called Unidentified Frying…

July 3, 2014
Food/Drink

“What did the baby corn say to its mom?”/“Where’s my pop corn?”

Popcorn is the subject of a frequently told joke: Q: What did the baby corn say to its mom? A: Where's pop corn? The joke has been cited in print since at least 1977. “Who called them dad…

July 14, 2016
Food/Drink

“What did the bacon say to the sandwich?”/“See you in the club!”

A club sandwich riddle is: Q: What did the bacon say to the sandwich?A: See you in the club! The joke was cited on Twitter on July 25, 2009. "What did the bacon say to the provolone cheese?…

December 24, 2017
Sports/Games

“What did the bad soccer announcer get for Christmas?”/“COOOOOAAAAALLLLLLLLL!”

No one likes to get a lump of coal in a Christmas stocking. Soccer announcer Andrés Cantor is known for his iconic "Goal!" shout when one is scored. A riddle was posted on Reddit --…

November 13, 2016
Sports/Games

“What did the baseball glove say to the baseball?”/“Catch you later!”

A baseball riddle is: Q: WHat did the baseball glove say to the baseball?A: "Catch you later!" The riddle has been cited in print since at least 2002. Google BooksSuper Silly RiddlesBy…

December 15, 2019
Buildings/Housing/Parks

“What did the big chimney say to the little chimney?”/“You’re too young to smoke.”

A chimney riddle is: Q: What did the big chimney say to the little chimney?A: "You're too young to smoke." The (cigarette) smoking joke has been cited in print since at least 1941.…

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