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February 4, 2018
Hotels

“What do cheap hotels and skinny jeans have in common?”/“No ballroom.”

A riddle about tight pants is: Q: What do cheap hotels and skinny jeans have in common?A: No ballroom. The "no ballroom" (no crotch space for a man's balls) joke has been cited in…

August 16, 2020
Food/Drink

“What do cloves use for money?”/“Garlic bread.”

"Bread" is slang for "money." A riddle is: Q: What do cloves use for money?A: Garlic bread. The riddle was posted on Twitter by Ujwal on February 17, 2013.…

May 14, 2021
Food/Drink

“What do clowns eat for breakfast?”/“Amuesli.”

"What do comedians eat for breakfast? Amuseli" was posted on Twitter by Amy Charlotte Kean on March 14, 2012. ("Muesli" or "museli" is a cold oatmeal dish, but this…

May 14, 2021
Food/Drink

“What do comedians eat for breakfast?”/“Amuseli.”

"What do comedians eat for breakfast? Amuseli" was posted on Twitter by Amy Charlotte Kean on March 14, 2012. ("Muesli" or "museli" is a cold oatmeal dish, but this…

May 14, 2021
Food/Drink

“What do comedians eat for breakfast?”/“Corny flakes.”

"What do comedians eat for breakfast? Amuseli" was posted on Twitter by Amy Charlotte Kean on March 14, 2012. ("Muesli" or "museli" is a cold oatmeal dish, but this…

December 7, 2017
Food/Drink

“What do cows eat for breakfast?”/“Moosli.”

A cow riddle is: Q: What do cows eat for breakfast?A: Moosli." The "moosli" joke (moo + muesli) has been cited in print since at least 2001. Wikipedia: MuesliMuesli (/ˈmjuːzli/ or…

September 28, 2017
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“What do cows get when they do all their chores?”/“Mooney.”

A cow riddle is: Q: What do cows get when they do all their chores?A: Mooney. The "mooney" (moo + money) joke has been cited in print since at least 2007. Klosi JokesCategory: Cow…

October 8, 2017
Music/Dance/Theatre/Film/Circus

“What do cows like to listen to?”/“Moo-sic!”

A cow riddle is: Q: What do cows like to listen to?A: Moo-sic (music). The joke was printed in newspapers in 1985 and 1988. 11 October 1986, Rockford Register Star, "Just For Laughs,"…

February 20, 2021
Food/Drink

“What do crows drink in the morning?”/“Cawfee.”

"Random thought Do Crows drink CAWFEE?" was posted on Twitter by Jim Brenneman on October 26, 2010. "cawfee. its what crows drink" was posted on Twitter by rachel gibson on…

May 8, 2022
Food/Drink

“What do dads eat for breakfast?”/“Pop tarts.”

A breakfast riddle is: Q: What do dads eat for breakfast?A: Pop tarts. The joke was posted on Reddit -- Dadjokes on May 2, 2022. Wikipedia: Pop-Tarts Pop-Tarts is a brand of toaster pastries…

November 5, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“What do democracy and football have in common?”/“Adding the word ‘American’ changes the meaning.”

"What does democracy and football have in common? Adding the word American completely changes the meaning" is a riddle that was posted on Reddit -- Jokes on November 5, 2020. The joke was…

December 25, 2017
Education/SchoolsPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“What do dogs do after they finish obedience school?”/“They get their masters.”

There is a difference between "master's" (a degree) and "masters." A dog riddle was posted on Twitter on April 15, 2013: "Stupid joke of the day: What do dogs do after…

June 16, 2022
Food/Drink

“What do Dominicans say when they lose their phone?”/“Where did Mofongo?”

Mofongo is a plantain ("plátano" in Spanish) dish. The word "mofongo" can sound like "my phone go." "Dominican word of the day 'MOFONGO'...A Dominican…

October 19, 2018
Food/Drink

“What do drugs have in common with cheese jokes? I don’t know, I just like meth and feta memes”

"Methamphetamines" sounds like "meth and feta memes." "Meth and feta memes" was posted on Twitter by astroshawn on October 10, 2015. A riddle was…

January 16, 2018
Food/Drink

“What do ducks eat for breakfast?”/“Quacker Oats.”

A duck riddle is: Q: What do ducks eat for breakfast?A: Quacker Oats. "Quacker Oats" puns were cited in print in 1978 and 1982, and the full riddle has been cited in print since at least…

November 3, 2019
Food/Drink

“What do dyslexic zombies eat?”/“Brians.”

Zombies eat brains. A riddle has been printed on many images: Q: What do dyslexic zombies eat?A: Brians. The joke has been cited in print since at least 2009. TwitterMaya Prohovnik@mayafishHow have…

October 7, 2021
Food/Drink

“What do earthquakes have for breakfast?”/“Panquakes.”

"Panquake" (pan/pancake + earthquake) is a jocular term from "pancake." "Frisco Breakfast: Panquakes and syrup" was printed in the Miami (FL) News on August 7, 1979.…

September 12, 2020
Food/Drink

“What do eggs do for fun?”/“Karayolke.”

An egg riddle is: Q: What do eggs do for fun?A: Karayolke. (karaoke + yolk) The joke was posted on Twitter by San (and others) on July 27, 2013. Wikipedia: KaraokeKaraoke (/ˌkæriˈoʊki/;…

December 5, 2017
Education/Schools

“What do elves do after school?”/“Gnomework.”

A Christmas riddle is: Q: What do elves do after school?A: Gnomework. The riddle has been cited in print since at least 1984. Google BooksThe Zaniest Riddle Book in the WorldBy Joseph Rosenbloom…

January 28, 2018
Food/Drink

“What do farmers use to make crop circles?”/“A protractor.”

A crop circle joke has been cited in print since at least 2009: Q: What do farmers use to make crop circles?A: A protractor. Farmers usually use tractors. A protractor makes circles. Wikipedia:…

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