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October 20, 2022
Food/Drink

“What do you call a kangaroo that always asks for more soup?”/“A moresoupial!”

"Marsupial" has nothing to do with soup, but there are "more-soup-ial" jokes. Some jokes connect to the Charles Dickens's 1838 novel Oliver Twist and musical Oliver! (1960,…

October 20, 2022
Food/Drink

“What do you call a kangaroo who’s starred in Oliver Twist?”/“A more-soup-ial.”

"Marsupial" has nothing to do with soup, but there are "more-soup-ial" jokes. Some jokes connect to the Charles Dickens's 1838 novel Oliver Twist and musical Oliver! (1960,…

October 31, 2021
Holidays/Events/Parades

“What do you call a Karen on Halloween?”/“A trigger treater.”

"Trick-or-treater" is a term sometimes replaced with the similar sounding term "trigger treater." "is a serial killer on halloween called a trigger treater?" was…

August 24, 2020
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“What do you call a killing before yoga practice?”/“A pre-meditated murder.”

"Premeditated murder" means a murder that was planned in advance. It doesn't mean a murder "before meditation," but there are jokes. "Just heard about the yoga…

February 8, 2021
Food/Drink

“What do you call a laughing jar of mayonnaise?”/“LMAYO.”

"LMAO" (Laughing My Ass Off) has nothing to do with mayonnaise ("mayo") or "LMAYO," but there are jokes. "LMAYO" has been printed on many images. "what…

August 10, 2017
Transportation

“What do you call a laughing motorcycle?”/“A Yamahahahahaha.”

The Yamaha Motor Company manufactures motorcycles. A joke on the Yamaha name—haha—is: Q: What do you call a laughing motorcycle? A: A Yamahahahahaha. The “Yamaha” joke has been cited in…

August 4, 2017
Music/Dance/Theatre/Film/Circus

“What do you call a laughing piano?”/“A Yamahahahahaha.”

The Yamaha Corporation is the world's largest piano manufacturing company. A joke on the Yamaha name -- haha -- is: Q: What do you call a laughing piano?A: A Yamahahahahaha. The…

March 25, 2021
Work/Businesses

“What do you call a laundromat for pigs?”/“Hogwash.”

A pig riddle is: Q: What do you call a laundromat for pigs?A: Hogwash. The riddle has been cited in print since at least 2000. 2 April 2000, Toronto (ON) Star, "Funny Business" by Margot…

October 19, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“What do you call a lawyer that knows karate?”/“Chop suey!”

"Chop suey" has nothing to do with lawsuits, but there are jokes. This lawyer riddle was posted on Reddit -- Dadjokes on November 18, 2015: Q: What do you call a lawyer that knows…

August 10, 2018
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“What do you call a lawyer who becomes a cook?”/“A sue chef.”

A sous-chef de cuisine (French for “under-chef of the kitchen") shouldn’t be confused with a “sue” chef, but there are jokes. Some versions have it as when a cook becomes a lawyer,…

October 4, 2019
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“What do you call a lawyer who brews coffee?”/“A barristar.”

A "barrister" is a lawyer; a "barista" is a person who prepares coffee. Of course, there are jokes. "In England, people who practice law are called 'barristers'…

October 4, 2019
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“What do you call a lawyer who brews coffee?”/“A barristar.”

A "barrister" is a lawyer; a "barista" is a person who prepares coffee. Of course, there are jokes. "In England, people who practice law are called 'barristers'…

October 21, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“What do you call a lawyer who does karate?”/“Chop suey!”

"Chop suey" has nothing to do with lawsuits, but there are jokes. This lawyer riddle was posted on Reddit -- Dadjokes on November 18, 2015: Q: What do you call a lawyer that knows…

December 19, 2013
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“What do you call a lawyer with an IQ of 50?”/“Your Honor” (lawyer joke)

There are lawyer jokes and there are also judge jokes. A popular lawyer/judge joke is: Q: What do you call a lawyer with an IQ of 50?A: Your Honor. The joke has been cited in print since at least…

March 16, 2022
Buildings/Housing/Parks

“What do you call a leprechaun’s vacation home?”/“A lepre-condo.”

"Leprecondo" (leprechaun + condo) is a popular St. Patrick's Day joke. "LEPRECONDOS" was printed in a real estate ad in the San Angelo (TX) Standard-Times on March 17,…

January 23, 2021
Food/Drink

“What do you call a levitating monk?”/“An air friar.”

An "air fryer" should not be confused with an "air friar," but there are jokes. "What do you call a monk riding in a hot air balloon? An air friar" was posted on…

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

“What do you call a line dancer on a cruise?”/“An ocean liner.”

A line dancer riddle is: Q: What do you call a line dancer on a cruise?A: An ocean liner. The joke has been cited in print since at least 2007. SL-T.netCategory: Dance jokesDate Added:…

July 21, 2019
Food/Drink

“What do you call a loaf of bread when you cut off both ends?”/” Endless bread!”

Many people cut the ends off of a loaf of bread. "How do you share a loaf of bread with many people?Cut off both ends and it becomes endless bread" was posted on Twitter by Nicholas johan…

November 23, 2017
Food/Drink

“What do you call a mad nut?”/“A pistachio.”

Entry in progress -- B.P. “What do you call a mustache soaked in urine?"/"A pistachio" is another pistachio riddle. Wikipedia: PistachioThe pistachio (/pɪˈstɑːʃiˌoʊ,…

January 14, 2020
Music/Dance/Theatre/Film/Circus

“What do you call a magician who has lost his magic?”/“Ian.”

A magician riddle is: Q: What do you call a magician who has lost his magic?A: Ian. "What do you call a magician who does not know any magic? - Ian" was posted on Twitter by ItsAntYo! on…

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