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September 5, 2017
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)Time/Weather

“What dog can tell the time?”/“A watch dog.”

A dog riddle is: Q: What dog can tell time?A: A watch dog. The riddle has been cited in print since at least 1962. 30 June 1962, The Evening Republican (Columbus, IN), "Tom Trick" by…

January 12, 2018
Food/Drink

“What drink always has a cold?”/“Cough-ee.”

"Coffee" sounds like "cough-ee." A riddle has been printed on an image: Q: What drink has a cold?A: Cough-ee. "Joke of the week: What drink has a cold? Cough-ee" was…

March 16, 2016
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“What exercise did Jesus do?”/“CrossFit.”

CrossFit is a fitness program that was founded in 2000. An obvious joke is: Q: What exercise did Jesus do?A: CrossFit. "Where did jesus work out? Crossfit" was cited on Twitter on…

September 22, 2017
Time/Weather

“What falls down but never gets hurt?”/“Rain.”

A riddle about the rain is: Q: What falls down but never gets hurt?A: Rain. The riddle has been cited in print since at least 1962. Newspapers.com 3 November 1962, Courier-Post (Camden, NJ),…

August 19, 2017
Sports/Games

“What famous Greek might have invented baseball?’/“Homer.”

A baseball riddle is: Q: What famous Greek might have invented baseball?A: Homer. "That old Greek feller, Homer, the one who invented Baseball Batting averages, or something" was printed…

May 13, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“What flavor is the toothpaste in jail?”/“Imprisonmint.”

"Imprisonment" shouldn't be confused with "imprisonmint," but there are jokes. "What flavour is the toothpaste in jail? Imprisonmint" was posted on Reddit --…

June 8, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“What flies around all day but never goes anywhere?”/“A flag.”

A flag riddle is: Q: What flies around all day but never goes anywhere?A: A flag. "Q: What flies but never goes anywhere? A: A flag!" was printed in the Shreveport (LA) Journal on July 1,…

November 5, 2017
Time/Weather

“What flies when it’s born, lies when it’s alive, and runs when it’s dead?”/“Snow.”

A winter riddle is: Q: What flies when it's born, lies when it's alive, and runs when it's dead?A: Snow. The riddle was posted on the newsgroup alt.rec.spot on May 5, 2000, and has…

January 14, 2018
Food/Drink

“What food are you able to can?”/“Cannibal (can able) food.”

A cannibal riddle is: Q: What food are you able to can? A: Cannibal (cannable) food. The joke has been cited in print since at least 1976. Google BooksBiggest Riddle Book in the WorldBy Joseph…

September 10, 2017
Food/Drink

“What food can’t make up its mind?”/“A waffle.”

A waffle riddle has been printed on several images: Q: What food can't make up its mind?A: A waffle. The "waffle" riddle was on the American animated sitcom Family Guy, on the…

January 29, 2017
Food/Drink

“What food is good for the brain?”/“Noodle soup.”

"Noodle" is slang for "brain." A popular riddle is: Q: What food is good for the brain?A: Noodle soup. The joke has been cited in print since at least 1976. Google BooksBiggest…

December 8, 2016
Time/Weather

“What four days start with the letter ‘T’?” (riddle)

A riddle about the days is: Q: What four days start with the letter "T"?A: Tuesday, Thursday, today and tomorrow. The riddle has been cited in print since at least 2002. Google BooksDude,…

February 21, 2018
Food/Drink

“What frozen alcoholic beverage should you drink if you need to poop?”/“A Piña Colonic.”

"Piña colonic" (piña colada + colonic) is a jocular drink name. "Piña colonic," a mistake for "piña colada," was mentioned in the Cheech & Chong comedy film…

February 12, 2021
Food/Drink

“What fruit do you use to make toe jam?”/“You use fruit by the foot.”

A fruit riddle was posted on Reddit -- Jokes on February 12, 2021: Q: What fruit do you use to make toe jam?A: You use fruit by the foot. Fruit by the Foot is a fruit snack. "Toe jam" has…

March 12, 2017
Food/Drink

“What fruits do twins like best?”/“Pears.”

A riddle about pears is: Q: What fruits do twins like best?A: Pears (pairs). The joke has been cited in print since at least 1983. 25 August 1983, Shoal Lake (Manitoba) Star, pg. ?. col. 1:What do…

May 31, 2026
Music/Dance/Theatre/Film/Circus

“What generation does Forrest Gump’s son belong to?”/“Gen A.”

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is artificial intelligence (AI) that uses generative models to generate text. GenAI is usually pronounced like "jen-ay-eye." In the movie…

December 13, 2017
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“What gets bigger the more you take from it?”/“The lower class.”

"What gets bigger the more you take from it?" is a popular riddle. "A pit" or "an excavation" or "a hole" has been the answer since at least 1824.…

June 24, 2010
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“What gets measured gets managed” (“You can’t manage what you can’t measure”)

Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Peter DruckerPeter Ferdinand Drucker (November 19, 1909 – November 11, 2005) was a writer, management consultant, and self-described “social ecologist.”…

March 17, 2020
Buildings/Housing/Parks

“What gets rid of grime and stains?”/“Ammonia cleaner.”/“Sorry, I thought you worked here.”

"Ammonia cleaner" can sound like "I'm only a cleaner." A joke was posted on Twitter by Yorkie 'B' #xmil on September 5, 2018: I was in a hardware shop and I said…

September 24, 2017
Food/Drink

“What ghost is handy in the kitchen?”/“A recipe spook.”

A recipe riddle is: Q: What ghost is handy in the kitchen?A: A recipe spook. The "recipe spook" joke has been cited in print since at least 2007. 2 Funny 4 UCategory: Food jokesDate…

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