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March 19, 2017
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“What is the difference between a crazy rabbit and a counterfeit banknote?” (riddle)

A money riddle is: Q: What is the difference between a crazy rabbit and a counterfeit banknote?A: One is a mad bunny and the other is bad money. The riddle has been cited in print since at least…

July 18, 2020
Food/DrinkPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“What is the difference between a dog with rabies and a hot dog?” (riddle)

“The noblest of all dogs is the hot dog; it feeds the hand that bites it” is a saying from the 1930s. "What is the difference between a dog with rabies and a hot dog? One bites the hand…

February 26, 2022
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“What is the difference between a dollar and a rouble?”/“A dollar.”

A joke about the worthlessness of the Russian rouble/ruble currency became popular in 1993 and 1998. "Q: WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A ROUBLE AND A DOLLAR? A: A DOLLAR!" was posted…

February 27, 2022
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“What is the difference between a dollar and a ruble?”/“A dollar.”

A joke about the worthlessness of the Russian rouble/ruble currency became popular in 1993 and 1998. "Q: WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A ROUBLE AND A DOLLAR? A: A DOLLAR!" was posted…

December 22, 2017
Education/Schools

“What is the difference between a fisherman and a lazy student?” (riddle)

Entry in progress -- B.P. Google Groups: alt.tasteless.jokesDifferenceRobert Nykvist3/2/95(...)17. What is the difference between a fisherman and a lazy student?The fisherman baits his hooks.The…

June 7, 2016
Food/Drink

“What is the difference between a hungry man and a glutton?” (riddle)

A popular riddle about eating is: Q: What is the difference between a hungry man and a glutton?A: One longs to eat and the other eats too long. The riddle has been cited in print since 1867.…

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…

March 21, 2022
Media/Newspapers/Magazines/Internet

“What is the difference between a vegan and a software engineer?” (riddle)

"As I feasted at our company end-of-year dinner, I reflected on my underpowered computer, noting that for dinner I was having rack of lamb, but at work I had a lack of RAM. (Mark…

January 1, 2016
Education/Schools

“What is the difference between an engineer and a school teacher?” (riddle)

A popular pun was cited in many newspapers in 1850: "What is the difference between a schoolmaster and an engine driver? -- One trains the mind, and the other minds the train!"…

April 10, 2021
Time/Weather

“What is the difference between noon and high noon?”/“One is at 4:20.”

The term "high noon" means "precisely noon," but also means "the time of a decisive confrontation or contest." There are several joke answers about "noon"…

April 10, 2021
Time/Weather

“What is the difference between noon and high noon?”/“Weed.”

The term "high noon" means "precisely noon," but also means "the time of a decisive confrontation or contest." There are several joke answers about "noon"…

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.…

March 18, 2017
Sports/Games

“What is the Easter bunny’s favorite sport?”/“Basket-ball.”

An Easter bunny riddle is: Q: What is the Easter bunny's favorite sport?A: Basket-ball, of course! The joke has been cited in print since at least 2005. Google Groups: alt.cuddleEaster Giggles…

January 23, 2023
Food/Drink

“What is the favorite appetizer of Scottish people?”/“Gaelic bread.”

"Garlic" should not be confused with "Gaelic," but there are jokes. "How do you survive an Irish vampire? Repel him with Gaelic" was posted on Twitter by Kev Murphy on…

February 27, 2022
Food/Drink

“What is the favorite soda of people preparing for the apocalypse?”/“Dr. Prepper.”

Dr Prepper (Dr Pepper + prepper) is a fictional soft drink name that has been printed on many images. "I'm a Prepper - Dr Prepper: I'm a Prepper - Dr Prepper. A funny soft drink…

August 21, 2016
Food/Drink

“What is the first derivative of a cow?”/“Prime rib.”

A math joke (and a food joke) is: Q: What is the first derivative of a cow?A: Prime rib. The joke has been cited in print since at least 2004 and has been printed on many images. “Recipe for…

January 4, 2018
Food/Drink

“What is the healthiest kind of water?”/“Well water.”

A water riddle is: Q: What is the healthiest kind of water? A: Well water. The joke has been cited in print since at least 1976. Google BooksBiggest Riddle Book in the WorldBy Joseph…

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…

August 5, 2020
Work/Businesses

“What is the kind of all office supplies?”/“The ruler.”

An office supplies riddle is: Q: Who/What is the king of office supplies?A: The ruler. "What's the king of all office supplies? The ruler!" was posted on Twitter by "}" on…

January 26, 2017
Education/Schools

“What is the king of the classroom?”/“The ruler.”

A riddle about an object found in schools is: Q: What/Who is king of the classroom?A: The ruler. The riddle has been cited in print since at least 2005. 2 March 2005, Los Angeles (CA) Times,…

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