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April 26, 2016
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Where do monkeys exercise?”/“At the jungle gym.”

A children's "jungle gym" doesn't involve an actual jungle, but there's a joke: Q: Where do monkeys exercise?A: At the jungle gym. The joke -- different animals are…

August 24, 2021
Buildings/Housing/Parks

“Where do monsters buy their houses?”/“On Godzillow.”

Godzilla is a famous fictional monster in Japanese films who often destroys houses. Zillow is an American online real estate marketplace company. There is no "Godzillow," but there are…

February 4, 2025
Music/Dance/Theatre/Film/Circus

“Where do musical frogs perform?”/“At the hopera house.”

Frogs allegedly like the opera, or rather, "hopera" ("hop" + "opera"). "Where do musical frogs perform? The hopera house haha!!" was posted on X/Twitter by…

April 24, 2019
Time/Weather

“Where do naughty rainbows go?”/“Prism.”

A rainbow riddle is: Q: Where do naughty rainbows go?A: Prism. "Prism" sounds like "prison." "Where do rainbows go when they break the law? Prism. #iamthefunniest" was…

October 30, 2018
Music/Dance/Theatre/Film/Circus

“Where do pianists go for vacation?”/“The Florida Keys.”

The Florida Keys aren't piano keys, but there's a riddle: Q: Where do pianists go for vacation?Q: The Florida Keys. The joke has been cited in print since at least 2005. Wikipedia:…

December 29, 2021
Sports/Games

“Where do pirates go to play games?”/“The Arrrrrrr-cade!”

A pirate riddle is: Q: Where do pirates go to play games?A: The Arrrrrrr-cade! That is, to the "arcade," but pirates like to say "Arrrr!" The riddle has been cited in print…

May 11, 2022
Buildings/Housing/Parks

“Where do pirates rent properties?”/“Arrrgh-bnb.”

A pirate riddle is: Q: Where do pirates rent properties?A: Arrrgh-bnb. The joke is how pirates pronounce Airbnb. The riddle was posted on Reddit -- Dadjokes on November 27, 2021. Think and Laugh…

March 14, 2022
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Where do politicians come from?”/“When a clown and a serial killer love each other very much…”

A joke about politicians has been shown on images depicting a conversation between a mother and a child: Child: Mommy, where do politicians come from?Mother: Well, sweetie... when a clown and a…

January 9, 2016
Food/Drink

“Where do poor meatballs live?”/“In the spaghetto.”

A popular joke about spaghetti and meatballs is: Q: Where do poor meatballs live?A: In the spaghetto. The joke was cited on Twitter on October 31, 2012 and went viral in January 2013. TwitterSamuel…

December 17, 2022
Education/Schools

“Where do porn stars go to college?”/“Fuck U.”

A school riddle is: Q: Where do porn stars go to school?A: F. U. (Fuck U.) The "U" usually stands for "university," but here means "you." "Where do Porn stars go…

December 17, 2022
Education/Schools

“Where do pornstars go to school?”/“F. U.”

A school riddle is: Q: Where do porn stars go to school?A: F. U. (Fuck U.) The "U" usually stands for "university," but here means "you." "Where do Porn stars go…

April 16, 2017
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Where do rabbits settle their legal disputes?”/“In a pellet court.”

"Appellate court" sounds like "a pellet court." "Physicians should always take their legal business to a pellet court" is a pun that was cited in print in May 1888.…

August 29, 2017
Education/Schools

“Where do religious school children practice sports?”/“In the prayground.”

A school riddle is: Q: Where do religious school children practice sports?A: In the prayground. The "playground"/"prayground" pun has been cited in print since at least 2005. 11…

October 1, 2019
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Where do Russians buy their coffee from?”/“Tsarbucks.”

"Tsarbucks" (tsar + Starbucks) is a jocular name for a Russian coffeehouse. "Coffee shop revolution for Russia as first 'Tsarbucks' nears" was posted on Twitter by…

June 24, 2018
Food/Drink

“Where do Russians get their milk?”/“From Mos-cows.”

A milk riddle has been cited in print since at least 2004: Q: Where do Russians get their milk?A: From Mos-cows. A different wording to the riddle was posted on Reddit -- Jokes on September 1,…

November 30, 2020
Education/Schools

“Where do sensitive middle class dinosaurs send their kids?”/“Montessaurus school.”

Some Montessori school jokes involve a dinosaur called the "Montessaurus." "My friends want to send their kid to a Montessaurus school. Hey, the more children know about dinosaurs,…

July 6, 2018
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“Where do shellfish go to borrow money?”/“The prawn broker.”

"Prawn" sounds to some like "pawn." A riddle has been cited in print since at least 2001: Q: Where do shellfish go to borrow money?A: The prawn broker. “How could the dolphin…

June 17, 2016
Food/Drink

“Where do smart hot dogs end up?”/“On honor rolls.”

A popular hot dog pun is: Q: Where do smart hot dogs end up?A: On honor rolls. The joke has been cited in print since at least 1996. Google BooksThe Little Giant Book of RiddlesBy Joseph…

December 21, 2016
Music/Dance/Theatre/Film/Circus

“Where do snowmen go to dance?”/“To a snowball.”

A snow riddle has been cited in print since at least 1980 and 1988: Q: Where do snowmen go to dance?A: To a snowball. A slightly different version of the riddle was posted on Twitter on December…

December 6, 2015
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“Where do snowmen keep their money?”/“In snow banks.”

A popular winter joke for children is: Q: Where do Eskimos/snowmen keep their money?A: In snow banks. Versions of the joke have been cited in print since at least 1958. Google BooksDecember 1958,…

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