“Which cheese is an alcoholic?”/“Livarot.”
A riddle about Livarot cheese -- that some people pronounce as "liver rot," although that is not the correct French -- is: Q: What cheese has a bit of alcohol problem?A: Livarot. The…
“Which coffee drink is also an actor?”/“Al cappuccino.”
New York City-born actor Al Pacino has nothing to do with cappuccino coffee, but there is an Al Cappuccino Coffee House in Newport Beach, California. "Although I prefer the kind of coffee that…
“Which coffee drink is also an actor?”/“Al cappuccino.”
New York City-born actor Al Pacino has nothing to do with cappuccino coffee, but there is an Al Cappuccino Coffee House in Newport Beach, California. "Although I prefer the kind of coffee that…
“Which color can open your vehicle?”/“Khaki.”
"Khaki" can sometimes sound like "car key." "One of my favorite clients (a NY'er) was telling me about how he left his car keys in the fridge. At first I thought he…
“Which composer got the coronavirus?”/“DryCoughsky.”
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic made some jokesters think of Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893), who they renamed "Drycoughsky." Margot wrote on Twitter on March 14,…
“Which do you prefer: chess or sex?”/“It depends on the position.”
Boris Spassky, who was WOrld Chess Champion from 1969 to 1972, was supposedly asked what he liked better, chess or sex? "It depends on the position," Spassky supposedly answered.…
“Which fruit is the father of all fruits?”/“Papaya.”
"Papaya" has nothing to do with "papa," but there are jokes. "what fruit is the father of all fruits? The PAPAya!!!" was posted on Twitter by Julian Moppie Lim on…
“Which ghost ate too much porridge?”/“Ghouldilocks.”
The story of "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" is often given the pun "Ghouldilocks" (ghoul + Goldilocks) in Halloween jokes. A riddle has been cited in print since at least 2001…
“Which goalkeeper can jump higher than a crossbar?”/“All of them. A crossbar can’t jump.”
Entry in progress -- B.P. 3 February 2002, Sunday Telegraph (Surry Hills, New South Wales), "The Funday Telegraph" by Matthew Frilingos, pg. F1:Which goal keeper can jump higher than a…
“Which hotel do vegetables stay in for vacation?”/“The Radishon.”
Radisson Hotels were not named after radishes, but there have been several puns. "Maybe they should open a hotel: the Waldorf Radishon... sorry" was posted on Twitter by Dan Wilson on…
“Which insect didn’t play well in goal?”/“The fumble bee.”
A bumble bee riddle is: Q: Which insect didn't play well in goal?A: The fumble bee. The joke has been cited in print since at least 2001. CPFC BBS furry mascots and football jokes.…
“Which is faster, hot or cold?”/“Hot, because you can catch a cold”
"Cold" (temperature) and "cold" (sickness) have been used in several puns, including this old standard: Q: Which is fastest, hot or cold?A: Hot, because you can catch a cold.…
“Which is more unsettling, pronouncing medicine like fettuccine, or pronouncing fettuccine like medicine?”
"Fettuccine" is pronounced like "linguini," not like "medicine" (or "Edison"). "ok, fettuccine but pronounced like medicine" was posted on…
“Which is the most desired summer body this year?”/“The antibody.”
The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic made people desire antibodies rather than summer bodies. "Last year we wanted summer bodies. Now all we want is antibodies" was posted on Twitter by…
“Which is the strongest day in the week?”/“Sunday - all the rest are weekdays.”
A riddle about the days of the week has been cited in print since at least 1855: Q: What is the strongest day of the week?A: Sunday. All of the rest are "weak" days. Saturday later joined…
“Which Kebab do you want?”/“Kalmi maybe.”
"Kalmi" kebab sounds a little like "call me." There have been puns with the Carly Rae Jepsen song "Call Me Maybe." "Half-cooked kebab - kalmi maybe" was…
“Which knight is the protector of foods?”/“Sir Anwrap.”
Saran Wrap protects foods from spoilage. "Sir Anwrap" is a jocular name for the wrap. "I can see clear through you. Youre no real Knight, Sir Anrap! Prepare to be cleft in twain! Tis…
“Which knight kept King Arthur’s food fresh at the Round Table?”/“Sir Anrapp.”
There are many fanciful names given to knights of King Arthur's Round Table. The name of "Sir Anrapp" (a pun on "Saran Wrap") was posted on the newsgroup alt.callahans on…
“Which knight loved eating pancakes at the round table?”/“Sir Up.”
"Syrup" can sound like "Sir Up." "And Sir Up. he's sweet" was posted on the newsgroup alt.humor.puns on September 25, 1996. "Sir Up of Pancakes" was…
“Which military leader knows the most?”/“General Knowledge.”
A "general" riddle was posted on Sickipediaon August 12, 2021: Q: Which military leader knows the most?A: General Knowledge. SickipediaWhich military leader knows the most?General…