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September 16, 2017
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Why did the dog go to court?”/“Because he got a barking ticket.”

People get parking tickets, and dogs get...barking tickets? A riddle has been cited in print since at least 1975: Q: Why did the dog go to court?A: Because he got a barking ticket. 6 July 1975,…

September 19, 2018
Food/DrinkPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Why did the dog sit in the shade?”/“Because he didn’t want to be a hot dog.”

A hot dog riddle is: Q: Why did the dog sit in the shade?A: Because he didn't want to be a hot dog. The hot dog joke has been cited in print since at least 2001. 6 June 2001, Orlando (FL)…

April 1, 2018
Holidays/Events/Parades

“Why did the Easter Bunny go to the doctor?”/“It was time for his annual eggzam.”

An Easter bunny riddle was posted on Reddit -- Dad Jokes on April 1, 2018: Q: Why did the Easter Bunny go to the doctor?A: It was time for his annual eggzam. There have also been other Easter bunny…

April 15, 2017
Food/Drink

“Why did the Easter egg hide?”/“He was a little chicken.”

An Easter egg riddle is: Q: Why did the Easter egg hide? A: He was a little chicken. The joke was printed in several newspapers in 2002. 15 March 2002, The Palm Beach Post (West Palm Beach, FL),…

February 15, 2022
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“Why did the economist stop selling herbs?”/“Because you can’t thyme the market.”

Many people try to "time the (stock) market" by buying low and selling high. This has nothing to do with herbs, but "thyme the market" is a joke. "Why did the economist…

August 6, 2022
Work/Businesses

“Why did the electrician fall in love with every girl he met?”/“Because he couldn’t resistor.”

Entry in progress -- BP Google Groups: alt.humor.punsHalloween Puns of the Weak 10/26/01Stan KegelOct 27, 2001, 12:27:02 AM(...)Why was there an electric spark between Frankenstein and his bride?He…

April 22, 2021
Streets

“Why did the emo chicken cross the road?”/“To get to the other sigh.”

"Why did the chicken cross the road?"/"To get to the other side" is a classic riddle from the 19th century. "To get to the other sigh" is an alternative punchline.…

March 27, 2019
Food/Drink

“Why did the espresso keep checking his watch?”/“Because he was pressed for time.”

A coffee riddle has been printed on several images. Q: Why did the espresso keep checking his watch?A: Because he was pressed for time. The joke was posted on Twitter by ALTERRA® Coffee on…

November 10, 2017
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“Why did the farmer feed money to his cow?”/“Because he wanted rich milk.”

A riddle abut "rich milk" was print in a newspaper in 1972: Q: Why did the farmer feed money to his cow? A: He wanted rich milk. The riddle was worded differently in 1997: Q: Why did the…

June 22, 2018
Food/Drink

“Why did the farmer plow his field with a steamroller?”/“He wanted mashed potatoes.”

A mashed potatoes riddle is: Q: Why did the farmer plow his field with a steamroller?A: He wanted mashed potatoes. The joke has been cited in print since at least 1968. Google BooksJokes, Puns, and…

March 25, 2016
Education/Schools

“Why did the feminist fail algebra?”/“She couldn’t solve inequalities.”

A mathematics joke involving equalities is: Q: Why did the feminist fail algebra?A: She couldn't solve inequalities. The joke was first cited on reddit on August 18, 2015. Wikipedia:…

March 13, 2021
Streets

“Why did the fur trader cross the road?”/“To get to the other hide.”

"Why did the chicken cross the road?"/"To get to the other side" is a classic riddle from the 19th century. Popular variants include "other hide" or "otter's…

March 13, 2021
Streets

“Why did the fur trapper cross the road?”/“To get to the otter’s hide.”

"Why did the chicken cross the road?"/"To get to the other side" is a classic riddle from the 19th century. Popular variants include "other hide" or "otter's…

October 30, 2017
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Why did the game warden arrest the ghost?”/“He didn’t have a haunting license.”

"Haunting license" sounds a little like "hunting license." "Darn it, I forgot my haunting license!" was credited to American humorist Corey Ford (1902-1969).…

December 14, 2017
Sports/Games

“Why did the gamer cross the road?”/“Buy the DLC to find out.”

"Why did the chicken cross the road?"/"To get to the other side" is a classic riddle from the 19th century. A gamer version is: Q: Why did the gamer cross the road?A: Buy the…

December 14, 2017
Streets

“Why did the gamer cross the road?”/“Buy the DLC to find out.”

"Why did the chicken cross the road?"/"To get to the other side" is a classic riddle from the 19th century. A gamer version is: Q: Why did the gamer cross the road?A: Buy the…

November 10, 2020
Streets

“Why did the ghost cross the road?”/“Because it was a poultrygeist.”

"Why did the chicken cross the road?"/"To get to the other side" is a classic riddle from the 19th century. A dead chicken (ghost) version is: Q: Why did the dead chicken…

November 11, 2020
Streets

“Why did the ghost cross the road?”/“To get to the other side.”

"Why did the chicken cross the road?"/"To get to the other side" is a classic riddle from the 19th century. A dead chicken (ghost) version is: Q: Why did the dead chicken…

October 27, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Why did the ghost go to the doctor?”/“To get a boo-ster shot.”

Several ghost puns (popular at Halloween) involve a "booster" ("boo-ster"). "Q: What kind of seat does a baby ghost sit in? A: A booster seat" was printed in the…

November 9, 2017
Food/Drink

“Why did the girl feed money to her cow?”/“Because she wanted to get rich milk.”

A riddle abut "rich milk" was print in a newspaper in 1972: Q: Why did the farmer feed money to his cow? A: He wanted rich milk. The riddle was worded differently in 1997: Q: Why did the…

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