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August 2, 2018
Food/Drink

“Why did the rooster cross the road to KFC?”/“To see a chicken strip.”

Chicken strips are deep fried pieces of chicken meat. "Chicken strips" doesn't mean that chicken takes off its clothes (strips), but there are jokes. A "chicken strip club"…

August 2, 2018
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Why did the rooster cross the road to KFC?”/“To see a chicken strip.”

Chicken strips are deep fried pieces of chicken meat. "Chicken strips" doesn't mean that chicken takes off its clothes (strips), but there are jokes. A "chicken strip club"…

July 25, 2019
Streets

“Why did the rubber chicken cross the road?”/“She wanted to stretch her legs.”

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

July 25, 2019
Streets

“Why did the rubber chicken cross the road?”/“To get to the rubber side.”

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

June 14, 2020
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Why did the runner stop listening to music?”/“Because she broke too many records.”

A riddle about running is: Q: Why did the runner stop listening to music?A: Because she broke too many records. The joke was posted on Twitter by Steven on November 15, 2016. Twitter…

July 19, 2022
Streets

“Why did the sarcastic chicken cross the road?”/“To get to the other snide.”

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

August 19, 2016
Work/Businesses

“Why did the scarecrow get a promotion?”/“Because he was outstanding in his field.”

A popular scarecrow pun is: Q: Why did the scarecrow win a promotion?A: Because he was outstanding in his field. "Why did the scarecrow get a Nobel Prize? Because he was outstanding in his…

May 23, 2020
Food/Drink

“Why did the sea monster eat five ships carrying potatoes?”/“No one can eat just one potato ship.”

“You can’t eat just one” ("Betcha can’t eat just one") is a popular slogan for Lay's potato chips. A riddle is: Q: Why did the sea monster eat five ships that were carrying…

October 19, 2021
Streets

“Why did the skeleton cross the road?”/“To get to the body shop.”

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

April 18, 2009
Food/Drink

“Why did the skeleton go to the BBQ?”/“He needed some spare ribs!”

"Question: Why did the skeleton go to the barbecue? Answer: He needed some spare ribs!" This joke (cited in print since at least 2000) has appeared in many joke books, especially…

June 19, 2017
Education/Schools

“Why did the slave go to college?”/“So he could pick up his Master’s degree.”

A riddle about the Master's degree is: Q: Why did the slave go to college?A: So he could pick up his Master's degree. The joke was posted on Reddit -- Jokes on June 18, 2017. Reddit --…

March 1, 2018
Streets

“Why did the snail cross the road?”/“I don’t know. It hasn’t gotten there yet.”

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

November 24, 2021
Time/Weather

“Why did the snowman pull down his pants?”/“Because he heard a snow blower coming.”

A snowman riddle has been printed on many images. Q: Why did the snowman pull down his pants?A: Because he heard/saw the snowblower coming. "Why did the snowman pull down his pants? He was…

November 24, 2021
Time/Weather

“Why did the snowman pull down his pants?”/“Because he saw the snowblower coming.”

A snowman riddle has been printed on many images. Q: Why did the snowman pull down his pants?A: Because he heard/saw the snowblower coming. "Why did the snowman pull down his pants? He was…

October 6, 2017
Streets

“Why did the sperm cross the road?”/“Because I put on the wrong socks before I went for a walk.”

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

October 14, 2017
Streets

“Why did the spy cross the road?”/“Because he was never really on your side.”

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

October 1, 2016
Music/Dance/Theatre/Film/Circus

“Why did the stand-up comedian get a job at Domino’s?”/“He needed to work on his delivery.”

A stand-up comedian has to have a good "delivery." Several "delivery" jokes involve pizza delivery, postal delivery and an obstetrician's baby "delivery."…

January 1, 2017
Art/Sculpture

“Why did the Statue of Liberty take karate?” (riddle)

The French have been the subject of many jokes about military surrender and have even been called "cheese-eating surrender monkeys." The French gave New York City the Statue of Liberty,…

January 30, 2022
Streets

“Why did the stoner cross the road?”/“Because his dealer lived on the other side.”

"Why did the chicken cross the road?"/"To get to the other side" is a classic riddle from the 19th century. There are several versions that involve a stoner. "Q. Why did…

January 29, 2022
Streets

“Why did the stoner cross the road?”/“Because it was the HIGHway.”

"Why did the chicken cross the road?"/"To get to the other side" is a classic riddle from the 19th century. There are several versions that involve a stoner. "Q. Why did…

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