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January 30, 2022
Streets

“Why did the stoner cross the road?”/“The grass was greener 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 30, 2022
Streets

“Why did the stoner cross the road?”/“To avoid the pot hole.”

"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 30, 2022
Streets

“Why did the stoner cross the road?”/“Who else would follow a chicken?”

"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…

March 22, 2017
Food/Drink

“Why did the stoner put laxatives in weed brownies?”/“For shits and giggles.”

A pot brownie riddle is: Q: Why did the stoner put laxatives in the pot/weed brownies?A: For shits and giggles. "I think halal vendors put laxatives in the food for shits and giggles" was…

March 4, 2017
Food/Drink

“Why did the strawberry cross the road?”/“Because his mother was in a jam.”

A strawberry riddle is: Q: Why did the strawberry cross the road?A: Because his mother was in a jam. The joke has been cited in print since at least 1995 and has been printed on images. 10 July…

March 4, 2017
Streets

“Why did the strawberry cross the road?”/“Because his mother was in a jam.”

A traffic "jam" riddle is: Q: Why did the strawberry cross the road?A: Because his mother was in a jam. The joke has been cited in print since at least 1995 and has been printed on…

March 17, 2016
Education/Schools

“Why did the student bring scissors to school?”/“He wanted to cut class.”

One children's pun about school is: Q: Why did the student bring scissors to school?A: He wanted to cut class. The joke has been cited in print since at least 2005. 2 February 2005, Los…

February 19, 2024
Education/Schools

“Why did the students flunk the final exam at the Magician’s School?”/“They were all trick questions.”

A "trick question" shouldn't be confused with a question about tricks, but there are jokes. "Why did the students flunk the final exam at the Magician's School? They were…

January 19, 2018
Streets

“Why did the suicidal chicken cross the road?”/“To get to the other cyanide.”

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

May 1, 2019
Streets

“Why did the super villain cross the road?”/“To get to the other sidekick.”

"Why did the chicken cross the road?"/"To get to the other side" is a classic riddle from the 19th century. "Why did Batman Frog cross the road without Robin Frog? To get…

November 1, 2017
Streets

“Why did the tachyon cross the road?”/“Because it was 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. A tachyon (a particle faster than light) version is: Q: Why did the…

June 28, 2017
Food/Drink

“Why did the tamale go to the hospital?”/“Tamalito.”

A tamale riddle is: Q: Why did the tamale go to the hospital?A: Tamalito. "Porque ta malito" is Spanish for "because it's bad/sick." "I'll tell you a joke just to…

March 12, 2021
Streets

“Why did the tanner 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 12, 2021
Streets

“Why did the taxidermist 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…

July 2, 2023
Education/Schools

“Why did the teacher go to the beach?”/“To test the water.”

"Test the water" usually means to see if the water is too hot or cold to swim in. There is a popular joke involving teachers. "Q: Why did the teacher go to the beach? A: He wanted to…

May 28, 2017
Education/Schools

“Why did the teacher have her hair in a bun?”/“Because she had her nose in a hamburger.”

A hamburger riddle is: Q: Why did the teacher have her hair in a bun?A: Because she had her nose in a hamburger. The hamburger joke has been cited in print since at least 2000. Google Books1001…

May 28, 2017
Food/Drink

“Why did the teacher have her hair in a bun?”/“Because she had her nose in a hamburger.”

A hamburger riddle is: Q: Why did the teacher have her hair in a bun?A: Because she had her nose in a hamburger. The hamburger joke has been cited in print since at least 2000. Google Books1001…

July 2, 2023
Education/Schools

“Why did the teacher jump in the lake?”/“She wanted to test the waters.”

"Test the water" usually means to see if the water is too hot or cold to swim in. There is a popular joke involving teachers. "Q: Why did the teacher go to the beach? A: He wanted to…

July 2, 2023
Education/Schools

“Why did the teacher jump in the pool?”/“She wanted to test the water.”

"Test the water" usually means to see if the water is too hot or cold to swim in. There is a popular joke involving teachers. "Q: Why did the teacher go to the beach? A: He wanted to…

December 4, 2017
Education/Schools

“Why did the teacher write on the window?”/“Because she wanted the lesson to be very clear.”

A school riddle is: Q: Why did the teacher write on the window?A: Because she wanted the lesson to be very clear. "Why did the teacher write on the window? He wanted his lesson to be…

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