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September 9, 2017
Food/Drink

“Why do blondes hate M&Ms?”/“They’re too hard to peel.”

A riddle about M&Ms is: Q: Why do blondes hate M&Ms?A: They're too hard to peel. The joke was posted on the newsgroup rec.humor on May 7, 1992. Wikipedia: M&M'sM&M's…

March 7, 2023
Food/Drink

“Why do blurry people always ask me if I’m drunk?”

"Why do blurry people always ask me if I’m drunk?" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. The saying was posted on Twitter by Chopper on February 28, 2014.…

February 16, 2021
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Why do bouncers throw violent drunks out the back door?”/“Because they belong behind bars.”

"Behind bars" usually means prison, but sometimes it means behind a drinking establishment. A riddle was posted on Reddit -- Dadjokes on February 16, 2021: Q: Why do bouncers throw…

June 21, 2017
Food/Drink

“Why do brides wear white?”/“Because it’s the most popular color for kitchen appliances”

A riddle about kitchen appliances is: Q: Why do brides wear white? A: Because it's the most popular color for kitchen appliances. The popular politically incorrect joke -- implying that women…

December 22, 2025
Buildings/Housing/Parks

“Why do bugs have to come inside like you guys have the entire outdoor world to roam in, this 350 square foot apartment is all I have”

"I don't understand why bugs come inside when they got the WHOLE OUTSIDE" is a saying that has been printed on many images "Bugs Have so much outside, why they so pressed to…

October 17, 2018
Food/Drink

“Why do cannibals eat readers, not writers?”/“Because writers cramp, but readers digest.”

At least two cannibal jokes involve the magazine name Reader's Digest. This riddle has been cited in print since at least 1984: Q: Why do cannibals eat readers, not writers?A: Because writers…

March 2, 2017
Food/Drink

“Why do cannibals go to the movies alone?”/“No outside food is allowed.”

A cannibal riddle was posted on Reddit -- Jokes on March 2, 2017: Q: Why do cannibals go to the movies alone?A: No outside food is allowed. Forms of the joke had been posted earlier. "How do…

March 2, 2017
Music/Dance/Theatre/Film/Circus

“Why do cannibals go to the movies alone?”/“No outside food is allowed.”

A cannibal riddle was posted on Reddit -- Jokes on March 2, 2017: Q: Why do cannibals go to the movies alone?A: No outside food is allowed. Forms of the joke had been posted earlier. "How do…

December 13, 2017
Education/Schools

“Why do chemists like nitrates so much?”/“They’re cheaper than day rates.”

A chemistry riddle is: Q: Why do chemists like nitrates so much?A: They're cheaper than day rates. The "nitrate"/"night rate" pun has been cited in print since at least…

January 3, 2018
Food/Drink

“Why do chicken coops only have 2 doors?”/“Because if they had four, they would be chicken sedans.”

A chicken riddle has been printed on several images: Q: Why do a chicken coops have only two doors?A: Because if they had four, they would be chicken sedans. The pun is on the homophones…

March 16, 2015
Music/Dance/Theatre/Film/Circus

“Why do choruses travel so often?” (joke)

Choral groups and musicians travel a lot, leading to the joke: Q: Why do choruses travel so often? A: Keep assassins guessing. The joke has been cited in print since at least 1997. Jeff…

August 14, 2016
Music/Dance/Theatre/Film/Circus

“Why do cows go to New York City?”/“To see the moosicals.”

A cow riddle about New York City is: Q: Why do cows go to New York CIty?A: To see the moosicals. "Q: What type of moo-vie do cows like best? A: Moo-sicals" was cited in 1994. "What…

April 14, 2016
Food/Drink

“Why do cows have hooves instead of feet?”/“Because they lactose.”

"Lactose" sounds like "lack toes," prompting the pun: Q: Why do cows have hooves instead of feet?A: Because they lactose. “Why do cows have hooves? Because they lactose"…

July 29, 2021
Time/Weather

“Why do cows lie when it’s raining?”/“To keep each udder dry.”

A cow riddle is: Q: Why do cows lie down when it's raining? A: To keep each udder dry. "Udder" sounds like "other." The riddle was printed in the book I Know an Old Lady…

September 26, 2017
Food/Drink

“Why do cows think cooks are mean?”/“They whip cream!”

A whip cream riddle is: Q: Why do cows think that cooks are mean?A: They whip cream! The joke has been cited in print since at least 2007. Klosi JokesCategory: Cow jokesDate Added: 11/10/2007Joke:…

July 25, 2018
Food/Drink

“Why do cows wear bells?”/“Because their horns don’t work.”

A cow riddle Has been printed on many images: Q: Why do cows wear bells?A: Because their horns don't work. The joke has been cited in print since at least 1962. 9 December 1962, Indianapolis…

January 11, 2016
Food/Drink

“Why do crabs never give to charity?”/“Because they’re shellfish.”

"Shellfish" sounds like "selfish," prompting the pun: Q: Why do crabs/lobsters/oysters never give to charity?A: Because they're shellfish. "You know why clams keep…

September 11, 2016
Food/Drink

“Why do croutons come in airtight packages? It’s just stale bread to begin with”

A popular question is asked about croutons: ""Why do croutons come in airtight packages? It's just stale bread to begin with." The question/joke was posted on the newsgroup…

October 19, 2025
Holidays/Events/Parades

“Why do demons and ghouls hang out together?”/“Because demons are a ghoul’s best friend!”

"Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend" is a song in the stage musical Gentleman Prefer Blondes (1949). In the movie version of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953), it was sung by Marilyn…

November 27, 2024
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Why do different religions have different Gods but same Devil?”

"Why do religions have different Gods but the same Satan?" is a question that has been printed on many images. "Different religions have different gods but the same Satan. Hmmm"…

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