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January 30, 2022
Food/Drink

“Why do Jewish women love Chinese food?”/“Because ‘wonton’ spelled backwards is ‘not now.’”

"Wonton" spelled backwards is "notnow" ('not now"). This is sometimes made into a joke that women -- especially Jewish women -- like to avoid having sex. "Here is…

February 6, 2018
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)Radio/Television

“Why do kittens make good announcers?”/“Because they have wee paws for station identification.”

"We pause for station identification" has been said by radio announcers for many years. A riddle has been cited in print since at least 1940: Q: Why does a radio announcer have small…

December 30, 2017
Sports/Games

“Why do leprechauns giggle when they play soccer?”/“Because the grass tickles their balls.”

A leprechaun riddle was posted on Twitter on March 17, 2009: Q: Why do leprechauns laugh when they run? A: Cuz the grass tickles their nuts. A soccer version of the leprechaun riddle was posted on…

March 13, 2017
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“Why do leprechauns have pots o’gold?”/“They like to ‘go’ first class!”

A riddle about a leprechaun's pot -- or "potty" -- of gold is: Q: Why do leprechauns have pots o' gold?A: They like to "go" first class! The joke has been cited in…

March 16, 2022
Food/Drink

“Why do leprechauns love to garden?”/“They have green thumbs.”

There are several St. Patrick's Day riddles about leprechauns having green thumbs. "Riddle of the Day: Why are so many leprechauns florists? #HeritageHealth Answer: They have green…

June 6, 2019
Sports/Games

“Why do lesbians shop at Sports Authority?”/“Because they don’t like Dick’s.”

Dick's Sporting Goods was founded by Richard "Dick" Stack in 1948. There's a popular riddle on the name: Q: Why do lesbians shop at Sports Authority?A: Because they don't…

July 23, 2020
Time/Weather

“Why do lions only mate in the summer?”/“Because the pride comes before the fall.”

"Pride comes before a fall" is a version of the saying in the Bible, Book of Proverbs, 16:18. "Pride" does not mean a group of lions and "fall" does not mean autumn,…

June 18, 2021
Time/Weather

“Why do lions stay with their families in June?”/“Because that’s Pride Month!”

"Pride Month" has nothing to do with a "pride of lions," but there are jokes. "[i show up to work fully decked out in a full body lion suit] I ... misunderstood what pride…

February 8, 2016
Buildings/Housing/Parks

“Why do mathematicians like parks?”/“Because of all the natural logs.”

A popular math joke is: Q: Why do mathematicians like parks?A: Because of all the natural logs. The natural logarithm ("natural logs") joke has been cited in print since at least 2006.…

February 25, 2017
Food/Drink

“Why do Mexicans eat beans for dinner?”/“So they can have bubble baths.”

A beans-make-you-fart joke is: Q: Why do Mexicans eat beans for dinner?A: So they can have bubble baths later. The joke -- sometimes regarded as offensive -- has been cited in print since at least…

December 23, 2017
Food/Drink

“Why do Mexicans eat tamales on Christmas?”/“So they can have something to unwrap.”

Many Mexican-Americans eat tamales over Christmas. The

November 19, 2017
Food/Drink

“Why do midgets make bad parents?”/“Because they struggle to put food on the table.”

The struggle to "put food on the table" usually refers to the struggle to make enough money to afford to buy food -- and not physically putting food on the table. A riddle on the…

May 2, 2024
Time/Weather

“Why do mornings begin so early?”

"Why do mornings have to begin so early?" (or "Why do mornings begin so early?") is a jocular saying. "Why do mornings begin so early?" was posted on X/Twitter by Lisa…

May 2, 2024
Time/Weather

“Why do mornings have to be so early?”

"Why do mornings have to be so early?" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Why do mornings have to be so early in the morning?" was posted on X/Twitter by…

May 2, 2024
Time/Weather

“Why do mornings have to begin so early?”

"Why do mornings have to begin so early?" (or "Why do mornings begin so early?") is a jocular saying. "Why do mornings begin so early?" was posted on X/Twitter by Lisa…

May 2, 2024
Time/Weather

“Why do mornings have to start so early?”

"Why do mornings start so early?" is a jocular saying that has been printed on several images. "Why do mornings have to start so early?" is another form of the saying. "Why…

May 2, 2024
Time/Weather

“Why do mornings start so early?”

"Why do mornings start so early?" is a jocular saying that has been printed on several images. "Why do mornings have to start so early?" is another form of the saying. "Why…

March 15, 2017
Time/Weather

“Why do Native Americans hate snow?”/“Because it’s white and settles on their land.”

A riddle about Native Americans is: Q: Why do Native Americans hate snow?A: Because it's white and settles on their land. The joke was first posted on Reddit -- Jokes on April 9, 2015 and has…

May 27, 2016
Streets

“Why do only flat animals try to cross the road?”

"Why do only flat animals try to cross the road?" is a jocular question that Harold Ambrose Nuss asked on Twitter on January 24, 2013. "I can't be the only person who's…

June 7, 2022
Sports/Games

“Why do pancakes always win at baseball?”/“They have the best batter.”

The term "batter" is the subject of several baseball and pancake riddles. "Q. How is a baseball game like a pancake? A. They both need a good batter!" was printed in the Battle…

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