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March 25, 2023
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Why do we live in a culture where everyone is expected to have an opinion on everything?”

Not everyone has an opinion on everything. However, in a democratic society, it's sometimes assumed that everyone does have an opinion on everything. "[Discussion] What's up with…

April 13, 2017
Food/Drink

“Why do we paint Easter eggs?”/“Because it’s easier than trying to wallpaper them.”

An Easter riddle is: Q: Why do we paint Easter eggs?A: Because it's easier than trying to wallpaper them. The joke was posted to the newsgroup alt.humor.puns on April 18, 2003. “Why do we…

January 18, 2015
Food/Drink

“Why do we put candles on top of a birthday cake?” (joke)

A popular joke about birthday cake is: Q: Why do we put candles on top of a birthday cake?A: Because it's too hard to put them on the bottom! The joke has been cited in print since at least…

September 16, 2012
Sports/Games

“Why do we sing ‘Take me out to the ball game’ when we are already there?”

"Take Me Out to the Ball Game" is a classic baseball song, written by Jack Norwoth and Albert Von Tilzer in 1908. "Why do we sing 'Take me out to the ball game' when we are…

February 4, 2018
Music/Dance/Theatre/Film/Circus

“Why do we tell actors to ‘break a leg’?”/“Because every play has a cast.”

"Break a leg!" is a theatrical saying meaning -- somewhat oddly -- "Good luck!" A joke was posted on Twitter by Ralph Tetta on July 5, 2011: "In showbiz, they tell you to…

April 18, 2019
Education/Schools

“Why do we use protractors in geometry?”/“Because amateur tractors don’t know what they’re doing!”

Protractors aren't "professional tractors," but there are jokes. "Protractors $1.99 no word on price for amateur tractors" was posted on Twitter by Nelson on August 23,…

July 1, 2020
Streets

“Why do women park so close to the curb?” (NSFW joke)

An NSFW riddle was posted on net.jokes on July 3, 1984: Q: Why do women park so close to the curb?A: Because all their life, they've been told that this is six inches: |----------| A different…

January 1, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Why do women with nieces and nephews have great immune systems? Because of their auntie-bodies”

"Antibodies" have nothing to do with the bodies of "aunts," but there are jokes. The jokes became popular during the 2020 COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. "Why does your…

September 14, 2017
Food/Drink

“Why do worms taste like chewing gum?”/“Because they’re wrigleys.”

A chewing gum riddle is: Q: Why do worms taste like chewing gum?A: Because they're wrigleys. The pun is on the word "wriggle" and "Wrigley" (a brand of chewing gum). The…

May 30, 2019
Time/Weather

“Why do writers constantly feel cold?”/“Because they’re surrounded by drafts.”

"I'm a writer. If I seem cold, it's because I'm surrounded by drafts" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. A riddle was posted on BuzzFeed on December…

March 11, 2017
Names/Phrases

“Why do you Irish always answer a question with a question?”/“Do we, now?”

New York Irish joke is: New York Governor Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882-1945): Why do you Irish always answer a question with question?New York City Mayor James J. Walker (1881-1946): Do we. now?…

March 28, 2023
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Why do your kids go to school in gun-free zones, but Congress goes to work with armed guards?”

"Why do your kids go to school in gun-free zones, but Congress goes to work with armed guards?" was posted on Twitter by Sal the Agorist on May 25, 2022. "Why does Congress goes to…

March 31, 2016
Food/Drink

“Why does a Frenchman have only one egg in his omelet?” (joke)

"Un oeuf" (French for "one egg") sounds like "enough," prompting the pun: Q: Why does a Frenchman have only one egg in his omelet?A: Because one egg is un oeuf. The…

August 10, 2012
Food/Drink

“Why does a round pizza come in a square box?”

"Why does a round piza come in a square box" is a question that has been added to many lists of supposedly unanswerable (or "stupid") questions. A frequently given answer is…

February 16, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Why does a slight tax increase cost you $200 and a substantial tax cut save you 30 cents?”

"Why does a slight tax increase cost you $200 and a substantial tax cut save you 30 cents?" is a question that has been printed on several images. The saying is from the book I…

December 16, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Why does anyone need an AR-15 rifle?”

Entry in progress -- BP “Don’t ask why I need an AR-15. Ask why an IRS agent needs one,” “It’s the Bill of Rights, not the Bill of Needs” and “Nobody needs an AR15? Nobody needs a…

July 16, 2014
Food/Drink

“Why does beer go through your system so fast?” (joke)

"Why does beer go through your system so fast? Becuase it doesn't have to stop to change color!" is an old joke about the color of beer. It's not known how old the joke is, but…

March 28, 2016
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Why does California have the most lawyers and NJ the most toxic waste dumps?” (lawyer joke)

A popular old lawyer joke is: Q: "Why does California have the most lawyers and New Jersey the most toxic waste dumps?"A: New Jersey had first choice. The joke has been cited in print…

February 10, 2018
Food/Drink

“Why does cheese look sane?”/“Because everything else on the plate is crackers.”

A cheese riddle is: Q: Why does cheese look sane?A: Because everything else on the plate is crackers. "Why does cheese look sane? Because everyone else on the plate is crackers" was…

December 12, 2016
Work/Businesses

“Why does Christmas always come just when the stores are so crowded?”

"Why does Christmas always come just when the stores are so crowded?" is a jocular question about Christmas. "Shame that Christmas comes just when stores are so crowded" was…

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