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March 28, 2016
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“Why does NY have so many bankers and NJ so many toxic waste dumps?” (banker 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…

March 14, 2017
Media/Newspapers/Magazines/Internet

“Why does Pornhub even have a share to Google+ button?” (joke)

Google+ is an interest-based social network that has been the subject of several jokes, such as this one, that was posted on Twitter by Theodore Kellington‏ on July 8, 2012: "Why do they put…

June 7, 2024
Food/Drink

“Why does root beer taste the way that Abraham Lincoln looks?”

"Root beer tastes (like) the way Abraham Lincoln looks, and I can't explain that" is a saying that has been printed on several images. Perhaps the explanation is that Abraham Lincoln…

December 5, 2017
Buildings/Housing/Parks

“Why does Santa go down the chimney on Christmas Eve?”/“Because it soots him.”

A Christmas riddle is: Q: Why does Santa go down the chimney on Christmas Eve?A: Because it soots (suits) him. The Christmas pun has been cited in print since at least December 1894. Google…

December 25, 2016
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“Why does Scrooge love Rudolph?”/“Because every buck is dear to him.”

A popular Christmas riddle based on the Cherles Dickens story A Christmas Carol> is: Q: Why does Scrooge love Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?A: Because every buck is dear to him. The joke has…

December 28, 2022
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Why does Sea World have a seafood restaurant? I’m halfway through my fishburger…”

SeaWorld is an American theme park chain with headquarters in Orlando, Florida. There are several restaurants; the Lakeside Grill sells a crispy fish sandwich. "Why does Sea World have a…

October 8, 2020
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Why does someone who runs marathons make a good student?” (joke)

The expression "in the long run" means "over a long period of time" and does not usually refer to long runs, but there are jokes. A marathoner riddle is: Q: Why does someone who…

January 21, 2018
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“Why does Superman hate trading Bitcoin after 7 p.m.?”/“Because it’s Crypto-night.”

The fictional comic superhero Superman has a weakness regarding Kryptonite; Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency. "Bitcoin is cryptonite superman!" was posted on Twitter on August 18, 2014.…

September 1, 2011
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Why does the baloney fear the slicer?” (politician avoiding a tough interview/debate)

Conservative author William F. Buckley, Jr. (1925-2008) began his Firing Line television show of political interviews in 1966. When asked in 1967 why Robert F. Kennedy, a liberal, didn't…

April 18, 2016
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Why does the bar association prohibit lawyers and clients from having sex?” (lawyer joke)

One popular lawyer joke involves lawyers screwing their clients: Q. Why does the bar association prohibit lawyers from having sex with clients?A. They don't want clients to be screwed twice…

January 10, 2026
Work/Businesses

“Why does the cashier gotta talk so loud? Like, no, I don’t wanna donate to the children, but let’s keep that between us”

A cashier sometimes loudly asks for a donation, and it's embarrassing to say no. "WHY does the cashier at the grocery store gotta be so loud when asking if i wanna donate to the children.…

July 30, 2024
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food StoresTransportationWork/Businesses

“Why does the cost of everything feel like we are shopping in an airport. Everything is so expensive”

"Is it just me or does everything cost like we're shopping in an airport now?" is a saying that has been printed on several images. Airport shopping is usually very expensive.…

April 16, 2017
Food/Drink

“Why does the Easter bunny drink beer?”/“To get his hops.”

Beer has hops, and there's an Easter bunny riddle (posted on Twitter in various forms since at least 2013): Q: Why does the Easter bunny drink beer?A: To get his hops. India pale ale (IPA) is…

June 7, 2019
Sports/Games

“Why does the man want to buy nine rackets?”/“Because tennis too many.”

A tennis riddle is: Q: Why does the man want to buy nine rackets?A: Because tennis too many. "Tennis" is a pun on "ten is." The joke was posted on Twitter by Olls Grainger on…

May 18, 2024
Buildings/Housing/Parks

“Why does the need to pee intensify by a million when you are trying to unlock the door to your house?”

"Why does the need to pee intensify by a million when you are trying to unlock the door to your house?" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Why does the urge…

June 30, 2016
Art/Sculpture

“Why does the Statue of Liberty stand in the harbor?”/“Because it can’t sit down.”

"Why does the Statue of Liberty stand in the harbor? is one of New York's oldest and most popular riddles. This was printed in 1926: "Why does the Statue of Liberty stand in the…

September 18, 2018
Food/Drink

“Why does vegan cheese taste bad?”/“It hasn’t been tested on mice.”

Mice eat cheese, but do they eat vegan cheese? A riddle is: Q: Why does vegan cheese taste bad?A: It hasn't been tested on mice. The vegan cheese joke has been cited in print since at least…

September 26, 2026
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Why does wanting clean drinking water make you an activist, while poisoning it doesn’t make a corporation a terrorist?”

"Why does wanting clean drinking water make you an activist, while poisoning it doesn't make a corporation a terrorist?" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying…

December 27, 2017
Food/Drink

“Why does your mom taste like a savory?”/“Because she’s umami.”

"Umami" (savory taste) sometimes sounds like "your mommy." A joke was posted on Reddit -- Dad Jokes on December 28, 2017: Q: Why does your mom taste like a savory?A: Because…

May 15, 2018
Food/Drink

“Why doesn’t a scarecrow eat?”/“Because he’s already stuffed.”

A scarecrow riddle is: Q: Why doesn't a scarecrow eat?A: Because he's already stuffed. The joke was posted on Twitter on September 2, 2011. TwitterLapworth Scarecrow@lapworthcrowsWhy…

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