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August 25, 2017
Food/DrinkPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Why is a dog scared of a fire?”/“It doesn’t want to become a hot dog.”

A hot dog riddle is: Q: Why is a dog scared of a fire?A: It doesn't want to become a hot dog. The joke has been cited in print since at least 2007. Klosi JokesCategory: Dog jokesDate Added:…

December 21, 2017
Holidays/Events/Parades

“Why is a foot a good Christmas present?”/“Because it’s a great stocking filler.”

A Christmas riddle is: Q: Why is a foot a good Christmas present?A: Because it's a great stocking filler. The Christmas joke has been cited in print since at least 2010. Twitterabbie‏…

October 27, 2016
Food/Drink

“Why is a ghost such a messy eater?”/“Because he is always a goblin.”

A popular Halloween riddle about ghosts and goblins is: Q: Why is a ghost a messy eater?A: Because he is always a goblin. The joke has been cited in print since at least 1997. Google Groups:…

February 15, 2021
Food/Drink

“Why is a map of Turkey-in-Europe like a dripping pan?”/“Because there is Greece at the bottom.”

The nation of "Greece" is often used as a joke for the word "grease." "Why is a map of Turkey-in-Europe like a dripping pan? Because there is Greece at the bottom" was…

August 12, 2017
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Why is a police dog called a K-9?”/“Because if it was higher it would be a cat.”

A police dog unit is called K-9 (canine). It's not called K-10 because -- according to the joke -- that would be a cat (kitten). "Police dog is K-9 (canine). If cats were trained they…

July 25, 2018
Buildings/Housing/Parks

“Why is a room full of married people empty?”/“Because there’s not a single person in it.”

A riddle about rooms is: Q: Why is a room full of married people like an empty room?A: Because there's not a single person in it. The riddle has been cited in print since at least 1823. Google…

December 18, 2017
Food/Drink

“Why is a salad shooter like the end of a church sermon?”/“Lettuce spray.”

Entry in progress -- B.P. TwitterWeird Santa V‏ @weirdsavantWhat does a clergyman use to get rid of garden pests?Lettuce spray.4:43 PM - 31 Aug 2017 Reddit -- 3amjokesWhy is a salad shooter like…

March 15, 2015
Music/Dance/Theatre/Film/Circus

“Why is a violist like a terrorist?” (joke)

"Bowing" (how the bow is used on an orchestral stringed instrument) sounds the same as "Boeing" (the name of a company that manufactures airplanes). There is a joke about it: Q:…

October 8, 2017
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Why is America so fat?”/“Because these colors don’t run.”

"These colors don't run" is frequently said about the American flag, meaning that America doesn't back away from a fight. A joke is: Q: Why is America so fat?A: Because these…

May 26, 2017
Food/Drink

“Why is American beer served cold?”/“So you can tell it from urine.”

A European joke about American beer is: Q: Why is American beer served cold?A: So you can tell it from urine. The joke has been cited in print since at least 1991. David Moulton has been credited…

April 7, 2020
Food/Drink

“Why is an empty champagne bottle like an orphan?”/“Because it has lost its pop.”

A champagne riddle is: Q: Why is an empty champagne bottle like an orphan?A: Because it has lost its pop The joke has been cited in print since at least 1870. Google BooksThe “Hokey Pokey” Joke…

December 20, 2021
Food/Drink

“Why is apple sauce not called mashed apples and why is mashed potatoes not called potato sauce?”

Mashed apples are called "apple sauce" (or "applesauce"), but mashed potatoes are not called "potato sauce" (or "potatosauce"). Also, there are "mashed…

August 3, 2023
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“Why is being alive so expensive. I’m not even having a good time”

Many people feel that life is too expensive. "Why is being alive so expensive. I’m not even having a good time" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "why is being…

December 8, 2021
Food/Drink

“Why is canned Parmesan cheese the most family-friendly?”/“It’s always G rated.”

"G-rated" (a movie rating meaning "All ages admitted. Nothing that would offend parents for viewing by children") shouldn't be confused with "grated," but there…

December 25, 2014
Work/Businesses

“Why is Christmas just like a day at the office?” (joke)

One of the most popular of all Christmas jokes is: "Why is Christmas just like a day at the office?You do all the work and the fat guy with the suit gets all the credit." The joke has…

February 26, 2021
Food/Drink

“Why is cow meat called beef, pig meat called pork, and chicken meat just called chicken?”

"I wonder why cow meat is called beef and pig meat is called pork when chicken meat is just called chicken.//ran out of ideas?" was posted on Twitter by Rachel Reinhardt on May 24, 2009.…

April 14, 2017
Food/Drink

“Why is Easter like whipped cream and a cherry?”/“Because it’s always on a sundae.”

An Easter Sunday riddle is: Q: Why is Easter like whipped cream and a cherry?A: Because it's always on a sundae. The joke was posted on the newsgroup alt.humor.puns on April 18, 2003. Google…

February 15, 2021
Food/Drink

“Why is Europe like a frying pan?”/“Because it has Greece on the bottom.”

The nation of "Greece" is often used as a joke for the word "grease." "Why is a map of Turkey-in-Europe like a dripping pan? Because there is Greece at the bottom" was…

October 6, 2019
Work/Businesses

“Why is every gender equality officer female?”/“Because it’s cheaper.”

A joke about company gender equality officers was posted on Reddit -- Jokes on October 21, 2018: Q: Why is every gender equality officer female?A: Because it is cheaper. Reddit -- Jokes…

October 20, 2017
Food/Drink

“Why is food better than men?”/“Because you don’t have to wait an hour for seconds.”

A food/sex riddle is: Q: Why is food better than men?A: Because you don't have to wait an hour for seconds. The joke was posted on the newsgroup rec.humor.d on February 23, 1993. Google…

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