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June 7, 2017
Media/Newspapers/Magazines/Internet

“Why is Microsoft so bad at writing music?”/“Because they can only use OneNote!”

Microsoft OneNote is a digital note-taking app. A riddle was posted on Reddit -- Jokes on June 6, 2017: Q: Why is Microsoft so bad at writing music?A: Because they can only use OneNote! Wikipedia:…

June 7, 2017
Music/Dance/Theatre/Film/Circus

“Why is Microsoft so bad at writing music?”/“Because they can only use OneNote!”

Microsoft OneNote is a digital note-taking app. A riddle was posted on Reddit -- Jokes on June 6, 2017: Q: Why is Microsoft so bad at writing music?A: Because they can only use OneNote! Wikipedia:…

March 2, 2016
Food/Drink

“Why is milk so fast?”/“Because it’s pasteurized before you see it.”

"Pasteurize" sound likes "past your eyes," prompting the pun: Q: Why is milk so fast?A: Because it's pasteurized before you can see it. The joke was cited in a riddle book…

July 24, 2014
Food/Drink

“Why is monastery food so greasy?”/“It’s cooked by friars.”

The words "fryer" and "friar" have been the source of several jokes. One was told in 2005: "Why is food in a monastery so greasy?""lt's cooked by…

February 11, 2015
Work/Businesses

“Why is Monday so far from Friday, but Friday so close to Monday?”

"Why is Monday so far from Friday, but Friday so close to Monday?" is a jocular question that has been printed on many posters. "Wonders why Monday is soooo far away from Friday, and…

May 29, 2017
Sports/Games

“Why is NASCAR a white dominated sport?”/“They’re all racists.”

National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) fans are often white. "Why do americans love Nascar so much? Because they're all racists" was posted on Twitter on May 2,…

June 9, 2021
The Big Apple1970s-present: False Etymologies

“Why is New York City called ‘The Big Apple?’ Wrong answers only” (2021)

The New-York Historical Society asked on Twitter on June 2, 2021: "Why is New York City called 'The Big Apple?' Wrong answers only." [NOTE: This is one of over 250 "Big…

November 26, 2024
Food/DrinkGovernment/Law/Military/Religion /HealthHolidays/Events/Parades

“Why is no one talking about turkey recidivism?”

What happens to turkeys that the president of the United States pardons for Thanksgiving? "I fear the turkey pardoning sets a bad precedent. What's the turkey recidivism rate since the…

August 20, 2020
Education/Schools

“Why is nostalgia like grammar?”/“We find the present tense and the past perfect.”

"Nostalgia is like a grammar lesson. You find the present tense and the past perfect. -- Robert Orben" was printed in the Family Weekly weekend newspaper supplement on July 5, 1974.…

September 27, 2016
Transportation

“Why is Peter Pan always flying?”/“Because he never lands.”

A popular joke (sometimes told at airports) is: Q: Why is Peter Pan always flying?A: Because he never lands. "Why is Peter Pan always flying? Because he can Neverland!" was posted on a…

September 28, 2016
Sports/Games

“Why is Peter Pan such a bad boxer?”/“He never lands.”

A popular children's joke is: Q: Why is Peter Pan always flying?A: Because he never lands. "Why is Peter Pan always flying? Because he can Neverland!" was posted on a Disney-themed…

June 1, 2022
Time/Weather

“Why is Pride month always in the summer?”/“Because Pride cometh before the Fall.”

"Pride goeth before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall" is from the Bible's Book of Proverbs 16:18. "Why is pride month in the summer? Because pride cometh before…

June 1, 2022
Time/Weather

“Why is pride month in the summer?”/“Because pride goeth before the fall.”

"Pride goeth before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall" is from the Bible's Book of Proverbs 16:18. "Why is pride month in the summer? Because pride cometh before…

October 23, 2017
Media/Newspapers/Magazines/Internet

“Why is programming in Django hard?”/“You can only use two fingers on your left hand.”

A Django programming joke was posted on Reddit -- Jokes on October 22, 2017: Q: Why is programming in Django hard?A: You can only use two fingers on your left hand. The joke requires knowledge of…

November 23, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Why is Santa Claus immune to COVID-19?”/“Because he has santabodies.”

The 2020 COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic made many people wonder if Santa Claus would still deliver presents on Christmas Day. Many people said that Santa Claus would still do his job because he…

August 21, 2017
Sports/Games

“Why is Spain so good at soccer?”/“Because no one expects the Spanish in position.”

"The Spanish Inquisition" is a series of sketches in the British comedy series Monty Python's Flying Circus, Series 2 Episode 2, first broadcast September 22, 1970. "Nobody…

April 30, 2023
Food/Drink

“Why is stir fry never cooked on the ocean?”/“Because everyone knows you can’t wok on water.”

"Wok" sounds like "walk," and there are many jokes. "Who can forget Neil Diamond's classic, 'Wok on Water'? I think he wrote it for Emeril..." was…

June 25, 2017
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Why is the Army so strict on uniforms?”/“To minimize casual tees.”

A pun about the word "casualty" was posted on Twitter on August 31, 2009: "There was a shootout in The Gap. There were many casual-tees." A riddle was posted on Reddit -- Dad…

June 17, 2018
Food/Drink

“Why is the cook worried about catching his runaway pig?”/“He knows a little ham goes a long way.”

"A little ham goes a long way" is a culinary expression, but there's a riddle: Q: Why is the cook worried about catching his runaway pig?A: He knows a little ham goes a long way. The…

September 24, 2018
Education/Schools

“Why is the letter ‘C’ afraid of the rest of the alphabet?”/“All the other letters are Not-Cs.”

"Nazi" sounds like "Not-C." A riddle is: Q: Why is the letter "C" afraid of the rest of the alphabet?A: All the other letters are Not-Cs. The joke was posted on Reddit…

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