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November 4, 2017
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“How does a physicist exercise?”/“By pumping ion.”

A physics riddle is: Q: How does a physicist exercise?A: By pumping ion. The pun is on the title of the 1977 bodybuilding film Pumping Iron. The joke has been cited in print since at least 1996.…

September 30, 2017
Work/Businesses

“How does a rich girl curse?”/“Oh teri Fendi.”

Entry in progress -- B.P. Similar "rich girl" riddles include: “How do you tickle a rich girl?"/"Say ‘Gucci Gucci Gucci!‘““How does a rich girl…

September 30, 2017
Work/Businesses

“How does a rich girl fart?”/“Praadaa praadaaa.”

Enty in progress -- B.P. Similar "rich girl" riddles include: “How do you tickle a rich girl?"/"Say ‘Gucci Gucci Gucci!‘““How does a rich girl…

September 30, 2017
Work/Businesses

“How does a rich girl sneeze?”/“Jimmy Choo!”

A riddle about Jimmy Choo handmade women's shoes has been printed on images: Q: How does a rich girl sneeze?A: Jimmy Choo!" The joke was posted on Twitter on February 18, 2010. Similar…

September 11, 2021
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“How does a southerner ask for money from a bank?”/“With drawl.”

"Withdrawal" shouldn't be confused with "with drawl," but there are jokes. "How do southerner's request money from their bank accounts? WITH DRAWL" was…

November 26, 2014
Food/Drink

“How does a turkey drink her wine?”/“In a gobble-let.”

One popular Thanksgiving joke is: Q: How does a turkey drink her wine?A: In a gobble-let! The joke has been cited in print since at least 2004. SEGA Forumshow to cook a…

December 11, 2020
Food/Drink

“How does a vegetable win a fight?”/“With carrot-y.”

A karate riddle is: Q: How does a vegetable win a fight?A: With carrot-y. "Carrot-y" sounds like "karate." The joke was posted on Twitter by Unlimited Virals on May 23, 2018,…

July 9, 2021
Work/Businesses

“How does an apothecary pleasure his wife?”/“Elixir.”

An apothecary riddle is: Q: How does an apothecary pleasure his wife?A: Elixir. "Elixir" sounds like "he licks her." "How does the apothecary make his wife Orgasm?…

August 5, 2014
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“How does an attorney sleep?” (lawyer joke)

Lawyers have a reputation for stretching the truth (lying). A popular lawyer joke is: Q: How does an attorney sleep?A: First he lies on one side, then he lies on the other. The joke has been cited…

June 2, 2021
Food/Drink

“How does an eggplant get to work?”/“In an Uber-gine”

"Eggplant" is called "aubergine" in most of Europe. This has nothing to do with Uber, but there are jokes. "How does an eggplant get to work? In an Uber-gine" was…

October 14, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“How does an orthodontist hire a lawyer?”/“He puts him on a retainer.”

Both dentists/orthodontists and lawyers have "retainers." "A lawyer asked his dentist to give him a retainer. (Pun of the Day)" was posted on the newsgroup rec.humor.jewish on…

August 13, 2022
Time/Weather

“How does Bigfoot know what time it is?”/“He looks at his Sasquatch.”

"Sasquatch" has nothing to do with a "watch" or a "Swatch," but there are jokes. "How does Bigfoot tell the time? With his Sasquatch!" was posted on Twitter…

May 30, 2021
Food/Drink

“How does Darth Vader like his coffee?”/“Black.”

Several Star Wars jokes involve Darth Vader and coffee. "Q:What kind of sugar does Darth Vader prefer in his coffee? A: Imperial Sugar" was posted on Twitter by nathan_clark on April 8,…

May 30, 2021
Food/Drink

“How does Darth Vader like his coffee?”/“Lukewarm.”

Several Star Wars jokes involve Darth Vader and coffee. "Q:What kind of sugar does Darth Vader prefer in his coffee? A: Imperial Sugar" was posted on Twitter by nathan_clark on April 8,…

May 30, 2021
Food/Drink

“How does Darth Vader like his coffee?”/“On the dark side.”

Several Star Wars jokes involve Darth Vader and coffee. "Q:What kind of sugar does Darth Vader prefer in his coffee? A: Imperial Sugar" was posted on Twitter by nathan_clark on April 8,…

July 11, 2025
Food/Drink

“How does Dawn dish soap clean oil off a duck, but not a spaghetti bowl?”

"How does Dawn dish soap clean oil off a duck but not a spaghetti bowl?" is a saying that has been printed on many images. Many Dawn advertisements show that the product cleans oil that…

April 16, 2017
Holidays/Events/Parades

“How does Easter end?”/“With the letter R.”

An Easter riddle is: Q: How does Easter end?A: With the letter R. The joke was posted on the newsgroup alt.smouldering.dog.zone on April 20, 2003. Google Groups: alt.smouldering.dog.zoneThe Easter…

June 19, 2019
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“How does gold get your attention?”/“It shouts Au!”

The chemical symbol of symbol of gold -- Au -- sounds like "Hey, you!" A riddle was posted on Twitter by John Mayernaise on September 4, 2012: Q: How does Silver get Gold's…

December 23, 2016
Food/Drink

“How does Good King Wenceslas like his pizzas?”/“One that’s deep pan, crisp and even.”

"Good King Wenceslas" is a Chistmas carol that begins: "Good King Wenceslas looked outOn the feast of StephenWhen the snow lay round aboutDeep and crisp and even." "Deep…

July 1, 2015
Food/Drink

“How does Moses make his tea?”/“Hebrews it.”

"How does Moses make his coffee/tea? Hebrews it" is a popular pun that has been printed on many images. The tea version is the most popular and has been cited in print since at least July…

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