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November 20, 2016
Food/DrinkPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“What kind of pasta is made from horses?”/“Spaghetti bowl o’ neighs.”

"Spaghetti Bolognese" becomes the jocular dish of "spaghetti bowl of neighs" if it's made of horsemeat, or if horses like to eat it. "Spaghetti Bowl of Neighs"…

January 2, 2018
Food/DrinkPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“What kind of water do cats like to drink?”/“Purr-ified water.”

A cat riddle is: Q: What kind of water do cats like to drink?A: Purr-ified water. "What's a cat's favorite water? Pur-ified" was posted on Twitter on June 6, 2013. "What…

January 2, 2018
Food/DrinkPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“What kind of wine do horses drink?”/“Caberneigh.”

A wine riddle was posted on Twitter on October 18, 2011: Q: What's a horse's favorite wine?A: Caber-neigh! "Caberneigh" (Cabernet + neigh) is usually used in the joke, but…

July 11, 2018
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)Work/Businesses

“What kind of work does a weak cat do?”/“Light mouse work.”

Many classified ads state "light house work." In 1950, several classified ads offering kittens stated that they do "light mouse work." A riddle has been cited in print since at…

February 13, 2018
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)Radio/Television

“What’s a cat’s favorite button on the TV remote control?”/“Pause.”

A cat riddle has been printed on several images: Q: What's a cat's favorite button on the TV remote control?A: Pause (paws). The "pause"/"paws' pun has been cited in…

January 6, 2023
Food/DrinkPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“What’s a cat’s favorite condiment?”/“Catsup”

A cat riddle is: Q: What's a cat's favorite condiment?A: Mayo. (pronounced like "Meow!")A: Moustard. (mouse + mustard)A: Catsup.A: Whiskershire sauce. TwitterCat…

January 6, 2023
Food/DrinkPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“What’s a cat’s favorite condiment?”/“Mayo.”

A cat riddle is: Q: What's a cat's favorite condiment?A: Mayo. (pronounced like "Meow!")A: Moustard. (mouse + mustard)A: Catsup.A: Whiskershire sauce. TwitterCat…

January 6, 2023
Food/DrinkPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“What’s a cat’s favorite condiment?”/“Moustard.”

A cat riddle is: Q: What's a cat's favorite condiment?A: Mayo. (pronounced like "Meow!")A: Moustard. (mouse + mustard)A: Catsup.A: Whiskershire sauce. TwitterCat…

January 6, 2023
Food/DrinkPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“What’s a cat’s favorite condiment?”/“Whiskershire sauce.”

A cat riddle is: Q: What's a cat's favorite condiment?A: Mayo. (pronounced like "Meow!")A: Moustard. (mouse + mustard)A: Catsup.A: Whiskershire sauce. TwitterCat…

September 12, 2016
Names/PhrasesPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“What’s a dog’s favorite city?”/“New Yorkie.”

The Yorkshire Terrier is included in a New York joke: Q: What's a dog's favorite city?A: New Yorkie. The joke has been cited in print since at least 2004. Wikipedia: Yorkshire TerrierThe…

October 4, 2021
Food/DrinkPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“What’s a dog’s favorite Greek sweet pastry?”/“Barklava.”

"Baklava" is a layered pastry dessert made of filo pastry, popular in Mediterranean countries such as Greece and Turkey. Some people have suggested that there should be a dog treat called…

June 30, 2017
Food/DrinkPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“What’s half fruit, half dog and is rather sad?”/“A melon collie.”

A "melancholy" riddle is: Q: What's half fruit, half dog and is rather sad?A: A melon collie. "Half dog and half fruit..A real melon-collie pup/baby" was posted on the…

July 17, 2020
Food/DrinkPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“What’s the difference between a bad dog and a hot dog?” (riddle)

“The noblest of all dogs is the hot dog; it feeds the hand that bites it” is a saying from the 1930s. "What is the difference between a dog with rabies and a hot dog? One bites the hand…

September 14, 2021
Music/Dance/Theatre/Film/CircusPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“What’s the difference between a DJ and a dog?”/“The dog knows when to stop scratching.”

A riddle has been told about a violist (someone who plays the viola), a violinist (someone who plays the violin) and a DJ. The violist version was printed in the Gasbag (University of Michigan…

May 2, 2017
Food/DrinkPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“What’s the difference between a dog and a fox?”/“About five drinks.”

In sex slang, a "dog" is an unattractive woman and a "fox" is an attractive woman. A riddle is: Q: What's the difference between a dog and a fox?A: About five drinks. The…

July 15, 2020
Food/DrinkPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“What’s the difference between a rabid dog and a hot dog?” (riddle)

“The noblest of all dogs is the hot dog; it feeds the hand that bites it” is a saying from the 1930s. "What is the difference between a dog with rabies and a hot dog? One bites the hand…

September 14, 2021
Music/Dance/Theatre/Film/CircusPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“What’s the difference between a violinist and a dog?”/“The dog knows when to stop scratching.”

A riddle has been told about a violist (someone who plays the viola), a violinist (someone who plays the violin) and a DJ. The violist version was printed in the Gasbag (University of Michigan…

September 14, 2021
Music/Dance/Theatre/Film/CircusPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“What’s the difference between a violist and a dog?”/“The dog knows when to stop scratching.”

A riddle has been told about a violist (someone who plays the viola), a violinist (someone who plays the violin) and a DJ. The violist version was printed in the Gasbag (University of Michigan…

November 18, 2021
Food/DrinkPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“What’s the opposite of a cool cat?”/“A hot dog.”

A hot dog riddle has been cited in print since at least 1969: Q: What's the opposite of a hot dog?A: A cool cat. A different form has been cited since at least 1980: Q: What is the opposite of…

November 18, 2021
Food/DrinkPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“What’s the opposite of a hot dog?”/“A cool cat.”

A hot dog riddle has been cited in print since at least 1969: Q: What's the opposite of a hot dog?A: A cool cat. A different form has been cited since at least 1980: Q: What is the opposite of…

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