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February 7, 2017
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“Took a girl to Starbucks because I forgot her name”

Starbucks coffeehouses ask for a customer's name when the order is taken. "Took a girl to Starbucks because I forgot her name" is a jocular one-line saying that has been printed on…

November 13, 2020
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Tree men walk into a bar…” (bar joke)

Reddit -- JokesPosted by u/Conly95 February 23, 2016Tree men walk into a barThey order root beer and leaf before paying. Twitterme@not_actuallymeTree men walk into a bar via /r/Jokes…

August 16, 2022
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“True fact: Before the crowbar was invented, most crows drank at home”

A jocular definition of "crowbar" is: Q: What is a crowbar?A: A place where crows got to get a drink. Forms of the joke/pun/riddle have been cited in print since at least 1890. "True…

April 4, 2020
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Turns out my three hobbies are eating at restaurants, shopping at nonessential businesses…”

The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic prevented many people from enjoying their favorite hobbies. "New twitter bio: my hobbies include touching my face, touching face and also touching my…

August 5, 2018
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Twinkle, twinkle, little star. Point me to the nearest bar”

"Twinkle, twinkle, little star. Point me to the nearest bar" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Twinkle, twinkle, little star. How I wonder what you are!" is an…

July 3, 2015
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Two bacteria walk into a bar…” (bar joke)

"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." A popular science joke is: "Two bacteria walk into a bar. The bartender says, 'We…

July 9, 2013
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Two can eat as cheaply as one”

The saying "two can live as cheaply as one" has been cited in print since at least the 1890s. "Two can eat as cheaply as one" has been cited in print since at least 1927.…

February 14, 2017
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Two chemists walk into a bar…” (bar joke)

"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." A popular science joke that has been printed on many images is: Two men walk into a bar.One…

January 26, 2018
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Two condoms walk past a gay bar…” (joke)

To be "shit-faced" drunk is to be very drunk. A politically incorrect joke was posted on the newsgroup rec.humor on May 31, 1991: "These two condoms are walking down the street, and…

April 12, 2018
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Two Corinthians walk into a bar…” (bar joke)

"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." A New Testament version is: "Two Corinthians walk into a bar..." The Second…

August 16, 2022
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Two crows walk into a bar…” (bar joke)

"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." There are several crow versions, some involving a "crowbar" and others involving…

November 21, 2016
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Two deer walk out of a gay bar…” (bar joke)

"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." A deer version is: "Two deer walk out of a gay bar. One turns to the other and says,…

March 27, 2016
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Two dragons walk into a bar…” (bar joke)

"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." A dragon version is: "Two dragons walk into a bar. One dragon says, 'It’s warm…

June 28, 2020
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“Two elves walk into a bar. A dwarf walks under it” (bar joke)

"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." An elf version is: "Two elves walk into a bar. The dwarf laughs and walks under…

June 29, 2020
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Two elves walk into a bar. A hobbit walks under it” (bar joke)

"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." An elf version is: "An elf walks into a bar. The hobbit laughs and walks under…

October 2, 2016
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Two fermions walk into a bar…” (bar joke)

"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." A physics joke about two fermions (and the Pauli exclusion principle) is: "Two…

April 7, 2023
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Two guys walk into a bar…” (bar joke)

"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." A version with two guys is: "Two guys walk into a bar. The bartender walks over.…

February 15, 2015
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Two hydrogen atoms walk into a bar…” (bar joke)

"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." A popular science bar joke is: "Two hydrogen atoms walk into a bar. 'I've…

April 29, 2020
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Two Karens are out having dinner. The waiter stopped by their table and said, ‘Is anything OK?’”

“Is anything okay?” is a Jewish restaurant joke. A new version was posted on Reddit -- Jokes on April 27, 2020: "Two Karens are out having dinner. The waiter stopped by their table and…

April 17, 2015
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Two men walk into a bar. The first orders H2O…” (bar joke)

"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." A popular science joke that has been printed on many images is: Two men walk into a bar.One…

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