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January 19, 2019
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“A machine learning algorithm walks into a bar…” (bar joke)

"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." An algorithm version is: "A machine learning algorithm walks into a bar. The bartender…

June 4, 2018
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“A malapropism walks into a bar…” (bar joke)

"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." A malapropism version is: "A malapropism walks into a bar, looking for all intensive…

October 4, 2017
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“A male feminist walks into a bar because it was set so low” (bar joke)

"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." A version involving a different kind of "bar" is: "A male feminist walks…

July 20, 2026
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“A man collapsed in the lentil aisle of the local supermarket. Fortunately, when the paramedics arrived, they found a pulse”

A "pulse" can mean a palpable beat of an artery, and a "pulse" can also mean an edible seed of the legume family. A joke confuses the two meanings. "*working in…

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

“A man doesn’t walk into a bar…” (bar joke, told during COVID-19 bar closures)

"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." However, during the 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic, bars were closed. The joke was: "A…

March 29, 2020
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“A man doesn’t walk into a pub…” (pub joke, told during COVID-19 pub closures)

"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." However, during the 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic, pubs were closed. The joke was: "A…

March 10, 2020
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“A man in a wheelchair walks into a bar…” (bar joke)

"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." A man in a wheelchair can't walk into a bar, but there are a few jokes about this.…

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

“A man reading a thesaurus saunters into a tavern…” (bar joke)

"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." A thesaurus version is: "A man reading a thesaurus saunters into a tavern..."…

October 4, 2017
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“A man using Apple maps walks into a bar…” (bar joke)

"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." An Apple Maps version is: "A man using the new Apple maps walks into a bar... or maybe…

August 24, 2020
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“A man walks into a bar and asks for a Corona and two Hurricanes…” (bar joke)

"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." The year 2020 brought many problems, such as the coronavirus pandemic, and in late August…

February 28, 2016
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“A man walks into a bar and asks the quickest way into town…” (bar joke)

"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." A popular joke involves someone who asks a local person about the quickest route (to New…

March 7, 2016
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“A man walks into a bar and hears a voice say, ‘Nice tie!’” (bar joke)

"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." A classic joke involves a man who walks into a bar, and he hears a voice say, "Nice…

April 30, 2019
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“A man walks into a bar and says, ‘Give me a beer before problems start!’” (bar joke)

"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." A popular version has a man walk into a bar and shout, "Give me a beer before problems…

September 9, 2017
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“A man walks into a bar and sees a fat girl dancing on a table…” (bar joke)

According to one popular bar joke, a man enters a bar and sees a fat girl dancing on a table. "Nice legs!" he says. "Do you really think so?" she asks him. "Definitely.…

April 29, 2018
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“A man walks into a bar and sees a gorgeous woman…” (bar joke)

A popular lawyer joke has a man go into a bar, where he sees a smartly dressed woman. The woman looks at him and says, "Listen! I'll screw anybody, any time, anywhere, your place, my…

January 12, 2017
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“A man walks into a bar wearing a tie fastener…” (bar joke)

"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." A tie fastener version is: "A man walks into a bar wearing a tie fastener. The barman…

July 12, 2016
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“A man walks into a bar with a gun…” (bar joke)

"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." A popular sex joke version is: A guy walks into a bar with a gun, looks around, and shouts,…

January 13, 2017
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“A man walks into a bar with a newt…” (bar joke)

"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." A newt version is: A man walks into a bar with a newt on his shoulder. The barman says,…

July 17, 2014
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“A man walks into a bar with a slab of asphalt under his arm…” (bar joke)

"One for the road" usually means that a person wants a drink at the bar before commencing on a long journey (such as on a train or an airplane, or a car that he or she is not driving). A…

August 7, 2016
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“A man walks into a bar. His alcoholism problem is destroying his family” (bar joke)

"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." An anti-joke of the bar joke is: "A man walks into a bar. His alcoholism problem is…

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