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April 2, 2015
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“A blind man walks into a bar and says, ‘Wanna hear a blonde joke?’” (bar joke)

"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." A popular "blind man walks into a bar" joke (there are several) is about a man…

April 1, 2015
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“A blind man 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 popular "blind man walks into a bar" joke (there are several) is: "A blind…

January 30, 2023
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“A blind prisoner 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 prisoner version is: "A prisoner walks into a bar." The joke is that the…

April 26, 2016
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“A blowfly goes 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 a fly is: "A blowfly goes into a bar and asks: 'Is that stool…

May 8, 2016
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“A book 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 book version is: "A book walks into a bar. The bartender says, 'Please, no…

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

“A boomerang 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 boomerang version is: "A boomerang walks into a bar. The bartender says, 'Hey,…

February 13, 2018
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“A bra and a set of jumper leads 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 bra version is: "A bra walks into a bar and asks for a beer. The bartender says,…

February 13, 2018
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“A bra 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 bra version is: "A bra walks into a bar and asks for a beer. The bartender says,…

November 21, 2019
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“A bra, car battery and some jumper cables 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 combines these jokes: . “A jumper cable walks into a bar. The bartender says,…

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

“A brain 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 popular joke involving a brain is: "A brain walks into a bar and asks for a pint of…

May 15, 2015
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“A butcher stands 6 feet tall and wears size 12 shoes—what does he weigh?” (riddle)

A popular riddle is: Q: A butcher stands 6 feet tall and wears size 12 shoes. What does he weigh?A: Meat. The joke has been cited in print since at least 1902, when it was credited to the Empire…

October 16, 2017
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“A BuzzFeed writer 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 BuzzFeed version is: "A BuzzFeed writer walks into a bar. You won't believe…

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

“A cabbage and celery 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 food version is: "A cabbage and celery walk into a bar and the cabbage gets served…

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

“A cable TV installer 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 cable TV installer version is: "A cable TV installer walks into a bar and orders a…

May 27, 2013
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“A cannibal is a person who walks into a restaurant and orders a waiter” (joke)

"A cannibal is a person who walks into a restaurant and orders a waiter" is a joke that has been attributed to American television actor and comedian Morey Amsterdam (1908-1996) since…

August 11, 2017
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“A cat 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 cat version has a cat request a drink, knock it over, and then request another drink.…

April 24, 2016
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“A chemist 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 chemist version is: "A chemist walks into a bar and asks, 'Do you have any…

May 15, 2020
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“A chia pet 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 popular version involving a horse is: "A horse walks into a bar and the barman says,…

June 3, 2021
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“A chicken and an egg 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 "chicken or the egg" version is: "A chicken and an egg walk into a bar.…

July 18, 2016
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“A chicken 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 chicken version is: "A chicken walks into a bar and clucks at the bartender. The…

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