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July 1, 2020
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“Why are women so bad at parking cars?” (NSFW joke)

An NSFW riddle was posted on net.jokes on July 3, 1984: Q: Why do women park so close to the curb?A: Because all their life, they've been told that this is six inches: |----------| A different…

September 7, 2017
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“Why couldn’t the toilet paper cross the road?”/“Because it got stuck in a crack.”

"Why did the chicken cross the road?"/"To get to the other side" is a classic riddle from the 19th century. A toilet paper version is: Q: Why did the toilet paper cross the…

August 6, 2023
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“Why did Anakin Skywalker cross the road?”/“To get to the Dark Side.”

"Why did the chicken cross the road?"/"To get to the other side" is a classic riddle from the 19th century. A Star Wars version is: Q: Why did Anakin Skywalker cross the road?A:…

April 21, 2021
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“Why did Eeyore cross the road?”/“To get to the other… sigh.”

"Why did the chicken cross the road?"/"To get to the other side" is a classic riddle from the 19th century. "To get to the other sigh" is an alternative punchline.…

March 11, 2025
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“Why did Gary Larson cross the road?”/“To get to The Far Side.”

"Why did the chicken cross the road?"/"To get to the other side" is a classic riddle from the 19th century. A cartoonist Gary Larson version is: Q: Why did Gary Larson cross the…

April 15, 2017
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“Why did Jesus cross the road?”/“Because he was nailed to the chicken.”

An Easter version of the "Why did the chicken cross the road?" riddle is: Q: Why did the Jesus cross the road?A: Because he was nailed to the chicken! The joke has been cited in print…

April 12, 2021
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“Why did Jesus cross the road?”/“God knows.”

"Why did the chicken cross the road?"/"To get to the other side" is a classic riddle from the 19th century. There are several versions involving Jesus. “Why did Jesus cross…

April 12, 2021
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“Why did Jesus cross the road?”/“He didn’t. Jesus rode the cross.”

"Why did the chicken cross the road?"/"To get to the other side" is a classic riddle from the 19th century. There are several versions involving Jesus. “Why did Jesus cross…

April 12, 2021
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“Why did Jesus cross the road?”/“He saw a crosswalk.”

"Why did the chicken cross the road?"/"To get to the other side" is a classic riddle from the 19th century. There are several versions involving Jesus. “Why did Jesus cross…

April 12, 2021
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“Why did Jesus cross the road?”/“To get a cross (across).”

"Why did the chicken cross the road?"/"To get to the other side" is a classic riddle from the 19th century. There are several versions involving Jesus. “Why did Jesus cross…

February 15, 2022
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“Why did Johnny Appleseed cross the road?”/“To get to the other cider!”

"Why did the chicken cross the road?"/"To get to the other side" is a classic riddle from the 19th century. A Johnny Appleseed version is: Q: Why did Johnny Appleseed cross the…

August 15, 2019
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“Why did the accountant cross the road?”/“Because he did it last year.”

"Why did the chicken cross the road?"/"To get to the other side" is a classic riddle from the 19th century. An accountant version is: Q: Why did the accountant cross the road?A:…

August 15, 2019
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“Why did the accountant cross the road?”/“So he could claim it on his travel expenses.”

"Why did the chicken cross the road?"/"To get to the other side" is a classic riddle from the 19th century. An accountant version is: Q: Why did the accountant cross the road?A:…

August 15, 2019
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“Why did the accountant cross the road?”/“To bore the people on the other side.”

"Why did the chicken cross the road?"/"To get to the other side" is a classic riddle from the 19th century. An accountant version is: Q: Why did the accountant cross the road?A:…

May 17, 2020
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“Why did the animal cross the road?”/“It wanted to play animal crossing.”

"Why did the chicken cross the road?"/"To get to the other side" is a classic riddle from the 19th century. Animal Crossing is a social simulation video game series. "why…

August 17, 2019
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“Why did the artist cross the road?”/“To see from the other side.”

"Why did the chicken cross the road?"/"To get to the other side" is a classic riddle from the 19th century. An artist version is: Q: Why did the artist cross the road? A: To see…

June 24, 2018
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“Why did the atheist cross the road?”/“He thought there might be a street on the other side…”

"Why did the chicken cross the road?"/"To get to the other side" is a classic riddle from the 19th century. An atheist version is: Q: Why didn't the atheist cross the…

April 9, 2023
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“Why did the baby chick cross the road?”/“Because it was Take-Your-Child-to-Work Day.”

"Why did the chicken cross the road?"/"To get to the other side" is a classic riddle from the 19th century. Several versions involve baby chicks. "why did n't the…

April 9, 2023
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“Why did the baby chick cross the road?”/“To meet up with her Peeps.”

"Why did the chicken cross the road?"/"To get to the other side" is a classic riddle from the 19th century. Several versions involve baby chicks. "why did n't the…

April 16, 2022
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“Why did the bigamist cross the road?”/“To get to the other bride.”

"Why did the chicken cross the road?"/"To get to the other side" is a classic riddle from the 19th century. A bigamist/polygamist version is: Q: Why did the bigamist/polygamist…

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