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July 27, 2021
Streets

“Why did the crab cross the road?”/“Just beclaws.”

"Why did the chicken cross the road?"/"To get to the other side" is a classic riddle from the 19th century. A crab version has several answers. "why did the crab cross the…

July 27, 2021
Streets

“Why did the crab cross the road?”/“To get to the other tide.”

"Why did the chicken cross the road?"/"To get to the other side" is a classic riddle from the 19th century. A crab version has several answers. "why did the crab cross the…

November 24, 2020
Streets

“Why did the cranberry sauce cross the road?”/“To get to the other sides.”

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

June 17, 2021
Streets

“Why did the dad joke cross the road?”/“To get father away.”

"Why did the chicken cross the road?"/"To get to the other side" is a classic riddle from the 19th century. A dad joke version was posted on Twitter by Aussie_dad_jokes on…

June 17, 2021
Streets

“Why did the dad joke 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. A dad joke version was posted on Twitter by Aussie_dad_jokes on…

November 11, 2020
Streets

“Why did the dead chicken cross the road?”/“Because it was a poultrygeist.”

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

November 11, 2020
Streets

“Why did the dead chicken cross the road?”/“To get to the other side.”

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

July 26, 2020
Streets

“Why did the detective cross the road?”/“To get to the homicide.”

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

October 7, 2017
Streets

“Why did the dinosaur cross the road?”/“Because chickens hadn’t evolved yet.”

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

May 17, 2020
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)Streets

“Why did the dog 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…

October 18, 2017
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)Streets

“Why did the dog cross the road?”/“To get to the barking lot.”

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

April 22, 2021
Streets

“Why did the emo chicken 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 13, 2021
Streets

“Why did the fur trader cross the road?”/“To get to the other hide.”

"Why did the chicken cross the road?"/"To get to the other side" is a classic riddle from the 19th century. Popular variants include "other hide" or "otter's…

March 13, 2021
Streets

“Why did the fur trapper cross the road?”/“To get to the otter’s hide.”

"Why did the chicken cross the road?"/"To get to the other side" is a classic riddle from the 19th century. Popular variants include "other hide" or "otter's…

December 14, 2017
Streets

“Why did the gamer cross the road?”/“Buy the DLC to find out.”

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

November 10, 2020
Streets

“Why did the ghost cross the road?”/“Because it was a poultrygeist.”

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

November 11, 2020
Streets

“Why did the ghost cross the road?”/“To get to the other side.”

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

August 28, 2017
Streets

“Why did the gum cross the road?”/“Because it was under the chicken’s foot.”

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

February 26, 2018
Streets

“Why did the hedgehog cross the road?”/“To see his flat mate.”

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

July 27, 2021
Streets

“Why did the hermit crab cross the road?”/“To get to the Shell station.”

"Why did the chicken cross the road?"/"To get to the other side" is a classic riddle from the 19th century. A crab version has several answers. "why did the crab cross the…

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