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March 4, 2017
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“Why did the strawberry cross the road?”/“Because his mother was in a jam.”

A traffic "jam" riddle is: Q: Why did the strawberry cross the road?A: Because his mother was in a jam. The joke has been cited in print since at least 1995 and has been printed on…

January 19, 2018
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“Why did the suicidal chicken cross the road?”/“To get to the other cyanide.”

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

May 1, 2019
Streets

“Why did the super villain cross the road?”/“To get to the other sidekick.”

"Why did the chicken cross the road?"/"To get to the other side" is a classic riddle from the 19th century. "Why did Batman Frog cross the road without Robin Frog? To get…

November 1, 2017
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“Why did the tachyon cross the road?”/“Because it was 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. A tachyon (a particle faster than light) version is: Q: Why did the…

March 12, 2021
Streets

“Why did the tanner 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 12, 2021
Streets

“Why did the taxidermist 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…

November 27, 2022
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“Why did the television cross the road?”/“Because it wanted to be a flat screen.”

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

September 18, 2018
Streets

“Why did the tofu cross the road?”/“To prove he wasn’t chicken.”

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

June 20, 2015
Streets

“Why did the traffic light turn red?” (joke)

Traffic lights have been the subject of a few jokes. This joke was cited in 1929: "What makes the traffic light turn red?""Maybe they're blushing to think how green they've…

November 3, 2016
Streets

“Why did the turkey cross the road?”/“It was the chicken’s day off.”

"Why did the chicken cross the road?"/"To get to the other side" is a classic riddle from the 19th century. Turkey versions have been popular, especially around Thanksgiving.…

November 24, 2020
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“Why did the turkey 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 turkey version is: Q: Why did the turkey cross the road/table?A: To…

January 21, 2018
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“Why did the turtle 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 turtle version has been printed on several images: Q: Why did the…

July 28, 2017
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“Why did the vegan cross the road?” (joke)

There have been several "vegan" versions of the classic "Why did the chicken cross the road?" joke. One version was printed in 2002 newspapers: Q: Why did the vegan cross the…

August 13, 2017
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“Why did the vegan meat cross the road?”/“To prove it wasn’t chicken.”

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

July 24, 2019
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“Why did the vindictive chicken cross the road?”/“Because the road crossed her first.”

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

June 25, 2019
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“Why did the vulture cross the road?”/“Because the chicken didn’t make it.”

"Why did the chicken cross the road?"/"To get to the other side" is a classic riddle from the 19th century. A vulture version has been cited in print since at least 1999: Q: Why…

June 25, 2019
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“Why did the vulture cross the road?”/“For a fowl reason.”

"Why did the chicken cross the road?"/"To get to the other side" is a classic riddle from the 19th century. A vulture version has been cited in print since at least 1999: Q: Why…

November 1, 2017
Streets

“Why did the WASP cross the road?”/“To get to the middle.”

"Why did the chicken cross the road?"/"To get to the other side" is a classic riddle from the 19th century. A WASP (White Anglo-Saxon Protestant) version is: Q: Why did the WASP…

December 22, 2021
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)Streets

“Why did the yo-yo cross the road?”/“It was walking the dog.”

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

October 30, 2017
Streets

“Why did the zebra cross the road?”/“Because it was a zebra crossing.”

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

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