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November 9, 2022
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“What if they’re not stars? What if they’re holes poked in the top of a container so we can breathe”

"What if they're not stars, but holes poked into the top of the container so we can breathe" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "u believe in stars? fool.…

January 6, 2020
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“What is a kangaroo’s favorite year?”/“A leap year.”

A leap year riddle is: Q: What is a kangaroo's favorite year?\A: A leap year. The joke was printed in Newsday (Long Island, NY) on May 1, 1988. “What do you get when you cross a kangaroo…

March 29, 2018
Time/Weather

“What is a math teacher’s favorite sum?”/“Summer!”

A math riddle is: Q: What is a math teacher's favorite sum?A: Summer. That is, when there is no school (summer). The joke was posted on Twitter on February 29, 2012. Twitter Kevin “K-Ship”…

November 24, 2017
Time/Weather

“What is a snowman’s favorite dinner?”/“Spaghetti and snowballs.”

The dish of spaghetti and meatballs sometimes becomes "spaghetti and snowballs" in winter months. "ICED SPAGHETTI AND SNOWBALLS AGAIN?" was published in the Li'l Abner…

July 4, 2021
Time/Weather

“What is it that occurs once in a minute, twice in a week, and yet only once in a year?” (riddle)

The letter "e" has several riddles. This was printed in The Lady's Magazine in December 1787: "THE beginning of eternity,The end of time and space,The beginning of every end,And…

November 29, 2022
Time/Weather

“What is red, orange and yellow and doesn’t get hurt when it falls?”/“Autumn leaves!”

An autumn riddle is: Q: What is red, orange and yellow and doesn’t get hurt when it falls?A: Autumn leaves! "What is red, orange and yellow and doesn’t get hurt when it falls? Autumn…

June 27, 2017
Time/Weather

“What is the color of the wind?”/“Blew.”

A riddle about the wind is: Q: What is the color of the wind?A: Blew (blue). The pun was cited in print much before the song "Colors of the Wind" in the animated film Pocahontas (1995).…

October 5, 2021
Time/Weather

“What is the cutest of all seasons?”/“Awwwwwtumn!”

A seasonal riddle is: Q: What is the cutest season?A: Awwtumn. The joke has been cited in print since at least 2016. Extra letters are sometimes added to the jocular spelling of "autumn."…

October 5, 2021
Time/Weather

“What is the cutest season?”/“Awwtumn.”

A seasonal riddle is: Q: What is the cutest season?A: Awwtumn. The joke has been cited in print since at least 2016. Extra letters are sometimes added to the jocular spelling of "autumn."…

April 10, 2021
Time/Weather

“What is the difference between noon and high noon?”/“One is at 4:20.”

The term "high noon" means "precisely noon," but also means "the time of a decisive confrontation or contest." There are several joke answers about "noon"…

April 10, 2021
Time/Weather

“What is the difference between noon and high noon?”/“Weed.”

The term "high noon" means "precisely noon," but also means "the time of a decisive confrontation or contest." There are several joke answers about "noon"…

December 20, 2016
Time/Weather

“What kind of ball doesn’t bounce?”/“A snowball.”

A snow riddle is: Q: What kind of ball doesn't bounce?A: A snowball. The riddle was posted to the newsgroup alt.tv.lost on September 28, 2005. Other snowball riddles include “What do you…

March 10, 2017
Time/Weather

“What kind of bow can’t be tied?”/“A rainbow.”

A rainbow riddle is: Q: What kind of bow can't be tied?A: A rainbow. The riddle has been cited in print since at least 1943 and is popular on St. Patrick's Day. The riddle has been…

March 22, 2016
Time/Weather

“What kind of shorts do clouds wear?”/“Thunderwear.”

A popular children's joke about the weather is: Q: What kind of shorts do clouds wear?A: Thunderwear. The "thunderwear" joke has been cited in print since at least 1990. The joke has…

August 19, 2017
Time/Weather

“What kind of underwear should you wear during an eclipse?”/“Fruit of the moon.”

A solar eclipse riddle is: Q: What kind of underwear should you wear during an eclipse?A: Fruit of the moon. The joke was posted by Boys' Life magazine on August 16, 2017. Wikipedia: Fruit of…

March 18, 2022
Time/Weather

“What kind of weather do cupcakes like?”/“Sprinkles.”

A cupcake riddle is: Q: What kind of weather do cupcakes like?A: Sprinkles. The joke has been cited in print since at least 2018 and has been told by the Amazon Alexa personal assistant.…

April 19, 2024
Time/Weather

“What month do Christmas trees hate the most?”/“Septimber!”

A tree riddle is popular in September. "What month do Christmas trees hate the most? Septimber! " was printed in Newsday (Hempstead, NY) on December 15, 2002. "Q: What month do trees…

April 22, 2024
Time/Weather

“What month do trees hate the most?”/“Sep-timber.”

A tree riddle is popular in September. "What month do Christmas trees hate the most? Septimber! " was printed in Newsday (Hempstead, NY) on December 15, 2002. "Q: What month do trees…

August 21, 2017
Time/Weather

“What prize did the meteorologist win for coming in last?”/“A precipitation trophy.”

"Participation trophy" is sometimes written -- often in jest -- as "precipitation trophy." "What does a weatherman win when he correctly predicts the weather? A…

May 10, 2022
Time/Weather

“What season is it when you are on a trampoline?”/“Spring time.”

A seasonal riddle is: Q: What season is it when you are on a trampoline? A: Springtime. The riddle has been cited in print since at least 1976. Google BooksBiggest Riddle Book in the WorldJoseph…

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