The Big Apple
About Archives Categories Index Search
About Archives Categories Index Search

July 29, 2021
Time/Weather

“What happens to nitrogen when the sun rises?”/“It becomes daytrogen.”

"Nitrogen" has nothing to do with "night," but there are jokes. This riddle was posted on tumblr on December 21, 2012: Q: What happens to nitrogen when the sun rises?A: It…

July 4, 2021
Time/Weather

“What happens twice in a week, once in a year, and never in a day?” (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…

July 22, 2018
Time/Weather

“What has three hands, but only one face?”/“A clock.”

There are several clock riddles involving "three hands." "What has three hands, no legs, and runs all day?" was print in 1927 newspapers. "RT @MoneyMindd Riddle: what has…

March 13, 2023
Time/Weather

“What if daylight didn’t want to be saved?”

There is daylight saving time (DST), but no one asked daylight its feelings in the matter. "What if the daylight didn't want to be saved?" was posted on Twitter by Jackie M. Briski…

March 13, 2023
Time/Weather

“What if the daylight didn’t want to be saved?”

There is daylight saving time (DST), but no one asked daylight its feelings in the matter. "What if the daylight didn't want to be saved?" was posted on Twitter by Jackie M. Briski…

November 1, 2017
Time/Weather

“What if the lottery is an institution to catch time travelers?”

If someone could time travel, then wouldn't it make sense to play the lottery and win a lot of money? "What if the lottery is an Institution to catch Time Travelers?" was posted on…

November 9, 2022
Time/Weather

“What if they aren’t stars at all, but holes poked in the top of the 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.…

November 9, 2022
Time/Weather

“What if they’re not stars, but holes poked into the top of the 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.…

November 9, 2022
Time/Weather

“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
Time/Weather

“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…

First
Previous
60 61 62 63 64
Next
Last

About the Website and Editor

BARRY POPIK is a contributor to the Oxford English Dictionary, Dictionary of American Regional English, Historical Dictionary of American Slang, Yale Book of Quotations and Dictionary of Modern Proverbs. Since 1990 he has also been a regular contributor to Gerald Cohen's Comments on Etymology.

Read more About the Website and Editor
About
Privacy Policy
RSS

© 2026 Barry Popik. All rights reserved.