“How do locomotives hear?”/“Through the engineers.”
A classic train riddle is: Q: How do locomotives hear?A: Through their engine ears (engineers). The riddle was printed in the Waterloo City (IN) Press, "Queer Queries" by Prof. G. Howe…
“How do snowmen travel around?”/“By icicle.”
An "icicle" is not a "cycle," like a "bicycle," but a popular winter riddle is: Q: How do snowmen travel around?A: By icicle. The riddle was posted on the newsgroup…
“How do trains drink?”/“They chug.”
A train riddle is: Q: How do trains drink?A: They chug. The riddle was posted on the website Pun of the Day on January 3, 2017. TwitterMichael Grace@RFYDNorgJanuary 3, 2017 - How do trains…
“How do you know if someone is hitchhiking or just complimenting your driving?”
When a person by the side of the road sticks a thumb out, is that person hitchhiking or doing/saying something else? "I dont know if this guy is hitchhiking or just letting me know his life is…
“How do you make an electric car go faster?”/“A tow truck.”
A joke about an electric car is: Q: How do you make an electric car go faster?A: A tow truck. The joke has been cited in print since at least 2008. Mark's MusingsFriday, January 04,…
“How do you repair a damaged Toll Booth?”/“Toll Gate Booth Paste.”
A toll booth joke is: Q: How do you repair a damaged Toll Booth?A: Toll Gate Booth Paste. The pun on "Colgate toothpaste" has been cited in print since at least 1999. Google BooksThe Best…
“How do you stop a dog howling in the back of a car?”/“Put him in the front.”
A car riddle was published in Bennett Cerf's Book of Animal Riddles (1964): Q: How do you stop a dog from barking in the back seat of a car?A: Have him sit in front with you.…
“How do you think the unthinkable?”/“With an itheberg.”
A lisp riddle has been printed on many images (often with a photo of boxer Mike Tyson) : Q: How do you think the unthinkable?A: With an itheberg. The "How do you sink the unsinkable? With an…
“How does a flat earther travel the world?”/“On a plane.”
A flat earth riddle is: Q: How does a flat earther travel the world?A: On a plane (plain). The joke was posted on Reddit -- Jokes on November 30, 2017. Reddit -- JokesHow does a Flat Earther travel…
“How does the guy who drives the snowplow get to work in the mornings?”
How does the guy who drives the snowplow get to work in the mornings? In a 1964 television commercial and in print ads through the 1980s, the answer was that the snowplow driver drives a Volkswagen…
“How does the Pope get around New York City?”/“Mass transit.”
Pope Paul VI was the first pope to visit the United States when he came to New York City in 1965. Pope John Paul II came to New York City in 1979 and 1995. Pope Benedict XVI came to New York City…
“How long will the next bus be?”/“Same length as this one.”
People at a bus stop often ask how long the wait until the next bus will be. "How long will the next bus be?" they ask. "Same length as this one" is a joke reply from the bus…
“How many people died on the Titanic?”/“A boatload.”
The RMS Titanic hit an iceberg on April 15, 1912 and sunk on her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City. One Titanic joke is: Q: How many people died on the Titanic?A: A boatload. The joke…
“How often do planes crash?”/“Just once.”
An airplane riddle is often given as a passenger question to a flight attendant: Q (passenger): How often does a plane crash?A (flight attendant): Only once. Or: Q (passenger): How often do planes…
“How often does a plane crash?”/“Only once.”
An airplane riddle is often given as a passenger question to a flight attendant: Q (passenger): How often does a plane crash?A (flight attendant): Only once. Or: Q (passenger): How often do planes…
“How to be a good climate activist: Step 1 - own a private jet Step 2 - lecture the poor Step 3- fly to Davos Step 4 - give yourself an award”
A jocular step-by-step list on "How to be a good Climate Activist" has been printed on many images. This was posted on X/Twitter -- it has since been removed -- by Sophie Corcoran…
“How to be a good Climate Activist: 1. Own a private jet. 2. Own a yacht. 3. Own 5 mansions. 4. Lecture poor people on how selfish they are”
A jocular step-by-step list on "How to be a good Climate Activist" has been printed on many images. This was posted on X/Twitter -- it has since been removed -- by Sophie Corcoran…
“How’s my driving?” (bumper sticker)
Bumper stickers on many trucks state "How's My Driving?" and then give a phone number for other motorists to call and report poor drivers. "How's my driving" bumper…
“How’s my driving? How does an engine even work? Why would a loving God cause such agony?” (bumper sticker)
"How am I driving? How does an engine even work? How can a loving God cause such agony” (or "How’s my driving? How does an engine even work? Why would a loving God cause such…
“Hug your kids at home, but belt them in the car”
"Hug your kids at home, but belt them in the car" is a safety slogan that has been printed on many images. The message is somewhat politically incorrect because the second part (about…