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January 14, 2017
Transportation

“Where do boats go when they’re sick?”/“To the dock.”

A popular boat riddle is: Q: Where do boats go when they're sick?A: To the dock (doc). The riddle has been cited in print since at least 1967. 30 October 1967, Minneapolis (MN) Star,…

September 7, 2014
Transportation

“Where the rubber meets the road”

"Where the rubber meets the road" means when a vehicle's tires go on the road and face a performance test. "After ail is said and done it must be remembered that 'the…

January 24, 2022
Transportation

“Which car looks the same frontwards or backwards?”/“A Toyota.”

"A Toyota" is a palindrone (the same backwards and forwards). "Q) Which car looks the same backwards as forwards? A) A toyota" was posted on Twitter by Andy Ryan on June 24,…

September 12, 2021
Transportation

“Which color can open your vehicle?”/“Khaki.”

"Khaki" can sometimes sound like "car key." "One of my favorite clients (a NY'er) was telling me about how he left his car keys in the fridge. At first I thought he…

January 2, 2016
Transportation

“Which tricycle does the blonde have?”/“The one with the kickstand.”

A tricycle can stand on its own and does not need a kickstand. A popular "dumb blonde" joke is: Q: How can you tell which tricycle belongs to the blonde?A: It is the one with the…

February 12, 2020
Transportation

“Who can drink 2 liters of gasoline?”/“Jerry can.”

"Jerrycan" (a liquid container) is sometimes given "Jerry can" riddles. "Do you know who can drink 20L of water? Jerry can" was posted on Twitter by Kester Tay on…

February 12, 2020
Transportation

“Who can drink 20 liters of gasoline?”/“Jerry can.”

"Jerrycan" (a liquid container) is sometimes given "Jerry can" riddles. "Do you know who can drink 20L of water? Jerry can" was posted on Twitter by Kester Tay on…

March 18, 2016
Transportation

“Who earns a living by driving customers away?”/“A taxi driver.”

A transportation riddle is: Q: Who earns a living by driving customers away?A: A taxi driver. The joke has been cited in print since at least 1955. 4 December 1955, South China Sunday Post-Herald…

January 24, 2025
Transportation

“Whoever said ‘out of sight, out of mind’ never had a spider disappear in the car”

"Whoever said 'out of sight, out of mind' has never had a spider disappear in their bedroom" is a jocula saying that has been printed on many images. There are several forms to…

August 21, 2020
Transportation

“Why are airplanes so hard to see?”/“Because they’re in disguise.”

"Disguise" can sound like "de skies" (the skies). A pun is: Q: Why are airplanes so hard to see?A: Because they're in disguise. The joke was posted on Twitter by…

June 6, 2015
Transportation

“Why are people who ride motorcycles called bikers and people who ride bikes called cyclists?”

"Why are people who ride motorcycles called bikers and people who ride bikes called cyclists?" asked American author Richard Lederer in "English Is A Crazy Language," an essay…

March 23, 2017
Transportation

“Why are women and children evacuated first?” (joke)

A one-line saying about evacuating women and children first (during a disaster, such as a sinking ship) has been printed on several images: "During a disaster we evacuate women and children…

October 11, 2020
Transportation

“Why are you staring at my bumper sticker?” (bumper sticker)

"Why are you staring at my bumper (sticker)?" is a bumper sticker saying that has been printed on many images. "Why are you staring at my bumper sticker?" was printed in the…

October 11, 2020
Transportation

“Why are you staring at my bumper? You pervert!” (bumper sticker)

"Why are you staring at my bumper (sticker)?" is a bumper sticker saying that has been printed on many images. "Why are you staring at my bumper sticker?" was printed in the…

September 25, 2015
Transportation

“Why buy good luggage? You only use it when you travel”

A popular story about New York Yankees catcher Yogi Berra (1925-2015) is from 1950, when the team was on a road trip. Another teammate took a look at Yogi's shabby bag and suggested that he…

January 5, 2021
Transportation

“Why did the helicopter trainee fail on his first flight?”/“He was cold, so he turned the fan off.”

A helicopter riddle is: Q: Why did the helicopter trainee fail on his first flight?A: He was cold, so he turned the fan off. A Polish joke version is: Q: Did you hear about the Polish helicopter…

February 5, 2025
TransportationWork/Businesses

“Why did the mechanic sleep under the car?”/“He wanted to wake up oily in the morning.”

Some people "wake up early in the morning." This shouldn't be confused with those who "wake up oily in the morning," but there are jokes. "You may or you may not think…

April 8, 2019
Transportation

“Why did the pilot blush?”/“Because he saw the airstrip.”

"Airstrip" shouldn't be confused with "air strip," but there are jokes. Sometimes the airplane blushes and sometimes the pilot blushes. "Mrs. Sehmi: Why did the…

August 20, 2017
Transportation

“Why didn’t you take the bus?” (joke)

A joke about a man who steals a car to get to work is: JUDGE: Why did you steal the car? MAN: I had to get to work.JUDGE: Why didn't you take the bus? MAN: I don't have a driver's…

June 24, 2016
Transportation

“Why do beers on airplanes cost so much?”/“You’re paying for the atmosphere.”

The food and drinks served on airplanes can be expensive, and there's a joke: Q: Why do beers on airplanes cost so much?A: You're paying for the atmosphere. The joke was cited on Reddit…

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