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August 16, 2022
Work/Businesses

“Why can’t you tell a good joke about retired people?”/“Because none of them work!”

"I know a lot of jokes about retired people, but none of them work" is a jokes that has been printed on several iamges. "I know a lot of jokes about retired people. But none of them…

July 17, 2020
Work/Businesses

“Why did a lost grizzly walk into a jewelry store?”/“Because he had to get his bear rings.”

To "lose one's bearings" is to become lost. It has nothing to do with a grizzly losing "bear rings," but there are jokes. "I was Yogi's best man, but then I lost…

August 6, 2022
Work/Businesses

“Why did the electrician fall in love with every girl he met?”/“Because he couldn’t resistor.”

Entry in progress -- BP Google Groups: alt.humor.punsHalloween Puns of the Weak 10/26/01Stan KegelOct 27, 2001, 12:27:02 AM(...)Why was there an electric spark between Frankenstein and his bride?He…

October 30, 2016
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)Work/Businesses

“Why did the headless horseman go into business?”/“He wanted to get a head in life.”

A popular riddle about the headless horseman is: Q: Why did the headless horseman go into business?A: He wanted to get ahead (a head) in life. The joke was posted to the newsgroup…

January 21, 2021
Work/Businesses

“Why did the hipster refuse to undergo surgery?”/“The anesthesia wasn’t local.”

People are often encouraged to eat locally sourced food and to shop local. A joke was posted on Reddit -- Jokes on March 8, 2017: Q: Why did the hipster refuse to undergo surgery?A: The anesthesia…

September 29, 2017
Work/Businesses

“Why did the invisible man turn down the job offer?”/“He couldn’t see himself doing it.”

A riddle about the invisible man is: Q: Why did the invisible man turn down the job offer?A: He couldn't see himself doing it. The joke has been cited in print since at least 2010. Wikipedia:…

March 29, 2020
Work/Businesses

“Why did the man attach a rocket to a deer?”/“He wanted to make a quick buck.”

A riddle about making fast money is: Q: Why did the man attach a rocket to a deer?A: He wanted to make a quick buck. "How do you make a quick buck? strap a deer to a rocket" was posted on…

August 16, 2017
Work/Businesses

“Why did the man put a clock under his desk?”/“He wanted to work overtime.”

Entry in progress -- B.P. TwitterLucky Score‏ @LuckyScoreNetWhy did the man put a clock under his desk?He wanted to work overtime.#Joke from #TimeJokes in #Jokes, #Humor and #Satire2:36 PM - 12…

February 24, 2020
Work/Businesses

“Why did the mathematician work from home?”/“Because he could only function in his domain.”

A math riddle is: Q: Why did the mathematician work from home?A: Because he could only function in his domain. The joke has been cited in print since at least 2012. TwitterPeter…

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…

December 11, 2019
Work/Businesses

“Why did the non-binary prospector move to California?”/“There was gold in them/their hills”

“Thar’s gold in them thar hills” is a saying from the 1800s. A jocular riddle on the saying is: Q: Why did the non-binary prospector move to California?A: There was gold in them/their hills.…

March 3, 2016
Work/Businesses

“Why did the programmer quit his job?”/“Because he didn’t get arrays.”

A popular computer programming joke is: Q: Why did the programmer quit his job?A: Because he didn't get arrays (a raise). The joke was cited on Twitter on August 17, 2009. Microsoft tweeted…

August 19, 2016
Work/Businesses

“Why did the scarecrow get a promotion?”/“Because he was outstanding in his field.”

A popular scarecrow pun is: Q: Why did the scarecrow win a promotion?A: Because he was outstanding in his field. "Why did the scarecrow get a Nobel Prize? Because he was outstanding in his…

March 31, 2025
Food/DrinkRestaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food StoresWork/Businesses

“Why didn’t the server want a job filling salt and pepper shakers?”/“Because it’s seasonal work!”

A food joke involves the terms "seasoning" (salt and pepper, in the joke) and "seasonal work." "Why didn't the server want a job filling salt and pepper shakers?...…

December 26, 2017
Work/Businesses

“Why do dinosaurs pay for Amazon Shipping?”/“Because they live in the Land before Prime.”

The Land Before Time (1988) is an animated adventure drama film about dinosaurs. How did the dinosaurs order products from Amazon.com in such a prehistoric age? A riddle was posted on Reddit --…

September 23, 2024
Art/SculpturePets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)Work/Businesses

“Why do humans need jobs why can’t i just exist & make art and chill with my cat”

"why do humans need jobs why can’t i just exist & make art and chill with my cat" was posted on X/Twitter by juno on Januay 26, 2021. This account is no longer on X/Twitter.…

September 23, 2024
Work/Businesses

“Why do humans need jobs why can’t I just sit on a beach with my tits out and stare into the ocean until i die”

"why do humans need jobs why can’t i just exist & make art and chill with my cat" was posted on X/Twitter by juno on Januay 26, 2021. This account is no longer on X/Twitter.…

January 12, 2021
Work/Businesses

“Why do people argue with short people? Their heights won’t make them reach an agreement”

"Why do people argue with short people, when we all know their heights wont make them reach an agreement?" was posted on Twitter by Olamilekan on August 5, 2019. "Short people…

November 2, 2019
Work/Businesses

“Why do people come back from baby changing stations with the same baby?”

Many places have "baby changing stations," and there's an obvious joke. "And yet, every single one of those young men left with the exact same baby they went in with! The babies…

February 26, 2020
Work/Businesses

“Why do society hate lazy people? They didn’t even do anything”

"Why we hate lazy people? they are not doing anything anyway" is a question that was asked on Twitter by DearDiary on June 4, 2019. "Why is everyone mad at lazy people? They’re not…

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