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May 23, 2023
Work/Businesses

“Whoever said ‘The freaks come out at night’ has obviously never been to Walmart during the day”

"Whoever came up with the phrase 'The freaks come out at night' has clearly never been to Walmart during the day" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images.…

August 4, 2025
Work/Businesses

“Whoever spelled the word ‘receipt’ was a friggin idiopt”

"Whoever came up with the spelling for 'receipt' was an idiopt" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. The letter "p" is silent. "Whoever…

October 19, 2022
Work/Businesses

“Why are ghosts bad at telling lies?”/“Because you can see right through them.”

You can see right through ghosts, and there are riddles about this. "Why don't ghosts tell lies? Because you can see right through them" was printed in the Ellesmere Port (UK)…

October 19, 2022
Work/Businesses

“Why are ghosts bad liars?”/“Because you can see right through them.”

You can see right through ghosts, and there are riddles about this. "Why don't ghosts tell lies? Because you can see right through them" was printed in the Ellesmere Port (UK)…

October 19, 2022
Work/Businesses

“Why are ghosts terrible liars?”/“Because you can see right through them.”

You can see right through ghosts, and there are riddles about this. "Why don't ghosts tell lies? Because you can see right through them" was printed in the Ellesmere Port (UK)…

March 16, 2022
Work/Businesses

“Why are so many leprechauns florists?”/“They have green thumbs.”

There are several St. Patrick's Day riddles about leprechauns having green thumbs. "Riddle of the Day: Why are so many leprechauns florists? #HeritageHealth Answer: They have green…

December 28, 2016
Work/Businesses

“Why are there no Walmarts in Iraq?”/“Because they’re all Targets.”

Walmart and Target are competitor retail stores. A joke was told around the time of the Gulf War, such as this one posted to the newsgroup rec.humor.funny on March 14, 1991: Q: Why are there no…

March 23, 2025
Work/Businesses

“Why are we keeping it a secret where I’m supposed to tap my debit card?”

"Tap to pay" sounds easy, but where to tap? This was posted on X/Twitter by Ben Rosen on August 7, 2023, and received over 63,000 likes: "why are we keeping it a secret where i’m…

April 28, 2024
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthWork/Businesses

“Why are we locking up the items, but not the thieves?”

"Maybe it’s time to stop locking up items in stores… and go back to locking up the thieves and Criminals!" was posted on X/Twitter by Grateful Turk on February 24, 2023. "Instead…

November 26, 2024
Buildings/Housing/ParksWork/Businesses

“Why bills never go on sale? Like rent 50% off or buy 1 light bill and get the gas bill free”

"Why bills never go on sale? Like rent 50% off or buy 1 light bill and get the gas bill free" and "How come bills never go on sale? Like rent 25% off or pay 2 electricity bills and…

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…

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