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ELEPHANT JOKE
HOW DO YOU KNOW IF AN ELEPHANT HAS BEEN IN THE REFRIGERATOR?
BY THE FOOTPRINTS IN THE JELLO.
Submitter comment:
MY MOTHER TOLD ME THAT I USED TO TELL HER THIS SAME JOKE ALL THE
TIME.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WESTLAND
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 00001960S
ELEPHANT JOKE
WHERE DOES AN ELEPHANT SIT?
ANYWHERE HE PLEASES.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WESTLAND
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 00001950S
ELEPHANT JOKE
WHY DOES THE ELEPHANT WEAR BLUE TENNIS SHOES?
BECAUSE HIS RED ONES ARE IN THE WASH.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 00001960S
KNOCK-KNOCK JOKE
KNOCK-KNOCK.
WHO'S THERE?
BOO.
BOO WHO?
WELL YOU DON'T HAVE TO CRY ABOUT IT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WESTLAND
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 00001940S
BASEBALL JOKE
WHY DOES IT TAKE LONGER TO RUN FROM SECOND BASE TO THIRD BASE
THAN IT DOES TO RUN FROM FIRST BASE TO SECOND BASE?
BECAUSE THERE IS A SHORT-STOP IN THE MIDDLE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Jest Anecdote RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
THERE WAS THIS MAN THAT LIVED IN AN APARTMENT BUILDING AND
EVERY DAY BEFORE HE WOULD GO TO WORK, HE WOULD PICK UP
HIS BRIEFCASE, AND KISS HIS WIFE GOODBYE. EVERY MORNING
THE SAME ROUTINE WOULD OCCUR. AFTER HE WOULD KISS HIS
WIFE GOODBYE, HE'D LEAVE ON THE ELEVATOR--GO DOWN TO THE
LOBBY FLOOR AND GO ON TO WORK. ONE MORNING, THE SAME
ROUTINE HAPPENED. HE GOT UP, ATE, DRESSED, PICKED UP HIS
BRIEFCASE, KISSED HIS WIFE GOODBYE, GOT ON THE ELEVATOR
AND PUSHED THE BUTTON FOR THE LOBBY FLOOR. HALF WAY DOWN
THE ELEVATOR STOPPED AND HE KNEW RIGHT AWAY THAT HIS WIFE
WAS DEAD. HOW?
ANSWER: HIS WIFE WAS IN AN IRON LUNG AND THERE WAS A
POWER FAILURE IN THE BUILDING, CAUSING THE ELEVATOR TO
STOP. SINCE THERE WAS A POWER FAILURE, THE IRON LUNG
STOPPED PUMPING, CAUSING HIS WIFE TO DIE.
Submitter comment: INFORMANT CALLS THESE LOGIC JOKES.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Tale RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 12-23-1971
OVER THE TOP OF A FENCE IS PLACED A ROPE. THE SAME
AMOUNT ON EACH SIDE. THE ROPE WEIGHS 1/3 LB. PER FOOT.
ON MY END OF THE ROPE HANGS A MONKEY HOLDING A
BANANA AND ON THE OTHER END IS A WEIGHT EQUAL IN WEIGHT
TO THE WEIGHT OF THE MONKEY.
THE BANANA WEIGHS 2 OZ. PER INCH. THE LENGTH OF THE
ROPE (IN FEET) IS EQUAL TO THE AGE OF THE MONKEY, AND
THE WEIGHT OF THE MONKEY (IN OZS.) IS AS MUCH AS THE AGE
OF THE MONKEY'S MOTHER. THE COMBINED AGE OF THE MONKEY
AND ITS MOTHER ARE 30 YEARS.
THE WEIGHT OF THE BANANA PLUS 1/2 OF THE WEIGHT OF THE
MONKEY IS 1/4 AS MUCH AS THE SUM OF THE WEIGHTS OF THE
WEIGHT AND THE ROPE, WHERE ALL WEIGHTS ARE IN THE SAME
UNITS.
THE MONKEY'S MOTHER IS 1/2 AS OLD AS THE MONKEY WILL BE
WHEN IT IS THREE TIMES AS OLD AS ITS MOTHER WAS WHEN
SHE WAS 1/2 AS OLD AS THE MONKEY WILL BE WHEN IT IS
TWICE AS OLD AS IT IS NOW.
QUESTION: HOW LONG IS THE BANANA?
QUESTION CANNOT BE ANSWERED FROM INFORMATION GIVEN.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 03-17-1972
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SICK JOKE
"CAN TOM COME OUT AND PLAY BASEBALL?""YOU KNOW THAT TOM DOESN'T HAVE
ANY ARMS OR LEGS." "THAT'S ALRIGHT, WE'LL USE HIM FOR THIRD BASE."
Submitter comment:
THE INFORMANT HEARD THIS WHEN HE WAS IN GRADE SCHOOL IN DEARBORN.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): DIALOGUE, CRUEL HUMOR, SICK HUMOR
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 04-08-1965
RIDDLE QUESTION
WHAT DID GEORGE WASHINGTON SAY WHEN HIS FATHER ASKED WHO CHOPPED
DOWN THE CHERRY TREE?
HE SAID, "I CANNOT TELL A LIE, POPEYE DID IT."
Submitter comment: "POPEYE" IS A PUN ON "POP, I" THEREFORE A DOUBLE MEANING
Where learned: HOME ; 885 COVINGTON DR
Keyword(s): CONUNDRUM ; GEORGE WASHINGTON ; HISTORICAL
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 03-01-1970
RIDDLE
WHY DOES A COW WEAR A BELL AROUND HER NECK?
ANSWER: HER HORN DOESN'T WORK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): ANIMALS: COWS ; RIDDLING QUESTION
James Callow Keyword(s): ALLUSION TO HORNS ON AUTOMOBILES ; PUN ON HORN
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
RIDDLE
HOW CAN YOU HAVE A SET OF TEETH INSERTED FREE OF CHARGE?
TEASE A BULLDOG.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
Keyword(s): ANIMALS: DOGS ; RIDDLING QUESTION
James Callow Keyword(s): EUPHEMISM FOR DOG BITE
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 10-23-1968
ELEPHANT JOKE
QUESTION: WHAT DID THE GRAPE SAY WHEN THE ELEPHANT STEPPED ON IT?
ANSWER: NOTHING, IT JUST LET OUT A LITTLE WHINE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; HARPER WOODS
Keyword(s): CONUNDRUM ; RIDDLE JOKE: ELEPHANTS
James Callow Keyword(s): PUN ON WINE
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 11-10-1968
RIDDLE
WHY IS A RIVER RICH?
ANSWER: BECAUSE IT HAS TWO BANKS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): CONUNDRUM ; RIDDLING QUESTION
James Callow Keyword(s): PUN ON BANK
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
RIDDLE
WHAT DO YOU CALL A CAT THAT DRINKS LEMONADE?
A SOURPUSS}
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): ANIMALS: CATS ; DEFINITION ; RIDDLING QUESTION
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
RIDDLE
IF YOU PUT THREE DUCKS INTO A BOX, WHAT WILL YOU HAVE?
A BOX OF QUACKERS.
Where learned: HOME ; 2319 TROMBLEY
Keyword(s): CONUNDRUM ; FOWL: DUCKS ; NUMBERS: THREE
James Callow Keyword(s): PUN ON CRACKERS
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 11-11-1967
RIDDLE QUESTION: CLOCK
"WHAT IS IT WHEN THE CLOCK STRIKES 13?"
ANSWER: "TIME TO BUY A NEW CLOCK."
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT IS JUST HAVING FUN BECAUSE EVERYONE KNOWS THAT THERE IS
NO CLOCK THAT WILL INFORM YOU THAT IT IS 13 O'CLOCK.
INFORMANT LEARNED IT AT WORK.
Where learned: HOME ; 170 CARLSON
Keyword(s): RIDDLE JOKE: CLOCKS
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 11-11-1971
WHAT WEIGHS 1000 LBS. AND CHEEPS?
TWO 500 LB. CANARIES.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): BIRDS: CANARIES ; RIDDLE JOKE
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 00-00-1971
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WHY DID THE MORON THROW A CLOCK OUT THE WINDOW?
HE WANTED TO SEE TIME FLY.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
Keyword(s): RIDDLE JOKE: MORON JOKE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Phrase RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
WHY DOESN'T SWEDEN EXPORT CATTLE?
BECAUSE SHE WANTS TO KEEP HER STOCKHOLM}
Where learned: OHIO ; Sylvania
Keyword(s): ANIMALS: CATTLE ; CONUNDRUM
James Callow Keyword(s): PUN ON STOCK HOME
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
RIDDLE
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A GUITAR AND A TUNA FISH?
YOU CAN TUNE A GUITAR, BUT YOU CAN'T TUNE A FISH.
Where learned: HOME ; 3327 CANFIELD
Keyword(s): CONUNDRUM ; FISH: TUNA FISH
James Callow Keyword(s): PUN
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 10-10-1971