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Why does the scent of popcorn hover?
Because popcorn is a clingy nagging b***h of a snack
Why do all important cities have lousy weather?
Just like VIP's its got an attitude (no offence to any VIP writers/readers on good reads!)
Why does the apple keep the doctor away?
Because popcorn is a clingy nagging b***h of a snack
Why do all important cities have lousy weather?
Just like VIP's its got an attitude (no offence to any VIP writers/readers on good reads!)
Why does the apple keep the doctor away?
simple and pure witchcraft: the apples block the door and the doctors cannot penetrate the protective shield.Why do witches fly on broomsticks?
because only birds and angels have wings.
Why is it called a running nose?
Why is it called a running nose?
Easy! When people go outside for a run, especially when it's cold out, their nose secretes a thin fluid... thus the term running nose. Kind of like swimmers ear.If a tree falls in the forrest and no one is around...does it make a sound?
Of course not. It's too heavy.Why are titles put on the front cover of a book?
because if they were on the back all the books would look the same.Why do men hate shopping?
They don't hate shopping! If they were car shopping, they wouldn't mind. But men don't look nearly as good in women's clothing or shoes as they do in a nice sports car....Why am I so thirsty?
You've been out in the desert on a horse with no name...Why am I still tired even after I sleep?
because while you are sleeping, little gnomes put on pipes on you and drain you of your energy! why do people follwo "The Rules" (not calling her for at least 2 days, not returning his e-mail for at least 1 day, etc.)in dating?
Because they are scared that no one could possibly love them for themselves?Why do I hate housecleaning so much?
Because you are not a programmed robot.Why do so many people get sick once it's nice and warm and spring is finally here?
Because germs want to enjoy the sunshine tooWhy is there always one teaspoon left at the bottom of the washing up bowl?
because he is the winner of the hide and seek in the washing bowl!Why do wolves and dogs yowl at the moon?
Because the moon won't yowl at them.Who was the Byzantine Emperor in 847 AD?
Your mom!*giggles* I love your mom jokes... hahahahaha!
But for real, I looked it up, and it is Theodora "the Armenian", although, technically, she was the empress consort, not the emperor.
Why are people so easily distracted?
Only curious people are easily distracted.Now what was it that I was going to ask?
"Why am I so curious?" ??
If the egg came first who hatched it?
If the egg came first who hatched it?
His Pastafarian Noodliness, the Flying Spaghetti MonsterWhy am I here when I have a ton of work screaming for my attention?
becazuse avoiding stress by having fun is a way of sticking your head in the sand :-)why does it always take so much effort to start working, while it never takes any effort to stop it?
When starting, you must overcome inertia - stopping is like gliding, so easy!Why can't I work up any enthusiasm for today?
Because enthusiasm is plaiyng hookie today.Why do trees and flowers bloom in the spring?
Because they're so excited that winter is over, they just explode with color! (I explode with color, too, in the form of painting my toe nails...)Where do babies come from? (And no STORK answers!)
A wink and a smile.Why does my cat follow me into the bathroom to be patted? (pfft- I get no privacy!)
Oh boy! That sounds ominous!I don't know WHY your cat does that, but both of mine do, too. The one cat (the smaller one, fortunately) likes to jump onto my LAP while I'm ... umm... taking care of business. And I'm like... "Umm... excuse you!" (What I really say is, "Ummm... excuse you! I'm trying to read here!")
So rude. I guess I should like... errrr... close the door when I am in the restroom... Perhaps that would help?
Why do I crave ice cream (chocolate chip cookie dough) when I'm sick (with a cold)?
Because chocalate chip cookies would leave crumbs in the bed/couch.Why do people say, "I'm sorry, but...", when they're really not sorry?
Because they like to pretend they are nice people by 'softening' the insults?Why is my daughter always asleep when I ask her to tidy her room but wide awake when her friends call?
Because it's fun to play "sleeping lions" alone rather than with friends.Why am I addicted to Jane Austen "sequel" novels?
becasue It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a literate woman in possession of a well-read library, must be in want of a sequel.Why is this thread so addictive?
because it helps you escape work and other chores which need to be done..why don't we all believe in one universal God, why do most religions have their own omnipotent one (Muslims have Allah, Jews have Yahve, Christians ahve God)? why all the different names?
We all have several names too, why shouldn't God! It's not the names that cause trouble, it's the hard-hearted humans!Why does it always rain after you water the garden?
because your plants are greedy, they still want more!What colour did the first person discovering an orange said the other humans this fruit was if they didn't know its name yet?
That particular caveman was very greedy, and history tells us he didn't name it because he was too busy beating off the other cavemen who wanted it. He did say the flavor was very good once you got past the bitter outer layer.Who ate the first tomato to prove it wasn't poisonous?
we have no idea since that person is long dead.. are we sure it wasn't the tomato who did it?
Esther wrote: "becasue It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a literate woman in possession of a well-read library, must be in want of a sequel."Classic.
The tomato is OUTRAGED that you would think so low of him! The tomato coalition may be in contact with you soon.... I hope they don't sue you!
Why do people keep redefining things? First, the tomato isn't a vegetable anymore, but a fruit... then Pluto isn't a planet anymore, but just a mere DWARF planet... WHAT'S THE DEAL?
There are no deals anymore, only understandings.Why do we keep doing this?
why would we stop? - that is my answer and also my question, a 2in1 :-)
Is there anything more entertaining than a stupid question? Probably not, that's why we'll continue!Did Adam or Eve ask the first stupid question?
Adam. "Where am I?", he said.Eve was smart enough to ask for directions.
Who doesn't like to stay out of the rain?
umbrellasIs a Happy Meal still a happy meal if they left out the toy?
no, that is a very lonely and sad meal!why does the week start by Monday?
Because "Mon" is short for "Mono", which means "one", so "Monday" means "one day" or "first day". So of course it is the beginning of the week! (Or something...) Why do people like reality tv shows?
life is a soap..and the reality is on TV.
what does the tooth fairy do with her collection?
what does the tooth fairy do with her collection?
Gives it to elderly persons who've lost their teeth and can't grow new ones. Why can't pigs fly?
They say pigs are smart animals. I think they just prefer not to fly. :DWhy is it called the spring season?
Errrmmm... Because that's when all the flowers SPRING into bloom?Why do I love TLC's What Not To Wear so much? (There's a marathon today... so I'm not getting any reading done... haha...)
Jessica - I always told the kids that the tooth fairies use the teeth to build their castles!
Ooh, I like that, Rebecca! I'll have to remember to use it :)Sara, why do you love TLC's What Not To Wear so much?
Because Stacy and Clinton ROCK!
Why can't I eat meat on Good Friday?
Because you forgot that Jesus abolished Judaic laws - so if you want, you can eat anything you like!Why do we let tradition rule us?
So that our parents can still tell us what to do, even after we're all grown up.what happens to marshmallow peeps if you freeze them?
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Q: Why do all important cities have lousy weather?