Verbal questions with no answers - Language jokes

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Hey, these gave me a good laugh. Also I guess it's a cool verbal exercise For non-native speakers.
Enjoy!

* Why isn't phonetics spelled phonetically?
 * Why are there Braille signs at the drive-through windows at the bank?
 * If a deaf kid swears, does his mom wash his hands with soap?
 * What's another word for synonym?
 * Why do we drive on a parkway but park in a driveway?
 * Isn't it a bit unnerving that doctors call what they do "practice?"
 * Where do forest rangers go to "get away from it all?"
 * Is it possible to be "totally partial?"
 * Would a fly that loses its wings be called a "walk?"
 * If a turtle loses its shell is it naked or homeless?
 * If vegetarians eat vegetables, what do humanitarians eat?
 * If people can have triplets and quadruplets why not singlets and doublets?
 * Is Atheism a non-prophet organization.
 * I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman, "Where is the self-help section?" She said that if she told me, it would defeat the purpose.
 * Is it true that cannibals don't eat clowns because they taste funny?
 * Why don't you ever see the headline, "Psychic Wins Lottery"?
 * Why is "abbreviated" such a long word?
 * Why is lemon juice made with artificial flavor and dishwashing liquid made with real lemons?
 * Why is the man who invests all your money called a broker?
 * Why is the time of day with the slowest traffic called rush hour?
 * Why are they called apartments when they are all stuck together?
 * If con is the opposite of pro, is Congress the opposite of progress?
 * If flying is so safe, why is the airport called 'terminal'?
 * Why is it that to stop Windows 98, you have to click on "Start"? (my favourite)

Authors: Some are from George Carlin and Stephen Wright; others are unknown
Contributors: Wanda Wilson & John Masher

rashminet84 · Answer

Awesome thanks for sharing :-D

Yahsek · Answer

Why do the White Sox wear black socks?

Natia · Answer

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pleonasm · Answer

* Where do forest rangers go to "get away from it all?" -   Monday early mornings: Any of these airports ATL, LAX, EWR or JFK  
* If vegetarians eat vegetables, what do humanitarians eat? -  Are you kidding, why would humanitarians eat ? 
* Why is the man who invests all your money called a broker? -  Cos in all probability u'll end up broke 
* If con is the opposite of pro, is Congress the opposite of progress?  Any doubt ?

GMAT888 · Answer

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