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SeaWoozle Tue 20-Feb-24 10:27:55

Someone asks a question and you have to give the wrong answer. It can be witty, sensible, pedantic, whatever you choose. Be kind!!

I'll start....

Why does an elephant have a trunk?

Llamas99 Tue 18-Jun-24 08:35:38

Because they are composing a symphony!

Why do people wear earplugs to listen to viola music?

Bumface Tue 18-Jun-24 15:48:22

Because neither violas nor violets play very well


Why are British pillarboxes red?

crazyH Tue 18-Jun-24 16:42:25

To warn people, that their contents can be explosive

Why do ladies always cross their legs , when sitting?

Llamas99 Wed 19-Jun-24 00:28:20

So their cats won't jump into their lap during the concert

Why do my shoes want to be worn on the wrong foot?!

Bumface Wed 19-Jun-24 16:23:07

Because you've worn them your way for too long


Why do men grow beards?

Ashcombe Wed 19-Jun-24 18:59:46

Because boys can't.

Why does time fly?

Bumface Wed 19-Jun-24 20:35:42

It's quicker than going by train.


Why do the stars look down?

Ashcombe Thu 20-Jun-24 05:03:29

Because they’ve lost their twinkle.

Why does the moon wax?

Bumface Thu 20-Jun-24 07:57:23

Because it's very hairy.


Why are Irish pillarboxes green?

henetha Thu 20-Jun-24 23:18:59

So that they blend in with the grass.

Why does the time fly?

Bumface Fri 21-Jun-24 07:35:03

It's quicker than taking the car


Why does the sun rise?

henetha Fri 21-Jun-24 09:29:23

Because it's made of self-raising flour.

Why are clouds white?

Bumface Fri 21-Jun-24 10:12:20

Because they have given up dying their hair.


Why do dogs bark?

Ashcombe Fri 21-Jun-24 22:05:48

Because they can’t find the right tree.

Why does the sun set?

henetha Sat 22-Jun-24 10:02:45

If it didn't it would be like unset jelly and run all over the place.

Why do planes stay up in the sky?

Ashcombe Sun 23-Jun-24 07:37:39

Because they are looking for Lucy’s diamonds

Why do the oceans roar?

Ali08 Mon 24-Jun-24 02:05:47

Because we can't hear the seahorses neighing.

Why do dolphins love interactions with humans?

Llamas99 Mon 24-Jun-24 03:08:38

Because they rightly feel superior to humans

Why does my friend bring her monkey to my house?

Bumface Mon 24-Jun-24 07:30:11

Because her husband won't come with her.


Why are cats so snooty?

Ashcombe Mon 24-Jun-24 16:29:13

Because they're stuck up (......trees sometimes!)

Why can parrots talk?

Astitchintime Mon 24-Jun-24 16:40:24

So they can tell the cats just how. snooty they are.

Why is a zebra so striped?

Bumface Mon 24-Jun-24 20:58:35

Because they can't decide which colour to be


Why aren't oranges blue?

crazyH Tue 25-Jun-24 01:28:03

Because they have nothing to be sad about

Why do I hate wearing skirts?

Bumface Tue 25-Jun-24 08:30:22

Because I can't get them to do up over my jeans.


Why do rabbits have long ears?

Llamas99 Tue 25-Jun-24 09:16:50

Because they are a fair substitute for antennae!

Why does ice cream melt?