2006-10-01 15:22:48 · 14 answers · asked by JEFF HARDY #1 FAN 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Jokes & Riddles
to get T-Boned..
2006-10-01 15:40:07 · answer #1 · answered by Sarah P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Why did the chicken cross the road?" is one of the most famous jokes in the English language. The original reply to the question is: "To get to the other side." It is a non-joke, since its humor value comes from the fact that it is expected to be funny. Additionally, it is rarely told on its own, but instead is referenced, modified, or parodied in a number of other jokes.
Origin
Despite the obvious meaning of the joke, various stories have been published claiming a specific origin for it in actual events.
One such story relates to the meaning of the word chicken as a cowardly person. As the story goes, the town of Shiprock, New Mexico had problems relating to poverty. Some of the poor children would get drunk and cross the road in order to show their bravery. Many times, this resulted in serious injury because of oncoming traffic, and sometimes even death. Knowing that the injured/dead person was a coward (chicken), people asked each other "Why did the chicken cross the road?" The original answer to this question was then "Because he was drunk." [1]
This story, although similar to the present-day joke, does have its validity problems. The original punch line had no resemblence to the present day punch line. Also, the word 'chicken' has multiple definitions, whereas 'coward' or other synonyms only have one. Given that, it seems much more likely that the word 'chicken' would stop being used after the event would occur. However, the original punch line was a direct answer to the question given, as is today's punch line. The difference is, today's punch line is in the form of a non-joke, but the original was not intended to be humorous. Although this is the best explanation we have for the origin, nobody truly knows.
2006-10-02 03:47:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
these are what famous ppl would say!
Jessica Simpson's answer:
Why would he be one a road, I thought chickens lived in the ocean?
Jerry Seinfield's Answer:
Why does anyone cross a road? I mean, why doesn't anyone ever think to ask, "What the heck was this chicken doing walking around all over the place anyway?"
Colonel Sanders' Answer:
I missed one?
hehe
2006-10-01 23:23:31 · answer #3 · answered by Classic Couture 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He was on a mission. Phineas Peacock had been flirting with his Lady Hen! He was going to take care of business! LOL. LOL.
Have a great week!
2006-10-02 15:26:51 · answer #4 · answered by jfmm 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I HAVE ONE FOR U...
WHY DID THE TURKEY CROSS THE ROAD?
CAUSE THE CHICKEN WAS TIRED OF CROSSING THE
FU(K1NG ROAD...
2006-10-02 10:04:05 · answer #5 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cause the cow already crossed and he was to chicken to stay alone.
cute?? my daughters answer. he he.
2006-10-01 22:45:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it was all a conspiracy to get people to ask this question all the time... there was no chicken and never has been a chicken so stop asking this question please..
2006-10-01 23:03:15 · answer #7 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was stapled to the boy scout.
2006-10-01 22:51:57 · answer #8 · answered by Schmeep 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To prove to the rabbits, skunks and armadillos it could be done.
2006-10-01 22:42:18 · answer #9 · answered by eferrell01 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
to get away from the butcher
2006-10-01 22:54:24 · answer #10 · answered by erilso 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To get to the other side...
2006-10-02 07:26:31 · answer #11 · answered by blackdahlia616 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋