The Dean Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 OK, I'm really using this thread to see if anyone knows what sub-genre the following riddles belong. These riddles typically ask :What's the difference between..." And the choices given are very dissimilar from one another in may respects. The answer involves the teller giving part of the answer that describes one of the items (and that is typically clean) and relies on the audience to fill in the remaining of the answer, which is a twist on the provided part of the answer (typically not so clean).. As this is all confusing, let me provide a few well-known examples: Q What's the difference between a pickpocket and a peeping tom? A, A pickpocket snatches watches. Now, sometimes people ruin this type of riddle by actually giving the entire answer...but that sort of deflates the comedic effect, IMO, The rest of the answer is obviously: "a peeping tom watches snatches". The peeping tom in this example is not a reference to DC Tom--just so we're clear. Another: Q. What's the difference between pygmies and a women's track team? A. Pygmies are cunning runts. See how that works? OK, one more. A. What's the difference between an epileptic raw bar server and a prostitute with diarrhea? Q. An epileptic raw bar server shucks between fits. Add some some more! And, if you know, what specifically are these riddles called? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 (edited) What's the difference between Roast Beef and Pea Soup Anyone can Roast Beef ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What's the difference between Princess Diana and Casper the ghost? Casper can go through walls. Edited September 11, 2014 by The Poojer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 In a similar vein: What's the difference between Evel Knievel and The Rockettes? Evel Knievel had a cunning array of stunts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eSJayDee Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Q: What's the difference between a Ziegfield & Roy show & seeing the Rockettes? A: W/ Ziegfield & Roy, you see a cunning array of stunts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Is this one ok? If I had 2 dimes in one pocket and Dollar in the other pocket , which pocket has more weight in it? I need wine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share Posted September 11, 2014 Is this one ok? If I had 2 dimes in one pocket and Dollar in the other pocket , which pocket has more weight in it? I need wine No wine for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Does this thread have a two drink minimum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share Posted September 11, 2014 Does this thread have a two drink minimum? Try the veal. Don't forget to tip the bartender/servers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dib Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 i have a good one but i think it would get me banned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share Posted September 11, 2014 i have a good one but i think it would get me banned Roll the dice! Remember, you dont have to post the dirty part...unless both parts are dirty. Hmmm. Interesting. Now I have to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dib Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 it has to do with parsley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share Posted September 11, 2014 it has to do with parsley A classic. But of a slightly different genre, I think. And, for what it's worth, I typically eat the parsley garnish on my plate. Similar joke about Oprah and a bowling ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philly McButterpants Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 (edited) Whats the difference between a prestidigitator and a prostitute? A prestidigitator has cunning feats and stunts. And I have no idea what these are called... Edited September 12, 2014 by Philly McButterpants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob's House Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 What's the difference between a bird dog and Jon Bon Jovi? A bird dog can sick my duck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted September 12, 2014 Author Share Posted September 12, 2014 What's the difference between a bird dog and Jon Bon Jovi? A bird dog can sick my duck. Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 The genre's name is umbilic thermometer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountryCletus Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 it has to do with parsley I was so intrigued about this joke I had to google "jokes about parsley"... I'm quite confident that based on the response you got, I found the right one! Hahahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted September 12, 2014 Author Share Posted September 12, 2014 The genre's name is umbilic thermometer. Hey, why not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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