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Conundrums 3

14 May 2008

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 do they call the airport the terminal?

Why is it that to stop Windows, you have to click on “Start”?

 

Why is it considered necessary to nail down the lid of a coffin?

Why does the sun lighten our hair, but darken our skin?

 

Why can’t women put on mascara with their mouth closed?

 

Why is “abbreviated” such a long word?

 

Why is a boxing ring square?

 

Why is it called lipstick if you can still move your lips?

 

Why is it that doctors call what they do “practice”?

 

Why is it that rain drops but snow falls?

 

Why is it that when you’re driving and looking for an address, you turn down the volume on the radio?

 

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 third hand on the watch called a second hand?

 

Why is the time of day with the slowest traffic called rush hour?

 

Why is the word dictionary in the dictionary?

 

Why isn’t there a special name for the tops of your feet?

 

Why isn’t there mouse-flavored cat food?

 

Can fat people go skinny-dipping?

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