Just Answer the Question...Why does...

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  1. Rafini profile image81
    Rafiniposted 13 years ago

    because life can get by without them.


    why do people grow old?

  2. sofs profile image78
    sofsposted 13 years ago

    Its the only way to go .. grow

    Why does the cat say meow?

  3. timorous profile image81
    timorousposted 13 years ago

    because 'ow' means hungry in 'cat'anese. big_smile

    Why does inflammable actually mean 'flammable'?

    1. Denise Handlon profile image85
      Denise Handlonposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Hahahaha  lol   you funny man  smile

  4. sofs profile image78
    sofsposted 13 years ago

    that is so cute Tim.. big_smile

    because the in is in the flames..


    and why does the dog say bow  wow?

  5. Denise Handlon profile image85
    Denise Handlonposted 13 years ago

    Because 'ow _ ow' means 'back off' in dog language.  It's part of their dogma.  smile

    Why do caterpillars spin cocoons?

  6. FrankiesGirl6Yr profile image71
    FrankiesGirl6Yrposted 13 years ago

    So they can become butterflies…

    Why do we work and stress so much, knowing the ultimate outcome is all the same?

    1. Yuki92 profile image66
      Yuki92posted 13 years agoin reply to this

      because it keeps us busy in the meantime.

      why do we let obstacles get in our way?

  7. Tusitala Tom profile image65
    Tusitala Tomposted 13 years ago

    Is it for some foul reason the chicken crossed the road?  Why was that question ever asked?

  8. sofs profile image78
    sofsposted 13 years ago

    because it was yours.. smile

    why do roses come in so may colors and shapes and sizes?

  9. timorous profile image81
    timorousposted 13 years ago

    Because variety is the spice of life big_smile

    Why are there so many obese people?

    1. angelinereimer080 profile image59
      angelinereimer080posted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Because there are many people who lack discipline to watch their weight, and there are a lot of great tasting food out there. smile


      why does gas cost so much?

      1. prettydarkhorse profile image62
        prettydarkhorseposted 13 years agoin reply to this

        Because you need to refine the crude oil into gasoline, plus taxes and selling it to gas stations (mechanisms involved)

        Why is a boxing ring square?

  10. timorous profile image81
    timorousposted 13 years ago

    Because the original developer of the boxing concept had a concussion, and couldn't see the difference between a ring and a square pen. big_smile

    Why does it always rain on the weekends?

  11. melpor profile image90
    melporposted 13 years ago

    Because people want the weekends to be good weather all the time. We pay more attention to the weather on those days since we are off. It just seems that way.

  12. prettydarkhorse profile image62
    prettydarkhorseposted 13 years ago

    Cold November rain specially on weekend?

    Why does my nose run?

  13. schoolgirlforreal profile image79
    schoolgirlforrealposted 13 years ago

    it runs to get away from the boogies

    Why is my hair blonde?

  14. readytoescape profile image59
    readytoescapeposted 13 years ago

    Because you refuse to wear your glasses when in public, thereby causing you to purchase the wrong coloring product.

    Or

    You are just naturally beautiful


    Why cannot good quality scotch come in larger bottles for a price lesser than bubble gum?

  15. sofs profile image78
    sofsposted 13 years ago

    If it was cheaper it wont be good quality any more

    why does it rain incessantly?

  16. KCC Big Country profile image82
    KCC Big Countryposted 13 years ago

    There's a whole lot of "cleaning" to do.

    Why do fleas hop so high?

  17. FrankiesGirl6Yr profile image71
    FrankiesGirl6Yrposted 13 years ago

    Because their training for the circus.

    Why does Christmas come earlier every year?

  18. KCC Big Country profile image82
    KCC Big Countryposted 13 years ago

    It's a marketing ploy in hopes of some day squeezing in two Christmases into one year.

    Why does the busiest street in town have you directly facing the east in early morning traffic and west in the evening traffic?

    1. prettydarkhorse profile image62
      prettydarkhorseposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      going to work east side, going home to the west side

      Why are TV screens rectangular in shape?

  19. timorous profile image81
    timorousposted 13 years ago

    Well, they don't call it the 'idiot box' for nothing...

    Why does a plastic bag never stay open when you try and put something into it?

  20. KCC Big Country profile image82
    KCC Big Countryposted 13 years ago

    Bags are like that, they're a bit shy.  Try coaxing them by talking nicely before insertion is attempted.

    Why do men's shirts have buttons on a different side of the fabric than women do?


    (afterthought......the top answer would have perhaps been more funny had I said...."Plastic bags are a bit like women, you have to prime them up before insertion")  LOL

  21. mega1 profile image80
    mega1posted 13 years ago

    Women and men's shirts button on different sides so we will know which sex we are and proclaim it proudly by our buttons!


    Why are people who need to proclaim about their religion so much so uninteresting?

    1. brimancandy profile image78
      brimancandyposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Because everyone of them says the same thing and it's fricking boring!

      Why does it seem like men have less clothing choices then women? I mean really, why is the women's department at a store so huge, and all the men's stuff is usually jammed in the corner. Does that seem fair?

  22. KCC Big Country profile image82
    KCC Big Countryposted 13 years ago

    It's fair....because you can still purchase anything in the store, just not everything will be that flattering.

    Why does the fresh produce in the grocery store get stadium seating instead of lined up on shelves like everything else?

    1. timorous profile image81
      timorousposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Sorry KCC...no one seems to have answered your question.

      Because it's easier to make the produce roll onto the floor, where some lackey working at the store will put it back, even if it has filth from the floor on it. neutral

      1. KCC Big Country profile image82
        KCC Big Countryposted 13 years agoin reply to this

        Thank you for noticing.....it's happened to me several times....almost giving me a complex.  LOL

  23. Denise Handlon profile image85
    Denise Handlonposted 13 years ago

    @ Brimancandy   Because women like more choices...men want to 'make it simple'.

    why are there holes in cheerio's ??

  24. mega1 profile image80
    mega1posted 13 years ago

    so the milk can get through


    why is my brain made of fluff?

  25. Black Lilly profile image62
    Black Lillyposted 13 years ago

    In order not to add extra weight.

    Why does everyone hate Mondays?

    1. brimancandy profile image78
      brimancandyposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Because some of us are still recovering from the weekend. Monday are like the hangover recovery day, and, some are not to be disturbed! (That's why I like to be really loud on Mondays! LOL!!)

      Do stores really need to sell so many different brands of bottled water? What's the point?

  26. mega1 profile image80
    mega1posted 13 years ago

    the point is always GREED!  in the free-market

    why do we have to have daylight "savings" time?  I hate the time changes!

  27. prettydarkhorse profile image62
    prettydarkhorseposted 13 years ago

    little bit clearer in the morning when we do that

    Why do "gentlemen prefer blonde women"

  28. sofs profile image78
    sofsposted 13 years ago

    Because the men fancy themselves to be bond men!!!

    who do the trees let go of their leaves in fall?

  29. KCC Big Country profile image82
    KCC Big Countryposted 13 years ago

    Because they're tired of holding them all summer long!

    Why does all the yummy stuff have a ton of calories?

  30. prettydarkhorse profile image62
    prettydarkhorseposted 13 years ago

    to test if we have "discipline"

    Why does the Lone Ranger wear a mask?

  31. timorous profile image81
    timorousposted 13 years ago

    Because he's self-conscious about his complexion.

    Why do old video tapes have 10 minutes of promo ads, while DVD's usually have none?

    1. KCC Big Country profile image82
      KCC Big Countryposted 13 years agoin reply to this



      Oh, they're there......you're now being fed them subliminally. smile

      Why does some gum and candy (ie. Tootsie rolls, bubble gum, etc) get to just be twisted shut on each end instead of safety sealed like everything else in the world these days?

  32. Mighty Mom profile image77
    Mighty Momposted 13 years ago

    Because there's so much wax in gum and tootsie rolls that nothing bad could possibly penetrate them so we're safe chewing them!

    Why is coffee 1000% more likely to spill on your lap while driving than any cold beverage?

    1. ediggity profile image59
      ediggityposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Because people with coffee are blitzed off caffeine and drive like maniacs.


      Why do you park on a drive way, and drive on a parkway?

  33. Mighty Mom profile image77
    Mighty Momposted 13 years ago

    Good one, ediggity!
    I can't answer your question. I always drive on the HIGHway tanked up on caffeine like a maniac!!

    1. ediggity profile image59
      ediggityposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Well, you have an excuse, you're a Mighty Mom.

  34. sofs profile image78
    sofsposted 13 years ago

    coz there is nothing much to do in the drive way but a lot to see in the parkway

    why does your dog pretend to sleep while she is watching and listening to your every move when you don't see her?

  35. timorous profile image81
    timorousposted 13 years ago

    'cause they're minds are mad at work, inventing hilarious stories about your neuroses. big_smile

    Why does a dog walk around in circles several times before laying down in a preferred position?

  36. sofs profile image78
    sofsposted 13 years ago

    The like to hit the bullseye ..


    why does a baby's smile always clutch at your heart?

  37. timorous profile image81
    timorousposted 13 years ago

    It's the nearest thing to your breast (feeding that is) big_smile

    Why do I have a bunch of pens that don't work?

    1. Ipeoney profile image70
      Ipeoneyposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      The manufacturer's mistake-non-working pens unless no ink? If no ink throw them out hehehe




      Why does the sun goes on shining

  38. timorous profile image81
    timorousposted 13 years ago

    Because it likes it so much, it just can't stop. smile

    Why does the sea rush to shore?

  39. sofs profile image78
    sofsposted 13 years ago

    bcoz it cant be slow

    why does the water fill up?

    1. Ipeoney profile image70
      Ipeoneyposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      coz the faucet is on

      why does flower so enchanting

  40. sofs profile image78
    sofsposted 13 years ago

    They are meant to enchant, the bees wouldn't have a life otherwise.

    Why does the same music sound differently in your different moods?

  41. timorous profile image81
    timorousposted 13 years ago

    Because the mind is very powerful thing smile


    Why do my shoe laces always come undone?

  42. sofs profile image78
    sofsposted 13 years ago

    Because you did not say the bunny poem as you tied them...learn it well lol

    why does the sky look so brilliant at dusk?

  43. timorous profile image81
    timorousposted 13 years ago

    Because it's having one last bright idea before going to bed.

    Why does a squirrel gather nuts?

  44. KCC Big Country profile image82
    KCC Big Countryposted 13 years ago

    They don't gather themselves, you know?! 

    Why does the pumpkin you buy at Halloween last past Thanksgiving, but the bananas I bought 2 hours ago already show signs of blackening?

  45. mega1 profile image80
    mega1posted 13 years ago

    thicker skin on the pumpkin and you didn't really want it as much as you want the bananas


    why do kids make you angry just to see you sputter and then they make you love them and smile while you're in the middle of a good sputter?

  46. timorous profile image81
    timorousposted 13 years ago

    cause they love to see your reaction, and laugh about it...

    Why does my cup runneth over?

  47. KCC Big Country profile image82
    KCC Big Countryposted 13 years ago

    Because evidently your cup is way too small.  smile

    Why does shag carpet still exist?

  48. timorous profile image81
    timorousposted 13 years ago

    Because Austin Powers is way too Shag-a-delic!!

    Why does this compact florescent bulb whistle?

  49. sofs profile image78
    sofsposted 13 years ago

    Bcoz its time to change

    Why does a Sunday morning come with laziness to get out of bed?

  50. timorous profile image81
    timorousposted 13 years ago

    Because it's a day of rest. smile

    Why does it take so long?

 
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