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

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  1. sofs profile image71
    sofsposted 14 years ago

    to catch you and eat you up my dear smile

    why does time run away so fast?

  2. bewilderize profile image55
    bewilderizeposted 14 years ago

    Because when we are truly living life, we don't pay attention to it. It's when we stop living life, even for a moment, that we realize time has run away from of us.

    Why does a drive-up ATM machine have Braille instructions?

  3. timorous profile image81
    timorousposted 14 years ago

    A curious design flaw.

    Why does oatmeal porridge sometimes have the consistency of glue?

  4. sofs profile image71
    sofsposted 14 years ago

    Cause you have cooked it twice over.. smile
    Hi Tim

    why does the gift of flowers make some days more beautiful than others?

  5. Extinct Soul profile image60
    Extinct Soulposted 14 years ago

    Because flower alone is so beautiful, making it as a gift made it so beautiful x2..lol

    Why do we get sad after a day of extatic happiness?

  6. sofs profile image71
    sofsposted 14 years ago

    Coz joy and sorrow follow each other

    why does work never seem to end?

  7. timorous profile image81
    timorousposted 14 years ago

    Because chores are seemingly endless and time-consuming.

    why does a bird sing so sweetly?

  8. sofs profile image71
    sofsposted 14 years ago

    Becoz the eat fruits and sometimes honey from the flowers..

    Why does the day never seem to end?

  9. timorous profile image81
    timorousposted 14 years ago

    Because you're staying up too late. big_smile

    Why does reading a book seem more relaxing than reading online?

  10. sofs profile image71
    sofsposted 14 years ago

    Coz you can read it lying on bed...
    I need to sleep ... just a few more minutes.. smile

    Why does waiting seem sooooooooo long?

  11. Eaglekiwi profile image73
    Eaglekiwiposted 14 years ago

    Because holding and turning pages feels more user-friendly,and you can put it down for 10 mins ,and know you dont need all the fuss an bother of restarting, rebooting, or being distracted by other techy gloop..smile


    Why do people ask how you are, but dont know what to say ,when you reply 'I feel terrible'

  12. timorous profile image81
    timorousposted 14 years ago

    Because you caught them off-guard. smile

    Why do some people not answer the question 'How Are You', after you've stated your answer to the same question?

    1. Eaglekiwi profile image73
      Eaglekiwiposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      'Because they had aready presummed to know your answer.


      Why are some people afraid to grow old?

  13. shimmering Dawn profile image67
    shimmering Dawnposted 14 years ago

    Coz they have got the answer they need..

    why does sleep evade you?

  14. Eaglekiwi profile image73
    Eaglekiwiposted 14 years ago

    Because my mind is still working.

    Why do some people sleep too long?

  15. timorous profile image81
    timorousposted 14 years ago

    To avoid having to do something smile

    Why do we carry on with this frivolous nonsense?

  16. shimmering Dawn profile image67
    shimmering Dawnposted 14 years ago

    coz we enjoy it

    why do we miss it when we dont?

  17. Denise Handlon profile image90
    Denise Handlonposted 14 years ago

    Because our minds are addicted to attachment.

    Why does my dog bite at her leg?

  18. profile image0
    Toby Hansenposted 14 years ago

    Because she gets in trouble for biting yours.

    Why do they not put the Euro symbol on keyboards?

    1. Denise Handlon profile image90
      Denise Handlonposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      lol lol lol

  19. Denise Handlon profile image90
    Denise Handlonposted 14 years ago

    Because 'they' aren't as savy as 'we' are

    why do turtles move slowly?

  20. pilesnoway profile image61
    pilesnowayposted 14 years ago

    they believe in the saying "slowly but surely" big_smile

    why do hotDOGS don't bark?

  21. Denise Handlon profile image90
    Denise Handlonposted 14 years ago

    Because they're giving the Buns the silent treatment.

    why was canned SPAM so popular in the 50's?

  22. pilesnoway profile image61
    pilesnowayposted 14 years ago

    Baby Boomers loved them and they haven't met CAPTCHA yet! yeah!

    why did plants versus zombies became a hit?

  23. profile image0
    Toby Hansenposted 14 years ago

    Because it was just that bad.

    Why do we say inside out instead of outside in?

  24. sofs profile image71
    sofsposted 14 years ago

    inside out is what we dont see often

    why do things look bad after they are done?

  25. Joy56 profile image66
    Joy56posted 14 years ago

    because we did not take the time to think things through

    Why is the weekend only two days long.

  26. timorous profile image81
    timorousposted 14 years ago

    So as not to give a false sense of open-ended freedom.

    Why do rechargeable batteries not stay charged if they're not used right away?

  27. Extinct Soul profile image60
    Extinct Soulposted 14 years ago

    because it's their revenge for ignoring them.

    Why do some people believe that humans really originated from apes?

  28. mega1 profile image80
    mega1posted 14 years ago

    because it doesn't logically make sense that it would be the other way around


    why do potatoes never protest getting mashed?

  29. timorous profile image81
    timorousposted 14 years ago

    Because they're thin-skinned. big_smile

    Why does most consumer electronics not use knobs anymore?

  30. profile image0
    Toby Hansenposted 14 years ago

    Because too many people sat around playing with them.

    Why does "one size fits all" not?

  31. pilesnoway profile image61
    pilesnowayposted 14 years ago

    'cause many will look like clothes hangers...smile

    why birds don't purr?

  32. Denise Handlon profile image90
    Denise Handlonposted 14 years ago

    Because they are a little hoarse

    Why do people say, "you're the cat's meow"?

  33. pilesnoway profile image61
    pilesnowayposted 14 years ago

    because it's better than saying your the horse neigh...big_smile

    why do vampires suck blood?

  34. timorous profile image81
    timorousposted 14 years ago

    Because they're so much better at most other things.

    Why does a toilet seat sometimes not stay up?

  35. bewilderize profile image55
    bewilderizeposted 14 years ago

    because when a toilet flushes, gravity is off balance in the universe causing it to fall or stay up

    why do mens bikes have a bar in the front and women's don't?

  36. Extinct Soul profile image60
    Extinct Soulposted 14 years ago

    Men always want to have something that women don't, so they put bars in their bikes front to make it different..

    Why is it hard to have a debate with an atheist?

  37. sofs profile image71
    sofsposted 14 years ago

    The have closed their minds and hearts to any other opinion... or experience..

    Why does it feel good to sand pitt while you have so much work?

  38. timorous profile image81
    timorousposted 14 years ago

    It's called guilty pleasures, my dear big_smile

    Why does mincemeat not contain meat?

  39. sofs profile image71
    sofsposted 14 years ago

    cause it is filled with sweetmeat mince

    why does the sky look so blue but it is yet so cold..?

  40. timorous profile image81
    timorousposted 14 years ago

    Because it's getting frost bitten.

    why does my dog snore quietly?

  41. sofs profile image71
    sofsposted 14 years ago

    your dog has got his silencer in place

    why does my dog walk around like she owns the place?

  42. timorous profile image81
    timorousposted 14 years ago

    Because she's a stockbroker in disguise, and is using her hidden wealth to secretly pay down your mortgage.

    Why did I create such a long answer?

  43. sofs profile image71
    sofsposted 14 years ago

    you are too sleep y to know what you are saying haha..that is why

    Why does the sun play hide and seek?

  44. zzron profile image59
    zzronposted 14 years ago

    A. Because it can.

    Q. How long is forever?
    http://s3.hubimg.com/u/2821274_f248.jpg

  45. timorous profile image81
    timorousposted 14 years ago

    Until I change my mind. smile

    Why does the night before Christmas seem so long when you're a kid?

  46. Joy56 profile image66
    Joy56posted 14 years ago

    because kids are impatient.

    Why is it snowing so much?

  47. calpol25 profile image61
    calpol25posted 14 years ago

    because mother nature has had one drink too many last night and fell asleep with the snow faucet on again!

    How do nasty christmas shoppers, and nasty people sleep at night?

  48. sofs profile image71
    sofsposted 14 years ago

    Nastily of course but there is no such things as a nasty Christmas shopper ..or nasty people ... all are good if treated well smile

    why do people like to make things appear feverish ?

  49. Joy56 profile image66
    Joy56posted 14 years ago

    because they are dramatic.

      Why cant we all be nice..............

  50. sofs profile image71
    sofsposted 14 years ago

    I wish too!!  at least because it is Christmas.. even if we cannot agree over things...

    Cause we think we are right all the time...

    why does love make things look great even if it wasn't?

 
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