Q: Why did Isaac Asimov cross the road?
A: That’s actually a very interesting question, and I’m going to use it as the basis for this 30-page essay on the history of humor.
That’s from a selection of “Why did _______ cross the road” jokes at File 770 today. Check it out if you’ve got a minute.
The Gene Wolfe one is my favorite.
Q: Why did Gene Wolfe cross the road?
A: Although it might seem as if I’ve left this question unanswered, if you carefully examine the previous five issues of WARP you will discover a series of subtle clues.
I liked that one too, Robert!