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This guy crossed a road and everyone wants an explanation.

Chicken

Why this works

The riddle plays on the classic joke "Why did the chicken cross the road?" which has become a well-known phrase. The humor lies in the expectation of a complex or profound answer, but the punchline is simply "to get to the other side." Here, the "guy" in the riddle is a clever misdirection, as it's actually the chicken that everyone is curious about, hence the "explanation" everyone wants. The riddle invites us to think about the absurdity of overanalyzing a simple situation, making it both fun and relatable.

Common Wrong Answers

“Duck”

While a duck could also be a bird that might cross a road, it does not fit the common riddle about 'why did the chicken cross the road,' which specifically references a chicken.

“Human”

Humans crossing the road is not the focus of the riddle; the humor and punchline center around a chicken, which is a classic element of the joke.

“Car”

A car does not cross the road in the same context as the riddle implies; the riddle is about an animal crossing the road, not a vehicle.

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