Irish Eyes Are Smilin'

by Michele Cheplic | More from this Blogger

16 Mar 2009 06:56 PM

Tomorrow is St. Patrick's Day, a time to celebrate all things Irish. However, you don't have to dine on Corned Beef and Cabbage, don green or pick a four-leaf clover to get into the spirit of the holiday. Simply, share the following riddles with your children or friends to spread the fun this St. Paddy's Day:

Q: Why did the man cross the road?

A: Because there was a leprechaun on the other side with a pot of gold.

Q: Why do people wear shamrocks on St. Patrick's Day?

A: Regular rocks are too heavy.

Q: Why can't you borrow money from a leprechaun? A: Because they're always a little short.

Q: Why did St. Patrick drive all the snakes out of Ireland?

A: Because he could not afford plane fare.

Q: What does a leprechaun call a happy man wearing green?

A: A Jolly Green Giant

Q: How can you tell if an Irishman is having a good time?

A: He's Dublin over with laughter!

Q: What do you get when you cross a pillowcase with a stone?

A: A sham rock

Q: What's Irish and stays out all day and all night?

A: Patty O' Furniture

Q: Why do frogs like St. Patrick's Day?

A: Because they're always wearing green

Q: What happens when a leprechaun falls into a river?

A: He gets wet

Q: How did the leprechaun beat the Irishman to the pot of gold?

A: He took a shortcut

Q: What do leprechauns love to barbecue?

A: Short ribs

Q: What do you call a fake stone in Ireland?

A: A sham rock

Q: What would you get if you crossed Christmas with St. Patrick's Day?

A: St. O'Claus

Q: How did the Irish Jig get started?

A: Too much to drink and not enough restrooms

Q: Why are leprechauns so hard to get along with?

A: Because they're very short-tempered

Q: What does it mean when you find a horseshoe?

A: Some horse is going barefoot

"I married an Irishman on St. Patrick's Day."

"Oh, really?"

"No, O'Reilly!"

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Michele Cheplic was born and raised in Hilo, Hawaii, but now lives in Wisconsin. Michele graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Journalism.

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