“What kind of noise does a train make?”/“A low commotion.”

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Entry from December 30, 2023

“What kind of noise does a train make?”/“A low commotion.”

A train riddle is:

Q: What kind of noise does a train make?
A: A low commotion.

The “locomotion” pun was posted on Reddit—Dadjokes on February 23, 2022.

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Bury Bob
@burybob
When Kylie Minogue had to sit in standard instead of first class on the train, she didn’t make a big fuss.
Just a low commotion.
#1PUN
3:03 PM · May 28, 2014

Reddit—Dadjokes
Posted by u/TheMightyBattleSquid February 23, 2022
What kind of noise does a train make?
A low commotion.

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Jimmy RevJim Olsen
@mybuddyjimmy
What kind of noise does a train make? A low commotion. #LaughoftheDay
10:01 PM · Jun 18, 2022 from Des Moines, IA

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GNolan
@GNolan01
What kind of noise does a train make? A low commotion.
1:26 AM · Jun 19, 2022

Reddit—Cleandadjokes
Posted by u/TheMightyBattleSquid March 24, 2023
What kind of noise does a train make?
A low commotion.

LaffGaff
Train Noise
December 30, 2023 by laffgaff
What kind of noise does a train make?
A low commotion.

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