Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Humor

Wonder Why

(7,039 posts) Thu Apr 2, 2026, 04:15 PM 5 hrs ago

1 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

If a vegetarian eats vegetables, what is the difference between a humanitarian and a cannibal? (Original Post) Wonder Why 5 hrs ago OP

Why are hemorrhoids called hemorrhoids and asteroids called asteroids? JoseBalow 1 hr ago #1

(9,493 posts)

1. Why are hemorrhoids called hemorrhoids and asteroids called asteroids?

Thu Apr 2, 2026, 08:11 PM

1 hr ago

Wouldn't it make more sense if it was the other way around?

But if that was true, then a proctologist would be an astronaut.