Why seagulls fly over the sea?
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Because they would be called bagels if they flew over the bay.
The joke “Why do seagulls fly over the sea? Because they would be called bagels if they flew over the bay” employs a play on words, specifically a homophonic pun. The humor is derived from the phonetic similarity between “bagels” and “bay gulls.” In the setup, a question is posed about the behavior of seagulls, leading the audience to anticipate a logical or scientific explanation. However, the punchline humorously subverts this expectation, offering a playful linguistic twist instead. The unexpected connection between the birds and a popular type of bread, linked by their sounds and the play on “bay” and “bagel,” delivers the comedic effect.