Why did the ginger cross the road?
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To kill someone on the other side.
To buy sunscreen.
This joke plays on a stereotype associated with people who have red hair, commonly referred to as “gingers.” The stereotype is that gingers have fair skin which is more sensitive to sunlight and prone to sunburn. The setup of the joke, “Why did the ginger cross the road?” initially sounds like it might lead to a typical punchline akin to the classic “Why did the chicken cross the road?” joke. However, the answer “To buy sunscreen” subverts this expectation with a mundane and practical reason, humorously referencing the stereotype about gingers needing to protect their sensitive skin from sun exposure.