You’re supposed to say “Why?”There are many different answers to the classic question, "Why did the chicken cross the road?", as it has taken on a life of its own as a common joke and riddle. Here are a few possible answers:
- To get to the other side.
- To prove to the possum that it could be done.
- To reach the egg on the other side.
- To escape from a hungry fox on the other side.
- To get to the KFC on the other side (a humorous reference to the popular fast food chain)
- To go check out what the humans are doing over there.
Of course, there are many other possible answers as well, and it's a question that has been the subject of much debate and discussion over the years.