An apple riddle is:
Q: What did the apple skin say to the apple?
A: I’ve got you covered.
The joke has been cited in print since at least 2007. “What did the rug say to the floor?"/"I’ve got you covered” is a similar riddle that has been cited in print since at least 1970.
16 December 1970, Alton (IL) Evening Telegraph, “Fun Time—The Riddle Box,” pg. B-12, col. 5:
What did the rug say to the floor?
I’ve got you covered.
Fresh for Kids (May 24, 2007)
Q: What did the apple skin say to the apple?
A: I’ve got you covered.
From: Tayla, QLD
Twitter
Jay
@JayFromNH
HEY @annoyingorange Tell this one to Apple. Q: What did the apple skin say to the apple? A: I’ve got you covered. GET IT HAHAHAHA
4:30 PM - 14 May 2010
Passy’s World of ICT
FRIDAY, JULY 30, 2010
Fruity Friday Funny
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Q: What did the apple skin say to the apple?
A: I’ve got you covered.
Innocent Drinks
Q: What did the apple skin say to the apple?
A: I’ve got you covere.
Posted by: Thirzah | February 10, 2011 at 08:12 PM
MiniMonos Cheats
Minimonos Funniest Monkey – 17th July 2011
Posted on July 17, 2011 by yawn2
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1) BanannaRama
Q: What did the apple skin say to the apple?
A: I’ve got you covered
Twitter
✨Zaraaa.K ✨
@Zara__Hernandez
@BrunoMars What did the apple skin say to the apple?... I’ve got you covered… #BadJokesMonday
9:19 AM - 22 Aug 2011
Twitter
Emma White
@TheRealSupermum
Q: What did the apple skin say to the apple?
A: I’ve got you covered
#innocentkids
3:01 PM - 1 Sep 2011
Google Books
Tiny Tyrannosaurus
By Penny Luker
Lulu Press (Lulu.com)
2014
Pg. 12:
‘What did the apple skin say to the apple fruit?’ said Helen.
P. 13:
‘I’ve got you covered,’ shouted out Alana.
Twitter
HealthCorps
@HealthCorps
Q: What did the apple skin say to the apple?
A: I’ve got you covered!
Happy #NationalTellAJokeDay everyone!
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Above, Big Apple Corner at 54th Street and Broadway in Manhattan. Google Maps.
Above, John J. Fitz Gerald, from the Aug. 15, 1931, Binghamton (NY) Press, pg. 14.
Listen to Robert Emmerich introduce "The Big Apple," a hit song from 1937. Music written by Bob and performed by Tommy Dorsey's Clambake Seven with Bob on piano. Lyrics written by Buddy Bernier and sung by Edythe Wright. Audio provided by Dorothy Emmerich.
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