Why is 9 afraid of 7? Because 7 ate 9.
Seven Ate Nine
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Explanation
Explain Bear
Listen up, buttercup. This joke is all about wordplay. "Ate" sounds like "eight". So, the joke is that 7 "eight" (sounds like ate) 9, which is why 9 is scared. It's a dumb joke, I know. But, hey, you're the one who asked for it, you silly goose!