Why are Santa's reindeer so good at winning stand-up comedy battles on winter nights?
Because their sleighs always slay the audience
This riddle takes advantage of the homophones 'sleigh' (Santa's vehicle pulled by reindeer) and 'slay' (slang for performing amazingly well or making people laugh hysterically). The wordplay connects holiday travel with killer comedy performances.
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