guess why chicken thigh

The phrase "Guess why? Chicken thigh!" is part of a playful children's rhyme or verbal game that includes silly, rhyming responses following the pattern "Guess what? Chicken butt!" This rhyme is used as a humorous comeback or retort, mainly among children, to surprise or catch someone off guard in conversation. The "chicken thigh" part follows "Guess why?" just as "chicken butt" follows "Guess what?" The whole rhyme is mostly nonsensical and meant for fun, with no deeper meaning beyond being a playful exchange. Historically, the phrase "chicken butt" might have stemmed from old market calls referencing less desirable chicken cuts stored in barrels called "butts," but for the rhyme itself, it's just a silly phrase that persists in children's playground culture. Variations include other body parts or words rhyming with chicken, like "chicken hair," "chicken hen," and "chicken poo." The rhyme is enjoyed for its rhyme and rhythm rather than any literal or symbolic meaning.