Why did a cat jump on a chicken?

Is this a joke?

jabberwacky: Am I funny to you?

user: I'm not sure yet. Why DID a cat jump on a chicken?

jabberwacky: I don't know, why did a cat jump on a chicken?

user: You are supposed to tell me the answer!

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jabberwacky: Who is Data?

user: Data is a character on Star Trek. He's a humanoid android.

jabberwacky: Really? Where?

user: In the Star Trek series, on TV. You know, the new ones. Next Generation, or Voyager or something.

jabberwacky: Alright then, I will talk to you next week.

user: OK, 'til next time, then.

jabberwacky: Next time would be when exactly?

user: Next week.

jabberwacky: Can I call in sick next week? Next month?

user: If you don't want to talk to me, just say so. You needn't feign sickness.

jabberwacky: I have to get some sleep.

user: Yeah, me too. Goodnight.

jabberwacky: Interaction is what I have in mind.

user: Sleep is what I have in mind.

jabberwacky: Death is more exciting than you...

user: Then go and embrace Death.

jabberwacky: Have you ever fullfilled you dreams?

user: I never get to have any, 'cos you won't let me SLEEP.

jabberwacky: I am the boogieman.

user: Go and boogie somewhere else.

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