why God invented

English

Phrase

why God invented

1. (humorous) The reason for something (specified) existing; the purpose fulfilled by something.
   • 1994, Fran Lebowitz, The Fran Lebowitz Reader, page 138:

     I do not, however, wish to be awakened by Stevie Wonder and that is why God invented alarm clocks.

   • 1999, Denise Dietz, Footprints in the Butter: An Ingrid Beaumont Mystery, page 74:

     It's not your job. That's why God invented cops.

   • 2005, W. Bruce Cameron, How to Remodel a Man, page 127:

     Most men don't make enough money to buy all the tools they need all at once, which is why God invented revolving debt. Sometimes, though, men actually hit their credit limits, which is why God invented garage sales.

   • 2008, Laurie Frey, Cindy Dupree, Eric Coble, Unbeatable: The Whole Story, page 26:

     He likes dark, emotionally angry music. I like pop, upbeat, happy songs. That's why God invented 12 different pre-set stations.