You’d have to be living under a rock if you’ve never heard this popular joke.

The age-old line of the “chicken that crossed the road”, with a number of variations when it comes to the answer, has long been hailed as one of the all-time most popular quips.

Turns out, this funny line, with the answer often being “to get to the other side”, is far more sinister than many may have thought, with people only just realising the dark meaning behind it.

Folks on social media have been up in arms…