Throughout history, humor has been a knight’s trusted companion, accompanying them alongside their noble steeds into battle and court. I remember my first medieval-themed party; everyone was dressed as knights and maidens, and we decided to share our best medieval jokes. The laughter that night was as loud as a clanging sword, reminding me how much joy knightly humor can bring. The charm of these jests lies within their ability to blend valor with hilarity, illuminating the lighter sides of battle and courtly love. Here are some knightly jokes to keep that laughter flowing!
1. Why don’t knights ever get lost?
They’re always following the knight sky!
2. What do you call a knight who is afraid of heights?
Sir Pants-a-lot!
3. How did the knight keep his armor shiny?
He used knight polish!
4. What do you call a knight who tells jokes?
A pun-dit!
5. Why did the knight take a nap?
He was feeling a bit sword-out!
6. How do knights send secret messages?
By knight mail!
7. What did the king say to the knight who was always late?
“You’re a little over knight!”
8. Why did the noble go to the comedy club?
To see a knight perform!
9. How do you know a knight is in a good mood?
He shines brighter than his armor!
10. What musical instrument did the knight play?
The lute, but he always picked up a sharp tone!
11. Why was the knight always broke?
He kept losing his jousting bets!
12. What did the valiant knight say to his horse?
“You’re my steed of honor!”
13. Why did the knight refuse to fight with the dragon?
He couldn’t find his flame-retardant armor!
14. How do knights stay cool in battle?
They have a knight breeze!
15. What was the knight’s favorite exercise?
Jousting around!
16. Why did the knight stop using social media?
Too many trolls in the castle!
17. What did the princess say to the knight who spilled his drink?
“You’ve knighted my dress!”
18. Why was the knight always winning at chess?
Because he knew how to check his mate!
19. What do you call a knight who loves to dance?
Sir Moves-a-lot!
20. Why did the knight break up with his girlfriend?
She was too much of a damsel in distress!
Puns on Armor and Weapons
1. What did the knight put on his computer to protect it?
Armor software!
2. Why did the knight wear chain mail?
He didn’t want to be caught in a web of lies!
3. What do you call a knight who can’t find his sword?
A knight not so brave!
4. Why did the shield go to therapy?
It was tired of getting pushed around!
5. How did the knight feel after polishing his armor?
Shining with confidence!
6. What do you call a knight with an attitude?
Sir Grouch-a-lot!
7. Why did the sword break up with the dagger?
It found someone sharper!
8. What do you call a knight’s favorite workout?
Armor-yoga!
9. Why did the knight choose rusty armor?
He wanted to go for that vintage look!
10. What did the knight say when he won the armor contest?
“That was a real metal achievement!”
11. Why was the knight carrying a ladder?
He needed to get to the next level of defense!
12. How do you make a knight’s sword smile?
You give it a little polish and a pun!
13. Why did the knight love his shield?
It always had his back!
14. What do you call a knight’s least favorite type of music?
Heavy metal!
15. Why did the knight bring a pencil to battle?
In case he needed to draw his sword!
16. What did the knight say to his friend in trouble?
“Hold on, I’ll arm you with the right tools!”
17. Why did the knight use a GPS?
To find his way through the armor market!
18. What do you call it when a knight forgets his armor?
A major fashion faux pas!
19. Why did the knight keep a spare sword?
In case he had an edge-emergency!
20. What do you call a knight who can’t stop telling stories about his armor?
A suit-and-tale specialist!
Jokes About Chivalry and Courtly Love
1. What did the knight say to his beloved on Valentine’s Day?
“You’ve captured my heart and my armor!”
2. Why did the knight bring a ladder to the banquet?
He heard the princess was a bit above his station!
3. How do knights propose?
With a shining engagement ring and a battle cry of “Will you be mine?”
4. What did the knight say after a bad date?
“Well, that was a joust too far!”
5. Why did the knight never court a dragon?
He found them too fiery for a long-term relationship!
6. How did the knight win over the princess?
With his charming swordplay and chivalrous tales!
7. Why did the knight refuse to dance at the ball?
He couldn’t find his partner, so he felt rather “knight-less!”
8. What’s a knight’s favorite love song?
“Every Breath You Take” – because they always keep watch!
9. Why did the knight write a love letter?
He wanted to express his true “chivalry” feelings!
10. How did the knight impress the lady waiting for him?
He said, “I’d slay a thousand foes for just one glance of you!”
11. What did the knight wear to his wedding?
His best armor, of course—because love is a battlefield!
12. How does a knight like his coffee?
With a touch of sweet enchantment and plenty of courtly love!
13. What did the dame say to the knight who was always daydreaming?
“Stop knight-ing around and pay attention!”
14. Why was the knight always in trouble with his girlfriend?
Because he couldn’t stop fighting for her affection!
15. How did the knight compliment his partner?
“You have the beauty of a thousand shields!”
16. Why did the knight break up with the fair maiden?
She was too “drag-on” about their relationship!
17. What do you call a knight’s love life?
A real-life “sword and sorcery” tale!
18. How did the knight feel after a romantic dinner?
He was ready to “saddle up” for more adventures!
19. What was the knight’s favorite love potion?
A blend of feelings with a pinch of honor!
20. Why did the knight get caught in a love triangle?
He was too noble to pick just one!
Medieval Animal Puns
1. What do you call a cat who’s a knight?
A purr-suit of honor!
2. Why did the chicken join the knight’s quest?
To prove it wasn’t just a chicken-hearted move!
3. How do you know a knight’s horse is wise?
It always gives sound “neigh”-s advice!
4. What do you call a knight’s dog?
A loyal “bark”-adere!
5. Why did the knight love his pet turtle?
It was always up for a slow-paced adventure!
6. What did the knight say to the mischievous fox?
“Stop your knightly trickery!”
7. Why don’t knights trust cats?
Because they are always up to a “paw”-ful lot of mischief!
8. What do you call a talking parrot in a castle?
An “honorary knight” of the realm!
9. Why did the knight bring a pig to the battle?
He needed a hog-wart for extra armor!
10. What did the knight tell the fish he caught?
“You’re a real scale-tactician!”
11. How do sheep like their knights?
With a woolly strong sense of humor!
12. Why did the knight befriend a rabbit?
Because he wanted a hare-raising adventure!
13. What did the cow say to the knight?
“You’ll milk this victory for all it’s worth!”
14. Why did the knight adopt a rooster?
He needed an early start on his quests each day!
15. What would you call a knight with a pet snake?
Sir Hiss-a-lot!
16. Why did the knight go to veterinary school?
He wanted to learn how to treat his noble steed!
17. What did the knight say to inspire his battle ants?
“Let’s march together for glory!”
18. Why did the knight keep a dragon as a pet?
Because he wanted to have a fiery companion!
19. How did the knight cheer up his sad horse?
He said, “Don’t worry, we’ll saddle this together!”
20. What do you call a knight with a bird on his shoulder?
A “chirp-tain of the realm!”
Lighthearted Quips for Jousting
1. Why did the jousting knight always carry a pencil?
In case he needed to draw his lance!
2. What did the spectators say when the knight fell off his horse?
“That was a knightly dismount!”
3. Why did the knight bring a broom to the joust?
He wanted to sweep the competition!
4. How do jousters stay so fit?
They work out their joust-ice daily!
5. What did the knight say at the end of the jousting match?
“That was a lance-tastic performance!”
6. Why did the knight get kicked out of the tournament?
He had a lance of bad behavior!
7. What kind of music do jousters enjoy?
Anything with a good beat to joust to!
8. Why did the knight always win at jousting?
He knew how to keep his lance in tip-top shape!
9. What do jousters serve at their parties?
Joust-ice cream and rib-eye steaks!
10. How do knights view love?
As a joust worth fighting for!
11. Why did the knight sit down during the joust?
He was feeling a bit “lance”-sore!
12. What did one jouster say to the other after a close match?
“Good joust, buddy!”
13. Why do knights love jousting tournaments?
Because they get to duel with style!
14. What did the opponent say to the jouster who cheated?
“Stop jousting around and play fair!”
15. How do jousters communicate during a match?
With lance signals!
16. What is a jouster’s favorite snack?
Knights’ crispy chips!
17. Why did the knight have a great sense of humor while jousting?
Because he always found it in “good joust!”
18. What do you call a knight who’s great at jousting?
Sir Hits-a-lot!
19. Why did the knight refuse to joust early in the morning?
He needed time to “saddle” up!
20. What do jousters do before a battle?
They stretch their “knight”-muscles!
Wordsplay on Knights and Their Titles
1. What do you call a knight who can’t stop bragging?
Sir Talks-a-lot!
2. Why did the knight change his job?
He wanted a title with more “stature”!
3. What did the knight’s title say on his business card?
“Sir Real Estate!”
4. How does a knight keep his title organized?
With a knightly filing system!
5. Why did the knight always carry a thesaurus?
To bone up on his titles!
6. What happens when a knight becomes a comedian?
He earns the title of Sir Laughs-a-lot!
7. Why did the knight always get high marks?
He had a promissory knight score!
8. What do you call a knight who fixes roads?
Sir Pothole!
9. Why did everyone want to be around the knight?
He never missed an opportunity to “sword” up his title!
10. What do you call a knight who loves photography?
Sir Clicks-a-lot!
11. How do knights like to be served at dinner?
With a side of “your majesty”!
12. Why did the knight start a blog?
To share his noble “tales”!
13. What do you call a knight who’s really organized?
Sir Structure!
14. How did the knight feel after he became the king?
Absolutely “royally” excited!
15. What happens when a knight tells a secret?
He becomes Sir Whisper-a-lot!
16. Why did the knight always wear a helmet?
To protect his title from getting too inflated!
17. What do knights say when introducing themselves?
“Knight, meet title!”
18. Why did the knight love his title so much?
Because it was absolutely “sword-cial”!
19. What did the knight say when asked his title?
“Call me Sir Knightly!”
20. How do knights communicate with each other?
Through their “knightly” titles!
Playful References to Famous Knights
1. What did King Arthur call his most trusted knight?
Sir Loin!
2. Why did Sir Galahad always know where to find the Holy Grail?
He had a “gala” GPS system!
3. What did the townsfolk call the famous knight with a soft heart?
Sir Gentle-a-lot!
4. Why was Sir Lancelot such a great chess player?
Because he always knew how to check his opponent!
5. What do you call a knight who loves to read?
Sir Reads-a-lot!
6. Why was Sir Bors always clean?
He was the knight of hygienic habits!
7. How did Sir Percival earn his title?
By being exceptional at every quest—a true “perceiving” knight!
8. What did Sir Bedivere use to calm his nerves?
A nice cup of “knight” tea!
9. Why did Sir Gawain always carry a map?
Because he didn’t want to get lost in his “quest” for the truth!
10. What was Sir Kay known for among his friends?
His knightly puns that never missed the mark!
11. Why did the knight bring a calendar to battle?
To schedule his “knightly” duties!
12. What did the kingdom call the knight who never made decisions?
Sir Hesitates-a-lot!
13. How did they refer to the knight who was a musician?
Sir Jams-a-lot!
14. Why was the knight always winning compliments?
Because he gave great “knight” advice!
15. What do you call a knight with a big heart?
Sir Compassionate!
16. Why did Knight Templar always seem to be in charge?
He had a “grandmaster” title!
17. What did they call the knight who was an excellent chef?
Sir Stir-a-lot!
18. Why was the knight always borrowing pens?
He wanted to sign off his “knightly” contracts!
19. What do you call a knight who’s always telling stories?
Sir Tales-a-lot!
20. Why was Sir Tristram so good at cooking?
Because he always followed the *knight* recipes!
Silly Swordplay and Combat Humor
1. Why did the knight bring two swords to the battle?
In case he needed to double his chances!
2. What did the knight say after successfully disarming his opponent?
“That was a clean cut above the rest!”
3. Why did the knight enjoy sharpening his sword?
Because it was a point of pride!
4. What do you call an indecisive knight?
Sir Fumbles-a-lot!
5. Why did the knight fail at archery?
He couldn’t find his aim in “sword”!
6. How did the knight impress the crowd?
With a “sword-sational” trick!
7. Why did the knight always carry a quiver?
To keep his arrows in “good point”!
8. What did the knight use to solve his problems?
A cutting-edge approach!
9. Why was the knight considered a great strategist?
He always knew how to wield his weapon wisely!
10. What did the knight say before his big duel?
“Let’s get this ‘sword’ fight started!”
11. How do knights look cool while fighting?
With their best swordplay moves!
12. Why did the knight hate winter?
Because swordplay was always a “chilly” reception!
13. What was the knight’s favorite breakfast?
A “sword” of eggs and bacon!
14. Why did the knight go to sword-fighting school?
He wanted to sharpen his skills!
15. What do knights call a battle that goes on too long?
A drawn-out affair!
16. Why did the knight like to duel at dusk?
Because the “knight” added a dramatic flair!
17. What did the knight say to calm his anxious horse?
“Don’t worry, I’ve got this under ‘sword’ control!”
18. Why did the knight always carry extra arrows?
In case he needed backup for his “point”!
19. What did the knight do when his sword broke?
He took a “sharp” turn in his strategy!
20. How did the knight feel after winning a duel?
He was on a “sword” of victory high!
Clever Plays on Knightly Adventures
1. How did the knight keep track of his adventures?
He used a “journal” of his quests!
2. Why did the knight always bring a map on his travels?
He didn’t want to end up in the wrong “legend”!
3. What do you call a knight who tells everyone about his travels?
A “travel-lant” knight!
4. Why did the knight take a sponge on his adventure?
He wanted to soak up all the experience!
5. What did the knight say after climbing a difficult mountain?
“I really feel on top of the world, sword and all!”
6. Why was the knight so good at storytelling?
He had a natural gift for “sword-telling”!
7. How did the knight feel after his long journey?
He was “knightly” fatigued but happy!
8. What do you call a knight who loves gardening?
Sir Plant-a-lot!
9. Why did the knight always travel with his horse?
Because chivalry means taking your “steed”-y companion!
10. What did the knight say before heading out on a quest?
“It’s time to make some legend-ary memories!”
11. Why did the knight go on a treasure hunt?
He wanted to make his fortune “golden”!
12. What did the knight do when he reached the castle first?
He thought, “Looks like I’ve got knightly priorities!”
13. Why was the knight always prepared for anything?
He had the best “sword” of gear in his pack!
14. What did the knight do at the mysterious cave?
He ventured into the “unknown knight!”
15. Why did the knight refuse to share his snacks?
He wanted his “quest” to be a secret adventure!
16. What did the knight say when faced with a riddle on his adventure?
“I’ll slice through this puzzle like a sword through silk!”
17. How did the knight view obstacles on the road?
As mere “challenges” to overcome with valor!
18. What do you call a knight who got lost in the forest?
Sir Gets-a-lot of directions!
19. Why did the knight always bring a first-aid kit?
He knew adventures can get a bit “bloody!”
20. What was the knight’s motto while exploring new lands?
“Every step is a knight-step in my journey!”
Pun-tastic Tales from the Round Table
1. How did King Arthur plan his adventures?
He made lists of “knight” activities!
2. What do you call a knight who avoids conflicts?
Sir Avoids-a-lot!
3. Why did the knight need a sleep mask during his quests?
To ensure he could catch some “knight” shifts!
4. What did the knight say when he slayed a dragon?
“Just another day in the ‘knight’ life!”
5. How did the knight celebrate a successful adventure?
With a grand feast fit for “knightly” royalty!
6. Why was the knight always getting into sticky situations?
He had a knack for “sword”play that led to trouble!
7. What did the knight name his trusty steed?
Sir Gallops-a-lot!
8. Why did the knight bring a ladder on his adventures?
To reach new heights of bravery!
9. How did the knight know where to find treasure?
He followed the “knight” map!
10. What did the knight do when he found a hidden village?
He declared it a “knight” discovery!
11. Why did the knight always wear comfortable shoes?
For all those long “knight” treks!
12. How did the knight react to unexpected surprises?
He took them in “knightly” stride!
13. What do you call a knight who loves storytelling during campfires?
Sir Tales-a-lot!
14. Why did the knight always carry a snack?
To keep his energy “knight”-fully up!
15. How did the knight feel after a day full of quests?
He was “knightly” exhausted but fulfilled!
16. What do you call a knight seeking adventure in the forest?
Sir Ranger-a-lot!
17. Why did the knight start writing a travel blog?
To share his “knight”-ly escapades with the world!
18. What was the knight’s goal for every adventure?
To make it unforgettable, one “knight” at a time!
19. How did the knight address his fears?
He faced them with “knight”-ly courage!
20. Why did the knight enjoy telling his tales?
Because every story was a chapter in his grand “knight”-book of life!