There’s something magical about a pun that brings laughter. I remember the first time I attempted to make a pun at a family gathering; I cracked a joke about a bicycle being too tired to stand, and the room erupted with laughter. Emboldened by their reaction, I knew I had tapped into the delightful world of wordplay. It’s incredible how a clever twist on words can elevate a conversation from mundane to memorable, especially when it comes to triple puns. These jokes are like a three-layer cake of humor—each layer adds to the delight, leaving everyone craving for more!
1. Why did the comma break up with the exclamation point?
A lack of a complete sentence!
2. What do you call a fish with no eyes?
Fssshhh!
3. Why don’t scientists trust atoms?
Because they make up everything!
4. Why did the coffee file a police report?
It got mugged!
5. Want to hear a construction joke?
Never mind, I’m still working on it!
6. Why did the scarecrow win an award?
Because he was outstanding in his field!
7. What do you call an alligator in a vest?
An investigator!
8. Why do seagulls fly over the ocean?
Because if they flew over the bay, they’d be bagels!
9. How does a penguin build its house?
Iglues it!
10. Why do cows have hooves instead of feet?
Because they lactose!
11. What did the grape do when it got stepped on?
Nothing, it just let out a little wine!
12. Why can’t you give Elsa a balloon?
Because she will let it go!
13. What do you call a bear with no teeth?
A gummy bear!
14. Why don’t skeletons fight each other?
They don’t have the guts!
15. What’s orange and sounds like a parrot?
A carrot!
16. Why did the golfer bring two pairs of pants?
In case he got a hole in one!
17. Want to hear a joke about pizza?
Never mind, it’s too cheesy!
18. Why did the math book look sad?
It had too many problems!
19. What do you call fake spaghetti?
An impasta!
20. How does a cucumber become a pickle?
It goes through a jarring experience!
Types of Puns
1. Why did the teddy bear say no to dessert?
Because it was already stuffed!
2. What do you call a bear that’s lost its teeth?
A gummy bear!
3. Why did the golfer bring an extra pair of socks?
In case he got a hole in one!
4. What do you call an alligator in a vest?
An investigator!
5. Why don’t skeletons fight each other?
They don’t have the guts!
6. How do you organize a space party?
You planet!
7. What do you call a snowman with a six-pack?
An abdominal snowman!
8. Why did the picture go to jail?
Because it was framed!
9. What did one wall say to the other wall?
I’ll meet you at the corner!
10. Why do bicycles fall over?
Because they are two-tired!
11. What do you call a belt made of watches?
A waist of time!
12. Why did the scarecrow win an award?
Because he was outstanding in his field!
13. What’s brown and sticky?
A stick!
14. Why can’t you give Elsa a balloon?
Because she will let it go!
15. What’s orange and sounds like a parrot?
A carrot!
16. Why did the math book look sad?
It had too many problems!
17. How do you make a lemon drop?
Just let it fall!
18. Why did the computer go to the doctor?
Because it had a virus!
19. What do you call fake spaghetti?
An impasta!
20. Why did the snowman call his dog “Frost”?
Because Frost bites!
Crafting the Perfect Pun
1. Why did the cookie cry?
Because its mom was a wafer (away for) so long!
2. What do you call a bee that can’t make up its mind?
A maybe!
3. Why couldn’t the bicycle stand up by itself?
It was two-tired!
4. Why did the scarecrow become a successful neurosurgeon?
Because he was outstanding in his field!
5. What did the grape say when it got stepped on?
Nothing, it just let out a little wine!
6. Why did the math book look so sad?
Because it had too many problems!
7. How does a penguin build its house?
Iglues it!
8. What’s a vampire’s favorite fruit?
A necktarine!
9. Why did the tomato turn red?
Because it saw the salad dressing!
10. What do you call someone who steals energy?
A thief!
11. Why did the picture go to jail?
Because it was framed!
12. What do you call a fish with no eyes?
Fsh!
13. Why did the musician get kicked out of the band?
Because he kept hitting the wrong notes!
14. How do you organize a space party?
You planet!
15. What do you call an alligator in a vest?
An investigator!
16. Why did the golfer bring two pairs of pants?
In case he got a hole in one!
17. What’s orange and sounds like a parrot?
A carrot!
18. Why can’t you trust stairs?
Because they’re always up to something!
19. How do you make a tissue dance?
Put a little boogie in it!
20. What do you get when you cross a snowman with a vampire?
Frostbite!
The Anatomy of a Great Joke
1. Why don’t skeletons fight each other?
They don’t have the guts!
2. What do you call cheese that isn’t yours?
Nacho cheese!
3. Why did the bicycle fall over?
It was two-tired!
4. How do you organize a space party?
You planet!
5. Why did the gym close down?
It just didn’t work out!
6. Why don’t clams give to charity?
Because they’re shellfish!
7. How does a penguin build its house?
Iglues it!
8. Why did the scarecrow win an award?
Because he was outstanding in his field!
9. What do you call a factory that makes good products?
A satisfactory!
10. What do you call an alligator wearing a vest?
An investigator!
11. How do you catch a squirrel?
Climb a tree and act like a nut!
12. Why don’t scientists trust atoms?
Because they make up everything!
13. What did one wall say to the other wall?
I’ll meet you at the corner!
14. Why did the coffee file a police report?
It got mugged!
15. What did the grape do when it got stepped on?
Nothing, it just let out a little wine!
16. Why was the math book sad?
It had too many problems!
17. What’s orange and sounds like a parrot?
A carrot!
18. Why did the computer go to the doctor?
Because it had a virus!
19. Want to hear a joke about pizza?
Never mind, it’s too cheesy!
20. Why did the chicken join a band?
Because it had the drumsticks!
Triple Threat: What It Means
1. What do you call a bear with no ears?
A B!
2. Why don’t eggs tell jokes?
Because they might crack up!
3. How does a scientist freshen her breath?
With experi-mints!
4. What do you call a fake noodle?
An impasta!
5. Why did the stadium get hot after the game?
All of the fans left!
6. Why are ghosts bad liars?
Because you can see right through them!
7. What do you call a dog that can do magic?
A labracadabrador!
8. What did the left eye say to the right eye?
Between you and me, something smells!
9. Why did the bicycle fall over?
It was two-tired!
10. What’s brown and sounds like a broken record?
A muddy tune!
11. What kind of shoes do ninjas wear?
Sneakers!
12. Why do cows wear bells?
Because their horns don’t work!
13. What did one snowman say to the other?
Do you smell carrot?
14. Why was the broom late?
It swept in!
15. What did the traffic light say to the car?
Don’t look! I’m changing!
16. How do you organize a fantastic space party?
You planet!
17. Why did the music teacher go to jail?
Because she got caught with too many sharp notes!
18. What do you call a pile of cats?
A meowtain!
19. Why did the cookie go to the doctor?
Because it felt crummy!
20. How does a scientist pick her fruit?
With a bio-logical approach!
Examples of Triple Puns
1. What do you call a deer with no eyes?
No eye deer!
2. Why did the golfer bring an extra pair of pants?
In case he got a hole in one!
3. How do you make a lemon drop?
Just let it fall!
4. Why did the computer go to the doctor?
Because it had a virus!
5. What do you call a fish wearing a bowtie?
Sofishticated!
6. Why did the scarecrow win an award?
Because he was outstanding in his field!
7. What did the zero say to the eight?
Nice belt!
8. Why are ghosts so bad at lying?
Because you can see right through them!
9. How do you catch a squirrel?
Climb a tree and act like a nut!
10. Why did the bicycle fall over?
It was two-tired!
11. What do you call cheese that isn’t yours?
Nacho cheese!
12. Why don’t skeletons fight each other?
They don’t have the guts!
13. What’s orange and sounds like a parrot?
A carrot!
14. Why did the snowman call his dog “Frost”?
Because Frost bites!
15. What kind of shoes do ninjas wear?
Sneakers!
16. Why did the cookie go to the doctor?
Because it felt crummy!
17. Why do seagulls fly over the ocean?
Because if they flew over the bay, they’d be bagels!
18. What do you call a fake noodle?
An impasta!
19. Why did the music teacher go to jail?
Because she got caught with too many sharp notes!
20. What do you call a pile of cats?
A meowtain!
Using Puns in Conversation
1. Why did the bicycle fall over?
It was two-tired!
2. What do you call a fake noodle?
An impasta!
3. Why did the cookie go to the doctor?
Because it felt crummy!
4. How do you organize a fantastic space party?
You planet!
5. Why did the scarecrow win an award?
Because he was outstanding in his field!
6. What do you call a fish wearing a bowtie?
Sofishticated!
7. What did one wall say to the other wall?
I’ll meet you at the corner!
8. Why don’t skeletons fight each other?
They don’t have the guts!
9. Why did the gym close down?
It just didn’t work out!
10. Why did the computer go to the doctor?
Because it had a virus!
11. What do you call cheese that isn’t yours?
Nacho cheese!
12. Why did the math book look sad?
It had too many problems!
13. How does a scientist freshen her breath?
With experi-mints!
14. What’s orange and sounds like a parrot?
A carrot!
15. Why did the coffee file a police report?
It got mugged!
16. Why did the traffic light turn red?
You would, too, if you had to change in the open!
17. What do you call an alligator in a vest?
An investigator!
18. What did the grape do when it got stepped on?
Nothing, it just let out a little wine!
19. Why did the snowman call his dog “Frost”?
Because Frost bites!
20. What do you call a pile of cats?
A meowtain!
The Art of Timing
1. Why don’t scientists trust atoms?
Because they make up everything!
2. How does a penguin build its house?
Iglues it!
3. What did one wall say to the other?
I’ll meet you at the corner!
4. Why did the bicycle fall over?
It was two-tired!
5. What do you call a bear with no teeth?
A gummy bear!
6. Why did the golfer bring an extra pair of pants?
In case he got a hole in one!
7. Why did the computer go to the doctor?
Because it had a virus!
8. Why did the scarecrow win an award?
Because he was outstanding in his field!
9. How do you organize a space party?
You planet!
10. What do you call a snowman with a six-pack?
An abdominal snowman!
11. Why don’t skeletons fight each other?
They don’t have the guts!
12. What do you call cheese that isn’t yours?
Nacho cheese!
13. Why did the picture go to jail?
Because it was framed!
14. How do you make a tissue dance?
Put a little boogie in it!
15. What’s orange and sounds like a parrot?
A carrot!
16. What did the grape do when it got stepped on?
Nothing, it just let out a little wine!
17. Why did the math book look sad?
It had too many problems!
18. What do you call fake spaghetti?
An impasta!
19. How does a cucumber become a pickle?
It goes through a jarring experience!
20. Why did the music teacher go to jail?
Because she got caught with too many sharp notes!
Sharing Puns: Best Practices
1. Why did the tomato turn red?
Because it saw the salad dressing!
2. How do you organize a party in space?
You planet!
3. Why don’t skeletons fight each other?
They don’t have the guts!
4. What do you call a bear with no teeth?
A gummy bear!
5. What kind of shoes do ninjas wear?
Sneakers!
6. What did one wall say to the other?
I’ll meet you at the corner!
7. Why did the bicycle fall over?
It was two-tired!
8. Why did the coffee file a police report?
It got mugged!
9. Why did the gym close down?
It just didn’t work out!
10. What do you call a factory that makes good products?
A satisfactory!
11. Why did the computer go to the doctor?
Because it had a virus!
12. What’s orange and sounds like a parrot?
A carrot!
13. Why did the scarecrow win an award?
Because he was outstanding in his field!
14. What do you call fake spaghetti?
An impasta!
15. How does a penguin build its house?
Iglues it!
16. Why did the cookie cry?
Because its mom was a wafer (away for) so long!
17. What do you call a snowman with a six-pack?
An abdominal snowman!
18. What do you call a pile of cats?
A meowtain!
19. Why was the math book sad?
It had too many problems!
20. How do you make a lemon drop?
Just let it fall!
Keeping It Light and Fun
1. Why did the golfer bring an extra pair of socks?
In case he got a hole in one!
2. What do you call a group of musical whales?
An orca-stra!
3. Why don’t scientists trust atoms?
Because they make up everything!
4. How does a bee get to school?
By school bus!
5. Why did the bicycle fall over?
It was two-tired!
6. What do you call a pig that knows karate?
A pork chop!
7. How do you catch a squirrel?
Climb a tree and act like a nut!
8. What did one snowman say to the other snowman?
Do you smell carrots?
9. Why was the math book sad?
It had too many problems!
10. Why did the computer go to the doctor?
Because it had a virus!
11. What do you call a bear with no teeth?
A gummy bear!
12. What did the grape do when it got stepped on?
Nothing, it just let out a little wine!
13. Why did the cookie go to the doctor?
Because it felt crummy!
14. Why did the coffee file a police report?
It got mugged!
15. What do you call cheese that isn’t yours?
Nacho cheese!
16. Why did the chicken join a band?
Because it had the drumsticks!
17. What do you call fake spaghetti?
An impasta!
18. Did you hear about the claustrophobic astronaut?
He needed a little space!
19. Why don’t eggs tell jokes?
Because they might crack up!
20. What’s orange and sounds like a parrot?
A carrot!