During a recent trip to my grandmother’s farm, I found myself captivated by the whimsical charm of the scarecrow standing guard in the cornfield. With its straw-stuffed body and whimsical smile, the scarecrow struck me as the perfect comedy hero of the farm. That night, we gathered around the dinner table, and I couldn’t resist sharing some silly jokes about our straw-clad friend. The laughter that erupted from my family was infectious, reminding me how humor, no matter how corny, can bridge gaps and bring us together. Here’s a collection of some light-hearted scarecrow humor that’s sure to tickle your funny bone!
1. What do you call a scarecrow that won an award?
A stuffed shirt!
2. Why did the scarecrow win an Oscar?
Because he was outstanding in his field!
3. Why don’t scarecrows like football?
Because they’re afraid of penalties!
4. What happens to a scarecrow that does well at its job?
It gets a promotion to the cornfield staff!
5. How does a scarecrow keep in shape?
By doing straw-robics!
6. Why was the scarecrow always so calm?
Because he was made of straw, not straw-ess!
7. What did the farmer say when he couldn’t find his scarecrow?
“I’m all out of sorts!”
8. Why did the scarecrow break up with his girlfriend?
She found him too stuffed up!
9. What do you call a scarecrow that tells tall tales?
A fib-ber!
10. Why was the scarecrow good at conversations?
He always knew how to get to the root of the problem!
11. How did the scarecrow get promoted?
He was always outstanding in his field!
12. What did one scarecrow say to the other?
“I’m all ears!”
13. Why didn’t the scarecrow go to the party?
He was too shy to get out of his field!
14. What did the scarecrow wear to the Halloween party?
His best straw suit!
15. How do scarecrows greet each other?
With a “hay there!”
16. What did the scarecrow say when he went shopping?
“I’m just looking for some corn-tastic deals!”
17. Why are scarecrows such good friends?
Because they’re always there to lend a hand!
18. What’s a scarecrow’s favorite type of music?
Anything with a good beat that makes you feel ‘straw-mazing’!
19. Why did the scarecrow go to school?
To improve his “field” of knowledge!
20. What do you get when you cross a scarecrow and a vampire?
Drac-ula, who’s always on the lookout for a straw-ble!
History of Scarecrows
The history of scarecrows is as rich and varied as the crops they protect. First appearing as simple sticks and bundles of straw, these quirky guardians have evolved over the centuries. Ancient Egyptians used scarecrows made of reeds to safeguard their grain fields from pesky birds. The Greeks and Romans crafted more appealing versions, often dressing them in old clothes to create the illusion of a farmer at work. Over time, scarecrows became iconic not just for their function, but also as symbols of harvest and the changing seasons. As I reflect on this evolution, it’s clear that scarecrows have woven themselves into the fabric of farming culture—and into our humor as well! Here are some delightful jokes that celebrate the longstanding tradition of these whimsical figures.
1. Why did the scarecrow get a job at the comedy club?
He always knew how to deliver a punchline!
2. What do you call a scarecrow that tells jokes?
A “hay-larious” personality!
3. Why was the scarecrow so good at history?
He had so many “field” trips!
4. How did the scarecrow fix his broken leg?
With a straw-burst of creativity!
5. Why did the scarecrow sit in front of the TV?
He wanted to catch up on his “crop” of shows!
6. What do you get when you cross a scarecrow with a bank?
A “straw” investment!
7. Why didn’t the scarecrow mind the rain?
Because he loved it when everything became “straw-berry” fresh!
8. What did the scarecrow do when he saw his reflection?
He gave himself a straw-tastic compliment!
9. Why are scarecrows great at sports?
They always know how to handle a “field” goal!
10. What did one historical scarecrow say to another?
“We’ve been around the block a few times, haven’t we?”
11. How does a scarecrow stay in touch with friends?
Through “hay-ll” mail!
12. Why did the scarecrow enroll in art school?
He wanted to improve his “crop” designs!
13. What does a scarecrow use to write letters?
A straw-pen!
14. Why do scarecrows never forget?
They have a “straw-mory” like a steel trap!
15. What did the scarecrow study at university?
Agri-culture!
16. Why did the scarecrow perform at the circus?
He was great at “straw-tacular” tricks!
17. What’s a scarecrow’s favorite book genre?
Anything with a good “field” of adventure!
18. What did the scarecrow say when asked about his favorite sport?
“I really like the ‘straw-s”!”
19. How does a scarecrow enjoy a day off?
By taking a “haycation”!
20. Why did the scarecrow join the choir?
He wanted to be a part of the “straw-chestra”!
Types of Scarecrow Jokes
1. What do you call a scarecrow who excels in school?
A total “straw-dent”!
2. Why did the scarecrow become a gardener?
He had a natural “grass” for it!
3. What did the scarecrow use to fix his clothes?
A “hay-stitch”!
4. Why did the scarecrow always seem happy?
Because he was living his best “straw” life!
5. What do scarecrows do after a breakup?
They go out and “straw-pen” their feelings!
6. What’s a scarecrow’s favorite dessert?
Straw-berry shortcake!
7. Why did the scarecrow break up with his partner?
There was just no “chemistry” in the field!
8. What kind of jokes do scarecrows prefer?
“Corny” ones, of course!
9. How do scarecrows celebrate birthdays?
With a “hay” cake and lots of friends!
10. Why did the scarecrow go on a diet?
He wanted to get “lean” for the harvest!
11. What kind of music do scarecrows hate?
Heavy metal—they can’t stand the “straw-ny” vibes!
12. Why was the scarecrow always the first one up in the morning?
Because he was “outstanding” in his field of dreams!
13. What does a scarecrow do when he feels lonely?
He joins a “hay-n”-bunch!
14. Why do scarecrows excel at math?
They understand “field” calculations perfectly!
15. What do you call a scarecrow that loves to dance?
A “straw-ber”!
16. Why did the scarecrow apply for a job at the bakery?
Because he wanted to “rise” to the occasion!
17. What did the scarecrow say about his favorite movie?
“It was a real ‘hay-larity’!”
18. Why was the scarecrow popular at parties?
He always brought the “straw-tastic” fun!
19. How do scarecrows like to travel?
By “straw-bus”!
20. What’s a scarecrow’s favorite exercise?
“Hay-robics”!
Punny Scarecrow One-Liners
1. Why did the scarecrow always carry a pencil?
In case he needed to draw a crowd!
2. What did the scarecrow do during a storm?
He “straw” it out!
3. Why was the scarecrow so good at poker?
He always knew how to bluff and straw its a good hand!
4. How do scarecrows communicate?
Through “straw-telphone”!
5. Why did the scarecrow get promoted?
He really knew how to handle “straw-ains”!
6. What do scarecrows do when they need help?
They call in the “hay-lp”!
7. How does a scarecrow feel about sharing jokes?
He thinks it’s “straw-mazing”!
8. What kind of shoes do scarecrows wear?
“Hay-ppers”!
9. Why do scarecrows never get lost?
They always follow the “corn” signs!
10. What did the scarecrow read in the morning?
The “hay-gazine”!
11. Why did the scarecrow go to university?
To get a “straw-tification”!
12. What did the scarecrow ask at the job interview?
“Can I bring my own straw-ctice?”
13. How do scarecrows handle stress?
They take a deep “hayth”!
14. What do scarecrows use to decorate?
“Harvest”-themed crafts!
15. Why do ghosts love scarecrow parties?
Because they’re always a “spook-tacular” time!
16. What did the scarecrow pack for vacation?
His “straw-bag”!
17. Why don’t scarecrows ever get sick?
Because they have amazing “straw-n immunity”!
18. What is a scarecrow’s favorite party game?
Hay-guessing!
19. Why did the scarecrow always win at limbo?
Because he was already “under” the bar!
20. What did the scarecrow say at the art exhibit?
“I’m just here to ‘straw-oke’ around!”
Scarecrow Knock-Knock Jokes
1. Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Corn.
Corn who?
Corn to say you’re looking “straw-tacular” today!
2. Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Hay.
Hay who?
Hay there, I’m just here to lighten your mood!
3. Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Stitch.
Stitch who?
Stitch you were here, we could have a straw-mazing time!
4. Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Pasta.
Pasta who?
Pasta sauce to the scarecrow, he’s getting hungry!
5. Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Wheat.
Wheat who?
Wheat can do is become the finest straw figure around!
6. Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Cara.
Cara who?
Cara-fully placed in the field, here comes the harvest!
7. Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Fleece.
Fleece who?
Fleece don’t forget to water the crops while I’m away!
8. Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Sow.
Sow who?
Sow what did you think of my new straw hat?
9. Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Oats.
Oats who?
Oats my scarecrow’s got the best style in the field!
10. Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Yodel.
Yodel who?
Yodeling away while keeping the crows at bay!
11. Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Berry.
Berry who?
Berry good to see you; come join the harvest fun!
12. Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Grain.
Grain who?
Grain your sights on this straw-mazing day!
13. Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Thistle.
Thistle who?
Thistle get better when we share a laugh!
14. Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Owl.
Owl who?
Owl be delighted to see the crops thrive!
15. Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Rye.
Rye who?
Rye not have a laugh with the scarecrow?
16. Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Hull.
Hull who?
Hull you need is straw to make a friend!
17. Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Maize.
Maize who?
Maize you’re here—a corn-ocopia of fun awaits!
18. Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Chick.
Chick who?
Chick out this new scarecrow joke!
19. Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Grassy.
Grassy who?
Grassy knoll or not, let’s have some fun!
20. Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Spud.
Spud who?
Spud-tacular day to be a scarecrow, isn’t it?
Funny Scarecrow Riddles
1. What is a scarecrow’s favorite dessert?
A straw-berry pie!
2. Why did the scarecrow start gardening?
Because he wanted to grow his straw-berry patch!
3. What did the scarecrow say to the crow?
“I can’t help but feel you’re just looking for trouble!”
4. What kind of music do scarecrows enjoy?
Anything that’s straw-died!
5. How do scarecrows send secret messages?
Using a straw-code!
6. Why did the scarecrow bring a ladder to the field?
To reach new straw heights!
7. What do you call a scarecrow who’s also a magician?
A straw-cian!
8. Why don’t scarecrows ever get lost?
They always follow the straw signs!
9. What do you get when you cross a scarecrow with an onion?
A tearful protector of the crops!
10. How does a scarecrow feel about secrets?
He believes it’s best to keep things straw-dily!
11. Why did the scarecrow get kicked out of the party?
He was too straw-sty!
12. What did the scarecrow say when he got a compliment?
“I’m just doing my straw job!”
13. Why did the scarecrow become an actor?
He wanted to show off his straw-tastic skills!
14. Why are scarecrows great at making friends?
Because they’re always open to new straw-relationships!
15. What is a scarecrow’s favorite flower?
A straw-kernia!
16. Why do scarecrows love going to the beach?
They enjoy catching some straw-tan!
17. How do scarecrows handle rainy days?
They just take it straw-ight!
18. What do scarecrows do on their day off?
A little bit of straw-ving around!
19. What do you call a scarecrow who takes a vacation?
A vacation straw-tist!
20. Why did the scarecrow become a therapist?
He was great at helping folks straw-ighten things out!
Classic Scarecrow Jokes
1. Why did the scarecrow scare the birds away?
Because he was too “corny” to compete!
2. What did the scarecrow say after he won a race?
“I really “straw-pped” my competition!”
3. Why was the scarecrow always invited to parties?
Because he knew how to make the crowd feel “straw-mazing”!
4. What do you call a scarecrow’s favorite candy?
“Straw”-berry gummies!
5. Why did the scarecrow apply for a grant?
To fund his “straw-tup” project!
6. How does a scarecrow respond to compliments?
“Aw, shucks!”
7. What’s a scarecrow’s favorite animal?
A “straw-thedog”!
8. Why did the scarecrow teach gym class?
He was an expert at “straw-tches”!
9. What did one scarecrow say to the other during a contest?
“May the best straw win!”
10. How do scarecrows celebrate the harvest?
With a big “hay” feast!
11. Why was the scarecrow so funny?
His humor was always “straw-sitive”!
12. What game do scarecrows love to play?
“Hide and straw-seek”!
13. Why did the farmer keep a scarecrow around?
He was “outstanding” in his field of work!
14. What do scarecrows read in the morning?
The “straw-rrific” news!
15. How did the scarecrow know it was time to plant?
He could feel it in his “straw-olin”!
16. Why did the scarecrow always carry a broom?
In case he needed to sweep the competition away!
17. What did the scarecrow do when he bought a new car?
He took it for a “straw-xploration”!
18. What do you call a scarecrow with a bad sense of direction?
A “lost straw”!
19. Why do scarecrows have great parties?
Because they really know how to throw a “straw-sational” bash!
20. What is a scarecrow’s favorite game?
“Straw & ladders”!
Creative Scarecrow Puns
1. Why did the scarecrow become an artist?
Because he had a talent for “straw-king” the canvas!
2. What do you get if you cross a scarecrow and a chicken?
Poached eggs from the field!
3. Why was the scarecrow great at organizing events?
He knew how to plan a “corn-venient” gathering!
4. What did the scarecrow say to the pumpkin?
“You’re looking gourd-geous today!”
5. How does a scarecrow stay informed about the latest trends?
He reads the “straw-leaf” newspaper!
6. Why did the scarecrow get a promotion?
Because he had a field of expertise!
7. What did the scarecrow bring to the picnic?
Lots of “straw-berries” to share!
8. Why did the scarecrow make the best soup?
Because it was full of “straw-mazing” flavors!
9. How do scarecrows throw a party?
With lots of “hay-larious” games!
10. What’s a scarecrow’s favorite drink?
A “straw-berry” smoothie!
11. Why did the scarecrow go into politics?
He wanted to be a straw-rector!
12. What did the scarecrow say when he won the lottery?
“I’m going to straw-ck up on fun!”
13. How do scarecrows stay cool in the summer?
With a straw-ventilator!
14. What did the farmer say to the scarecrow who won the talent show?
“You really straw-shined out there!”
15. Why did the scarecrow participate in a relay race?
He wanted to pass the straw-t baton!
16. What did one scarecrow say to another while relaxing?
“Let’s straw down and enjoy life!”
17. Why was the scarecrow such a good listener?
Because he was all ears and ready to lend a straw!
18. What do you call a fashionable scarecrow?
One who knows how to “straw-style” themselves!
19. Why did the scarecrow always win arguments?
Because he had the best “straw-n-logic”!
20. What did the scarecrow suggest on film night?
“How about we watch a ‘straw-tacular’ comedy?”
Scarecrow Jokes for Kids
1. What do you call a scarecrow who tells bedtime stories?
A “straw-nap” storyteller!
2. Why did the scarecrow take a pencil to bed?
In case he had to draw some sweet dreams!
3. What did the scarecrow say when he made a mistake?
“I guess I really put my foot in the straw!”
4. How do scarecrows celebrate birthdays?
With a big “hay”-cuppa and cake!
5. What did the scarecrow wear to impress his friends?
A brand new “straw-t-up” outfit!
6. Why did the scarecrow become an actor?
Because he loved to play in “corn-edy” movies!
7. What is a scarecrow’s favorite game on a farm?
“Hide and straw-seek”!
8. Why did the scarecrow love astronomy?
He enjoyed “straw-gazing” at the stars!
9. What did the scarecrow say to his friends at lunch?
“Let’s go grab a bite to eat before we get straw-ving!”
10. How does a scarecrow stay organized?
With a “straw-telligence” planner!
11. Why was the scarecrow so good at solving puzzles?
Because he was always “puzzled” in the field!
12. What did the scarecrow give his friend for a gift?
A “straw-ful” surprise!
13. When do scarecrows like to go out?
During “straw-light” savings time!
14. Why did the scarecrow take an umbrella?
To stay “straw-dry” during the rain!
15. What do scarecrows do in the winter?
They take a “straw-vacation”!
16. How does a scarecrow ask for a favor?
“Can I get a ‘hay-lp’?”
17. Why did the scarecrow bring a map?
He didn’t want to be a lost straw in the field!
18. What is a scarecrow’s favorite type of exercise?
“Straw-gym” workouts!
19. What did the scarecrow pack for lunch?
“Straw-tastic” sandwiches!
20. Why did the scarecrow wear sunglasses?
He wanted to look “straw-cool” under the sun!
How to Share Scarecrow Jokes
1. What’s the best way to share a scarecrow joke?
Post it on a “straw-sial” media platform!
2. How do you share scarecrow jokes with friends?
Just send them a “hay-ted” text!
3. Why do scarecrows prefer to tell jokes in the field?
Because they love to get the “crop” laughing!
4. What’s a scarecrow’s favorite way to communicate?
By email—sending “straw-mail”!
5. How can you make sharing a joke more fun?
By setting up a “hay-larious” open mic night!
6. Why do scarecrows like group chats?
They can always “hay” something funny!
7. What do scarecrows use to spread laughter?
A “corn-versation” starter!
8. How do you pass a scarecrow joke around at a party?
In a straw-tastic chain reaction!
9. Why did the scarecrow join a comedy club?
To share his best straw-ic moments!
10. What’s a scarecrow’s favorite way to connect with fans?
Through a “straw-nature” podcast!
11. How do scarecrows encourage others to share jokes?
By saying “Let’s spread some straw-king humor!”
12. Why do scarecrows enjoy attending farm festivals?
They love to share their “crop-ongs”!
13. How do scarecrows keep their jokes fresh?
They always add a pinch of “straw-spiration”!
14. What’s a fun way to share scarecrow jokes at school?
Through a “hay-ll”-o-ween assembly!
15. How do scarecrows promote their jokes online?
By creating a “straw-gical” hashtag!
16. Why do scarecrows make great storytellers?
Because they always keep the audience in “straw-tch”!
17. How can you make telling scarecrow jokes a team effort?
Start a “hay-st of humor” group!
18. What do you call a gathering of scarecrows sharing jokes?
A “corn-ference” on comedy!
19. Why did the scarecrow set up a booth at the fair?
To share his “straw-mazing” library of jokes!
20. How do scarecrows like to hear their jokes retold?
With laughter that’s “corn-ific”!