155 Funny Jokes That Are Dumb But Hilarious

Entertain friends and family with these dad jokes, knock-knocks and corny one-liners.
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Give kids and adults a serious laugh with these dumb-but-funny jokes.Edwin Tan / Getty Images /i Stockphoto

If you love silly one-liners, you're in luck, because you've just landed on a collection of funny jokes so bad, they're good.

For example, how did people see in the dark during medieval times? They used knight lights. Or, why did the pony eat a cough drop? It was a little horse.

Sure, those cracks are pretty terrible and all, but that's the whole point of a dad joke – to make you groan and giggle at the same time.

To ensure you do both for the foreseeable future, read on for a roundup of funny jokes you're sure to love.

In the list below, you'll find an assortment of dumb puns, corny gags and hilarious knock-knock jokes, and all of them are just right for kids, adults, work, family gatherings or any other occasion that calls for a serious sense of humor.

Whether you're looking for an ice breaker or need a few one-liners to keep your crew entertained, you'll find an assortment of jokes to break out whenever the situation requires a little comic relief including this tried-and-true classic:

Why shouldn’t you trust jungle animals? They’re always lion. Or this: What’s the best way to make an octopus laugh? With ten-tickles.

Speaking of laughs, we're confident that's what you're about to do. So, read on and don't say we didn't warn you.

Best Funny Jokes

Funny Jokes
  • Did you hear about the coin factory that closed? It doesn't make any cents.
  • A man walks into a library and asks where the books on paranoia are. The librarian replies, “Look over your shoulder.”
  • Why is Peter Pan always flying? Because he Neverlands.
  • What kind of bagels do pilots eat? Plain.
  • What did the duck say to the waiter after dinner? Just put it on my bill.
Funny Jokes
  • What do you call bears without ears? B.
  • What happened to the cat that ate a ball of yarn? She had mittens.
  • Why did the socks break up? They weren't a good match.
  • What did the cop says to his belly button? “You're under a vest!”
  • What's the best way to learn how to make ice cream? Go to sundae school.
Funny Jokes
  • What did the nose say to the finger? “Stop picking on me!”
  • Why did the photo go to jail? It was framed.
  • What do you call a crocodile wearing a vest? An investi-gator.
  • Why are elevator jokes so good? They're funny on many levels.
  • Why was the lettuce embarrassed? It saw the salad dressing.
Funny Jokes
  • Did you hear about the rowboat that sank? It was a total oar-deal.
  • 'Why do dragons nap during the day? So they can fight knights.
  • What's a cat's best subject in school? Hisss-tory.
  • Why do nurses use red color crayons? So they can draw blood.
  • Someone asked me if I got a haircut. I said, “No, I got them all cut.”
Funny Jokes
  • Why didn't the chef season the chicken? He didn't have enough thyme.
  • Did you hear about the girl who got fired from the calendar factory? She took a day off.
  • Why don't physicists trust atoms? Because they make up everything.
  • What's the best way to catch a fish? Ask someone to throw it to you.
  • When is a door not a door? When it's ajar.
Funny Jokes
  • I couldn't figure out why the baseball kept getting larger and larger. Then it hit me.
  • What do computers eat for lunch? Micro-chips.
  • What's the hottest part of any room? The corner, because it's always 90 degrees.
  • How many dance instructors does it take to change a lightbulb? Five ... six ... seven ... eight!
  • Why does a chicken coop only have two doors? If it had four it would be a sedan.
Funny Jokes
  • Why do sweaters stick together? Because they're close-knit.
  • Did you hear about the octopus that held up a convenience store? It was an armed-robbery.
  • Two fish are in a tank. One turns to the other and says, “Any idea how to drive this thing?”
  • Why do ducks have tails? To hide their butt-quacks.
  • Did you about the stolen dog collar? Police are looking for leads.
Funny Jokes
  • I'm wasn't a fan of facial hair, but eventually it grew on me.
  • Have you ever played quiet tennis? It's the same as regular tennis, but without the racket.
  • What did the mummy say after getting detention? “This sphinx!”
  • I used to be addicted to the Hokey Pokey, but then I turned myself around.
  • Two guys walked into a bar. The third one ducked.
Funny Jokes
  • Did you hear about the guy giving away dead batteries? They were free of charge.
  • What do lawyers wear under their pants? Briefs.
  • Did you hear about the equestrian that got laryngitis? Now she's a hoarse whisperer.
  • Why did the invisible man quit his job? He couldn't see himself doing it.
  • There are three kinds of people in the world. Those who can do math and those who can't.

Funny Dad Jokes

Funny Jokes
  • Why did the author get married? She found Mr. Write.
  • Why don't skeletons skydive? They don't have the guts to do it.
  • Where do cucumbers go on date night? The salad bar.
  • Did you hear about the pine tree that got a timeout? It was being knotty.
  • What do you say to a cow that gets in your way? “Moooo-ve!”
Funny Jokes
  • I met a giant once. I didn't know what to say, so I just used big words.
  • Did you hear about the dolphin romance? They really clicked.
  • A horse walks into a diner. The host says, “Hey!” The horse says, “You read my mind!”
  • How did people see in the dark during medieval times? They used knight lights.
  • Why aren't there a lot of jokes about peaches? Because most of them are pit-iful.
Funny Jokes
  • What's the best way to catch a squirrel? Act like a nut.
  • Did you hear about math book that got a therapist? It had a lot of problems.
  • What's worse than raining cats and dogs? Hailing taxis.
  • What do you call a cow with only two legs? Lean beef.
  • Why shouldn't you play poker in the jungle? Too many cheetahs.
Funny Jokes
  • Did you hear about the cat that aced the test? It got a purr-fect score.
  • Why is the ocean so clean? It has mer-maids.
  • Why did the king go to the dentist? He needed a crown.
  • Did you hear about the archeologist who got fired? His career was in ruins.
  • I'd tell you a construction joke, but I'm still working on it.
Funny Jokes
  • Why don't lions eat clowns? Because they taste funny.
  • Where do boats go when they're sick? To the dock-tor.
  • Did you hear about the ghost that joined a soccer team? It wanted to be a ghoulie.
  • Why did the potato leave the bar? All eyes were on him.
  • What do you get when you cross a guitar, drums and a car tire? A rubber band.
Funny Jokes
  • Why did the golfer bring two pairs of pants to the course? In case he got a hole in one.
  • Why did the boy wear his coat to dinner? Because chili was on the menu.
  • Did you hear about the baseball player who got arrested? He stole second base.
  • Why aren't kids allowed to see pirate movies? They're all rated arrrrr.
  • How much does it cost to hire a deer? A buck.
Funny Jokes
  • How did police catch the thief who robbed an Apple store? There was an iWitness.
  • Why did the coffee cup file a police report? It got mugged.
  • Did you hear about the kidnapping at school? Thankfully, someone woke her up.
  • What kind of scientists avoid the sun? Paleontologists.
  • Why did the financial planner quit his job? He was losing interest.
Funny Jokes
  • Did you hear about the guy who decided to hang mirrors for a living? It's something he could see himself doing.
  • Why do frogs like playing baseball? They're good at catching fly balls.
  • How did Noah sail his ark at night? Using floodlights.
  • How do lumberjacks know how many trees they’ve cut down? They keep a log.
  • Why are sports stadiums so chilly? Too many fans.
Funny Jokes
  • Where do cows get their clothes? From cattle-logs.
  • What kind of socks should you buy a bear? None. They prefer to go barefoot.
  • How do honeybees get to school? On the buzz.
  • Why did Darth Vader go to the dermatologist? He had Star Warts.
  • Did you hear about the light that got arrested? It went to prism.
  • Why did the beach get embarrassed? Because it noticed the sea weed.
  • I'm obsessed with telling airport jokes. My doctor says it's a terminal problem.

Funny Jokes For Kids

Funny Jokes
  • I was going to tell you a joke about sodium, but then I thought, “Na.”
  • What's a pirate's favorite subject in school? Arrrr-t.
  • Did you hear about the killer whale that learned to play the flute? He wanted to be in the orca-stra.
  • What do you call a crocodile that's always causing trouble? An insta-gator.
  • I think I'm addicted to hot sauce. Don't worry, it's only mild.
Funny Jokes
  • What kind of shoes do breadsticks wear? Loafers.
  • Why shouldn't you trust trees? They can be a little shady.
  • Why didn't the skeleton go skydiving? He didn't have the guts.
  • If you find out when fishing season begins, let minnow!
  • What's the best way to make an octopus laugh? With ten-tickles.
Funny Jokes
  • Why did the frog take the bus to work? His car got toad.
  • Why did the man name his puppy “Timex”? He wanted a watchdog.
  • Why did the pony eat a cough drop? It was a little horse.
  • What do mermaids wear under their shirts? Algae-bras.
  • What did the salmon say after hitting a wall? “Dam!”
Funny Jokes
  • How do you stop a bull from charging? Take away his credit card.
  • Did you hear about the gardener who was excited for spring? She wet her plants.
  • What gift did the dentist get upon retiring? A little plaque.
  • Why are barbers always on time? They know a lot of shortcuts.
  • What do bananas wear around the house? Slippers.
Funny Jokes
  • Why did the spoon quit his job? He was going stir-crazy.
  • I told a bad chemistry joke once. It didn't get much of a reaction.
  • What did the pirate say at his 80th birthday party? “Aye, Matey!”
  • Why shouldn't you play hide-and-seek at a hospital? You'll always be found in the ICU.
  • Did you hear about the guy who was afraid of hurdles? He got over it.
Funny Jokes
  • Why are elephants so wrinkled? No one knows how to iron them.
  • How many skunks does it take to make a stink? Just a phew.
  • What did one sick vampire say to the other? “Is that you coffin?”
  • When is a car not a car? When it turns into a parking lot.
  • Why don't insects get sick? They have anty-bodies.
  • Did you hear about the guy who deposited his watch at the bank? He wanted to save time.
Funny Jokes
  • What's a donut's favorite song? “Cruller Summer”
  • Why do chickens have a lot of parties? They enjoy hen-tertaining.
  • Why did the pigs move? They were living in a high-grime neighborhood.
  • I just had the dentist pull out all my teeth. I'm never doing that again.
  • Why don't seashells take baths? Because they wash up on the beach.
Funny Jokes
  • Why shouldn't you trust jungle animals? They're always lion.
  • What do fish use to buy groceries? Sand dollars.
  • Did you hear about the robbery at the glue factory? It was a stickup.
  • Why did the suspenders go to jail? They held up a pair of pants.
  • Why don't mountains ever get cold? They have snowcaps.

Funny Knock-Knock Jokes

Funny Jokes
  • Knock, knock! Who's there? Barry. Barry who? Barry nice to meet you.
  • Knock, knock! Who's there? Aida. Aida who? Aida big lunch and now I'm full.
  • Knock, knock! Who's there? Iona. Iona who? Iona car. Do you?
  • Knock, knock! Who's there? Ash. Ash who?! Need a tissue?
  • Knock, knock! Who's there? Arthur. Arthur who? Arthur any more knock-knock jokes?
Funny Jokes
  • Knock, knock! Who's there? Impatient duck. Impatient duck ... QUACK!
  • Knock, knock! Who's there? Barbie. Barbie who? Barbie-cue is my favorite.
  • Knock, knock! Who's there? Dwayne. Dwayne who? Dwayne the tub, bathtime is over.
  • Knock, knock! Who's there? Birds. Birds who? No, but owls do.
  • Knock, knock! Who's there? Harry. Harry who? Harry up and let me in!
Funny Jokes
  • Knock, knock! Who's there? Alison. Alison who? Alison Wonderland.
  • Knock, knock! Who's there? Shirley. Shirley who? Shirley you must know who I am by now.
  • Knock, knock! Who's there? Norma Lee. Norma Lee who? Norma Lee I don't tell a lot of knock-knock jokes.
  • Knock, knock! Who's there? Jewel. Jewel who? Jewel know when you open the door.
  • Knock, knock! Who's there? Pooch. Pooch who? Pooch your coat on, it's chilly out.
Funny Jokes
  • Knock, knock! Who's there? Weed. Weed who? Weed make a cute couple. Let's go out!
  • Knock, knock! Who's there? Appeal. Appeal who? Appeal is what you find on a banana.
  • Knock, knock! Who's there? Catsup. Catsup who? Catsup in a tree, better get a ladder.
  • Knock, knock! Who's there? Genoa. Genoa who? Genoa good barber? I need a haircut.
  • Knock, knock! Who's there? Hank. Hank who? Oh, you're welcome!
  • Knock, knock! Who's there? Needle. Needle who? Needle little loan, I'm short on cash this month.
  • Knock, knock! Who's there? Abby. Abby who? Abby birthday to you!