Ten wacky wordplay jokes

For better or for worse, the English language has a lot of room for interpretation and innuendo, so it’s little wonder that some of the best jokes we’ve found revolve around wordplay.

Q: How do astronomers organise a party?
A: They planet.

Q: Did you hear about the kidnapping at school?
A: It’s okay. He woke up.

Q: Does Humpty Dumpty love autumn?
A: Yes. Humpty Dumpty had a great fall.

Q: Why shouldn’t you make fun of a palaeontologist?
A: Because you will get Jurasskicked.

Q: What do computers eat for a snack?
A: Microchips!

Q: Why did the can crusher quit his job?
A: Because it was soda pressing.

Q: What is Mozart doing right now?
A: Decomposing.

Q: Why can’t you trust an atom?
A: Because they make up everything.

Q: Why is England the wettest country?
A: Because so many kings and queens have reigned there.

Whoever invented knock-knock jokes should get a no bell prize.

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Written by Leon Della Bosca

Publisher of YourLifeChoices – Australia's most-trusted and longest-running retirement website. A trusted voice on Australia's retirement landscape, including retirement income and planning, government entitlements, lifestyle and news and information relevant to Australians over 50. Leon has worked in publishing for more than 25 years and is also a travel writer and editor, graphic designer and photographer.

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