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80 Funny Jokes to Tell Your Friends That Always Land

These funny jokes to tell your friends are guaranteed crowd-pleasers, tested on real group chats and real lunch tables. Every one is short enough to remember, clean enough for anyone, and funny enough to earn a real laugh — or at least a dramatic eye roll, which honestly counts.

Half of these land best when you say them out loud, and half were practically made for texting friends at midnight. Either way, pick two or three, keep them in your back pocket, and deploy them at the perfect moment. Your friends will thank you. Eventually.

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Easy Jokes Anyone Can Remember

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Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field.
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Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything.
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What do you call a fish without eyes? A fsh.
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Why don't eggs tell each other jokes? They'd crack each other up.
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What do you call cheese that isn't yours? Nacho cheese.
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Why did the bicycle fall over? Because it was two-tired.
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What do you call a bear with no teeth? A gummy bear.
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Why did the golfer bring two pairs of pants? In case he got a hole in one.
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What did the ocean say to the beach? Nothing — it just waved.
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Why did the tomato blush? Because it saw the salad dressing.
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Why did the cookie go to the hospital? Because he felt crummy.
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What do you call a boomerang that doesn't come back? A stick.
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Why did the picture go to jail? Because it was framed.
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What do you call a can opener that doesn't work? A can't opener.
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Why did the banana go to the doctor? Because it wasn't peeling well.
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What do you call a sleeping dinosaur? A dino-snore.

Funny One-Liners That Hit Every Time

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I used to be a banker, but I lost interest.
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I'm reading a book about anti-gravity. It's impossible to put down.
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I told my friend she drew her eyebrows too high. She looked surprised.
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I'd tell you a joke about construction, but I'm still working on it.
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I used to play piano by ear. Now I use my hands.
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I told my suitcase there'd be no vacation this year. Now I'm dealing with emotional baggage.
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I asked my dog what two minus two is. He said nothing.
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I entered ten puns in a joke contest hoping one would win. Unfortunately, no pun in ten did.
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Never trust stairs. They're always up to something.
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I just wrote a song about tortillas. Actually, it's more of a wrap.
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I'm on a seafood diet. I see food, and I eat it.
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The past, the present, and the future walked into a bar. It was tense.
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What did one hat say to the other? 'You stay here — I'll go on ahead.'
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I asked the librarian if the library had books on paranoia. She whispered, 'They're right behind you.'
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My friend told me to stop impersonating a flamingo. I had to put my foot down.
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I used to hate facial hair, but then it grew on me.

Hilarious Question-and-Answer Jokes

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What do you call a pony with a cough? A little hoarse.
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Why did the smartphone wear glasses? It lost all its contacts.
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What do you call a belt made out of watches? A waist of time.
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Why did the robber jump in the shower? He wanted to make a clean getaway.
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What do you call an alligator in a vest? An investigator.
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What did the buffalo say when his son left for college? Bison.
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Why did the chicken get a penalty? For fowl play.
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What do you call a dog magician? A labracadabrador.
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Why can't a leopard hide? Because he's always spotted.
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What do you call a cow with a twitch? Beef jerky.
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Why did the orange stop halfway up the hill? It ran out of juice.
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What do you call a pig that does karate? A pork chop.
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Why did the gym close down? It just didn't work out.
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What do you call a snowman with a six-pack? An abdominal snowman.
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What do you call a fish wearing a bowtie? So-fish-ticated.
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What did the grape say when it got stepped on? Nothing — it just let out a little wine.

Corny Jokes That Still Get a Laugh

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What do you call a cow during an earthquake? A milkshake.
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Why did the cookie cry? Because his mom was a wafer so long.
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How does a penguin build its house? It igloos it together.
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What did the janitor say when he jumped out of the closet? 'Supplies!'
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How do you organize a space party? You planet.
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Why did the skeleton skip the dance? He had no body to go with.
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What do you call a crocodile that steals? A crookodile.
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What did the lawyer name his daughter? Sue.
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Why did Mozart get rid of his chickens? They kept yelling Bach, Bach, Bach.
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What do you call an old snowman? Water.
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Why didn't the crab share his snack? Because he was shellfish.
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Why don't skeletons fight each other? They don't have the guts.
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What do you call a sleeping bull? A bulldozer.
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What do you get when you cross a snowman with a vampire? Frostbite.
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Why did the invisible man turn down the job offer? He couldn't see himself doing it.
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What did one wall say to the other wall? 'I'll meet you at the corner.'

Bar Jokes and Story Jokes Worth the Setup

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A horse walks into a bar. The bartender asks, 'Why the long face?'
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A ham sandwich walks into a bar and orders a beer. The bartender says, 'Sorry, we don't serve food here.'
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A ghost walks into a bar. The bartender says, 'Sorry, we don't serve spirits here.'
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A skeleton walks into a bar and orders a beer and a mop.
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A grasshopper hops into a bar. The bartender says, 'We have a drink named after you!' The grasshopper says, 'You have a drink named Steve?'
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A Roman walks into a bar, holds up two fingers, and says, 'Five beers, please.'
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A neutron walks into a bar and asks how much a beer costs. The bartender says, 'For you? No charge.'
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A photon checks into a hotel. The bellhop asks, 'Any bags?' The photon replies, 'No thanks, I'm traveling light.'
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Two antennas met on a roof, fell in love, and got married. The ceremony was nothing special, but the reception was excellent.
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A man got hit in the head with a can of soda. Luckily, it was a soft drink.
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Two friends walk into a bar. You'd think the second one would have ducked.
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Sherlock Holmes and Watson go camping. Holmes wakes Watson: 'Look at the stars. What do you deduce?' Watson talks about the vastness of the universe. Holmes says, 'Watson, someone has stolen our tent.'
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The bartender says, 'We don't serve time travelers here.' A time traveler walks into a bar.
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Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
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A man walks into a bar. Ouch. It was an iron bar.
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Why did the man bring a ladder to the bar? He heard the drinks were on the house.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are funny jokes to tell your friends over text?

Short Q&A jokes work best over text because the punchline lands on its own line. Try 'What do you call a fish without eyes? A fsh.' Then just wait for the typing dots to appear.

How do I make my friends laugh?

Delivery is everything. Pick a joke that fits the moment, keep a straight face until the punchline, and commit all the way. Even a corny joke kills when you sell it with total confidence.

What is the best joke to tell a best friend?

Wordplay jokes hit best with a best friend. 'What do you call a dog magician? A labracadabrador' never fails, especially when you commit to the delivery and they pretend not to laugh.

Are these jokes clean enough for anyone?

Yes. Every joke here is family-friendly and safe for school, work, and family group chats. No awkward silences and no explaining yourself later — just easy laughs you can share anywhere.