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How to Write a Funny Book

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This article was co-authored by Stephanie Wong Ken, MFA and by wikiHow staff writer, Jennifer Mueller, JD . Stephanie Wong Ken is a writer based in Canada. Stephanie's writing has appeared in Joyland, Catapult, Pithead Chapel, Cosmonaut's Avenue, and other publications. She holds an MFA in Fiction and Creative Writing from Portland State University. This article has been viewed 40,791 times.

Writing a funny book can be a fun personal project or a challenging assignment for a class. You may struggle with how to “write funny," especially if humor does not come naturally to you. You can write a book that is considered funny by your readers by creating a story idea that is humorous and by writing your book with the rules of humor in mind. You should then polish your book by showing it to others to see if it gets any laughs, and revise it until it’s as funny as it can be.

Starting the Book

• For example, you may use your own funny experiences to write a story that is funny. Maybe you had a humorous entrance into the world, complete with a premature birth in the back of a moving bus and a mother who didn’t know what to name you, so your name was “Baby” for the first few weeks. Use funny moments in your life as inspiration for an original funny book.
• You can also create a situation that is so absurd it is funny, forcing your characters to deal with a funny situation in your book. For example, maybe your book is set in a dystopian future where people cannot lie. This situation can come across as absurd to your reader and force your characters to deal with being honest all the time.

• For example, maybe your main character is socially awkward and does not know how to approach others, especially at parties. But they always seem to end up going to parties anyway.

• For example, you may take the fairy tale about sleeping beauty and twist it so it becomes more humorous. You may make the sleeping beauty a hyperactive beauty who cannot get to sleep, no matter how much her prince kisses her. Or you may have the sleeping beauty actually turn out to be an old maid who has been waiting so long for the prince, she has aged several centuries.

• Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris
• Bossypants by Tina Fey
• Hyperbole and a Half by Allie Brosh
• The Sellout by Paul Beatty

Writing the Book

• For example, you may try to keep the number of jokes in your writing to one to two a page so your reader has time to enjoy the other aspects of your writing besides just the humor. You do not want to come across as a comedian to your reader, especially if you are writing fiction that is supposed to be funny but also tragic and poignant.
• You may also vary the types of jokes you use in your writing so the reader feels you are writing with intent and purpose. You may play with cliches in one passage, and then use humorous language in another passage so your reader is constantly surprised and amused.

• For example, you may take the cliche, “Where there’s smoke…” and then adjust the ending so it is funny and strange. You may write, “Where there’s smoke, there’s our protagonist, Sandra Dee.” You could then continue to play with cliches in your story about Sandra Dee, the budding arsonist.
• You can also expand a cliche so it has more depth and humor to it. For example, you may take a cliche about “a mother’s life is her children” and discuss how protective you really are as a mother. You may use parallels to a mother lion in the jungle protecting her cubs and your tendency to bite at anyone who insults you or your children in any way.

• For example, you may have the sentence: “Being happy is simple: Eat well, fall in love, and take happy pills when it all comes crashing down.” This sentence uses the rule of three, where you have two ideas that are entirely expected and a third idea that is not at all what one would expect.

• You can use language to get your reader laughing by putting funny words in your writing. Many people find words that have a “k” sound to be pretty funny, from “Cadillac” to “quintuplet” as well as words that have a hard “g” sound, such as “guacamole” and “gargantuan.”
• You can also use language that is over the top and embellished so your reader realizes the absurdity of a situation.
• For example, if you are telling a story about how you almost crashed into your parent’s house, you may use describe it as, “I flew through the sleepy, suburban streets at a record breaking pace. I was way past my curfew and so worried about the pissed off look on my mother’s face when I bounded through the front door that I didn’t realize I had already arrived at my parent’s house. Headlights first into the rose garden.”

• For example, you may go for the funniest metaphors you can think of. You may try to compare a feeling or a situation to the most absurd image and then put it in your character’s dialogue.
• You may have your character say, “I would rather floss your cat’s teeth than go out with you.” And you may have another character respond, “Great! My cat has abnormally large molars so make sure you get those while you're at it.”

Polishing the Book

• You can also read the book out loud to others, such as a friend or a family member to see if they laugh or find your writing funny.

• Accept feedback from others on how you can make your book funnier and push the humor a little more. It will only make your book stronger.

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How to Write a Good Joke

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This article was co-authored by Kendall Payne . Kendall Payne is a Writer, Director, and Stand-up Comedian based in Brooklyn, New York. Kendall specializes in directing, writing, and producing comedic short films. Her films have screened at Indie Short Fest, Brooklyn Comedy Collective, Channel 101 NY, and 8 Ball TV. She has also written and directed content for the Netflix is a Joke social channels and has written marketing scripts for Between Two Ferns: The Movie, Astronomy Club, Wine Country, Bash Brothers, Stand Up Specials and more. Kendall runs an IRL internet comedy show at Caveat called Extremely Online, and a comedy show for @ssholes called Sugarp!ss at Easy Lover. She studied at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre and at New York University (NYU) Tisch in the TV Writing Certificate Program. There are 8 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. wikiHow marks an article as reader-approved once it receives enough positive feedback. In this case, several readers have written to tell us that this article was helpful to them, earning it our reader-approved status. This article has been viewed 463,193 times.

One of the best ways to make people laugh is by telling a joke or a funny story. Studies show that jokes and laughter can decrease stress and ease tension. [1] X Trustworthy Source Mayo Clinic Educational website from one of the world's leading hospitals Go to source Good jokes can also break the ice in awkward situations. But getting people to laugh requires writing good jokes. With these tips, practice, and remembering to have fun, your good jokes will give many people a good laugh!

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• The key is to find great material while avoiding controversial topics. For example, your own life is great inspiration, but religious topics are not.
• Write an effective set up and punchline. Lead your audience into the joke with a few details, then come up with a hilarious finish.
• Go big on facial expressions and hand gestures to spice up your delivery. Visual cues can make a good joke great!

• Consider the types of jokes or comedians who make you and your friends or colleagues laugh. Having an idea of jokes that elicit laughter will point the way to finding optimal joke material.
• It's a good idea to think about material for different situations and audiences so that you can tailor your jokes to them. For example, a joke you deliver to break the ice at a job interview (“How much does a polar bear weigh? Enough to break the ice!”) will not be the same as a joke at a family party (“What did the cake say to the knife? You wanna piece of me?”) [2] X Research source

• Topics such as current events, celebrities, or even yourself (known as self-deprecating humor) make excellent joke material. You can find funny material for jokes in almost every situation. [3] X Research source For example: Public figures and their behavior often find themselves the butt of jokes. Comedian Chris D'Elia joked of singer Justin Bieber "You have it all: except love, friends, good parents and a Grammy."
• Newspapers, magazines, or even situations in your own life make excellent joke topics. For instance, you could make a joke about having a “black thumb” with plants: “I bought a cactus. A week later it died. And I got depressed, because I thought, Damn. I am less nurturing than a desert.” [4] X Research source
• Watching famous comedians deliver their jokes during an act is another good source of material. It will also show you how to effectively deliver a joke.

• Jokes about topics such as race and religion are likely to offend many people. While it might be acceptable in some situations, such as among family members, to make off-color jokes, it's best to leave controversial topics off the table for other forums.
• If you're unsure about if your topic or joke will offend someone, it's best to err on the side of caution and leave it out.

• Jokes as a short story are another effective method. However, remember to keep them short! A good example of a joke wrapped in a short story is: “There was once a young man who, in his youth, professed a desire to become a "great" writer. When asked to define "great" he said "I want to write stuff that the whole world will read, stuff that people will react to on a truly emotional level, stuff that will make them scream, cry, wail, howl in pain, desperation, and anger!" He now works for Microsoft writing error messages.”

• Remember "less is more." As you prepare your set up and punchline, remember that you will want to tell your joke in as few words as possible. Avoid unnecessary details and phrases. BJ Novak's joke “Battered women: sounds delicious” and the joke “What did the cake say to the knife? You wanna piece of me?” are examples of jokes that demonstrate the “less is more” strategy. Any other details would have caused the jokes to fall flat. [8] X Research source
• Your set up should be one or two lines, or a few lines for a story. It prepares your audience by creating an expectation and giving them the details they need to understand the punchline. The joke about the dead cactus is a good example of this. The comedian sets up the joke with the lines “I bought a cactus. A week later it died.” [9] X Research source
• The punchline is the “funny” part of your joke that will make people laugh. It builds on the set up and is only one word or one sentence. It often reveals the surprise, irony, or word play to your audience. Again, the dead cactus joke is a good example of a short and funny punchline. After setting up the audience with the details of his plant cactus, the comedian tells us: And I got depressed, because I thought, Damn. I am less nurturing than a desert.” .” [10] X Research source

• A good example of exaggeration and irony is the story about the young man with great aspirations. Most listeners will expect that he fulfilled his wish to write “stuff that people will react to on a truly emotional level, stuff that will make them scream, cry, wail, howl in pain, desperation, and anger!" through novels or short stories. Instead, the surprise is that “He now works for Microsoft writing error messages.”

• You can use tags and toppers as a way to get extra laughs without writing a new joke or needing to set up any material. For example, you could add a topper to the short story by saying “In fact, he's the one screaming, crying, wailing, and howling in pain the most.”

• You'll need to find the joke funny for your audience to feel the same! If you don't find the joke funny or somehow off, revise it until it works for you.

• You're less likely to offend someone if you know your audience. For example, it's probably not advisable to tell the joke about “battered women” to a women's group.

• If your audience doesn't laugh you can make a joke about that or move on to other material. You can always revise the joke for future use.
• Remember that even the best comics have jokes that fall flat. John Stewart, Jerry Seinfeld, Bob Newhart and others aren't funny all the time.

Embrace the joy of performing for others. "I'm really only happy when I'm on stage. I just feed off the energy of the audience. That's what I'm all about - people and laughter."

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• ↑ Kendall Payne. Standup Comedian. Expert Interview. 3 April 2020.

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Kids love a good funny book. If you’ve already flown through our lists of funny picture books and funny middle grade books , you might want to look into this list of joke books for kids! They’re perfect for kids who like to laugh at silly jokes and better still for those who like to tickle others with jokes. The books on this list are great for kids as young as age 5, if you’re willing to read to them (if they aren’t already readers!).

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Here are some of the best joke books for kids:

Super Silly Jokes for Kids

Published: September 8, 2020

More than two hundred jokes for children about everything from dinosaurs to aliens, accompanied by hilarious color illustrations!   Do you know how many tickles it takes to tickle an octopus? Tentacles!    From the creative minds at Kid Scoop®, an award-winning and nationally syndicated activity page for children, comes this hysterical book chock full of jokes, riddles, and puns. Kids will enjoy flipping through these pages and learning over two hundred jokes they’ve never heard before and can’t wait to tell.    Featuring jokes about pirates, dinosaurs, mermaids, monsters, robots, aliens, animals, and so much more, this book provides hours of fun for young jokesters and anyone else who loves to laugh!   This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book

The Silly Kids Joke Book

Published: October 3, 2020

What’s laughter-inducing, belly-aching, crazy fun? The perfect kids’ present, that’s what!

How do people fit in the TV?

Why can’t I see my eyes?

How old was I when I was three?

Kids ask the funniest questions, and they ask them a lot!

It’s a precious time when their curiosity is growing, their minds are absorbing everything and their energy is at an all-time high.

As a result, parents hear a lot of crazy quips, random facts, and some of the most absurd questions you’ll ever hear.

Perfect as an after-school activity, a bonding session with friends, or just a lighthearted pastime when your kid has nothing else to do, a joke book is the perfect companion whether alone or in a group.

And this is something your whole family will find delightful, too. Everyone appreciates a good joke, whether it be silly, corny, or just plain funny, especially when your kid is the one telling it.

Get your child laughing, and prepare to have plenty of laughs yourself. This could be the start of a burgeoning career for your little one.

If you’re looking for a wholesome, hysterical, and educational gift for your budding little comedian, then scroll up and click the “Add to Cart” button right now.

Best Kids’ Christmas Jokes Ever

Published: September 22, 2020

What did the dog say to the Christmas tree?  My bark is louder than yours!  This laugh-out-loud collection of Christmas jokes will have kids giggling all during the holidays. Perfect as a Christmas stocking stuffer, this uproarious humor collection features over 500 sidesplitting jokes–with lots of hilarious black-and-white cartoons to round out the fun. With jokes about Santa, reindeer, Christmas carols, and more, kids will amuse themselves–and their friends and family–with this jolly joke book.

Knock Knock Jokes for Kids

Published: April 13, 2021

Your kids are going to love Knock Knock Jokes for Kids featuring 200+ hilarious jokes and riddles with super cute illustrations. It will become their number 1 companion on every trip and will keep them entertained for hours during long car drives. It also makes for perfect gift and unforgettable moments during summer camps and sleepovers. This book is perfect for readers of all ages. They will be sharing their new riddles with everyone in no time and even the less enthusiastic readers won’t be able to put this book down.

Hillarious Jokes For 8-Year-Olds

Published: September 24, 2020

Knock, Knock.

Who’s There?

The Most Hilarious Jokes For Your 8 Year Old!  ��

Well, that might not be the funniest joke you have heard, but the rest of our 100+ jokes for kids 7 to 9 will make your little ones cry from laughter!

Here’s The Ultimate Joke Book For 8-Year-Olds With A Developed Sense Of Humor!

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The Don’t Laugh Challenge- 10 Year Old Edition

Published: September 16, 2019

Why did the t-shirt only text his girlfriend?

He didn’t like to COLLAR!

Welcome to  The Don’t Laugh Challenge ™ (A.K.A. The BEST kids joke book and game)! If you are open-minded about your kids learning new jokes, becoming more self-confident, AND developing a stronger sense of humor then this book is for you, well really… THEM! I’m sure by now you have heard of  The Don’t Laugh Challenge ™ Joke Books Series, but in the rare case, you haven’t, please allow me to explain what all of the fuss is about!

A Whole Lotta Knock-Knock Jokes: Squeaky Clean Family Fun

Published: November 12, 2019

eep your family cracking up―500+ knock-knock jokes for kids ages 6 to 12

Welcome to  A Whole Lotta Knock Knock Jokes ―a new collection of rib-tickling knock-knock jokes for kids. It’s endless fun to keep friends, family―even grandma!―giggling for hours.

These pages are packed with over 500 squeaky-clean knock-knock jokes for kids about animals, food, fun places, and beyond. Dazzle your family and friends on long car rides, family vacations, and after school. There’s even a riddle hidden inside, too!

Knock Knock

Who’s there?

Gopher who?

Gopher it! You can do it!

Jokes for Kids

Published: April 16, 2018

Chock full of hilarious jokes wisecracks, riddles, and knock-knock jokes, Jokes for Kids is for young readers—and their parents!

• 200+ jokes!
• Good, clean family fun
• knock-knocks, riddles, and more

Have fun, be silly, and practice word recognition and reading comprehension, all at the same time!

The Big Book of Silly Jokes for Kids

Published: August 13, 2019

Reading jokes can tickle your funny bone and help you improve your reading skills.  The Big Book of Silly Jokes for Kids  is chock-full of knock-knock jokes, riddles, tongue twisters, and puns you can share with your friends and family for endless entertainment.

The Big Book of Silly Jokes for Kids  includes:

• Silly facts and illustrations ―Explore fun facts that teach you cool new things related to the jokes inside, plus humorous drawings that add to the laughs.
• Skill-building fun ―Boost your reading comprehension and stay engaged with a joke book you won’t want to put down.
• Beginner joke-writing tips ―Learn about setups, punch lines, and how to write jokes of your own with practical pointers and writing prompts.

Keep laughing, learning, and reading for hours with this massive book of jokes for kids.

The Best Joke Book for Kids

Published: March 19, 2020

A fun illustrated joke book for younger children.

Easy to understand jokes, bright pictures.

Ideal for ages 3-6.

Roald Dahl Whoppsy-Whiffling Joke Book

Published: January 16, 2018

Roald Dahl is known for his humor! This joke book is an ideal companion to his beloved novels. Roald Dahl’s Whoppsy-Whiffling Joke Book  is a collection of hundreds of great jokes that would make even the Trunchbull laugh! Inspired by Roald Dahl’s wonderful world, these gigglesome gags are guaranteed to raise a chuckle from human beans young and old.

Seriously Silly Jokes for Kids

Published: February 17, 2021

SERIOUSLY SILLY JOKES FOR KIDS  is the perfect way to keep kids laughing and reading. It contains hundreds of HILARIOUS jokes that will have everyone roaring with laughter!

This kid’s joke book is also lovingly illustrated with seriously silly cartoons that provide a visual aid to the jokes and it’s designed to be easy to read for young children.

Sore bellies and painful sides have been reported by grandparents, parents, and kids alike from this rib-tickling and eye-watering, hilarious kids joke book. Young readers will have a blast sharing these jokes with family, friends and other kids at school.

Suitable as a joke book for boys and girls (and almost certainly adults)

A premium collection of clean jokes for kids.

Awsome Jokes thet Every 6 Year Old Should Know!

How does a mouse feel after a bath? Squeaky clean! How do you catch a squirrel? Climb a tree and act nuts! What kind of key opens a banana? A monkey! What do you call a train full of chewing gum? A chew-chew train, of course! Here at last: the funny jokes that every six year old needs to know. A power pack of punchlines that’s sure to get grandfathers groaning, mothers moaning and best friends begging for more. They’re all in here: more than a hundred classics, twisted originals, and brand new awesome jokes. With sixty easy-to-read pages and illustrations throughout for extra guffaws, it’s the perfect gift for every joke-loving six year old!

My First Kids Jokes

Published: December 1, 2021

This wonderful book was especially created for very young children ages 3-5. Joke telling is a very effective and fun way of building a child’s confidence. The font on this book is very large and the cartoons are simple and funny. The more you laugh when your child reads you a joke the more confident they become until eventually they’ll want to read jokes to everyone.If your looking for a fun way of getting even reluctant readers to read, this book will not disappoint!

Funny Jokes for 10 Year Old Kids

Published: December 22, 2018

Funny jokes like………

Knock knock. Who’s there? Harley. Harley who? Harley ever see you nowadays! How are the kids?

What are 2 birds in love called? Tweet hearts!

What do you call a hippo with a messy room? A Hippopota Mess!

Knock knock. Who’s there? Justin. Justin who? Justin time for dinner! Smells good!

Try Not to Laugh, Easter Jokes for Kids

Published: March 17, 2018

Great Easter Joke Book for all Ages! This Easter Joke Book has over 275 Eggs-tra Funny Jokes, Silly Riddles and Laugh out loud Knock-Knock Jokes along with Comical Art Work! The Easter Gift that will provide hours of Fun for Friends & Family! Perfect for all ages! Best Easter Basket Stuffer for all! The Rules are Simple: Pick your team, or go one on one. Sit across from each other & make eye contact. Take turns reading jokes to each other. You can make silly faces, funny sound effects, etc. When your opponent laughs, you get a point! First team to win 3 points, WINS! If You’re Laughing, You’re Losing!

Lots of Knock-Knock Jokes for Kids

Published: February 2, 2016

Knock, knock! [ Who’s there? ] Lots of. [ Lots of who? ]  Lots of Knock-Knock Jokes for Kids !   This collection of kid-friendly jokes will keep you and your friends and family laughing out loud! Whether you’re stuck in the house, on a road trip, or waiting in a painfully-long line in the grocery store self-checkout lane, these jokes will have everyone cracking up.  

This compilation of over 250 jokes is hilarious, clean, kid-friendly and includes everything from knock-knock jokes, to Q&A jokes, tongue twisters, and a whole lot more. Lots of Knock-Knock Jokes for Kids is certain to have you laughing out loud, snorting riotously, and generally gasping for air. 

Knock, knock. 

Who’s there? 

Noah. 

Noah who? 

Noah good place we can get something to eat?   

Lots of Knock-Knock Jokes for Kids  is great for all joke tellers and listeners, and readers ages 6-10 years old and includes:  

• Family-friendly jokes 
• A wide variety of joke styles 
• Fun illustrations that add to the fun 
• Perplexing yet funny riddles 
• Bonus Q&A jokes    

Let your family and friends in on this joke, and enjoy hours of laughter together!

The Funniest Joke Book Ever!

Published: May 1, 2016

Kids can’t resist sharing jokes (even you try to stop them), so they always need a fresh supply. We’ve stuffed the pages of this little joke book with the funniest jokes we could find. Old favorites, new favorites, and a few festering stinkers, all guaranteed to make kids laugh out loud. You’ll find Q&A jokes, knock-knock jokes, riddles, and one-liners. And, of course, we’ve included entire chapters of those all-time kid-pleasers: elephant jokes, pirate jokes, and space jokes. Here’s a sampling:   What’s black and white, black and white, black and white?  A penguin rolling down a hill.   Why don’t zombies eat clowns?  They taste funny.   Why did the hen scold her chicks?  They were using fowl language.   What kind of books do skunks read?  Best-smellers!   How does Darth Vader like his toast?  On the dark side.   . . . and many more!

Funny Jokes for Kids: 100 Hilarious Jokes

Published: August 24, 2014

Kids love jokes! Keep your children entertained and amused with this funny joke book for kids ages 4-8. There are jokes about animals, school, sports, knock knock jokes, and holiday jokes! Your child will love this  hilarious joke book  full of clean jokes for kids and children.

This book is especially great for traveling, waiting rooms, and reading aloud at home. Also available in paperback and audiobook formats!

• 100 funny jokes for kids
• Excellent for early and beginning readers
• Lots of fun and entertainment for your child
• Great for long trips, waiting rooms, and reading aloud

Special Note: The illustrations in this book are optimized for a vivid and colorful experience in e-readers, tablets, phones, and computers!

Jokes from this funny book…

Q: What dinosaur loves pancakes? A: A tri-syrup-tops!

Q: What do you get if you cross a monster with a flea? A: Lots of very worried dogs!

Q: Why was the principal worried? A: There were too many rulers in school!

Q: What did the coach scream to the snack machine? A: Give me my quarterback!

Silly Jokes for Silly Kids

Published: November 13, 2014

SILLY JOKES FOR SILLY KIDS  is a children’s joke book containing HUNDREDS of funny kids’ jokes with illustrations. The illustrations provide a visual aid to children who may become quickly tired of simply reading line after line. Kids will be laughing and sharing silly jokes with everyone in no time! Great for early readers! Be warned, some of these jokes are  really, really, really  silly. So silly, in fact, it is hard not to laugh!

There they are: 20 of the best joke books for kids! Do your kids love any of these? Which ones did I miss?

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How to Write a Joke Book

Have you ever wanted to write a hilarious joke book that makes people laugh when they read it? Luckily, there is a simple, mechanical process that anyone can follow to generate 120 pages of comedy jokes.

Step 1 : Decide how many jokes you are going to write. To do this, pick a nice round number, such as 100 or 1000, and then add 1. Shoppers will be impressed by your surfeit of imagination and jokesmanship.

Step 2 : Breathe a sigh of relief, because the hard part is over. Now all you have to do is write 101 or 1001 jokes. Lucky for you, there are only three types of joke: story, riddle, and “knock knock”. Each has a well-defined form.

For example, “Knock knock” jokes always begin with the line “knock knock”, and not with seemingly similar variations like “here I am!” or “what’s happening, buddy?”. The following joke, from 101 Laugh Out Loud (LOL) Jokes Volume 3, demonstrates the perils of straying from the formula:

“Are you in there?” “Hang on, I’m coming!” “Rich.” “What’s that?!” “Rich for the sky, this is a stick-up!” “I said I’m coming!”

Step 3 : Many English words have multiple meanings. You may have heard of the technical term for these: “joke words”. The realisation that one word can mean two things is always funny. Study the following riddle joke from 501 “ Priceless ” Financial Jokes for Investment Bankers :

Q: How is a withdrawal from a term deposit like your child’s ballet recital? A: They both make you lose interest!

Notice how you burst into laughter when you read the word ‘interest’? That’s because it’s a joke word - it means both ‘attention’ and ‘a sum paid for the use of money’.

At least 50% of the jokes in your book should follow this pattern. That sounds like a lot, but it’s easier than you think. Just write a list of every joke word you can think of, then form each one into a hilarious joke. Sometimes you will forget to use both meanings of the joke word, but that’s okay, as demonstrated by this gag from 1,001 Jokes from the Wacky World of History!!! :

How was Depression-era racehorse Phar Lap like Alexander the Great’s horse Bucephalus? Because they were both horses!

Did you know? The world record for the best joke word is held by James Joyce, for this joke from Ulysses: The Companion Joke Book :

How is an invoice for valuable goods like a proposed law and also like a thousand pound banknote and also like the list of acts at an all-night cabaret show and also like the beak of an Aylesbury duck? Because they are all large bills!

Cambridge University is offering a £1,000,001 prize for anyone who can prove the existence of a joke word with 6 different meanings.

Step 4 : There are many English words that sound similar to other English words. Strictly speaking, these are not joke words, but can still be used to create hilarious riddles:

What is hot, dark, sonorous and full of marshmallow? S’more-gan Freeman!

Note that there is a similarity between the word “s’more” and the first syllable of Morgan Freeman’s name. The above joke, from 10,001 Classic Hollywood In-jokes, combines these to a form a hilarious new invented phrase: ’ S’more-gan Freeman ’. Re-read the joke until you understand.

Write down all words or phrases that sound similar to each other. Using the above template, you should be able to create at least one excellent joke from each pair.

Step 5 : Eventually, you will run out of joke words and words that sound similar to each other. At this point, select a group of people whose nationality or physical characteristics are suggestive of negative character traits (called ‘joke groups’). By convention, these are:

• blondes (known for stupidity);
• the Irish (known for stupidity and alcoholism);
• the Scots (known for alcoholism and parsimony);
• the Jews (known for parsimony and noses); and
• mothers-in-law (known for being annoying, fat, dumb, old, and disapproving of my career choices).

Without delving too deep into joke theory, these jokes work by revealing that a certain character possesses the relevant negative character trait to a surprising degree. But what qualifies as ‘surprising’ will change over time. The level of stupidity required to make an Irish joke has skyrocketed in recent years, as shown in this joke from 1,000,001 Jokes About Other Races (2015 Edition) :

An Englishman, a Frenchman and an Irishman are at a bar. The Englishman says to the others, “The English countryside is the most beautiful in the world. From the steep, weathered cliffs of Yorkshire to the picturesque country lanes of Suffolk, there is every sight a man could ever hope to see.” “ Non, non! ” the Frenchman replies. “It is the French countryside that is the most beautiful! From peaceful Picardy down to the majestic Pyrenees. I hope to die with beautiful France before mes yeux .” The Irishman says, “To be sure, I think ye’re both wrong.” Before he can finish, he falls off his stool and breaks his arm, but he doesn’t even know about ambulance cover, so his friends end up taking him home in a cab but he can’t remember his address because he’s so stupid, so he ends up sleeping outside in the cold. He also loses his job later because he is a drunk and is really, really dumb, even for an Irishman, but he can’t collect unemployment benefits because he can’t fill out the form correctly, and he tries to call his family for support but he can’t remember any of their phone numbers either or where they live so he dies.

Congratulations, you have written a joke book. Even if it’s not very good, people will still buy it - usually as a gift for somebody they once heard tell a joke but don’t know very well. Now send it off to your nearest publishing house!

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150 Book Jokes

Roll out the red carpet for a parade of puns, a flurry of funnies, and a deluge of drollery as we dive into a bibliophile’s dream : a collection of jokes where books take center stage! In the world of jest, we often rely on the humor derived from human folly.

But what happens when we turn to the inanimate objects around us, specifically books, for our punchlines? What we get is a remarkable medley of humor that not only tickles our funny bones but also stirs our imagination.

The following jokes play with words, ideas , and situations, presenting books as anthropomorphic entities with lives and adventures of their own.

So buckle up and get ready for a laughter-filled ride through the convoluted, whimsical, and amusingly literary world of book jokes!

Top 150 Book Jokes:

• Why did the novel go to the gym ? Because it had too many flabby characters!
• Why did the book get locked up in prison? It had a hard cover story.
• What’s a book’s favorite candy ? Bookmarked Taffy.
• Why did the book go to the doctor ? It lost its spine !
• Why don’t books have friends? They’re always booked!
• What’s a book’s least favorite drink ? Spoiler-tea.
• Why did the cookbook get in trouble? It was caught stirring up trouble.
• Why did the librarian slip and fall ? She was in the non-friction section.
• Why are first editions so arrogant? Because they’re always in mint condition.
• How do books in the public library flirt? They check each other out.
• What’s a book’s favorite exercise ? Page turns.
• Why was the math book sad ? Because it had too many problems.
• What’s a book’s favorite type of music ? Paper-jazz.
• Why did the book go on vacation ? To enjoy a novel experience.
• What did one book say to the other? I just wanted to see if we’re on the same page.
• How does a book propose? With a bookmarked ring .
• Why was the book a great musician? Because it had great compositions.
• What’s a book’s favorite condiment? Must-read.
• Why was the book at the bar? It needed a few shots of inspiration .
• Why did the book go to the prom? Because it had the perfect binding.
• Why did the book join the circus ? It wanted to join the novel-ties.
• What did the textbook say to the novel? You’ve got too much fiction in your diet !
• Why was the book at the baseball game ? It hoped to catch the final inning in its pages.
• How does a book get its hair cut? It gets it trimmed and bound.
• Why did the book get an award? It had a great character development.
• Why was the book at the bakery ? Because it was a sweet read .
• Why did the book break up with its boyfriend ? It felt taken for granted.
• Why did the self-help book cross the road? To start on the other side.
• How do books say goodbye ? “Read you later!”
• Why don’t books have mid-life crises? They always know where they’re going.
• What’s a book’s favorite kind of joke? A novel one.
• What’s a book’s favorite hairstyle? A story-tail.
• How does a book get in shape? It goes for a run-on sentence.
• Why was the book at the karaoke bar? It wanted to sing its heart out.
• Why did the mystery book go to the therapist ? It had too many unresolved issues.
• Why did the book refuse to date the kindle? It didn’t want a long-distance relationship .
• What’s a book’s favorite vegetable? Read cabbage .
• What did the comic book say to the romance novel? You’re too sappy for me!
• Why did the book go to the party ? It heard there was going to be a lot of character there.
• Why did the horror book stop dating the comedy? It was too afraid of commitment.
• Why did the book go to school ? To improve its vocabulary.
• How does a book apologize? It makes amends in its appendix.
• Why did the book stay home on Friday night ? It felt too drawn out.
• Why did the book get a job ? It wanted to earn some royalties.
• Why did the coloring book break up with the crayon? It felt too colored in.
• What’s a book’s favorite dance ? The page-turner twirl.
• Why did the book start meditating? It wanted to find its inner peace.
• Why did the book join the soccer team? It wanted to score some goals.
• Why did the book go to therapy ? It couldn’t handle the suspense.
• Why did the dictionary break up with the thesaurus? It was lost for words.
• Why did the book go to the art exhibition? It wanted to see other forms of expression.
• What do you call a frozen novel? A chill-ogy.
• Why did the book go to the fashion show? It wanted to be in vogue.
• Why was the book nervous at its premiere? It was worried about being judged by its cover.
• What’s a book’s favorite winter activity? Making book angels in the snow.
• What’s a book’s favorite summer spot? On the shelf by the beach .
• Why did the textbook go to the party? It wanted to test out its chemistry .
• Why was the book at the construction site? It wanted to build a stronger plot.
• Why did the book become a gardener ? It wanted to plant some seeds of thought .
• What did the horror book say to the romance novel? “You’re too soft-hearted for me.”
• Why did the book become a lawyer ? It wanted to rest its case.
• Why did the book take up painting ? It wanted to illustrate its point.
• Why was the book always in trouble? It had a twist at every turn.
• What’s a book’s favorite breakfast? Cereal killer stories.
• Why did the book join the orchestra ? It wanted to be in the score.
• What do books wear to the beach? Book-inis.
• Why did the book visit the fortune teller? It wanted to know its future tense.
• Why did the book fall off the bed ? It was on the edge of its seat.
• Why did the book go to the spa ? It needed a spine adjustment.
• Why did the book become a pirate ? It wanted to steal the show.
• Why did the book join the debate team? It wanted to argue its point.
• Why did the book go to the concert ? It wanted to meet the band on the run.
• What’s a book’s favorite food ? Book-choy.
• Why did the book become a chef? It wanted to spice up its pages.
• Why was the book late for dinner? It got caught up in a chapter.
• What’s a book’s favorite type of shoe ? Story-tellers.
• Why did the book go to the casino ? It wanted to hit the jackpot.
• Why did the book join the gym? It wanted to strengthen its plot.
• What did the romance novel say to the mystery book? “Your story is too complex for me!”
• Why was the book always so calm? It had a lot of page-anity.
• Why did the book go on a diet? It had too many filler words.
• Why did the book go to the museum? It wanted to be part of history.
• What’s a book’s favorite day of the week? Sun-read.
• Why did the book go to the zoo ? It wanted to write about the wildlife.
• Why did the book get a pet? It wanted a tail of its own.
• Why did the book go to the theme park ? It wanted to ride the roller-coaster plot.
• Why did the book go to the opera? It wanted to hit the high notes.
• Why did the book join the choir ? It had a great range of tones.
• Why was the book always tired ? It was up all night turning pages.
• Why did the book go to the beach? It wanted to soak up the sun-reads.
• Why did the book go to the supermarket? It was in need of fresh ideas.
• Why did the book go to the coffee shop? It needed a pick-me-up.
• Why did the book go to the post office ? It wanted to send a letter to the editor.
• What’s a book’s favorite sport ? Base-book.
• Why did the book go to the winery? It heard the place had great prose.
• Why did the book join the dating app? It wanted to meet its match in print.
• Why did the book go to the dentist ? It had a chipped tooth.
• What’s a book’s favorite dessert ? A book-lava.
• Why did the book go to the hair salon? It needed a new style.
• Why did the book go to the cinema? It wanted to see its story on the big screen.
• Why did the book go to the magic show? It wanted to see some spell-binding tricks.
• Why did the book go to the boxing match? It wanted to be a knockout.
• Why did the book go to the circus? It wanted to see the big top-ics.
• Why did the book go to the garden? It wanted to grow its story.
• Why did the book go to the horse race? It wanted to be a thorough-read.
• Why did the book go to the laundry ? It needed to clean up its act.
• Why did the book go to the shoe shop? It needed a new pair of heels.
• Why did the book go to the amusement park? It wanted to feel the thrill of the ride.
• Why did the book go to the forest? It wanted to write a tree-t.
• Why did the book go to the fashion show? It wanted to stay in vogue.
• Why did the book go to the tailor? It wanted to alter its appearance.
• Why did the book go to the optician? It needed to improve its vision.
• Why did the book go to the bakery? It wanted a taste of the sweet life .
• Why did the book go to the toy store? It wanted to play with words.
• Why did the book go to the gym? It wanted to exercise its rights.
• Why did the book go to the music festival? It wanted to feel the rhythm.
• Why did the book go to the magic school? It wanted to cast a spell.
• Why did the book go to the kitchen ? It wanted to cook up a good story.
• Why did the book go to the space ? It wanted to write a starry tale.
• Why did the book go to the mountain ? It wanted to reach new heights.
• Why did the book go to the city? It wanted to experience the urban life.
• Why did the book go to the café? It wanted to espresso its feelings.
• Why did the book go to the lake? It wanted to dive into a good story.
• Why did the book go to the court? It wanted to plead its case.
• Why did the book go to the university? It wanted to expand its knowledge.
• Why did the book go to the mall? It wanted to shop till it drops.
• Why did the book go to the disco ? It wanted to dance the night away.
• Why did the book go to the river? It wanted to flow with the story.
• Why did the book go to the ice cream parlor? It wanted to taste the sweet victory.
• Why did the book go to the farm ? It wanted to plant some fresh ideas.
• Why did the book go to the sea? It wanted to sail through the pages.
• Why did the book go to the golf course? It wanted to play the fairway.
• Why did the book go to the stock market? It wanted to raise its value.
• Why did the book go to the bar? It wanted to stir up some fun.
• Why did the book go to the island? It wanted to write a survival story.
• Why did the book go to the desert ? It wanted to experience the heat of the story.
• Why did the book go to the ruins? It wanted to explore the history.
• Why did the book go to the art studio? It wanted to paint its words.
• Why did the book go to the park? It wanted to enjoy the peace and quiet.
• Why did the book go to the theater? It wanted to see the drama unfold.
• Why did the book go to the pet shop? It wanted to add a character.
• Why did the book go to the garage sale? It wanted to find some hidden treasures.
• Why did the book go to the studio? It wanted to record its thoughts.
• Why did the book go to the hat shop? It wanted to top its story.
• Why did the book go to the night club? It wanted to party till dawn.
• Why did the book go to the botanical garden? It wanted to smell the roses .
• Why did the book go to the makeup store? It wanted to cover its flaws.
• Why did the book go to the watch shop? It wanted to manage its time .
• Why did the book go to the antique store? It wanted to add a vintage touch.
• Why did the book go to the forest? It wanted to write an ever-green story.

Wrapping Up

In the grand theatre of humor, our cavalcade of book jokes has successfully woven a tapestry of laughter and delight. Each jest, from the book shedding pounds at the gym to the nervous novel at its premiere, has entertained us with a fresh, inventive take on the ordinary, transforming books into characters brimming with whimsy and hilarity.

Amid the laughs and chuckles, these jokes have transformed the world of literature into a joyous carnival of comedy. They’ve shown us that books aren’t just repositories of stories – they are characters with their own tales to tell, adventures to undertake, and punchlines to deliver.

May these book jokes have sparked your imagination, brightened your day, and reminded you of the unending wonder and laughter that books, in all their forms and tales, can offer us!

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175+ Best Book Puns, Bookworm One-Liners, and Library Jokes

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Browsing for the best book puns to share? For the bookworms and bibliophiles, here are clever and funny puns about books for some literary laughs.

Do you love to read? Are you a fan of puns? If so, then you’re in for a treat! Book puns are a clever way to combine two things that many people enjoy: literature and wordplay. These puns can be found in book titles, character names, and even in the text itself.

Book puns can be used to add humor to a serious topic, or to simply make a reader smile. They can be found in all genres of literature, from classic novels to modern bestsellers. Some examples of book puns include “The Great Gatsby-kind” and “The Picture of Dorian Graytitude.”

Whether you’re a bookworm or just someone who appreciates a good joke, book puns are sure to entertain. So the next time you’re reading a novel, keep an eye out for any clever wordplay. You never know when you might come across a pun that will make you laugh out loud.

Book Title Puns

These puns give a humorous twist to the original book titles. Here are book title puns for your enjoyment:

1. “The Great Gatsby” -> “The Great Catsby” 2. “To Kill a Mockingbird” -> “To Grill a Mockingbird” 3. “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” -> “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Scone” 4. “Pride and Prejudice” -> “Bride and Prejudice” 5. “1984” -> “1984-play” 6. “The Catcher in the Rye” -> “The Ketchup in the Rye” 7. “Moby-Dick” -> “Moby-Duck” 8. “Lord of the Flies” -> “Lord of the Fries” 9. “The Picture of Dorian Gray” -> “The Picture of Dorian Gray Hair” 10. “Gone with the Wind” -> “Gone with the Windshield” 11. “A Tale of Two Cities” -> “A Sale of Two Kitties” 12. “The Hobbit” -> “The Hobbyist” 13. “Brave New World” -> “Brave Nude World” 14. “War and Peace” -> “War and Pizza” 15. “The Old Man and the Sea” -> “The Old Man and the Seagull” 16. “Catch-22” -> “Cat-22” 17. “Jane Eyre” -> “Chain Eyre” 18. “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” -> “The Stitchesniffer’s Guide to the Allergy” 19. “The Da Vinci Code” -> “The Da Vinci Cold” 20. “Fahrenheit 451” -> “Fryrenheit 451” 21. “The Grapes of Wrath” -> “The Grapes of Math” 22. “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” -> “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardbrobe” 23. “Of Mice and Men” -> “Of Rice and Men” 24. “The Shining” -> “The Whining” 25. “The Alchemist” -> “The Al-chemisadventures” 26. “Gone with the Wind” -> “Gone with the Wind-up Bird Chronicle” 27. “The Great Gatsby” -> “The Great Gatsby Gains Weight” 28. “The Catcher in the Rye” -> “The Catcher in the Rye Bread” 29. “The Sun Also Rises” -> “The Sun Also Rises…and Shines on My Face” 30. “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” -> “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Samsung Galaxy” 31. “To Kill a Mockingbird” -> “To Kill a Mockingbird with One Stone” 32. “The Sound and the Fury” -> “The Sound and the Fury of a Toddler” 33. “The Picture of Dorian Gray” -> “The Picture of Dorian Gray Hair” 34. “The Lord of the Rings” -> “The Lord of the Rings Around My Neck” 35. “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” -> “Pride and Prejudice and Rob Zombies” 36. “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” -> “The Adventures of Huckleberry Thin” 37. “The Grapes of Wrath” -> “The Grapes of Wrath of Khan” 38. “The Scarlet Letter” -> “The Scarlet Letterman Jacket” 39. “The Old Man and the Sea” -> “The Old Man and the Sea of Tranquility” 40. “The Bell Jar” -> “The Bell Jar of Pickles” 41. “The Color Purple” -> “The Color Purple Haze” 42. “The Count of Monte Cristo” -> “The Count of Monte Cristo’s Pizza” 43. “Heart of Darkness” -> “Heart of Darkness Chocolate” 44. “The Brother Karamazov” -> “The Brothers Karamazoozles” 45. “The Secret Life of Bees” -> “The Secret Life of Beeswax” 46. “The Importance of Being Ernest” -> “The Importance of Being Ernest Hemingway” 47. “The Fault in Our Stars” -> “The Fault in Our Star Wars” 48. “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” -> “The Girl with the Dragon Tattooed on Her Arm” 49. “The Handmaid’s Tale” -> “The Handmaid’s Tale of Two Cities” 50. “The Hunger Games” -> “The Hunger Games of Thrones” 51. “The Lord of the Flies” -> “The Lord of the Flies in Amber” 52. “The Joy Luck Club” -> “The Joy Luck Club Sandwich” 53. “The Life of Pi” -> “The Life of Pi(e)” 54. “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” -> “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe Malfunction” 55. “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” -> “The Metamorphosis of a Very Hungry Caterpillar” 56. “The Outsiders” -> “The Outsiders Inn” 57. “The Phantom Tollbooth” -> “The Phantom Tollbooth of Solitude” 58. “The Portrait of a Lady” -> “The Portrait of a Lady and The Tramp” 59. “The Raven” -> “The Raven-ous Reader” 60. “The Red Badge of Courage” -> “The Red Badge of Courageous Cats” 61. “The Secret Garden” -> “The Secret Garden Salad” 62. “The Shining” -> “The Shining Armor of God” 63. “The Silence of the Lambs” -> “The Silence of the Lambs to Slaughter” 64. “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” -> “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pantsuit” 65. “The Sorcerer’s Stone” -> “The Sorcerer’s Stone Cold Revenge” 66. “Nineteen Eighty-Four” -> “Nineteen Eighty-Four Twenty” 67. “Crime and Punishment” -> “True Crime and Punishment” 68. “Invisible Man” -> “Invisible Man On The Moon” 69. “Brave New World” “Brave New World Of Warcraft” 70. “Black Beauty” -> “Black Beauty and the Beast”

Library Puns

These puns celebrate the world of libraries and reading. For all the bibliophiles, here are library puns for you:

1. “ISBN thinking about you.” 2. “I tried to find a book on anger management, but someone had checked it out and never returned it. I guess they’re still holding onto their rage.” 3. “Librarians always find the right answer. They have a novel way of solving problems.” 4. “I asked the librarian if they had any books on paranoia. They whispered, ‘They’re right behind you.'” 5. “I’m reading a book about anti-gravity. It’s impossible to put down.” 6. “The library is my sanctuary. It’s a real page-turner.” 7. “I wanted to borrow a book about submarines, but they were all submerged in requests.” 8. “Libraries are magical places. They really know how to spellbind you.” 9. “The librarian told me to speak softly, but I told her I can’t read lips.” 10. “I wanted to donate a book on phobias to the library, but I had cold feet.” 11. “I love the smell of books in the library. It’s like a breath of fresh sentences.” 12. “Librarians are great at keeping secrets. They know how to keep it undercovers.” 13. “I lost my bookmark, so I had to chapter a new one.” 14. “Libraries are my second home. They have a novel atmosphere.” 15. “I asked the librarian if they had any books on procrastination. They said, ‘Sorry, they’re all checked out… or will be soon.'” 16. “I borrowed a book on anti-gravity, but it went over my head.” 17. “I thought I saw an owl in the library, but it was just a novel creature.” 18. “The librarian recommended a book on gardening. She said it had a plot twist.” 19. “I went to the library and asked if they had any books on paranoia. They whispered, ‘They’re right behind you.'” 20. “I told the librarian I was looking for a book on turtles. She said, ‘Hardback or paperback?'” 21. “I have no shelf control.” 22. “Librarians make shhh happen.” 23. “I’m just checking you out.”

Puns About Reading Books

Can’t get your head out of the books? These puns celebrate the joy and humor of reading. Here are puns about reading books:

1. “I’m checking you out, like a library book.” 2. “I’m overdue for a good book.” 3. “I’m a bookworm, I dig reading.” 4. “I’m a card-carrying member of the library.” 5. “I’m in a committed relationship with my library card.” 6. “I’m a sucker for a good book spine.” 7. “Bookworms do it by the book.” 8. “I’m a bookaholic, I can’t stop reading.” 9. “I’m a page-turner, baby.” 10. “Audiobooks speak to me.” 11. “I’m a book lover, not a fighter.” 12. “I’m a novel idea, don’t you think?” 13. “I’m a book addict, and I need my fix.” 14. “I’m a book snob, I only read the classics.” 15. “I like big books and I cannot lie.” 16. “I’m a literary genius, in my own mind.” 17. “I’m a book connoisseur, I know my stuff.” 18. “I’m a bibliophile, and I’m not ashamed.” 19. “Here’s to the next chapter.” 20. “Sorry, I’m booked.” 21. “I’m a book lover because I always find myself in great chapters of life.” 22. “I’m addicted to reading. I guess you could say I’m fully booked.” 23. “I love reading so much that I’m overdue for a vacation in the bookshelf.” 24. “When I’m reading a good book, I’m totally novel-minded.” 25. “I tried to write a book about my life, but it had too many characters.” 26. “Reading is my superpower. I can finish a book in a single bound.” 27. “I was going to tell a joke about books, but I remembered it’s all in the delivery.” 28. “I prefer reading over social media. It’s much more of a novel experience.” 29. “You can always find me with a book in hand. I guess you could say I’m well-read.” 30. “Books are like friends. You may get lost in them, but they always have a good story to tell.” 31. “I’ve reached the climax of my reading addiction. It’s a real page-turner.” 32. “I have a soft spot for bookstores. They’re a novel place to be.” 33. “I tried to write a book about recipes, but it turned into a whisk-taking adventure.” 34. “Reading is my passport to countless worlds. It’s truly an epic journey.” 35. “I’m on a first-name basis with my favorite authors. We’re on the same page.” 36. “I took a reading class, but it was a novel experience.” 37. “I love reading in the dark. It really sheds a light on the story.” 38. “I used to be addicted to hoarding books, but now I’m on the road to recovery. One page at a time.” 39. “Reading is my favorite exercise. I do a lot of page turning.” 40. “I like my coffee like I like my books—dark and full of suspense.” 41. “I’m reading a book on anti-gravity. It’s impossible to put down!” 42. “Why did the book join the police force? Because it wanted to go undercover.” 43. “Why did the librarian slip and fall? Because she was in the non-friction section.” 44. “Why did the book go to the doctor? Because it had a spine problem.” 45. “Why did the book break up with its bookmark? Because it wanted to see other pages.”

Puns and One Liners About Writing

The pen is mightier than the sword, here are 40 puns about writing for you:

1. “I’m a writer because I can’t resist the write temptation.” 2. “Writing is my favorite type of wordplay. It’s a real paragraph-fect match.” 3. “I’m working on a novel about a book club. It’s a real page-turner.” 4. “I have a pen addiction. I just can’t seem to draw the line.” 5. “I tried to write a play about puns, but it didn’t have enough of a script.” 6. “Writing is my forte. I have a way with words, you could say I’m a word wizard.” 7. “I’m so committed to writing that I’m fully booked.” 8. “I’m pursuing a career as a writer, even though it’s a novel concept.” 9. “Writing is my therapy. It helps me express my inner pro-paragraphs.” 10. “I started writing a story about a pencil, but it didn’t have a point.” 11. “I’m never short on words. My sentences always have a tall tale to tell.” 12. “I tried to write a book on laziness, but I never got around to it.” 13. “Writing is my favorite kind of magic. I can create worlds with just a stroke of a pen.” 14. “I’m a writer with a lot of ink-ling ideas. I like to keep my thoughts well-penned.” 15. “I enjoy writing puns. It’s a great way to ink-crease the humor.” 16. “I attempted to write a poem about time, but it was a verse-case scenario.” 17. “Writing is my passion, and I’m willing to prose-cute anyone who disagrees.” 18. “I’ve become a master of wordplay. I’m a pun-dit in the making.” 19. “I tried to write a book about the benefits of napping, but I kept dozing off.” 20. “I’m always in the write frame of mind. It’s like my thoughts are always properly aligned.” 21. “I’m penning my thoughts.” 22. “I’m writing my way to success.” 23. “I’m inking about my next move.” 24. “I’m dotting my i’s and crossing my t’s.” 25. “I’m writing my own story.” 26. “I’m scribbling down my ideas.” 27. “I’m jotting down some notes.” 28. “I’m writing to make a point.” 29. “I’m composing a masterpiece.” 30. “Pen or Penny for your thoughts?” 31. “I’m crafting my words carefully.” 32. “I’m a wordsmith, and I know it.” 33. “I’m a writer, and it’s my write to express myself.” 34. “I’m a storyteller, and my pen is my sword.” 35. “I’m a writer, and I’m always in the write frame of mind.” 36. “I’m a writer, and my words are my legacy.” 37. “I’m a writer, and I’ve got the write stuff.” 38. “I’m a writer, and I’m always searching for the write words.” 39. “I’m a writer, and my ink is my blood.” 40. “I’m a writer, and my imagination knows no bounds.”

Understanding Book Puns

Book puns are a type of wordplay that involves using the titles or themes of books to create humorous or clever phrases. If you’re a book lover, you’ll find these puns to be both witty and entertaining. Here are some tips to help you understand book puns better:

• Know the titles : To create book puns, you need to be familiar with the titles of books. This means reading a lot of books, or at least being aware of popular titles. The more books you know, the easier it will be to come up with puns.
• Use book themes : Book puns can also be created by using the themes of books. For example, if you’re making a pun about a detective, you might use the phrase “Sleuthing around” instead of “Looking around”. This adds a bookish twist to the pun.
• Be creative : Book puns are all about being creative and coming up with clever wordplay. Don’t be afraid to think outside the box and use unexpected combinations of words to create your puns.
• Practice : Like any skill, creating book puns takes practice. Try brainstorming puns based on book titles or themes, and see how many you can come up with. The more you practice, the better you’ll get.

In conclusion, book puns are a fun and creative way to incorporate your love of books into your humor. With a little practice and creativity, you can come up with some truly clever and entertaining puns.

Types of Book Puns

When it comes to book puns, there are several types that you can use to add some humor to your writing. Here are three common types of book puns that you can use:

Character-Based Puns

One way to incorporate book puns is to use character names to create puns. This can be done by taking a character’s name and creating a play on words with it. For example, you could say “Sherlock Bones” instead of “Sherlock Holmes” or “Huckleberry Thin” instead of “Huckleberry Finn.” These types of puns work best when the character’s name is well-known and easily recognizable.

Title-Based Puns

Another way to incorporate book puns is to use the titles of books to create puns. This can be done by taking a book title and creating a play on words with it. For example, you could say “A Tale of Two Citrus” instead of “A Tale of Two Cities” or “The Sun Also Rises…and So Does My Bread Dough” instead of “The Sun Also Rises.” These types of puns work best when the book title is well-known and easily recognizable.

Genre-Based Puns

Finally, you can use the genre of a book to create puns. This can be done by taking a genre and creating a play on words with it. For example, you could say “I’m a novel-ist, not a novella-ist” or “I’m a sci-fiend for science fiction.” These types of puns work best when the genre is well-known and easily recognizable.

In summary, there are several types of book puns that you can use to add some humor to your writing. Character-based puns, title-based puns, and genre-based puns are all effective ways to incorporate puns into your writing.

Creating Your Own Book Puns

If you want to create your own book puns, it’s important to start with a good understanding of the book you’re referencing. Here are some tips to help you get started:

• Brainstorm book-related words and phrases: Think about the title, author, characters, plot, and themes of the book. Write down any words or phrases that come to mind, even if they seem silly or unrelated at first.
• Look for wordplay opportunities: Once you have a list of book-related words and phrases, look for ways to play with them. For example, you could use homophones (words that sound the same but have different meanings) or puns (words that have multiple meanings) to create a play on words.
• Use literary devices: Consider using literary devices like alliteration (repeating the same sound at the beginning of words) or irony (using language that means the opposite of what you intend) to create a clever pun.
• Be creative: Don’t be afraid to think outside the box and come up with something unexpected. Some of the best book puns are the ones that surprise and delight readers.

Here are a few examples of book puns to inspire you:

• “I’m reading a book about anti-gravity. It’s impossible to put down!”
• “Why did the book go to the doctor? It had a spine problem!”
• “I’m reading a book on the history of glue. I just can’t seem to put it down.”

With a little creativity and a lot of wordplay, you can come up with your own book puns that are sure to make readers smile.

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Book Puns in Literature

When it comes to literature, book puns are a common and beloved way to add humor and wit to a story. Here are a few examples of book puns in literature:

• In “The Picture of Dorian Gray” by Oscar Wilde, the character Lord Henry Wotton says, “I can resist everything except temptation.” This pun plays on the double meaning of “resist” as both “withstand” and “refrain from,” adding a clever twist to the character’s words.
• In “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” by Lewis Carroll, the Cheshire Cat famously says, “We’re all mad here.” This pun plays on the double meaning of “mad” as both “crazy” and “angry,” highlighting the absurdity of the story’s world.
• In “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” by Douglas Adams, the character Ford Prefect introduces himself as an “out-of-work actor” to explain his presence on Earth. This pun plays on the double meaning of “actor” as both a performer and someone who takes action, adding a humorous twist to the character’s backstory.

Overall, book puns are a fun and creative way for authors to add humor and depth to their writing. By playing with words and their multiple meanings, these puns can bring new life to familiar phrases and create memorable moments for readers.

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The Impact of Book Puns

Humor and entertainment.

Book puns have a significant impact on humor and entertainment. They are a great way to add humor to a conversation or a piece of writing. Puns are a form of wordplay that can be used to create a humorous or witty effect. They can be used to add a touch of humor to a serious topic or to lighten the mood of a conversation.

Book puns are particularly effective because they can be used in a wide range of contexts. They can be used to make a point, to create a memorable phrase, or simply to entertain. They are also a great way to connect with others who share your love of books.

Educational Value

In addition to their entertainment value, book puns also have educational value. They can be used to teach children and adults about language and wordplay. Puns are a form of figurative language that requires the listener or reader to understand the multiple meanings of a word or phrase.

Book puns can also be used to teach literary concepts such as irony, satire, and parody. By using puns in literature, writers can create a deeper understanding of the text and its themes. They can also be used to teach critical thinking and analysis skills by challenging readers to identify the multiple meanings of a pun.

Overall, book puns have a significant impact on humor, entertainment, and education. They are a versatile form of wordplay that can be used in a wide range of contexts. Whether you are a writer, a reader, or simply someone who loves a good pun, book puns are a great way to add humor and depth to your conversations and your writing.

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170 Book Puns: Funny Puns & Jokes You’ll Never Forget

In a world where humor is often complicated with elaborate anecdotes and complex strings of reasoning, the humble pun is a breath of fresh air. As the gold standard of wordplay, these tiny pieces of wit can entertain, amuse, stimulate creativity, and inevitably elicit a few groans.

So, if you’re a bookworm with a penchant for wordplay, get ready to embark on a delightful journey through the world of book puns.

What is a Pun?

A pun is a type of wordplay that involves exploiting the multiple meanings of a term, or words that sound similar but have different meanings, in order to create humor or a play on words. Puns are used for comedic effect, as they rely on the clever and unexpected use of language.

Let’s dive into a great list of bookish puns to brighten up your day and make you smile, groan, and cringe.

Classic Book Puns

This is where your bookshelf becomes a comedy club. Here, we don’t judge a book by its cover, but we sure do pun about it. Have you heard of the book trying to keep its balance while being a real page-turner? Or do you know about the book with a cliffhanger so bad it gave everyone vertigo? They called it “The Pendulum of Pun-ishment.”

• Want to hear a joke about a book? Never mind. It’s tear-rible.
• I’d tell you a joke about a book, but it’s bound to be bad.
• Why don’t books get into fights? Because they prefer to resolve their conflicts in a binding agreement.
• What did the paperback say to the hardcover? “You’re so rigid.”
• Why did the book join the police? It wanted to go undercover.
• What do books wear in winter? A hard-cover.
• Why did the book go to the doctor? It had a broken spine.
• Not all books are created sequel.
• Why are books so afraid of their sequels? Because they always come after them.
• What did one book say to the other during a fight? “You’re not on my page anymore.”
• Why did the book go to therapy? Because it had too many issues.
• This story leaves a plot to be desired.
• What do you call a group of book friends? A novel bunch.
• Why was the book so good at using Tinder? It had a good opening line.
• I lost my book near the pond. I found it in the reads.
• Why did the book go on the game show? It always gave textbook answers.

Book Title Puns

Imagine a world where books not only transport us to magical realms but also double as comedians. “The Grape Gatsby,” or “Lord of the Fries,” anyone? This is where book titles get a playful makeover, and author names are not spared either.

• What do you get when you drop some books in the ocean? A title wave.
• Dystopian novels are so 1984.
• Have you heard of the famous food fight book? It’s called War and Peas.
• Did the bartender tell you his favorite book? It’s Tequila Mockingbird.
• A classic barbecue enthusiast’s guide to outdoor cooking was called To Grill a Mockingbird.
• “Fried and Prejudice” – a book on a chef’s struggle against culinary criticism.
• What’s the best book for Halloween? A Midsummer’s Night Scream.
• You should write a book about a baker’s journey through the justice system and call it Crime and Bunishment.
• Why is John Milton a terrible guest at game nights? Because when he’s around, there’s a pair of dice lost.
• I got my friend to read Jane Austen. She just needed a little Persuasion.
• The Great Eggspectations was a hopeful tale about the world’s most ambitious breakfast.
• Brontë is such a breath of fresh Eyre.
• What’s the best book to read while eating breakfast? Much Ado About Muffin.
• My favorite story is King Author and the Knights of the Round Table.
• So you were outside, and then you saw a raven? Cool story, Poe.
• Did you hear that John Green got lost in Canada? Yeah, he was Looking for Alaska.
• Pride and Produce was a story of the love of vegetables in Victorian England.
• What book did the librarian take out for her cat? The Prince and the Paw-purr.
• I saw a vampire in a snowstorm. It was very Wuthering Bites.
• You’ve never read Fitzgerald? You Gatsby kidding me.
• A Tail of Two Kitties was a whimsical story about feline multiple personality disorder.
• My best friend just told me she doesn’t like Lord of the Rings, but she definitely doesn’t know what she’s Tolkien about.
• What makes “Civil Disobedience” such a great essay? Thoreau editing.

Book Character Puns

This is a literary playground where beloved characters from our favorite novels get a hilariously punny makeover. Here, characters don’t just live within the pages of a book; they leap out, armed with wordplay and wit sharper than Excalibur. This is where Hamlet would have struggled to decide if it was nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous puns or to take arms against a sea of groaners.

• Ever wonder what happens when you cross a literary character with a pun? You get Moby Duck, the whale of a tale that’s more quack than fact. 
• That’s Plain Eyre, the girl who is always overlooked at social gatherings.
• What did Mr. Darcy say to Elizabeth? “I had a will of iron until you Bennet it.”
• Why did Sherlock Holmes become a gardener? Because he wanted to know the best way to grow mysteries.
• What’s Dracula’s favorite snack? A blood orange.
• What’s Hamlet’s favorite dish? A Danish.
• How does the Little Mermaid communicate underwater? She uses a shellphone.
• How does Elizabeth Bennet reject suitors? With Pride and Prejudice.
• What’s Winnie the Pooh’s favorite exercise? Pooh-lates.
• How does Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde solve disputes? With a split decision.
• What does the White Rabbit use to tell time? A hare-loom watch.
• I read a book about Teflon, but it contained no frictional characters.
• That character sticks out like a sore theme. 

Genre and Subject Puns

We have just landed in the riotous world of genre and subject puns, where every literary category can get a comical makeover. Get ready for a journey through a landscape where science fiction becomes science friction because the characters just can’t seem to get along, and where the fantasy novel goes to therapy because it has far too many dragons to slay.

• Why did the book break up with the movie? It felt like it was getting too scripted.
• Audiobooks really speak to me.
• Leave poems to the prose.
• I’m writing a book on reverse psychology. Do NOT read it.
• I got lost in a novel about mazes.  
• Have you read the book on teleportation? It’ll definitely take you places.
• My favorite book is about a tornado – it’s a real page-turner.
• I started a book about gravity. It’s heavy. 
• What did people say about the book on Mount Everest? It had quite a cliffhanger.
• What is a car’s favorite genre? Autobiography .
• What’s a comedian’s favorite book? The Pun Also Rises.
• The poor history book cannot build a successful relationship because she cannot stop talking about her exes.
• How do you organize a space party? You planet in the sci-fi section.
• The high school music teacher was controversial for having his students read band books.
• Why is the math book always unhappy? Because it has too many problems.
• Why was the book on economics so captivating? It had a lot of interest.
• Horror stories are scary. They send shivers up the spine.
• The detective novel I read was amazing. It was an open and shut book-case.
• I was looking for a book that was out of this world, so I decided to read a sci-fi novel.
• Writing about time travel takes so much creativity — you have to think outside the clocks.
• My plan to read books about sinkholes fell through. 
• What did the drawing pad say to the novel? I’m drawing a blank.

Author and Writing Puns

From classic writers to contemporary word wranglers, no one is safe from our pun-tiful humor. Whether you’re Hemingway or just hemming your way through your debut book, you’ll find these jokes to be the perfect literary companions. This is where you meet the author who breaks up with the alphabet because they were tired of all the character issues, and the author who baked because he had a knead for storytelling.

• Why did the scarecrow become a successful author? Because he was outstanding in his field.
• Writers are cold because they’re surrounded by drafts.
• Why did the writer bring a ladder to the bar? They heard the drinks were on the house.
• The author had writer’s block. He needed a novel idea.
• Did you hear about the author in jail? They put him in the writer’s block because he couldn’t get past his first sentence.
• Why did the writer gossip to his editor? He was a title-tattle.
• The author is at the end of his trope. 
• The author should keep going, since she’s on the write track.
• Why do authors prefer to write in cafes? Because the coffee helps them espresso their thoughts.
• What’s a writer’s favorite weather? A brainstorm.
• What’s a writer’s favorite snack? Synonym rolls.
• Why did the aspiring author sit outside in the storm? She was chasing the perfect twister.
• My favorite author is S.O. Teric. You’ve probably never heard of him.
• Why did the author write in jail? Because she had a captive audience.
• What is the spookiest kind of author? A ghostwriter.
• He made an author you can’t refuse. 
• What did the writer name his daughter? Page Turner.
• You can’t be both a chef and an author. It’s too easy to cook the books. 
• Why do writers make terrible soccer players? They keep missing their goals.
• I used to care, but Orwell, it doesn’t really matter.
• Herman Smellville was a writer who wrote a fishy story about a big whale.
• Salmon Rushdi needs to write a story about fish.
• Why did Shakespeare never use a smartphone? Because it made him ask: “2B or not 2B?”
• Charles Chickens was an author who sometimes wrote about farm life.
• Virginia Woof’s stories always had bit of a bark.
• Dewey go together? I think so.
• Looking to get into horror? All you need is a Lovecraft. 
• J.K. Prowling is a modern author who is always on the hunt for the next magical story.
• How does Voltaire like his apples? Candied.
• What was Socrates’ favorite thing to mold? Play dough.

Spelling & Grammar Puns

In this hilarious category, grammar gremlins and punctuation pedants guide us on a groan-inducing journey through the pun-derworld of Spelling & Grammar Puns. This is where the barman asks the comma, “What is the point of your existence,” and the hyphen refuses to fight because it didn’t want to be drawn into a long dash.

• What’s the difference between cats and a comma? Cats have claws at the end of their paws and commas are a pause at the end of a clause.
• Past, present, and future walked into a bar. It was tense.
• What’s the longest word in the dictionary? Smiles because there’s a mile between each s.
• I’ve grown close with 25 letters of the alphabet, and I don’t know Y. 
• What dinosaur knows a lot of synonyms? A thesaurus.
• How does a book flirt with a dictionary? By using a lot of suggestive words.
• Witches make the best editors because they always run spell check.
• Why did the pregnant woman shout “couldn’t, wouldn’t, and shouldn’t”? She was having contractions.
• How do you comfort a grammar nerd? Say, “There, their, they’re.”
• Metaphors be with you.
• One time, my teacher said, “Name two pronouns.” I answered, “Who, me?”
• Seven days without a pun makes a writer weak.
• Book had to go to the editor’s hospital yesterday. There was something wrong with his appendix.
• Podiatry books use footnotes . Proctology books use endnotes. 
• This book makes me [sic]. 
• I don’t date apostrophes anymore. The last one was so possessive.
• Why did the comma break up with the sentence? Because it wanted to take a pause.

Reader and Reading Puns

Welcome to the pun-demonium of reader and reading Puns, the place where reading isn’t just a hobby; it’s a source of endless humor and wordplay. This is where we learn about the reader who was also a gardener because they knew how to grow their plot, and the book enthusiast who was so addicted to cliffhangers that they fell for every book they opened.

• The reader couldn’t put the book down because it had a gripping plot.
• I’m reading a book on anti-gravity. It’s impossible to put down.
• Why are ghosts always reading? They move through books quickly and easily.
• Readers do it between the covers.
• Readers do it by the book.
• Why did the dog run after the book? He was chasing his tale.
• Why did the Romanian stop reading for the night? To give his Bucharest.
• Why don’t skeletons read books? Because they don’t have the guts.
• Sorry, I can’t hang out. My weekend is fully booked.
• He was a real bookworm, always devouring the pages.
• I don’t loan out my books. Some say I’m shelf-ish.
• Readers never get lost; they’re always found in the pages of a good book.
• What’s a reader’s favorite kind of ice cream? Bookberry swirl.

Library & Librarian Puns

In this section, we dive deep into the Dewey Decimal System of Humor, cataloging jokes that would make even the sternest librarian crack a smile. Think of this as your speakeasy of literary laughter, where shushing is replaced by snickering and where silence is broken only by the occasional groan-inducing pun. Here, you’ll find librarians who can recommend the perfect book based on your punny personality and shelves so full of groan-worthy jokes they might just topple over.

• The librarian was very angry. Someone took a page out of his book.
• How do librarians flirt? By asking for your call number.
• Why did the librarian get kicked off the plane? Because she had too many bookings.
• What vegetables do librarians like? Quiet peas.
• Why did the librarian fall down? She was in the non-friction section.
• The librarian was reincarnated as a bookmark because he always knew his place.
• The librarian is very shelf-aware and knows exactly where every book belongs.
• Why was the library so tall? Because it had a lot of stories.
• If you’re feeling numb, head to the library. Libraries are good for circulation.
• Beverages are prohibited in the library, just in case people pour milk on the serials.
• I wanted to visit the world’s biggest library but it was overbooked.
• The long-lost Book was returned to the library. It was a turn-up for the books.
• Why was the encyclopedia removed from the library? It couldn’t control its volume.
• What does one library book say to the other? “Can I take you out?”
• This reader really likes me — he keeps checking me out.
• Are you sure you want to borrow all those books? You don’t want to overdue it.
• This book has fine written all over it.  
• What did the frog say when it went to the library? “Reddit, reddit.”
• Why did the detective go to the library? He wanted to check out a mystery.

Book Club Puns

In this corner of our literary world, we believe every book club should come with a side of chuckles. Whether your book club is more “Lord of the Grapes” when the reds and whites are poured, whether it turns into “Weathering Bites” on a stormy snack-filled evening, or whether it exists as “Pies and Prejudice” over baked desserts, this section is a pun-derful journey through our collection of book club jests.

• What do you call a book club in which members actually read the book selections? A novel idea.
• Did you hear about the book club that only reads romance novels? They’re on the same page when it comes to love.
• Why did the book club choose to meet in a garden? Because they wanted to have bookish conversations on a plot of their own.
• What do you call a book club that meets at a coffee shop? A latte-rature club.
• Why did the book club choose a bakery as their meeting place? Because they wanted to discuss dough-cumentaries.

Bonus: Funny Book & Writing Jokes

Welcome to the bonus round of literary laughter where jokes and witticisms are welcome but puns are banned. Brace yourself for an avalanche of jokes so dry they need an oasis and so cheesy they belong in a fondue pot.

• Why did the reader step onto the crosswalk? To read between the lines.
• I started to write a book on cats, but writing on paper was so much easier.
• My characters keep complaining about being cliches. I told them it’s just part of the hero’s journey. They rolled their eyes, which is a very cliche thing to do.
• I just cannot trust authors. They always make up stories.
• What do you get when you cross a librarian and a lawyer? All the information you want, but you can’t understand a word of it.
• I asked the librarian if the library had any books on paranoia. She whispered, “They’re right behind you …”
• Why was the autobiography a bit too self-centered? It always thought it was all about “meme.” 
• I just read a book about Stockholm Syndrome. It was terrible at first, but by the end, I liked it.
• Books are very much like children. They take too long to get to the point, and you can’t leave them alone for a second.
• My friend tried to write a novel about procrastination, but he never made it past the title page.
• I went to a bookstore that only sold self-help books. The employees were incredibly smug.
• My characters are starting to write themselves. I’m not sure whether that’s a good thing or whether they’re plotting a rebellion against my terrible plot twists.

Final Thoughts

As we conclude this experience, keep in mind the creed of every pun enthusiast: “Every time a pun is made, a librarian sighs, but deep down, laughs.” Our journey through the aisles of humor has shown us that even the most solemn book can include a joke, and the sternest author can wear a grin.

So, keep those puns coming, even if they elicit more eye-rolls than applause. Happy reading, and even happier punning.

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7 of My Favorite Jokes About Writers

Jokes about writers. Have you heard any?

Laughter is the best medicine, they say. Studies have proven it to be true. When we laugh, we ease stress and anxiety, boost the immune system, improve mood, support heart health, burn calories, and even relieve pain.

Laughing at ourselves might be even better—particularly for writers. We tend to take our work and ourselves quite seriously most of the time, and it can help to step back and find the humor in our own situations.

According to a 2011 study, researchers examined a group of people’s reactions to funhouse mirror images of themselves. Those who laughed most frequently also showed fewer signs of fake smiles or negative emotions .

Study author Ursula Beermann, Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Psychology at the University of Innsbruck, told  Time   magazine that the ability or proclivity not to take yourself too seriously may mean you’re prepared to “acknowledge that you are not the center of the universe.”

So in the spirit of lightening up, I’ve collected seven of my favorite jokes about writers below. Hope they bring a little laughter into your day.

Jokes About Writers If Moses were alive today he’d come down from the mountain with the Ten Commandments and spend the next five years trying to get them published.

A hungry lion roamed through the jungle looking for his next meal when he came upon two men. one man was sitting under a tree reading a book. the other man was writing in a notebook. the lion quickly pounced in the man reading the book and devoured him. even the king of the jungle knows that reader’s digest and writers cramp., what do you get when you cross a writer with a deadline a really clean house., a visitor to a certain college paused to admire the new hemingway hall that had been built on campus. “it’s a pleasure to see a building named for ernest hemingway,” he said. “actually,” said his guide, “it’s named for joshua hemingway. no relation.” the visitor was astonished. “was joshua hemingway a writer, also” “yes, indeed,” said his guide. “he wrote a check.”, three guys are sitting at a bar. #1: “…yeah, i make $75,000 a year after taxes.” #2: “what do you do for a living” #1: “i’m a stockbroker. how much do you make #2: “i should clear $60,000 this year.” #1: “what do you do” #2: “i’m an architect.” the third guy has been sitting there quietly, staring into his beer, when the others turn to him. #2: “hey, how much do you make per year” #3: “i guess about $13,000.” #1: “oh yeah what kind of stories do you write”, did you hear the one about the pregnant woman who went into labor and began to yell, “couldn’t wouldn’t shouldn’t didn’t can’t” she was having contractions..

A screenwriter receives a parrot for his birthday. The bird is fully grown, with a bad attitude and an even worse vocabulary. Every other word out of his beak is an expletive. The writer tries hard to change the parrot’s behavior: he says polite words, plays soft music, anything he can think up to set a good example. Nothing works.

He yells at the bird, and the bird yells back. He shakes the bird, but the bird just becomes more angry and rude. Finally, in a moment of desperation, he puts the parrot in the freezer. For a few moments, he hears the bird squawk, swear, and scream. Suddenly, there’s a deathly quiet.

The guy’s frightened, thinking he might have injured the bird, so he quickly opens the freezer door.

The parrot calmly steps out onto the writer’s extended arm, and says, “I believe I’ve offended you with my rude language and behavior. I will endeavor at once to correct this problem. I am truly sorry, and beg your forgiveness.”

The writer is astonished at the bird’s dramatic change in attitude, but before he can say anything, the parrot continues, “Might I inquire as to what the chicken did?”

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Ah, that poor parrot! Thanks for the chuckle, Colleen.

Ha ha. Thanks, Pam. :O)

Thanks for the laugh. A great way to start my day.

Ha ha. Glad you liked them Jo-Anne. :O)

I think the one with the lion coming across the reader and the writer and decided that the reader was the better meal. Yes, a reader digests while a writer can cramp! Great jokes that make me smile and gives a better outlook on life.

Ah, a vote for the lion! Anyone else? Thanks, Kathy!

Suggest that you don’t read these while eating lunch at work. I almost spit food across the room as I laughed out loud at the last one!

Ha ha ha. I should have asked people to vote. I think that last one would have won hands down! :O)

Thanks for the chuckle.

Glad you liked it, Annette. :O)

That last one cracked me up, Colleen. Thanks for the fun!

That’s my favorite too! Thanks, Pat. :O)

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