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Jokes for kids: 40 knock-knock and funny jokes

Knock-knock jokes, dad jokes, short jokes and jokes for kids. Polarzinho told them all at dinner and only got hit by two pillows.

By Polarzinho ·

Polarzinho rolling on the rug with laughter, holding his belly, next to a stand-up microphone and colorful speech bubbles

A good joke makes even the serious uncle laugh. As a panda, I tell jokes all day. Some work, others only get an "ugh, that was bad". I picked the best of both kinds.

Here are 40 funny jokes: knock-knock jokes, dad jokes, short jokes and jokes for kids. All clean, for any age.

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Knock-knock jokes

  1. Knock knock. Who’s there? Lettuce. Lettuce who? Lettuce in, it’s cold out here!
  2. Knock knock. Who’s there? Boo. Boo who? Don’t cry, it’s just a joke!
  3. Knock knock. Who’s there? Olive. Olive who? Olive you!
  4. Knock knock. Who’s there? Cow says. Cow says who? No, a cow says moo!
  5. Knock knock. Who’s there? Tank. Tank who? You’re welcome!
  6. Knock knock. Who’s there? Atch. Atch who? Bless you!
  7. Knock knock. Who’s there? Broken pencil. Broken pencil who? Never mind, it’s pointless.
  8. Knock knock. Who’s there? Harry. Harry who? Harry up, it’s cold out here!
  9. Knock knock. Who’s there? Interrupting cow. Interrupting c... MOO!
  10. Knock knock. Who’s there? Panda. Panda who? Panda-stic, you opened the door!

Dad jokes

  1. I’m reading a book about anti-gravity. It’s impossible to put down.
  2. Why don’t skeletons fight each other? They don’t have the guts.
  3. What do you call fake spaghetti? An impasta.
  4. Why did the scarecrow win an award? He was outstanding in his field.
  5. Why can’t a bicycle stand up by itself? It’s two tired.
  6. What do you call a fish with no eyes? A fsh.
  7. I only know 25 letters of the alphabet. I don’t know y.
  8. Why did the coffee file a police report? It got mugged.
  9. What do you call a bear with no teeth? A gummy bear.
  10. What do you call cheese that isn’t yours? Nacho cheese.

Short funny jokes

  1. Why don’t eggs tell jokes? They’d crack each other up.
  2. What do you call a pig that does karate? A pork chop.
  3. Why can’t you trust an atom? They make up everything.
  4. What did one wall say to the other? I’ll meet you at the corner.
  5. Why did the tomato blush? It saw the salad dressing.
  6. How do you organize a space party? You planet.
  7. What did the ocean say to the beach? Nothing, it just waved.
  8. Why did the golfer bring two pairs of pants? In case he got a hole in one.
  9. What did the traffic light say to the car? Don’t look, I’m changing.
  10. Why was the clock arrested? It killed time.

Jokes for kids

  1. Why did the cookie go to the doctor? It felt crummy.
  2. What do you call a sleeping dinosaur? A dino-snore.
  3. Why are fish so smart? They live in schools.
  4. What has ears but cannot hear? A cornfield.
  5. What do you call a dog magician? A labracadabrador.
  6. Why do cows wear bells? Their horns don’t work.
  7. What is a cat’s favorite color? Purr-ple.
  8. Why was the math book sad? It had too many problems.
  9. Why doesn’t the elephant use a computer? It’s scared of the mouse.
  10. What did the panda say to the bamboo? You’re my main course.

How to tell a joke and get a laugh

  • Say the setup slowly and pause before the punchline.
  • Don’t laugh before you finish.
  • Pick the joke for the crowd: kids love animals, uncles love puns.
  • If nobody laughs, tell another. A streak of bad jokes becomes funny too.

Keep laughing online

Want more fun with your group? Two Polar Games titles run in your browser with nothing to install:

Zabum!: a quiz show

Seven animal hosts cover seven categories of general knowledge. Play in a room with friends.

Zabum! question with four options and the players’ scores

PolarzinhoIn Zabum! the questions are serious. The hosts, not so much.

Zabum!, in Portuguese: a quiz with animal hosts and a live scoreboard.

Plop! Fruit Merge: smiling fruit

Drop fruits into a blender, merge matching pairs and blend your way to a high score. Short rounds and fruit with comic faces.

Plop! Fruit Merge with smiling fruits in the blender, a x2 combo and a score of 532

PolarzinhoThe fruit in Plop! smiles even in the blender. Inspiration for any comedian.

Plop!: smiling fruit and a full blender.

FAQ

What is the funniest knock-knock joke?

The interrupting cow is a favorite because the punchline cuts you off mid-sentence.

What are good jokes for kids?

Animal jokes with simple answers, like the dino-snore or the elephant scared of the mouse.

What is a dad joke?

A pun so bad it becomes good, the kind a dad tells at Sunday lunch.

Tell one

Pick your favorite and send it to the family group chat. Then invite everyone to Zabum! or beat a record in Plop! below.

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