90+ Lame Jokes & Corny Jokes So Bad They're Funny
Some jokes are funny because they're clever. Lame jokes are funny because they're not, and that's exactly why everyone secretly loves them. These corny jokes and bad puns are designed to make your friends groan, roll their eyes and then forward them to someone else.
Browse lame jokes in English, corny jokes, bad jokes, cheesy puns, anti-jokes that refuse to be funny, lame jokes for friends and school, and food puns. Read the setup, tap Show answer and enjoy the cringe.
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1Lame Jokes in English
The kind of jokes that get a "😑" in the group chat.
What do you call a bee that lives in America?
A USB.
What do you call a cat that loves bowling?
An alley cat.
Why did the tree go to the dentist?
It needed a root canal.
What do you call a lazy egg?
A slacker-ed egg.
Why did the fan break up with the AC?
It was always blowing hot and cold.
What did the cloud say to the lightning?
You're shocking.
Why did the chair get promoted?
It took a stand.
What do you call a phone that's always late?
A tardy-phone.
Why did the man stare at the orange juice?
It said "concentrate".
What do you call a rich elf?
Welfy.
Why did the cake go to the bank?
It wanted to make more dough.
What did the wall clock say to the watch?
You're too small for me to take seriously.
Why was the river so rich?
It had two banks.
What do you call a nose with no body?
Nobody nose.
Why did the toilet paper roll down the hill?
To get to the bottom.
2Corny Jokes
Cheesy enough to come with nachos.
What did the corn say when it was complimented?
Aw, shucks!
What do you call a pony with a sore throat?
A little horse.
What did the duck say when it bought lipstick?
Put it on my bill.
Why are frogs so good at basketball?
They always make jump shots.
How do trees access the internet?
They log in.
What do you call a sad cup of coffee?
Depresso.
Why did the gym close down?
It just didn't work out.
What did one plate say to the other plate?
Dinner's on me.
Why do potatoes make good detectives?
They keep their eyes peeled.
How do you fix a broken tomato?
Tomato paste.
What did the stamp say to the envelope?
Stick with me and we'll go places.
What do you call a sheep covered in chocolate?
A candy baa.
Why did the hen sit on the axe?
So she could hatchet.
What do lawyers wear to court?
Lawsuits.
Why did the bee get married?
Because he found his honey.
3Bad Jokes
Proudly, unapologetically bad.
What do you call a dinosaur that crashes his car?
Tyrannosaurus wrecks.
What do you call a fake stone in Ireland?
A sham rock.
How do you find Will Smith in the snow?
You look for fresh prints.
What do you call a guy lying on your doorstep?
Matt.
What do you call a man with a seagull on his head?
Cliff.
What do you call a man in a pile of leaves?
Russell.
What's the best time to go to the dentist?
Tooth-hurty.
What do you call an angry carrot?
A steamed veggie.
What do you call a cow that won't give milk?
A milk dud.
What do you call a group of musical whales?
An orca-stra.
What did the Dalmatian say after lunch?
That hit the spot.
What do you call a fish that wears a crown?
A king fish, obviously.
4Cheesy Puns
Wordplay so bad, it's brilliant.
I used to be a tap dancer,
but I kept falling in the sink.
I used to be a baker,
but I couldn't make enough dough.
I'm reading a book about mazes.
I got lost in it.
I got fired from the orange juice factory.
I couldn't concentrate.
Why was the shovel so proud?
It was a ground-breaking invention.
I'm not a fan of spring cleaning.
Let's be honest, I'm not a fan of summer, fall or winter cleaning either.
I used to work in a shoe recycling shop.
It was sole destroying.
I wondered why the ball kept getting bigger.
Then it hit me.
Never trust a tree.
They're shady.
I told my friend she drew her eyebrows too high.
She looked surprised.
5Anti-Jokes
Jokes that refuse to be jokes. That's the joke.
Why did the chicken cross the road?
To get to the other side. That's it.
What's red and smells like blue paint?
Red paint.
What did the fish say when it swam into a wall?
Nothing. Fish can't talk.
What's brown and rhymes with snoop?
Dr Dre.
What's the difference between a duck?
One leg is both the same.
Why did the boy drop his ice cream?
He wasn't holding it properly.
What's worse than finding a worm in your apple?
Taxes.
How do you make a bandstand?
Take away their chairs.
What's black and white and red all over?
A zebra with a sunburn. Or a newspaper. Either way.
Why do birds fly south in winter?
It's too far to walk.
6Lame Jokes for Friends
Perfect for annoying your squad.
Why did the friend bring a pencil to the party?
To draw attention.
What do you call friends who love to eat?
A snack pack.
Why is my friend like a phone battery?
He's always at 2% when I need him.
What do you call a friend who's always on time?
Imaginary.
Why did the group chat break up?
There were too many messages to handle.
What's my friend's favourite exercise?
Jumping to conclusions.
Why did my friend sit in the fridge?
He wanted to be cool.
What do you call a squad of cats?
The Purr-fect Team.
Why did my friend fail at hide and seek?
He's a terrible hider, but a great seeker of snacks.
What did one best friend say to the other?
We go together like chai and biscuits.
7Lame School & Exam Jokes
For students who'd rather laugh than study.
Why did the exam paper look worried?
It had too many questions.
Why did the student bring scissors to the exam?
To cut down on mistakes.
Why did the calculator go to therapy?
It had too many problems to solve.
Why was the geometry book so confident?
It had all the angles covered.
What's a student's favourite place in school?
The exit.
Why did the history book go to the doctor?
It was full of old problems.
Why don't students ever finish their exams early?
They need time to forget the answers.
Why did the student do his homework on an airplane?
He wanted higher grades.
Why did the student bring a pillow to class?
The teacher said it would be a long lecture.
Why was the maths exam so calm?
It had no feelings, only numbers.
8Groan-Worthy Food Jokes
Tasty puns, terrible taste.
What do you call a sad potato?
A spud-ly situation.
Why did the samosa go to school?
To become a little smarter and a lot crispier.
What did the bread say to the butter?
I'm on a roll with you.
Why did the cucumber blush?
It saw the salad.
What's a chef's favourite exercise?
Whisking.
Why did the rice go to the party?
It heard it was going to be a pilaf fun.
What do you call a sleeping biryani?
A dum biryani.
Why was the onion always crying?
It had layers of feelings.
What did the hot chai say to the biscuit?
Let's dip into this relationship.
Why did the jalebi join the gym?
It wanted to lose its sugar coating.
How to Tell a Lame Joke (and Own It)
- Commit fully: deliver the worst pun like it's the best joke ever written.
- Wait for the groan: the eye-roll is your applause.
- Stack them: two or three lame jokes in a row become genuinely funny.
- Use local flavour: food, school and cricket puns hit harder when they're relatable.
- Never explain: if they didn't get it, that's part of the charm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are lame jokes?
Lame jokes are short, simple jokes, usually puns, that are so obvious or silly that people groan instead of laughing. They're popular as playful "bad" jokes among friends.
What is a corny joke?
A corny joke is a cheesy, old-fashioned joke built on a pun, like "What did the corn say when it was complimented? Aw, shucks!"
What is an anti-joke?
An anti-joke sets you up for a punchline, then gives a literal, boring answer instead. For example: "Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to the other side. That's it."
What are some lame jokes in English for friends?
Try "What do you call a friend who's always on time? Imaginary" or "Why did my friend sit in the fridge? He wanted to be cool."
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