161 Best Funny Jokes for Teenagers to Share

You know that amazing feeling when everyone bursts out laughing at your joke? It’s pure magic!

For us teens, jokes aren’t just about getting giggles – they’re our secret weapon to make school days more fun and turn awkward moments into cool ones.

When things get stressful with homework and tests, a good joke can brighten everyone’s mood.

The best part? You don’t need to be a comedy genius – sometimes, the simplest jokes get the biggest laughs!

Classic Jokes for Teens 

1. Why don’t skeletons fight each other?
   They don’t have the guts.
2. What do you call fake spaghetti?
   An impasta.
3. Why couldn’t the bicycle stand up by itself?
   It was two tired.
4. Why did the math book look sad?
   It had too many problems.
5. Why can’t your nose be 12 inches long?
   Because then it would be a foot.
6. Why don’t eggs tell jokes?
   They might crack up.
7. Why did the golfer bring two pairs of pants?
   In case he got a hole in one.
8. What do you call a bear with no teeth?
   A gummy bear.
9. What’s orange and sounds like a parrot?
   A carrot.
10. Why did the scarecrow win an award?
    He was outstanding in his field.
11. What do you call a boomerang that doesn’t come back?
    A stick.
12. Why did the tomato turn red?
    Because it saw the salad dressing.
13. What kind of tree fits in your hand?
    A palm tree.
14. Why was the math teacher such a good dancer?
    Because she had an algorithm.
15. Why do bees have sticky hair?
    They use honeycombs.
16. Why did the student eat his homework?
    Because the teacher said it was a piece of cake.
17. What do you call cheese that isn’t yours?
    Nacho cheese.
18. Why did the computer go to the doctor?
    It caught a virus.
19. What do you call a can opener that doesn’t work?
    A can’t opener.
20. Why did the gym close down?
    It just didn’t work out.
21. How do you organize a space party?
    You planet.
22. Why can’t you give Elsa a balloon?
    Because she’ll let it go.
23. Why was the broom late?
    It swept in.
24. What did one plate say to the other plate?
    Dinner is on me.
25. Why did the frog take the bus to work today?
    His car got toad.
26. What do you call an alligator in a vest?
    An investigator.
27. Why did the banana go to the doctor?
    It wasn’t peeling well.
28. How does the ocean say hi?
    It waves.
29. What’s the best thing about Switzerland?
    I don’t know, but the flag is a big plus.
30. Why do seagulls fly over the ocean?
    Because if they flew over the bay, they’d be bagels.

Funny One-Liner Jokes for Teens 

31. My bed is a magical place where I suddenly remember everything I forgot to do.
32. I told my computer I needed a break, and now it won’t stop sending me KitKats.
33. Parallel lines have so much in common. It’s a shame they’ll never meet.
34. I’m on a seafood diet. I see food, and I eat it.
35. I used to play piano by ear, but now I use my hands.
36. I asked the librarian if the library had any books on paranoia. She whispered, “They’re right behind you.”
37. Light travels faster than sound, which is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.
38. I would avoid the sushi if I were you. It’s a little fishy.
39. I’m reading a book about anti-gravity. It’s impossible to put down.
40. If you’re cold, just stand in the corner. It’s always 90 degrees there.
41. I was wondering why the ball was getting bigger, and then it hit me.
42. Some people graduate with honours; I am just honoured to graduate.
43. My math teacher called me average. How mean!
44. I told my clock that it was time to face the truth, but it just ticked me off.
45. I tried to make a belt out of watches, but it was a waste of time.
46. I broke my finger last week. On the other hand, I’m okay.
47. I told my pet lion to stop chasing people, but it’s a cat-and-mouse game.
48. I used to be a baker, but I couldn’t make enough dough.
49. My friend said he didn’t understand cloning. I told him, “That makes two of us.”
50. I once got hit in the head with a soda can. Luckily, it was a soft drink.
51. I told my mirror to look sharp, but it just reflected poorly.
52. I stayed up all night wondering where the sun went. Then it dawned on me.
53. I’ve got a great joke about construction, but I’m still working on it.
54. I wanted to be a barber, but I just couldn’t cut it.
55. My ceiling isn’t the best, but it’s up there.
56. I used to work at a calendar factory but got fired for taking a day off.
57. I gave all my dead batteries away today… free of charge.
58. I told my refrigerator a joke. It was cool enough to handle it.
59. I’m so good at sleeping, I can do it with my eyes closed.
60. I accidentally swallowed some food coloring. The doctor says I’m okay, but I feel like I’ve dyed a little inside.

Hilarious Knock-Knock Jokes for Teens

61. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Atch.
    Atch who?
    Bless you!

62. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Nobel.
    Nobel who?
    No bell, that’s why I knocked!

63. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Olive.
    Olive who?
    Olive you and I miss you!

64. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Dishes.
    Dishes who?
    Dishes your best joke yet!

65. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Lettuce.
    Lettuce who?
    Lettuce in, it’s freezing out here!

66. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Cow says.
    Cow says who?
    No silly, cow says moo!

67. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Boo.
    Boo who?
    Don’t cry, it’s just a joke!

68. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Harry.
    Harry who?
    Harry up and open the door!

69. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Tank.
    Tank who?
    You’re welcome!

70. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Europe.
    Europe who?
    No, YOU’RE a poo!

71. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Broken pencil.
    Broken pencil who?
    Never mind, it’s pointless.

72. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Doctor.
    Doctor who?
    Exactly!

73. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Howl.
    Howl who?
    Howl you know unless you open the door!

74. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Cereal.
    Cereal who?
    Cereal-ously, open the door!

75. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Annie.
    Annie who?
    Annie thing you can do, I can do better!

76. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Orange.
    Orange who?
    Orange you glad I didn’t say banana?

77. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Doughnut.
    Doughnut who?
    Doughnut forget to let me in!

78. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Ice cream.
    Ice cream who?
    Ice cream if you don’t let me in!

79. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Yoda.
    Yoda who?
    Yoda one I’ve been waiting for!

80. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Honeydew.
    Honeydew who?
    Honeydew you want to hear more jokes?

81. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Robin.
    Robin who?
    Robin you, now hand over the candy!

82. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Boo-hoo.
    Boo-hoo who?
    Don’t cry, it’s just a joke!

83. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Taco.
    Taco who?
    Taco ‘bout it later, open the door now!

84. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Shelby.
    Shelby who?
    Shelby coming around the mountain when she comes!

85. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Beats.
    Beats who?
    Beats me, open the door!

86. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Justin.
    Justin who?
    Justin time for some more jokes!

87. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Snow.
    Snow who?
    Snow use, I forgot my name!

88. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Tank.
    Tank who?
    Tank you for laughing at my jokes!

89. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Water.
    Water who?
    Water you waiting for? Let me in!

90. Knock, knock.
    Who’s there?
    Leaf.
    Leaf who?
    Leaf me alone, I’m trying to nap!

Silly Wordplay Jokes for Teens 

91. Why did the scarecrow become a successful comedian?
    Because he was outstanding in his field!
92. Why don’t crabs give to charity?
    Because they’re shellfish.
93. What do you call a factory that makes okay products?
    A satisfactory.
94. Why did the coffee file a police report?
    It got mugged.
95. What do you call a snowman with a six-pack?
    An abdominal snowman.
96. Why can’t a nose be 12 inches long?
    Because then it would be a foot.
97. Why did the grape stop in the middle of the road?
    Because it ran out of juice.
98. How do you organize a space party?
    You planet.
99. Why did the math book look so worried?
    It had too many problems.
100. How do you catch a whole school of fish?
     With bookworms.
101. Why don’t skeletons fight?
     They don’t have the guts.
102. Why was the calendar so popular?
     It had so many dates.
103. What do you call a train loaded with bubblegum?
     A chew-chew train.
104. Why are ghosts bad at lying?
     Because you can see right through them.
105. What’s a cat’s favorite color?
     Purr-ple.
106. Why did the computer break up with the internet?
     It found someone with better connection.
107. Why can’t your hand be 12 inches long?
     Because then it would be a foot.
108. What do you call an alligator in a vest?
     An investigator.
109. Why did the music teacher go to jail?
     She got caught with too many notes.
110. Why did the golfer bring two pairs of pants?
     In case he got a hole in one.

Teen-Friendly Dad Jokes

111. Why did the tomato turn red?
     Because it saw the salad dressing!
112. Why don’t skeletons ever ask for directions?
     They don’t have the guts.
113. What do you call a fish with no eyes?
     Fsh.
114. Why did the math teacher break up with the calculator?
     It just didn’t add up.
115. I told my wife she should embrace her mistakes…
     She gave me a hug.
116. What do you call a fake noodle?
     An impasta.
117. Why can’t you hear a pterodactyl in the bathroom?
     Because the “P” is silent.
118. Did you hear about the guy who invented Lifesavers?
     He made a mint.
119. I only know 25 letters of the alphabet.
     I don’t know Y.
120. What’s brown and sticky?
     A stick.
121. Why do cows have hooves instead of feet?
     Because they lactose.
122. Did you hear about the circus fire?
     It was in tents.
123. What did one wall say to the other?
     I’ll meet you at the corner.
124. Why are elevator jokes so classic?
     They work on so many levels.
125. I told my kids a joke about paper.
     They said it was tearable.
126. What do you call cheese that isn’t yours?
     Nacho cheese.
127. How do you make a tissue dance?
     Put a little boogie in it.
128. Why can’t your nose be 12 inches long?
     Because then it would be a foot.
129. Why did the bicycle fall over?
     Because it was two tired.
130. I used to hate facial hair, but then it grew on me.
131. Why don’t eggs tell jokes?
     They might crack up.
132. Why was the broom late for work?
     It swept in.
133. What do you call a factory that makes okay products?
     A satisfactory.
134. Why do ducks make great detectives?
     They always quack the case.
135. Did you hear about the guy who stole a calendar?
     He got 12 months.
136. Why don’t koalas get promoted?
     Because they are too bear-yfied.
137. What did the left eye say to the right eye?
     Between us, something smells.
138. Why couldn’t the pony sing a lullaby?
     Because it was a little hoarse.
139. What’s the best way to watch a fly fishing tournament?
     Live stream.
140. How do you organize a space party?
     You planet.

Funny Puns for Teens 

141. I’m reading a book about anti-gravity. It’s impossible to put down.

142. Did you hear about the guy who got hit on the head with a can of soda? He’s okay; it was a soft drink.

143. I used to be a baker, but I couldn’t make enough dough.

144. I was going to make a belt out of watches, but it was a waist of time.

145. I’m friends with all electricians. We have a current connection.

146. The farmer said he was outstanding in his field, but his crops were pretty average.

147. I tried to catch some fog earlier, but I mist.

148. I don’t trust stairs. They’re always up to something.

149. I was going to tell a time-traveling joke, but you didn’t like it.

150. My friend said she didn’t understand cloning. I said, “That makes two of us.”

151. I accidentally swallowed some food coloring. The doctor says I’m fine, but I feel like I’ve dyed a little inside.

152. I used to be addicted to soap, but I’m clean now.

153. I told my plants a joke. They thought it was ribbiting.

154. I had a joke about construction, but I’m still working on it.

155. I once made a pencil with two erasers. It was pointless.

156. The shovel was a ground-breaking invention.

157. I used to work at a shoe factory, but I couldn’t handle the sole-crushing work.

158. The scarecrow won an award because he was outstanding in his field.

159. I had a pun about chemistry, but I didn’t get a reaction.

160. I told my computer a joke, but it didn’t byte.

161. I’m on a seafood diet. I see food, and I eat it.

How to Tell the Best Jokes

Want to make your friends laugh every time you tell a joke?

Here’s the secret sauce! Start by picking jokes you truly find funny – your real excitement makes the joke better.

Keep it simple and clear – rushing through the punchline can ruin even the funniest jokes.

Pay attention to your timing – pause for a second before the punchline to build up excitement.

Watch your audience’s mood – what makes your best friend laugh might not work with your grandparents.

Practice in front of a mirror or with family first. Most importantly, laugh along and have fun – your smile is catching!

Conclusion 

Ready to become your friend group’s comedy star?

These 161 jokes are your ticket to creating those can’t-stop-laughing moments that everyone talks about the next day!

Try starting with a simple knock-knock joke at lunch, or drop a silly pun during study break.

The more you share these jokes, the better you’ll get at making people laugh.

And here’s a cool secret: sometimes, the worst jokes are the most memorable ones!

So grab these jokes, add your own style, and start spreading smiles.

Because let’s be real – being known as the funny friend is pretty awesome! Time to go make someone’s day with your new joke collection!

Frequently Asked Questions

What Should I Do if Nobody Laughs at My Joke?

Don’t worry! Even professional comedians have moments when jokes don’t land. Smile and move on – you can say something like “Well, I thought it was funny!” and keep the mood light.

Should I Explain My Joke if People Don’t Get it?

It’s better not to explain jokes – they usually lose their fun when explained. Instead, have another joke ready to try if the first one doesn’t work.