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Corny Jokes That Are So Dumb They Deserve a Standing Ovation

Corny Jokes That Are So Dumb They Deserve a Standing Ovation

Corny jokes are not trying to be cool.

That is their whole secret.

They walk into a room with a terrible pun, ruin everyone’s serious face, and somehow become the only joke people repeat later. They are perfect for family group chats, office breaks, road trips, classroom laughs, wedding tables, awkward Zoom pauses, and that one friend who says, “That was awful,” while clearly saving it for later.

Some of these are painfully silly. Some are weirdly clever. Some sound like they came from a dad who just discovered reaction emojis.

Which means they are working.

Corny Dad Jokes

Q: Why do fathers take an extra pair of socks when they go golfing?

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In case they get a hole in one.

Q: What do you call a man with a rubber toe?

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Roberto.

Q: What do you call a factory that makes okay products?

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A satisfactory.

Q: Did you hear about the claustrophobic astronaut?

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He just needed a little space.

Q: What’s brown and sticky?

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A stick.

Q: What do you call an elephant that doesn’t matter?

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An irrelephant.

Q: Why do cows wear bells?

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Because their horns don’t work.

Q: What’s a computer’s favorite snack?

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Microchips.

Q: Did you hear about the guy who invented Lifesavers?

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He made a mint.

Q: What do you call a parade of rabbits hopping backward?

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A receding hare-line.

Q: Why did the dad bring a flashlight to the barbecue?

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Because someone told him the steaks were rare.

Q: What do you call a dad who falls through the ice?

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A pop-sicle.

Funny Corny Jokes

Q: Why did the scarecrow win an award?

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Because he was outstanding in his field.

Q: What do you call fake spaghetti?

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An impasta.

Q: Why can’t you give Elsa a balloon?

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Because she’ll let it go.

Q: What do you call a fish without eyes?

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A fsh.

Q: Why did the bicycle fall over?

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Because it was two-tired.

Q: What do you call a sleeping dinosaur?

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A dino-snore.

Q: Why did the math book look so miserable?

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It had too many problems.

Q: What do you call a bear with no teeth?

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A gummy bear.

Q: Why did the golfer bring an extra pair of pants?

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In case he got a hole in one.

Q: What do you call cheese that isn’t yours?

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Nacho cheese.

Q: Why did the invisible man turn down the job?

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He couldn’t see himself doing it.

Q: What did the hat say to the scarf?

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You hang around. I’ll go on ahead.

Short Corny Jokes

I used to hate facial hair, but then it grew on me.

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

I told my doctor I broke my arm in two places. He told me to stop going to those places.

Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.

I used to think I was indecisive, but now I’m not so sure.

I told a joke about paper. It was tearable.

The shovel was a groundbreaking invention.

My wife said I had to stop acting like a flamingo. I had to put my foot down.

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

I have a lot of growing up to do. I realized that the other day inside my fort.

My ceiling isn’t the best ceiling in the world. But it’s up there.

I told my suitcase there would be no vacation this year. Now I’m dealing with emotional baggage.

Corny Animal Jokes

Q: What do you call a lazy kangaroo?

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A pouch potato.

Q: Why do fish swim in saltwater?

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Because pepper makes them sneeze.

Q: What do you call a dog magician?

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A labracadabrador.

Q: Why did the cat sit on the computer?

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To keep an eye on the mouse.

Q: What do you call a cold dog?

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A chilly dog.

Q: What do you call a dinosaur that crashes their car?

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Tyrannosaurus wrecks.

Q: Why did the cow go to outer space?

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To see the mooooon.

Q: Why don’t elephants use computers?

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Because they’re afraid of the mouse.

Q: What do you call a bear caught in the rain?

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A drizzly bear.

Q: What do you call an alligator in a vest?

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An investigator.

Q: Why don’t dogs make good dancers?

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Because they have two left feet.

Q: What do you call a sleeping bull?

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A bulldozer.

Corny Jokes for Kids

Q: What do elves learn in school?

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The elf-abet.

Q: Why did the teddy bear say no to dessert?

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Because she was already stuffed.

Q: What do you get when you cross a snowman and a vampire?

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Frostbite.

Q: What do you call a boomerang that won’t come back?

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A stick.

Q: What do you call a pig that does karate?

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A pork chop.

Q: Why did the student eat his homework?

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Because the teacher told him it was a piece of cake.

Q: What did zero say to eight?

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Nice belt!

Q: Why did the kid bring a ladder to school?

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Because he wanted to go to high school.

Q: What has four wheels and flies?

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A garbage truck.

Q: What do you call a T-Rex who hates losing?

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A whine-osaur.

Q: Why did the superhero flush the toilet?

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Because it was his dooty.

Q: What do you call a fairy that hasn’t showered?

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Stinker Bell.

Corny School Jokes

Q: Why did the teacher wear sunglasses?

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Because her students were so bright.

Q: What do you call a teacher without any students?

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Happy.

Q: Why did the music teacher need a ladder?

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To reach the high notes.

Q: What’s a math teacher’s favorite place?

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Times Square.

Q: Why was the geometry teacher always calm?

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Because she knew all the angles.

Q: What do librarians take with them when they go fishing?

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Bookworms.

Q: What’s a teacher’s favorite nation?

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Expla-nation.

Q: Why did the clock in the classroom run slow?

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It always went back four seconds.

Q: What did the pencil say to the paper?

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I find you very drawn to me.

Q: Why did the student bring scissors to class?

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The teacher said to cut it out.

Q: Why was the math test so sad?

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Because it had too many problems and nobody wanted to solve them.

Q: What did the pen say to the notebook?

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You really get me.

Corny Knock Knock Jokes

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

Knock, knock. Who’s there? Nobel. Nobel who? Nobel — that’s why I knocked!

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

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

Knock, knock. Who’s there? Harry. Harry who? Harry up — I’m freezing out here!

Knock, knock. Who’s there? Wooden shoe. Wooden shoe who? Wooden shoe like to hear another joke?

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

Knock, knock. Who’s there? Interrupting cow. Interrupting cow wh— MOOOOO!

Knock, knock. Who’s there? Dishes. Dishes who? Dishes the police — open up!

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

Corny One-Liners

I only know 25 letters of the alphabet. I don’t know y.

I have a fear of speed bumps, but I’m slowly getting over it.

A skeleton walks into a bar and orders a beer and a mop.

I was going to tell a pizza joke, but it was too cheesy.

Parallel lines have so much in common. It’s a shame they’ll never meet.

The rotation of the earth really makes my day.

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

I’m writing a book about clocks. It’s about time.

I told my friend 10 jokes to make him laugh. Sadly, no pun in ten did.

My calendar only has one joke on it. It’s a day-planner.

I used to be addicted to soap. But I’m clean now.

I asked the librarian if she had books about paranoia. She whispered, “They’re right behind you.”

Corny Love Jokes

Q: Are you a camera?

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Because every time I look at you, I smile.

Q: Do you like raisins?

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How do you feel about a date?

Q: Are you a parking ticket?

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Because you’ve got “fine” written all over you.

Q: Are you a bank loan?

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Because you’ve got my interest.

Q: Did it hurt when you fell from the vending machine?

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Because you’re a snack.

Q: Are you made of copper and tellurium?

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Because you’re CuTe.

Q: Are you French?

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Because Eiffel for you.

Q: Is your name Google?

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Because you have everything I’ve been searching for.

Q: Do you have a map?

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I keep getting lost in your eyes.

Q: Are you a light switch?

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Because you really turn me on.

Q: Are you a Wi-Fi signal?

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Because I feel a connection.

Q: Is your name Chapstick?

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Because you’re da balm.

Corny Office Jokes

Q: Why did the employee get fired from the calendar factory?

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He took too many days off.

Q: Why do programmers prefer dark mode?

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Because light attracts bugs.

Q: What do you call a meeting that could have been an email?

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Monday.

Q: Why was the spreadsheet always stressed?

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Too many rows to deal with.

Q: What’s a printer’s favorite music?

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Paper Jam.

Q: Why do Java developers wear glasses?

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Because they don’t C#.

Q: What’s an email’s favorite horror film?

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Reply All of the Dead.

Q: Why did the intern bring a broom to the meeting?

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He heard they were sweeping things under the rug.

Q: What did the stressed-out boss say to his stapler?

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I’m really counting on you.

Q: Why did the PowerPoint presentation go to therapy?

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Too many issues with transitions.

Q: What do you call a worker who never gets promoted?

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A ladder-day saint.

Q: Why did the accountant break up with the calculator?

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He felt like he was being used.

Corny Food Jokes

Q: Why did the banana go to the doctor?

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Because it wasn’t peeling well.

Q: Why did the tomato turn red?

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Because it saw the salad dressing.

Q: What do you call sad coffee?

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A depresso.

Q: Why did the melon have a fancy wedding?

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Because it cantaloupe.

Q: What’s a ghost’s favorite dessert?

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I scream.

Q: Why did the bread break up with the toaster?

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Things were getting too heated.

Q: What do you call a baby potato?

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A small fry.

Q: Why do hamburgers go to the gym?

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To get better buns.

Q: Why did the cookie go to the doctor?

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Because it was feeling crummy.

Q: What did the salad say to the refrigerator?

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Close the door, I’m dressing!

Q: Why did the chef get arrested?

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Because he was caught beating an egg.

Q: What do you call a stolen yam?

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A hot potato.

Corny Holiday Jokes

Q: What do you call a snowman with a six-pack?

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An abdominal snowman.

Q: Why did the Christmas tree go to the barber?

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It needed a little trim.

Q: Why did the Easter egg hide?

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Because it was a little chicken.

Q: What did the big flower say to the little flower?

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Hey, bud!

Q: Why don’t ghosts like Halloween parties?

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Too many boos.

Q: What do turkeys eat for dessert?

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Peach gobbler.

Q: Why was the Jack-o’-lantern so smart?

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It had a bright idea.

Q: What do you call a leprechaun who gets sent to jail?

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A lepre-con.

Q: Why did the Grinch go to the bottle bank?

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Because it was full of holiday spirit.

Q: What do snowmen eat for breakfast?

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Frosted Flakes.

Q: Why does Santa always land on the roof?

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Because he likes to sleigh it.

Q: What do elves post on social media?

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Elfies.

2026 Corny Jokes

Q: Why did the AI get dumped?

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It kept finishing its partner’s sentences with “based on your previous behavior.”

Q: What do you call a robot that always lies?

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Artifi-shady Intelligence.

Q: Why did the chatbot go to therapy?

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It had too many unresolved prompts.

Q: Why did the smart fridge break up with the toaster?

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There was no spark, just Wi-Fi.

Q: What do you call it when your AI assistant gets your order wrong?

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A Chat-GPT-mistake.

Q: Why did the influencer go to the hospital?

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Their engagement was critically low.

Q: What do you call a person who posts their whole life online but “needs alone time”?

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A walking contradiction, with great lighting.

Q: Why did the content creator cross the road?

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Better natural light on the other side.

Q: What did the algorithm say to the video?

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Sorry, you’re not giving main character energy.

Q: Why did the group chat go quiet after someone said “we should hang out sometime”?

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Because it was on read. Forever.

Q: What do you call it when your phone dies in public?

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A 21st-century emergency.

Q: Why did the guy unfollow his ex?

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He was trying to move on, but her dog posts were too powerful.

Q: What’s the most stressful part of online shopping?

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Choosing between “keep shopping” and “check out” for forty-five minutes.

Q: Why did the notification go to therapy?

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It felt like nobody was responding to it.

Q: What do you call someone who replies to a voice note with a voice note?

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Brave.

Q: Why did the podcast listener never finish an episode?

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They were saving it for the gym. They haven’t been since March.

Q: What do you call a TikTok trend you discover six months late?

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Vintage content.

Q: Why is scrolling at midnight so dangerous?

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One funny video and suddenly it’s 3am and you’re watching a guy restore a vintage toaster.

Q: Why did the gym membership go unused?

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It had really good intentions but terrible follow-through.

Q: What do you call a person who only texts back when they need something?

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WiFi.

Q: Why did the streaming service raise its prices again?

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It saw what you were watching and lost all respect.

Q: What do you call someone still using the same password from 2015?

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Optimistic.

Q: Why did the electric car stop in the middle of the highway?

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Range anxiety, it wasn’t just a human thing anymore.

Q: What do you call a selfie taken in complete darkness?

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Artsy. Or a mistake. Depends who you ask.

Q: Why did the delivery driver leave the package outside in the rain?

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Photo evidence acquired. Mission complete.

Q: What’s the hardest part about working from home?

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Convincing your brain it’s not the weekend.

Q: Why did the wellness app get deleted?

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It kept reminding the user to breathe. They found that patronizing.

Q: What do you call a person who cancels plans and then posts going out somewhere else?

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Unfollowed.

Q: Why does everyone say they’re “not really on social media anymore”?

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Because they’re on social media while saying it.

Q: What do you call a viral moment nobody can explain?

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Tuesday.

Go ahead – pick your favorites, text them to someone at a completely random time, drop one in the group chat with zero context, hit your coworker with one before their first coffee, or ambush a kid who thinks you’re not funny.

Go forth and be corny.

Serena River