50+ Caveman Jokes
Caveman jokes, prehistoric humor, and primitive punchlines.
What do you call a wandering caveman? A Meanderthal.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What do you call a wandering caveman?', then the trigger 'A Meanderthal.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
A caveman and a bear walk into a bar. The barman asks, "What's your story?" The caveman starts thinking then says, "Bear with me."
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'A caveman and a bear walk into a bar. The barman asks, "What's your story?" The caveman starts thinking then says,', then the trigger '"Bear with me."' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Caveman discovers weed.... Caveman discovers fire.... Stoned Age begins…....
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Caveman discovers weed.... Caveman discovers fire....', then the trigger 'Stoned Age begins…....' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
I (maybe?) came up with this joke today. What do you call a lost caveman? A meanderthal.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'I (maybe?) came up with this joke today. What do you call a lost caveman?', then the trigger 'A meanderthal.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is meta-humor with incongruity-resolution.
What did the caveman say when he tried to have sex in his dark cave? I fucking rock.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What did the caveman say when he tried to have sex in his dark cave?', then the trigger 'I fucking rock.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is benign-violation.
What do you call a nomadic caveman? A meanderthal.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What do you call a nomadic caveman?', then the trigger 'A meanderthal.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What do you call a roaming caveman? A meanderthal
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What do you call a roaming caveman?', then the trigger 'A meanderthal' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What is a caveman's favourite audio compression algorithm? OGG
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What is a caveman's favourite audio compression algorithm?', then the trigger 'OGG' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Caveman Diet My wife put me on the cave man diet. She says that like our ancestors, we can only eat things you would gather or catch. After about six weeks of this, I've come to the conclusion, I can catch a pizza guy.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Caveman Diet My wife put me on the cave man diet. She says that like our ancestors, we can only eat things you would...', then the trigger 'After about six weeks of this, I've come to the conclusion, I can catch a pizza guy.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Misc religion based puns What do you call a horse who doesn't believe in God? Hay-thiest What do you call a pig who believes in the old gods? A pag-ham. What do you call a practitioner of Hinduism who solely worships in the morning? A Hin-dew. What do you call a caveman unsure it he believes in tools or not? Ag-no-stick.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Misc religion based puns What do you call a horse who doesn't believe in God? Hay-thiest What do you call a pig who b...', then the trigger 'Ag-no-stick.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What do you call a homeless caveman? Hobo Erectus
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What do you call a homeless caveman?', then the trigger 'Hobo Erectus' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Properly relocating a cavewoman Q: Why did the caveman drag his cavewoman around by the hair? A: Because if he dragged her around by the feet she would fill up with dirt.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Properly relocating a cavewoman Q: Why did the caveman drag his cavewoman around by the hair?', then the trigger 'A: Because if he dragged her around by the feet she would fill up with dirt.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What do you call a gay caveman with a Viagra prescription? Homo erectus.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What do you call a gay caveman with a Viagra prescription?', then the trigger 'Homo erectus.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What did the caveman say when he stumbled upon a pooping dinosaur? "That's pooposterous!"
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What did the caveman say when he stumbled upon a pooping dinosaur?', then the trigger '"That's pooposterous!"' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
The Better Paleo Diet I’m on the Paleo diet, except I’m the caveman who discovered Snickers.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'The Better Paleo Diet I’m on the Paleo diet,', then the trigger 'except I’m the caveman who discovered Snickers.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What do you call a caveman that goes walkabout? A Meanderthal.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What do you call a caveman that goes walkabout?', then the trigger 'A Meanderthal.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
The first time I went on a plane, I was such a caveman about it. I got lost and sat on the wrong seat twice, I banged my head on the overhead compartment (twice) and walked right up to the cockpit door mid flight because I couldn't find the toilets, and the flight attendant got upset at me. Then, I left the plane at the destination and forgot to get my bag from under the seat, so I had to wait til everyone had left and then the FA wouldn't let me go back and get it, said she would get it for me. Asked me where I was sitting, and I didn't have my ticket stub, so I just said "In the back" and she looked at me as if to say "Well you sure as fuck weren't up the front, were you?" I cried at home and almost quit the co-pilot job the following day.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'The first time I went on a plane, I was such a caveman about it. I got lost and sat on the wrong seat twice, I banged...', then the trigger 'I cried at home and almost quit the co-pilot job the following day.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is meta-humor with incongruity-resolution.
Can someone explain why the caveman SpongeBob memes are funny? Serious question not a joke
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Can someone explain why the caveman SpongeBob memes are funny?', then the trigger 'Serious question not a joke' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What do you call a caveman on drugs? A Flinstoner
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What do you call a caveman on drugs?', then the trigger 'A Flinstoner' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is benign-violation.
What do you call a sexually aroused caveman? Homo Erectus.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What do you call a sexually aroused caveman?', then the trigger 'Homo Erectus.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is benign-violation.
A caveman mathematician drops his glasses... All he says is secant
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'A caveman mathematician drops his glasses...', then the trigger 'All he says is secant' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What did the caveman give his wife on Valentine’s Day? Ughs and kisses.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What did the caveman give his wife on Valentine’s Day?', then the trigger 'Ughs and kisses.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
My iPhone 5 is on backorder so I have to keep using my 4 like a fucking caveman.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'My iPhone 5 is on backorder so I have to keep using', then the trigger 'my 4 like a fucking caveman.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Yo momma's like Geico: so easy a caveman could do it.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Yo momma's like Geico: so easy a', then the trigger 'caveman could do it.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Two cavemen in the Ice Age are in their cave. One has a philosophical moment pop into his mind. He then says "what is *UP*?". The next caveman says "I don't know, just chilling what's up with you?".
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Two cavemen in the Ice Age are in their cave. One has a philosophical moment pop into his mind. He then says "what is...', then the trigger 'The next caveman says "I don't know, just chilling what's up with you?".' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What caveman say when he get hurt? meow.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What caveman say when he get hurt?', then the trigger 'meow.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
I feel bad for that caveman who invented the wheel because you know his mother-in-law was all "She shoulda married Grog. He invented fire"
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'I feel bad for that caveman who invented the wheel because you know his mother-in-law was all "She shoulda married Grog.', then the trigger 'He invented fire"' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
On 3. Ready? One. Two. Three. *Both show rock Again! *Both show rock Again! *Both show rock Again! Caveman: This game is stupid.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'On 3. Ready? One. Two. Three. *Both show rock Again! *Both show rock Again! *Both show rock Again!', then the trigger 'Caveman: This game is stupid.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is superiority.
What do you call a caveman who likes to walk slowly all the time. A Meanderthal
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What do you call a caveman who likes to walk slowly all the time.', then the trigger 'A Meanderthal' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What do you call a wandering caveman? A Meanderthal I'll go now.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What do you call a wandering caveman?', then the trigger 'A Meanderthal I'll go now.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
"We need to talk". Thought the caveman.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward '"We need to talk".', then the trigger 'Thought the caveman.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Hard to watch The Flintstones these days... What with their drive-in movie theatres and caveman bowling alleys, it just feels so dated...
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Hard to watch The Flintstones these days...', then the trigger 'What with their drive-in movie theatres and caveman bowling alleys, it just feels so dated...' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What did the dinosaur say to the caveman? RAWR!
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What did the dinosaur say to the caveman?', then the trigger 'RAWR!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Why did the caveman not take Viagra? Because he was rock hard.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Why did the caveman not take Viagra?', then the trigger 'Because he was rock hard.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Before there was roofies, a caveman would just club a bitch and take her home. That's why they call the hook up spot "The Club"
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Before there was roofies, a caveman would just club a bitch and take her home.', then the trigger 'That's why they call the hook up spot "The Club"' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Mom, Dad, I'm a gatherer. -Caveman coming out to his parents.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Mom, Dad, I'm a gatherer.', then the trigger '-Caveman coming out to his parents.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
[having daughter's new boyfriend (who I think is a caveman) over for dinner] so dave, how is work? *lights candle and watches his reaction*
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward '[having daughter's new boyfriend (who I think is a caveman) over for dinner] so dave, how is work?', then the trigger '*lights candle and watches his reaction*' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What's a caveman's favorite lunchtime meal? A club sandwich.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What's a caveman's favorite lunchtime meal?', then the trigger 'A club sandwich.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
I just went to poop without my phone & had to entertain myself with a magazine like a god damned caveman.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'I just went to poop without my phone & had to entertain myself with', then the trigger 'a magazine like a god damned caveman.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
After six years of being responsible, I finally went and lost my phone last night. I'm currently using Twitter from the web. LIKE A CAVEMAN.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'After six years of being responsible, I finally went and lost my phone last night. I'm currently using Twitter from t...', then the trigger 'LIKE A CAVEMAN.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Facebookers reacting to it snowing is very similar to a caveman reacting to seeing fire for the first time.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Facebookers reacting to it snowing is very similar to a caveman reacting to', then the trigger 'seeing fire for the first time.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Kim Kardashian will star in new commercials for Geico as part of a promotion for new slogan.. So easy, a caveman could do her!
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Kim Kardashian will star in new commercials for Geico as part of a promotion for new slogan..', then the trigger 'So easy, a caveman could do her!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Caveman1: look, I invent wheel Caveman2: what we do now? Caveman1: wait for Jesus to take wheel Caveman2: dum dum Jesus not invented yet
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Caveman1: look, I invent wheel Caveman2: what we do now?', then the trigger 'Caveman1: wait for Jesus to take wheel Caveman2: dum dum Jesus not invented yet' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Yo mama is so easy even a caveman could do her.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Yo mama is so easy even a', then the trigger 'caveman could do her.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Sorry I dressed up like Captain Caveman when you asked me if I wanted to go clubbing.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Sorry I dressed up like Captain Caveman when you asked me', then the trigger 'if I wanted to go clubbing.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
I hate that "You know what to do" voicemail greeting, because if a recently unfrozen caveman calls, I bet that makes him feel pretty bad.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'I hate that "You know what to do" voicemail greeting, because if a recently unfrozen caveman calls,', then the trigger 'I bet that makes him feel pretty bad.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
[caveman scratches a cave painting of an elephant onto the cave wall] ELEPHANT: delete it
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward '[caveman scratches a cave painting of an elephant onto the', then the trigger 'cave wall] ELEPHANT: delete it' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
If a caveman from the Paleolithic era saw you turn down a cupcake because youre on the "Paleo Diet," he'd kill you with a sharpened seashell
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'If a caveman from the Paleolithic era saw you turn down a cupcake because youre on the "Paleo', then the trigger 'Diet," he'd kill you with a sharpened seashell' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is benign-violation.
"Who am I?" she beckoned the stars. Stars: We've gone over this a million times. You are a geisha caveman.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward '"Who am I?" she beckoned the stars. Stars: We've gone over this a million times.', then the trigger 'You are a geisha caveman.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
I like to sit outside Barnes & Noble with my iPad and make caveman noises at the people coming out with real books.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'I like to sit outside Barnes & Noble with my iPad and make caveman noises at', then the trigger 'the people coming out with real books.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
who discovered Snickers??? I'm on the Paleo diet, except I'm the caveman who discovered Snickers.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'who discovered Snickers???', then the trigger 'I'm on the Paleo diet, except I'm the caveman who discovered Snickers.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Two cavemen Two cavemen in the Ice Age are in their cave. One has a philosophical moment pop into his mind. He then says "what is *UP*?". The next caveman says "I don't know, just chilling what's up with you?".
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Two cavemen Two cavemen in the Ice Age are in their cave. One has a philosophical moment pop into his mind. He then s...', then the trigger 'The next caveman says "I don't know, just chilling what's up with you?".' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Caveman Logic After clubbing woman on the head, why did cavemen drag the woman back to the cave by the hair? . . So they didn't fill with mud. ------------------------------------------------------------- Credit to /u/TenBeers and his [comment](http://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/28ebdj/what_are_some_red_flags_to_pay_attention_to_when/cia5vy6)
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Caveman Logic After clubbing woman on the head, why did cavemen drag the woman back to the cave by the hair? . . So t...', then the trigger 'Credit to /u/TenBeers and his [comment](http://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/28ebdj/what_are_some_red_flags_to_...' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What Nationality was Otzi the Caveman? He wasn't Italian, because he carried work tools, he wasn't Austrian, since he had some brains, he might have been Swiss, since he was outrun by a glacier, but most probably he was a German, because nobody else ever walks in sandals in the mountains.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What Nationality was Otzi the Caveman?', then the trigger 'He wasn't Italian, because he carried work tools, he wasn't Austrian, since he had some brains, he might have been Sw...' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What kind of music did the caveman who liked rocks and rolling about create? *Rock* and *Roll* music!
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What kind of music did the caveman who liked rocks and rolling about create?', then the trigger '*Rock* and *Roll* music!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
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