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50+ July 4th Jokes

Fourth of July jokes, fireworks humor, and patriotic punchlines.

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I don't see why we Brits don't celebrate the 4th of July. Surely 239 years of being officially separate from America is something to be happy about.

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The setup points the reader toward 'I don't see why we Brits don't celebrate the 4th of July.', then the trigger 'Surely 239 years of being officially separate from America is something to be happy about.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

I don't see why we Brits don't celebrate 4th of July Surely 240 years of being officially seperate from America is something to be happy about

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The setup points the reader toward 'I don't see why we Brits don't celebrate 4th of July', then the trigger 'Surely 240 years of being officially seperate from America is something to be happy about' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Why are there no knock-knock jokes about America? Because freedom rings. Happy 4th of July r/jokes!

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The setup points the reader toward 'Why are there no knock-knock jokes about America? Because freedom rings.', then the trigger 'Happy 4th of July r/jokes!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Need help: looking for parade jokes. (I know, right?) I was asked to announce the 4th of July parade in my small hometown. Was wondering if anyone here has been at a parade and heard something funny. The only thing to work off of right now is that Josh Duhmel is announcing the 4th of July parade in a larger town about 20 minutes away. Thanks

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The setup points the reader toward 'Need help: looking for parade jokes. (I know, right?) I was asked to announce the 4th of July parade in my small home...', then the trigger 'Thanks' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

4th of July Alcohol puns: American Heroes edition. So this all started with Abraham Drinkin. Help us come up with more. It has to be a character from American History to celebrate today as well as some sort of alcohol theme. Here's what we have so far (some are better than others) : Abraham Drinkin John Wilkes Booze Rosa Parched Frederick Mugless Harry S. Brew-man Alexander HamilTurnt Ciroc Obama Slam-eul Adams Druncle Sam George Whiskington George Sloshington George W Busch Lite Condoleeza Rice-Wine Bud W. Eisenhower Theodore Brewsanvelt Buzz'd Aldrin Malt Disney Millard Fill-more in my cup Davy Crunkett Albert Winestein Tequila Earhart Martin Luther Gin Jr Harriet Chugman Pale Ale Earnhardt Jr Malcolm Dos XX Coaster Cleveland William Cask Al Patron Richard Mixin' Donald Rumsmell'd Jesse Jameson Donald Drunk Jimi Hendrinks Boozin B. Anthony

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The setup points the reader toward '4th of July Alcohol puns: American Heroes edition. So this all started with Abraham Drinkin. Help us come up with mor...', then the trigger 'Anthony' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

4th of july British people say that we as Americans go overboard with the 4th of July. When really the only thing that went overboard was their tea

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The setup points the reader toward '4th of july British people say that we as Americans go overboard with the 4th of July.', then the trigger 'When really the only thing that went overboard was their tea' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

What do they do for the 4th of July in England? Sulk.

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The setup points the reader toward 'What do they do for the 4th of July in England?', then the trigger 'Sulk.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Her: "Honey, I want to be with you 24/7" Him: "Ok, see you on the 24th of July"

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The setup points the reader toward 'Her: "Honey, I want to be with you 24/7"', then the trigger 'Him: "Ok, see you on the 24th of July"' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

What's the difference between the United States and a yogurt? That after 200 years, a yogurt can actually build a community. Haha, happy late 4th of July.

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The setup points the reader toward 'What's the difference between the United States and a yogurt? That after 200 years, a yogurt can actually build a com...', then the trigger 'Haha, happy late 4th of July.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

I'm going to give my neighbors calendars for Christmas. They obviously don't know when 4th of July is because I hear fireworks everywhere.

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The setup points the reader toward 'I'm going to give my neighbors calendars for Christmas.', then the trigger 'They obviously don't know when 4th of July is because I hear fireworks everywhere.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

What do FBI agents grill for the 4th of July? Hillary.

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The setup points the reader toward 'What do FBI agents grill for the 4th of July?', then the trigger 'Hillary.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Respecting the American flag I was talking with an Iraqi student living with my family today about the 4th of July. Me: Yeah, so you're supposed to burn the flag once it becomes too beat up. Her: Really? They do that in Iraq all the time.

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The setup points the reader toward 'Respecting the American flag I was talking with an Iraqi student living with my family today about the 4th of July. M...', then the trigger 'They do that in Iraq all the time.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

What do dating apps and the 4th of July have in common? Both really get going just after dark, start with a spark, and end with a bang.

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The setup points the reader toward 'What do dating apps and the 4th of July have in common?', then the trigger 'Both really get going just after dark, start with a spark, and end with a bang.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

A Family Fourth Every year the family held a big family 4th of July picnic complete with hot dogs, burgers, fried chicken and all the side dishes. Two elderly aunts, Nellie and Ellie, were retired school teachers. It was an unmentioned fact that both ladies suffered from incontinence and wore protective undergarments. Nellie asked the kids if they knew what holiday we were celebrating. They all answered, "4th of July." Ellie said, "That's the date but does anyone know the real name?" Little Steven hollered, "I know! I know! ... It's In Depends Aunt's Day."

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The setup points the reader toward 'A Family Fourth Every year the family held a big family 4th of July picnic complete with hot dogs, burgers, fried chi...', then the trigger 'It's In Depends Aunt's Day."' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

What happens if you wait too long to set off your fireworks on the 4th of July? You get red, white, and blue balls! I'd be stunned if this is an original joke, but I couldn't pass up the opportunity to ~~sack~~tap this rich vein of testicular patriotism on the day when it's most appropriate.

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Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'What happens if you wait too long to set off your fireworks on the 4th of July? You get red, white, and blue balls!', then the trigger 'I'd be stunned if this is an original joke, but I couldn't pass up the opportunity to ~~sack~~tap this rich vein of t...' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

How do you get rid of a dead baby on the 4th of July? Fire works.

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The setup points the reader toward 'How do you get rid of a dead baby on the 4th of July?', then the trigger 'Fire works.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is benign-violation.

What is a Catholics favorite Oliver Stone movie? Born Again on the 4th of July.

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The setup points the reader toward 'What is a Catholics favorite Oliver Stone movie?', then the trigger 'Born Again on the 4th of July.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The 4th of July was not declared a national holiday until 1941.

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The setup points the reader toward 'The 4th of July was not declared a', then the trigger 'national holiday until 1941.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Corn on the 4th of july

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The setup points the reader toward 'Corn on the 4th of july', then the trigger 'Corn on the 4th of july' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Funny Dog video clip – 4th of July Rockets You don’t often hear the words, ‘funny dog video’ and, ‘4th of July rockets’ in the same sentence; let us show you the connection. The situation is it’s party time, and a group of people are celebrating the 4th of July in a big field.

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The setup points the reader toward 'Funny Dog video clip – 4th of July Rockets You don’t often hear the words, ‘funny dog video’ and, ‘4th of July rocket...', then the trigger 'The situation is it’s party time, and a group of people are celebrating the 4th of July in a big field.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

More about the 4th of July

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The setup points the reader toward 'More about the 4th of July', then the trigger 'More about the 4th of July' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

More 4th of July Humor Nicholas took his four-year-old son, Bryan, to several baseball games where “The Star-Spangled Banner” was sung before the start of each game. Later, Nicholas and Bryan attended St Bartholomew’s church on the Sunday before Independence Day. The congregation sang The Star-Spangled Banner, and after everyone sat down, Bryan suddenly yelled out at the top of his voice, ‘Play ball.’

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The setup points the reader toward 'More 4th of July Humor Nicholas took his four-year-old son, Bryan, to several baseball games where “The Star-Spangled...', then the trigger 'voice, ‘Play ball.’' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

How do you start the 4th of July parade in the ghetto? Roll a 40 down the street.

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The setup points the reader toward 'How do you start the 4th of July parade in the ghetto?', then the trigger 'Roll a 40 down the street.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

4th of July on The Humour Scale Judging by our reader’s letters, American Independence Day is just not as funny as Halloween, Valentine’s Day, or even Thanksgiving.

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The setup points the reader toward '4th of July on The Humour Scale', then the trigger 'Judging by our reader’s letters, American Independence Day is just not as funny as Halloween, Valentine’s Day, or eve...' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

People have forgotten what 4th of July really is about. Today commemorates the freedom we use everyday. It's not fireworks and parties. That's just what makes it fun.

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The setup points the reader toward 'People have forgotten what 4th of July really is about. Today commemorates the freedom we use everyday. It's not fire...', then the trigger 'That's just what makes it fun.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

4th of July Rocket Free Download of Dog Video Clip (Right-click, and Save Target As)

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The setup points the reader toward '4th of July Rocket', then the trigger 'Free Download of Dog Video Clip (Right-click, and Save Target As)' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

More 4th of July One-liners What happened as a result of the Stamp Act? The Americans licked the British! What did King George think of the American colonists? He thought they were revolting!

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The setup points the reader toward 'More 4th of July One-liners What happened as a result of the Stamp Act? The Americans licked the British! What did Ki...', then the trigger 'He thought they were revolting!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The 4th July Picnic A Jewish Rabbi and a Catholic Priest met at Albuquerque’s annual 4th of July picnic. Old friends began their usual banter. ‘This baked ham is really delicious,’ the priest teased the rabbi. ‘You really ought to try it. I know it’s against your religion, but I can’t understand why such a wonderful food should be forbidden. You don’t know what you’re missing. You just haven’t lived until you’ve tried Mrs Warren’s prized Virginia Baked Ham. Tell me, Rabbi, when are you going to break down and try it?’ The rabbi looked at the priest with a big grin, and said, ‘At your wedding.’

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The setup points the reader toward 'The 4th July Picnic A Jewish Rabbi and a Catholic Priest met at Albuquerque’s annual 4th of July picnic. Old friends...', then the trigger 'The rabbi looked at the priest with a big grin, and said, ‘At your wedding.’' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Black Friday through the years: 2005: 5am 2010: 3am 2012: 12am 2013: Thursday 8pm 2014: Thursday 2020: 4th of July

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The setup points the reader toward 'Black Friday through the years: 2005: 5am 2010: 3am 2012: 12am 2013: Thursday 8pm', then the trigger '2014: Thursday 2020: 4th of July' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

It's awesome that 4th of July is in the summer. But it sucks for countries like Australia who have to watch fireworks in the winter. SUKAZ!

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The setup points the reader toward 'It's awesome that 4th of July is in the summer. But it sucks for countries like Australia who have to watch fireworks...', then the trigger 'SUKAZ!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Republicans believe every day is the 4th of July... Democrats believe every day is April 15.

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The setup points the reader toward 'Republicans believe every day is the 4th of July...', then the trigger 'Democrats believe every day is April 15.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Bob and Sei are launching fireworks on the 4th of July. In an accident, Bob launches a firework into Sei's eye. Bob turns to Sei and says, "Oh, Sei, can you see?"

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The setup points the reader toward 'Bob and Sei are launching fireworks on the 4th of July. In an accident, Bob launches a firework into Sei's eye.', then the trigger 'Bob turns to Sei and says, "Oh, Sei, can you see?"' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Yesterday in the World Cup, England beat Germany for the first time in recorded history. In fact, it's the first time England has won anything on the 4th of July.

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The setup points the reader toward 'Yesterday in the World Cup, England beat Germany for the first time in recorded history.', then the trigger 'In fact, it's the first time England has won anything on the 4th of July.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Tomorrow is the 4th of July which means one thing, it's going to be a really big day for nail art Instagram photos.

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The setup points the reader toward 'Tomorrow is the 4th of July which means one thing, it's going to be a really', then the trigger 'big day for nail art Instagram photos.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

4th of July is the one day if the year I willingly sit outside all day.

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The setup points the reader toward '4th of July is the one day if the year I', then the trigger 'willingly sit outside all day.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

My neighbor seriously just asked me, "Does Canada have 4th of July?" I said "No, they skip from the 3rd to the 5th, eh? I need to move.

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The setup points the reader toward 'My neighbor seriously just asked me, "Does Canada have 4th of July?" I said "No, they skip from the 3rd to the 5th, eh?', then the trigger 'I need to move.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Anyone else notice Independence Day is July 4th? Maybe we can work it into our 4th of July celebrations.

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The setup points the reader toward 'Anyone else notice Independence Day is July 4th?', then the trigger 'Maybe we can work it into our 4th of July celebrations.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

The Dallas gunman was a bit late. I know he wanted red whites in blue, but the 4th of July was like a week and a half ago.

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The setup points the reader toward 'The Dallas gunman was a bit late.', then the trigger 'I know he wanted red whites in blue, but the 4th of July was like a week and a half ago.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Some ISIS Guys Showed Up To My 4th of July Barbecue... It was lit

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The setup points the reader toward 'Some ISIS Guys Showed Up To My 4th of July Barbecue...', then the trigger 'It was lit' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

So Jesus and his Dad are celebrating the 4th of July... After the fireworks are finished for the night, Jesus asks God: "Was that a blast or what?!" To which our Lord and saviour replies: "What these humans celebrate is sinful. However," God continued, "I will admit it was a blasphemy."

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The setup points the reader toward 'So Jesus and his Dad are celebrating the 4th of July... After the fireworks are finished for the night, Jesus asks Go...', then the trigger 'However," God continued, "I will admit it was a blasphemy."' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Costco is closed for the 4th of July I can't understand why. Everything they sell is made in China.

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The setup points the reader toward 'Costco is closed for the 4th of July I can't understand why.', then the trigger 'Everything they sell is made in China.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

Bob and Sei Bob and Sei are launching fireworks on the 4th of July. In an accident, Bob launches a firework into Sei's eye. Bob turns to Sei and says, "Oh, Sei, can you see?"

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Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)

The setup points the reader toward 'Bob and Sei Bob and Sei are launching fireworks on the 4th of July. In an accident, Bob launches a firework into Sei'...', then the trigger 'Bob turns to Sei and says, "Oh, Sei, can you see?"' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.

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