100+ Knock Knock Jokes
Classic knock knock jokes ranked by quality with mechanism breakdowns.
Where do little jokes come from? Well, a dad joke meets yo momma joke and then they knock knock. (I made this up myself, I’m really proud of it) Edit: Deleted the long edits. Thanks for the gold. Feel free to repost and make it better.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Where do little jokes come from? Well, a dad joke meets yo momma joke and then they knock knock. (I made this up myse...', then the trigger 'Feel free to repost and make it better.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Joke from my daughter Her: Why did the chicken cross the road? Me: Why? Her: To get to the ugly guy's house. Me:??? Her: Knock knock Me: Who's there? Her: It's the chicken!
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Joke from my daughter Her: Why did the chicken cross the road? Me: Why? Her: To get to the ugly guy's house. Me:??? H...', then the trigger 'Her: It's the chicken!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Text message conversation with my dad the other day, where I out-dadded him. Dad: Give me your best knock knock joke. Or jokes. Do it when you can no rush. Me: Does it have to be a knock knock joke or can it be any joke? Dad: Knock Knock. Me: Who’s there?
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Text message conversation with my dad the other day, where I out-dadded him. Dad: Give me your best knock knock joke....', then the trigger 'Me: Who’s there?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
My 5 year olds painful twist on a knock knock joke I was telling my son the "knock knock who's there banana joke", and he laughed and told me to tell it to him again. As I said knock knock he then backhanded my face and said "you shouldn't stand so close to the door"
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'My 5 year olds painful twist on a knock knock joke I was telling my son the "knock knock who's there banana joke", an...', then the trigger 'As I said knock knock he then backhanded my face and said "you shouldn't stand so close to the door"' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is absurdism.
The inventor of knock knock jokes should win a no-bell prize.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'The inventor of knock knock jokes should', then the trigger 'win a no-bell prize.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Perhaps the best ever knock knock joke Three brothers age 92, 94 and 96 live in a house together. One night the 96 year old fills up the bath, puts his foot in and pauses. He yells down the stairs, "Was I getting in or out of the bath?" The 94 year old yells back, "I don’t know, I'll come up and see." He starts up the stairs and pauses, then he yells, "Was I going up the stairs or coming down?" The 92 year old is sitting at the kitchen table having coffee listening to his brothers. He shakes his head and says, "I sure hope I never get that forgetful." He knocks on wood for good luck. He then yells, "I'll come up and help both of you as soon as I see who's at the door."
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Perhaps the best ever knock knock joke Three brothers age 92, 94 and 96 live in a house together. One night the 96 ye...', then the trigger 'He then yells, "I'll come up and help both of you as soon as I see who's at the door."' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Knock Knock. Who’s there? Britney Spears. Knock Knock. Who’s there? Britney Spears. Oops I did it again - courtesy of my daughter.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Knock Knock. Who’s there? Britney Spears. Knock Knock. Who’s there? Britney Spears. Oops I did it again', then the trigger '- courtesy of my daughter.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Courtesy of my 8-year-old : Knock knock Who's there Europe Europe who? No, you're a poo!
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Courtesy of my 8-year-old : Knock knock Who's there Europe Europe who?', then the trigger 'No, you're a poo!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Knock Knock... “Who’s there?” “Steve?” “Who’s Steve?” “Shit wrong door. Sorry.” “No problem.”
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Knock Knock... “Who’s there?” “Steve?” “Who’s Steve?” “Shit wrong door. Sorry.”', then the trigger '“No problem.”' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is meta-humor with absurdism.
Knock knock Who's there? David Bowie. David Bowie who? Hahah, I'm just kidding. David Bowie died 3 years ago. It's Ryan, here with your uber eats order. Your total is $13.73. Will you be paying with cash or card with us today?
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Knock knock Who's there? David Bowie. David Bowie who? Hahah, I'm just kidding. David Bowie died 3 years ago. It's Ry...', then the trigger 'Will you be paying with cash or card with us today?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is meta-humor with absurdism.
Dad-Knock knock. Son-Who's there? Dad-Hike. Son- Hike who? Unsuspecting son Dad waiting with bated breath Sets the perfect trap
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Dad-Knock knock. Son-Who's there? Dad-Hike. Son- Hike who? Unsuspecting son Dad waiting with bated breath', then the trigger 'Sets the perfect trap' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
never heard this before Knock knock Who's there? Dishes. Dishes who ? DISH IS SEAN CONNERY
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'never heard this before Knock knock Who's there? Dishes. Dishes who ?', then the trigger 'DISH IS SEAN CONNERY' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
My 5 y/o cousins joke :) Him:Why did the chicken cross the road? Me: Why? Him: To get to the stupid persons house. Me: *voluntary laugh as older cousin* Him: Knock knock. Me: Who's there? Him: It's the chicken! I fell right into the little tackers trap!
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'My 5 y/o cousins joke :) Him:Why did the chicken cross the road? Me: Why? Him: To get to the stupid persons house. Me...', then the trigger 'I fell right into the little tackers trap!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is superiority.
My favorite knock knock joke. Knock Knock! Who's there? To. To Who? To *Whom.*
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'My favorite knock knock joke. Knock Knock! Who's there? To. To Who?', then the trigger 'To *Whom.*' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
My most pretentious joke. Knock knock. Who's there? To. To who? To whom.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'My most pretentious joke. Knock knock. Who's there? To. To who?', then the trigger 'To whom.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
*knock knock* "Who's there?" "Dejav." "Dejav who?" *knock knock* *edit : thanks a lot for appreciating the stupidity
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward '*knock knock* "Who's there?" "Dejav." "Dejav who?" *knock knock*', then the trigger '*edit : thanks a lot for appreciating the stupidity' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is superiority.
"Knock knock" "Who's there?" "Dave" "Dave who?" Dave had to hold back tears as he realised his mother's Alzheimer's is getting worse
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward '"Knock knock" "Who's there?" "Dave" "Dave who?"', then the trigger 'Dave had to hold back tears as he realised his mother's Alzheimer's is getting worse' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Who ever invented the knock knock joke Should get a no bell prize
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Who ever invented the knock knock joke', then the trigger 'Should get a no bell prize' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Knock knock knock knock knock knock knock knock knock -Who's there? -The plane captain.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Knock knock knock knock knock knock knock knock knock -Who's there?', then the trigger '-The plane captain.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
I have a friend that's a Jehova's Witness This one time she got mad at me, because she told a knock knock joke, and I refused to answer.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'I have a friend that's a Jehova's Witness', then the trigger 'This one time she got mad at me, because she told a knock knock joke, and I refused to answer.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Knock knock Who's there? Owls. Owls who? They certainly do
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Knock knock Who's there? Owls. Owls who?', then the trigger 'They certainly do' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
My grandmother used to tell us a joke... She’d say “Knock knock”, we’d say “Who’s there?”. Then she’d say “I can’t remember”… and start to cry.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'My grandmother used to tell us a joke... She’d say “Knock knock”, we’d say “Who’s there?”.', then the trigger 'Then she’d say “I can’t remember”… and start to cry.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Why doesn't the Grinch like knock knock jokes? Because there's always Whos there!
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Why doesn't the Grinch like knock knock jokes?', then the trigger 'Because there's always Whos there!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Knock knock… Knock knock. Who's there? r/news. r/news who? [deleted]
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Knock knock… Knock knock. Who's there? r/news. r/news who?', then the trigger '[deleted]' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Why are there no knock knock jokes about America? Cause' freedom rings
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Why are there no knock knock jokes about America?', then the trigger 'Cause' freedom rings' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Why does America not have knock knock jokes? Because freedom rings.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Why does America not have knock knock jokes?', then the trigger 'Because freedom rings.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Knock knock.. (feat. My 9yo brother) Knock knock.. \*sigh..\* Who's there? Interrupting doctor Interrupting doct-- You have cancer.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Knock knock.. (feat. My 9yo brother) Knock knock.. \*sigh..\* Who's there? Interrupting doctor Interrupting doct--', then the trigger 'You have cancer.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Knock Knock Who's there? Dishes. Dishes who? Dishes Sean Connery.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Knock Knock Who's there? Dishes. Dishes who?', then the trigger 'Dishes Sean Connery.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
I managed to tell this joke to my gf during sex (FYI: In Sweden we tell jokes about Norwegian people being stupid) me: Wanna hear a joke? gf: Wtf, now? sure... me: What does the Norwegian man do before he comes? gf: No idea.. me: He knocks on the door gf: *giggles while facepalming* A while later... me: knock knock gf: Who's there? me: The Norwegian
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'I managed to tell this joke to my gf during sex (FYI: In Sweden we tell jokes about Norwegian people being stupid) &n...', then the trigger 'me: The Norwegian' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is benign-violation.
The person who invented knock knock jokes... Deserves a no bell prize.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'The person who invented knock knock jokes...', then the trigger 'Deserves a no bell prize.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
I learned how to yodel -Knock knock. --Who’s there? -Yoda lady. --Yoda lady who? -Good job yodeling!
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'I learned how to yodel -Knock knock. --Who’s there? -Yoda lady. --Yoda lady who?', then the trigger '-Good job yodeling!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
It's an old joke, but I said it to my kids and their friends and they went hysterical A plane carries 500 bricks. 1 falls out. How many bricks are left? 499. How do you put an elephant in a fridge in 3 steps? Open the fridge, put in the elephant, and close the fridge. How do you put a deer in a fridge in 4 steps? Open the fridge, take out the elephant, put in the deer, then close the fridge. The Lion King is having a party. All the animals are there except for one; who is it? The deer: He is still in the fridge. An old lady is crossing a swamp, but it is a crocodile swamp. How does she cross? Normally, all the crocodiles are at the Lion King's party Mary dies at the edge of the swamp. How? A brick falls from the sky and kills her. Knock knock Who's there? Not Mary
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'It's an old joke, but I said it to my kids and their friends and they went hysterical A plane carries 500 bricks. 1 f...', then the trigger 'Not Mary' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is benign-violation.
Knock knock... Who's there? Ah. Ah who? WEREWOLVES OF LONDON
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Knock knock... Who's there? Ah. Ah who?', then the trigger 'WEREWOLVES OF LONDON' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
-Knock knock "Who's there" -"Howl" "Howl who ?" -"Howl you know unless you open the door ?"
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward '-Knock knock "Who's there" -"Howl" "Howl who ?"', then the trigger '-"Howl you know unless you open the door ?"' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Knock knock...(from my 6 year old) Who's there? "Little girl". Little girl, who? "Little girl who can't reach the door knob".
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Knock knock...(from my 6 year old) Who's there? "Little girl". Little girl, who?', then the trigger '"Little girl who can't reach the door knob".' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
I have a couple of dad jokes for you. (Set up) A- Why did the chicken cross the road? B- idk why? A- To get to the idiots house. Let it sit. they are confused. A- Knock knock. B- Who's there? A- The chicken.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'I have a couple of dad jokes for you. (Set up) A- Why did the chicken cross the road? B- idk why? A- To get to the id...', then the trigger 'A- The chicken.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is superiority.
Whoever invented knock knock jokes should get a no bell prize. ba dum tish!
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Whoever invented knock knock jokes should get a no bell prize.', then the trigger 'ba dum tish!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
My favorite knock knock joke when I'm feeling like an asshole. Knock Knock. Who's there? To. To who? Actually it's 'to whom'.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'My favorite knock knock joke when I'm feeling like an asshole. Knock Knock. Who's there? To. To who?', then the trigger 'Actually it's 'to whom'.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
When Police Knock On Your Door Police: Knock Knock Me: Who is it? Police: its the Police. Me: What do you want? Police: We just wanna talk Me: How many of you are there? Police: 2 Me: Then talk to each other.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'When Police Knock On Your Door Police: Knock Knock Me: Who is it? Police: its the Police. Me: What do you want? Polic...', then the trigger 'Me: Then talk to each other.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Preston: Knock Knock! Mom: Who's There Preston: Preston. Mom: Preston who? Preston let out a disheartening sigh as he walked away from the door, knowing his mother's Alzheimer's was getting worse.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Preston: Knock Knock! Mom: Who's There Preston: Preston. Mom: Preston who?', then the trigger 'Preston let out a disheartening sigh as he walked away from the door, knowing his mother's Alzheimer's was getting wo...' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Why are there no knock knock jokes about America? Because freedom rings. 'Murica
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Why are there no knock knock jokes about America? Because freedom rings.', then the trigger ''Murica' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Knock. Knock. Knock knock. Knock knock knock. Knock knock knock knock knock. Who's there? Fibonacci.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Knock. Knock. Knock knock. Knock knock knock. Knock knock knock knock knock. Who's there?', then the trigger 'Fibonacci.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Why don't you hear any knock knock jokes about America? Because freedom rings.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Why don't you hear any knock knock jokes about America?', then the trigger 'Because freedom rings.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What don't homeless people get? Knock knock jokes
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What don't homeless people get?', then the trigger 'Knock knock jokes' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
My 4 year old nephew's favourite joke. Knock knock! who's there? Europe. Europe who? No, You're a poo! Followed by devious laughter.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'My 4 year old nephew's favourite joke. Knock knock! who's there? Europe. Europe who? No, You're a poo!', then the trigger 'Followed by devious laughter.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What award was given to the best Knock Knock joker? The No-Bell prize!
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What award was given to the best Knock Knock joker?', then the trigger 'The No-Bell prize!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Whoever invented the knock knock joke should receive a no-bell prize
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Whoever invented the knock knock joke', then the trigger 'should receive a no-bell prize' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
A Knock Knock Joke Knock knock. Who's there? Hike! Hike who? Unsuspecting Son Dad Waiting with Bated Breath. Sets the Perfect Trap! (I so wish this was mine, but I found it on TikTok)
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'A Knock Knock Joke Knock knock. Who's there? Hike! Hike who? Unsuspecting Son Dad Waiting with Bated Breath. Sets the...', then the trigger '(I so wish this was mine, but I found it on TikTok)' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
'Knock knock' 'Who's there' 'Okay Google' 'Okay Google, who?' 'Sorry I didn't catch that' 'OKAY GOOGLE WHO?' 'The World Health Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations that is concerned with international public health. It was established on 7 April 1948, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. '
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward ''Knock knock' 'Who's there' 'Okay Google' 'Okay Google, who?' 'Sorry I didn't catch that' 'OKAY GOOGLE WHO?' 'The Wor...', then the trigger ''' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Reverse knock knock joke *Told to be by my dad about 20 years ago:* Dad: Got a good joke for you, it's a knock knock joke Me: OK... Dad: you have to start... Me: OK, Knock knock Dad: Who's there..... Me: ಠ_ಠ .... Well I don't know, IT'S YOUR JOKE! (Dad in stitches)
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Reverse knock knock joke *Told to be by my dad about 20 years ago:* Dad: Got a good joke for you, it's a knock knock...', then the trigger '(Dad in stitches)' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Knock knock jokes Didn't go down well at the homeless shelter.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Knock knock jokes', then the trigger 'Didn't go down well at the homeless shelter.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Why can't you tell knock knock jokes about freedom? Because freedom rings
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Why can't you tell knock knock jokes about freedom?', then the trigger 'Because freedom rings' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Knock knock. Who's there? Grandpa. Shit, stop the funeral!!!!!
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Knock knock. Who's there? Grandpa.', then the trigger 'Shit, stop the funeral!!!!!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is benign-violation.
Interrupting Cow's Cousin Moo. Knock knock. Who's there? Time traveling cow.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Interrupting Cow's Cousin Moo. Knock knock. Who's there?', then the trigger 'Time traveling cow.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Knock knock? Who’s there? 9/11 Knock knock? Who’s there? 9/11. 9/11 who? You said you would never forget… :(
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Knock knock? Who’s there? 9/11 Knock knock? Who’s there? 9/11. 9/11 who?', then the trigger 'You said you would never forget… :(' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
“Knock knock” “Who’s there?” “Knock knock” “Knock knock who?” “ ‘s there.”
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward '“Knock knock” “Who’s there?” “Knock knock” “Knock knock who?”', then the trigger '“ ‘s there.”' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is meta-humor with absurdism.
Jehovah's Witnesses They have to be the worst at knock knock jokes.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Jehovah's Witnesses', then the trigger 'They have to be the worst at knock knock jokes.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Knock Knock Knock Knock who's there? to to who? to whom.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Knock Knock Knock Knock who's there? to to who?', then the trigger 'to whom.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Whoever invented knock knock jokes... Should get a no bell prize
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Whoever invented knock knock jokes...', then the trigger 'Should get a no bell prize' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
If Dr. Seuss were a convict (poem) What's this in my hand? Behind your back? It's soap on a a rope! Whack whack whack! What's this in my sock? Tick tock, knock knock. A large steel lock! Chock chock chock! What's this in my breeches? I heard that you blab.. Snitches get stitches! Stab stab stab!!
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'If Dr. Seuss were a convict (poem) What's this in my hand? Behind your back? It's soap on a a rope! Whack whack whack...', then the trigger 'Stab stab stab!!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to the ugly guy's house. Knock knock. Who's there? The chicken.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to the ugly guy's house. Knock knock. Who's there?', then the trigger 'The chicken.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
If M. Night Shyamalan told a knock-knock joke. * Knock knock. * "Who's there?" * "M. Night Shyamalan." * "M. Night Shyamalan who?" * "Nah, I'm just messing with you. I was inside the whole time."
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'If M. Night Shyamalan told a knock-knock joke. * Knock knock. * "Who's there?" * "M. Night Shyamalan." * "M. Night Sh...', then the trigger 'I was inside the whole time."' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Do you like Knock Knock jokes? Because I believe that the inventor of the knock knock joke deserves a 'No-bell' prize.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Do you like Knock Knock jokes?', then the trigger 'Because I believe that the inventor of the knock knock joke deserves a 'No-bell' prize.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
My favorite knock knock joke "Knock knock" "Who's there" "I eat mop" "I eat mop who?" *Laughter and pointing*
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'My favorite knock knock joke "Knock knock" "Who's there" "I eat mop" "I eat mop who?"', then the trigger '*Laughter and pointing*' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Knock-Knock Joke given to me by a Star Wars fan Knock Knock Who's There? Metaphors Metaphors who? Metaphors be with you
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Knock-Knock Joke given to me by a Star Wars fan Knock Knock Who's There? Metaphors Metaphors who?', then the trigger 'Metaphors be with you' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
*knock knock* "Who's there?" "I got up." "I got up who?" "In that case, the bathroom's over there."
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward '*knock knock* "Who's there?" "I got up." "I got up who?"', then the trigger '"In that case, the bathroom's over there."' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Knock knock. Who's there? 9/11. 9/11 who? I thought you said you'd never forget.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Knock knock. Who's there? 9/11. 9/11 who?', then the trigger 'I thought you said you'd never forget.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Canadian knock-knock joke *Knock knock.* **Who's there?** *Sorry.* **No I'm sorry.** *No I'm sorry.*
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Canadian knock-knock joke *Knock knock.* **Who's there?** *Sorry.* **No I'm sorry.**', then the trigger '*No I'm sorry.*' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
A man is sitting at home when he hears someone knocking at the door Knock Knock Knock knock Knock knock knock Knock knock knock knock knock "Who's there?" "Fibonacci"
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'A man is sitting at home when he hears someone knocking at the door Knock Knock Knock knock Knock knock knock Knock k...', then the trigger '"Fibonacci"' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Knock knock. Who's there? Ginger Bob Presley. Ginger Bob Presley who? Seriously dude? How many Ginger Bob Presleys do you know? I was the best man at your wedding...
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Knock knock. Who's there? Ginger Bob Presley. Ginger Bob Presley who? Seriously dude? How many Ginger Bob Presleys do...', then the trigger 'I was the best man at your wedding...' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is meta-humor with absurdism.
Why are there no knock knock jokes about America? Because freedom rings.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Why are there no knock knock jokes about America?', then the trigger 'Because freedom rings.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Why don't Americans get knock knock jokes? FREEDOM RINGS
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Why don't Americans get knock knock jokes?', then the trigger 'FREEDOM RINGS' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Knock knock.. Who's there? Dishes Dishes who? Dishes a bad joke.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Knock knock.. Who's there? Dishes Dishes who?', then the trigger 'Dishes a bad joke.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Voldemort: Knock Knock Harry potter: Who's there? Voldemort: You know. Harry potter: You know who? Voldemort: Exactly!!!
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Voldemort: Knock Knock Harry potter: Who's there? Voldemort: You know. Harry potter: You know who?', then the trigger 'Voldemort: Exactly!!!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Knock knock -Who's there? -Ala -Ala who? -AKBAR
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Knock knock -Who's there? -Ala -Ala who?', then the trigger '-AKBAR' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
The perfect knock knock joke Knock knock Who's there? I eat mop. I eat mop who?
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'The perfect knock knock joke Knock knock Who's there? I eat mop.', then the trigger 'I eat mop who?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Knock Knock jokes ... The guy who created Knock Knock jokes deserves a "No Bell" prize.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Knock Knock jokes ...', then the trigger 'The guy who created Knock Knock jokes deserves a "No Bell" prize.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
I have a knock knock joke but someone in the comments has to start it
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'I have a knock knock joke but someone in the', then the trigger 'comments has to start it' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is meta-humor with absurdism.
Knock knock Who's there? Owls . . . Owls who? Yes they do
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Knock knock Who's there? Owls . . . Owls who?', then the trigger 'Yes they do' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Knock knock. Who's there? Smell mop.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Knock knock. Who's there?', then the trigger 'Smell mop.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Knock Knock Somebody knocks on door: - Who is there? - Police? - What do you want? - We want to talk. - How many of you are there? - Two. - So talk with each other.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Knock Knock Somebody knocks on door: - Who is there? - Police? - What do you want? - We want to talk. - How many of y...', then the trigger '- So talk with each other.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Knock Knock! **Knock Knock** Who's there? **Britney Spears** Britney Spears who? **Knock Knock** Who's there? **Oops I did it again!**
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Knock Knock! **Knock Knock** Who's there? **Britney Spears** Britney Spears who? **Knock Knock** Who's there?', then the trigger '**Oops I did it again!**' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
[Offensive] How do you offend homeless people? By telling them knock knock jokes!
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward '[Offensive] How do you offend homeless people?', then the trigger 'By telling them knock knock jokes!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Knock Knock Who's there? Hatch. Hatch who? Bless you.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Knock Knock Who's there? Hatch. Hatch who?', then the trigger 'Bless you.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Good kid joke. Lame adult joke. Knock knock. Who's there? Salad. Salad who? It's the salad! Lettuce in!
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Good kid joke. Lame adult joke. Knock knock. Who's there? Salad. Salad who? It's the salad!', then the trigger 'Lettuce in!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Little Old Lady Knock Knock. Who's there? Little old lady. Little old lady who? I didn't know you could yodel!
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Little Old Lady Knock Knock. Who's there? Little old lady. Little old lady who?', then the trigger 'I didn't know you could yodel!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Susie has no arms Knock knock! Who's there? Not Susie
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Susie has no arms Knock knock! Who's there?', then the trigger 'Not Susie' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
You eat what (phonetic joke)? Knock knock Who's there? I eat mop I eat mop who?
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'You eat what (phonetic joke)? Knock knock Who's there? I eat mop', then the trigger 'I eat mop who?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Knock knock Who's there? Broken pencil Broken pencil who? Nevermind, it's pointless...
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Knock knock Who's there? Broken pencil Broken pencil who?', then the trigger 'Nevermind, it's pointless...' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
A little immature... Knock knock. Who's there? Europe. Europe who? No! You're a poo!
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'A little immature... Knock knock. Who's there? Europe. Europe who? No!', then the trigger 'You're a poo!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Knock knock.... Knock knock. *Who's there?* Madam *Madam who?* Madam finger is caught in the door!
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Knock knock.... Knock knock. *Who's there?* Madam *Madam who?*', then the trigger 'Madam finger is caught in the door!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Jokes you used to tell as a kid Knock knock Who's there? Interrupting cow Interrupting c- MOOOOOOO
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Jokes you used to tell as a kid Knock knock Who's there? Interrupting cow Interrupting c-', then the trigger 'MOOOOOOO' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Knock knock..Who's there?..Interrupting coefficient of friction.. The interrupting coeff--- MU!
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Knock knock..Who's there?..Interrupting coefficient of friction.. The interrupting coeff---', then the trigger 'MU!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Knock knock... Who's there? Ken. Ken who? Ken I come in? (My 3 year old told me this one.)
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Knock knock... Who's there? Ken. Ken who? Ken I come in?', then the trigger '(My 3 year old told me this one.)' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What's the difference between 'your mum' and 'knock knock' jokes? A door doesn't let you come inside.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What's the difference between 'your mum' and 'knock knock' jokes?', then the trigger 'A door doesn't let you come inside.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Knock Knock Knock Knock "Who's there?" "I am a pileup" "I am a Pileup who?" "Exactly...." (Badum Tss)
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Knock Knock Knock Knock "Who's there?" "I am a pileup" "I am a Pileup who?" "Exactly...."', then the trigger '(Badum Tss)' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Explosive knock knock joke "Knock knock" "Who's there?" "Allah" "Allah who?" "ALLAHU AKBAR!"
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Explosive knock knock joke "Knock knock" "Who's there?" "Allah" "Allah who?"', then the trigger '"ALLAHU AKBAR!"' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Knock knock joke Knock knock Whos there Broken Pencil Broken Pencil who Never mind...its pointless!
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Knock knock joke Knock knock Whos there Broken Pencil Broken Pencil who', then the trigger 'Never mind...its pointless!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Knock Knock? Who's there? Eat map. Eat map who? NO THANKS!
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Knock Knock? Who's there? Eat map. Eat map who?', then the trigger 'NO THANKS!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Knock Knock Who's there? 9/11 9/11 who? You said you'd Never Forget
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Knock Knock Who's there? 9/11 9/11 who?', then the trigger 'You said you'd Never Forget' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
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