50+ Ninja Jokes
Ninja jokes, stealth humor, and punchlines you never see coming.
My 4 year old son just got me with a dad joke I hadn't heard before. My son was playing with his teenage mutant ninja turtle action figures, and was making them fight each other. Me: "Where are their weapons? Are they just fighting with their bare hands?" Son: "No, they are fighting with their turtle hands." Doesn't have a clue why I was laughing so hard. Edit: mutant added** Edit 2: to those who are telling me it's not a joke, because my son doesn't understand the English language. WOW, you're right! I hadn't thought of that. I really thought he got me, but you have changed everything! My 4 year old son doesn't know the word "bare", or sarcasm yet. Please stop PMing me that now. Thank you.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'My 4 year old son just got me with a dad joke I hadn't heard before. My son was playing with his teenage mutant ninja...', then the trigger 'Thank you.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
You want me to do my work your way? Sure. I’ve been handling this annual event for years. I know the process, the information we need from guests, when to handle their VISAs, and how to plan the event flow down to the minute. My boss, on the other hand, mostly knows how to look like he does. Last year’s event was a mess, so this time I came prepared. I built a shared Excel sheet for the committee. It was clean, structured, everything in one place. Guest names, designations, dietary restrictions, flight details. Fully tabulated, filterable, easy to manage. The idea was simple: input once guests have submitted their RSVP via a Google Form, and we’re set. At some point, my boss saw the sheet. He deleted it. No heads up, no informing anything btw. Just gone. Instead, he created a new tab linking directly to the raw Google Form responses. During a progress meeting, I mentioned (politely) that the working sheet had disappeared. That’s when he admitted to deleting it because his version was “more automated”, just use the form responses and add columns as needed. In hindsight, it made sense but not for this kind of event. It was just waay more complicated. Guests submit multiple responses when details change. Some cancel. Some bring plus-ones with completely different flights and dietary needs. It gets messy fast. I raised these concerns, especially since I’d be the one managing it anyway. Despite me explaining multiple times that it’s gonna be very inefficient, he insisted his way was better. Alright then. I’ll comply. Every bit of information went exactly where his the form responses allowed it to go, no extra structuring, no cleanup. Duplicate RSVPs? Highlighted in red, no consolidation. Different flight details in one submission? All four flights crammed into a single cell. Dietary restrictions for multiple guests? All dumped together, good luck figuring out who’s vegan and who has a nut allergy. Special requests? Full essay pasted in one cell, untouched. I followed his way exactly. Eventually, he realized the sheet was unusable. Couldn’t filter anything properly, couldn’t find what he needed, and definitely couldn’t present it proudly to management to take credit for someone else’s work. Meanwhile, I quietly rebuilt my original Excel on my personal drive, so my actual work wasn’t affected. But not gonna lie, was tough trying to switch tabs like a ninja when he’s micromanaging at my desk.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'You want me to do my work your way? Sure. I’ve been handling this annual event for years. I know the process, the inf...', then the trigger 'But not gonna lie, was tough trying to switch tabs like a ninja when he’s micromanaging at my desk.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is superiority.
My girlfriend is kind of like a ninja attack.. They're two things I'll never see coming. (I've never been so proud of myself for writing a joke)
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'My girlfriend is kind of like a ninja attack.. They're two things I'll never see coming.', then the trigger '(I've never been so proud of myself for writing a joke)' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
How many women does it take to screw in a lightbulb? One. She just holds it in place, while the world revolves around her. * Beverly Hills ninja edit... rotates to revolves
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'How many women does it take to screw in a lightbulb? One. She just holds it in place, while the world revolves around...', then the trigger 'rotates to revolves' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
When I went to Japan on vacation, I didn't see a single ninja. Impressive.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'When I went to Japan on vacation, I didn't see a single ninja.', then the trigger 'Impressive.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Can the ninja throw his ninja stars? Shurikan
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Can the ninja throw his ninja stars?', then the trigger 'Shurikan' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Maybe every nation has ninjas And the Japanese ninjas are just the worst
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Maybe every nation has ninjas', then the trigger 'And the Japanese ninjas are just the worst' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
My friend was raped by a teenager mutant ninja turtle. He wasn't wearing a mask, so we don't know which one did it.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'My friend was raped by a teenager mutant ninja turtle.', then the trigger 'He wasn't wearing a mask, so we don't know which one did it.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Mr. T set the ninja turtles up on a blind date. Mr. T: Here’s your girl. Ninja Turtles: Who is she? Mr. T: It’s April, fools.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Mr. T set the ninja turtles up on a blind date. Mr. T: Here’s your girl. Ninja Turtles: Who is she? Mr.', then the trigger 'T: It’s April, fools.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is superiority.
I met a ninja and asked if he could throw those pointy stars that ninjas have. He said, "shuriken."
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'I met a ninja and asked if he could throw those pointy stars that ninjas have.', then the trigger 'He said, "shuriken."' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
How does a LGBTQ ninja attack someone? They/Them
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'How does a LGBTQ ninja attack someone?', then the trigger 'They/Them' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Can a ninja throw a star? Shuriken
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Can a ninja throw a star?', then the trigger 'Shuriken' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Sam Loved Ninjas Little Sam loved ninjas. He'd think about them all day and watch ninja movies all night. He had a ninja costume, throwing stars, the whole shebang. One day he's playing around and whacks himself in the eye with a nunchuck, he runs downstairs to his mum bawling "Mummy mummy mummy look what happened!." She sees the welt on her little boy's face and freaks out "Oh my god sam! Your eye!" Suddenly Sam stops crying, looks up and says "For the thousandth time mum, I'm not a samurai, I'm a fucking ninja."
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Sam Loved Ninjas Little Sam loved ninjas. He'd think about them all day and watch ninja movies all night. He had a ni...', then the trigger 'Suddenly Sam stops crying, looks up and says "For the thousandth time mum, I'm not a samurai, I'm a fucking ninja."' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Can a ninja throw a star? Shur-he-can!
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Can a ninja throw a star?', then the trigger 'Shur-he-can!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
I've just been robbed by a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Though ironically, he wasn't wearing a mask so I don't know which one he was.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'I've just been robbed by a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle', then the trigger 'Though ironically, he wasn't wearing a mask so I don't know which one he was.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What kind of shoes do ninjas wear? Sneakers
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What kind of shoes do ninjas wear?', then the trigger 'Sneakers' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Joke from my 7 year old cousin - Why did the ninja go to college? He wanted to be a ninja-neer.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Joke from my 7 year old cousin - Why did the ninja go to college?', then the trigger 'He wanted to be a ninja-neer.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What did the claustrophobic ninja do when he fell down a well? He flipped out
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What did the claustrophobic ninja do when he fell down a well?', then the trigger 'He flipped out' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Can a ninja throw projectile weapons? Shuriken!
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Can a ninja throw projectile weapons?', then the trigger 'Shuriken!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
There are no black ninjas.. Only Incognegroes.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'There are no black ninjas..', then the trigger 'Only Incognegroes.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What do you call a red-headed ninja? A ginja... Ensue mildly dramatic slow clapping.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What do you call a red-headed ninja? A ginja...', then the trigger 'Ensue mildly dramatic slow clapping.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Why are the Ninja Turtles on the No-Fly list? Because they are members of an underground Splinter cell.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Why are the Ninja Turtles on the No-Fly list?', then the trigger 'Because they are members of an underground Splinter cell.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
How are ninjas and soft core porn alike? You never see them coming.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'How are ninjas and soft core porn alike?', then the trigger 'You never see them coming.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Little Sam loves ninjas He has a ninja costume, throwing stars, the whole shebang. One day he's playing and whacks himself in the eye with a nunchuck. He runs downstairs to his mum, bawling. "Mummy, look what happened!" She sees the welt and screams, "Sam, your eye!" Sam stops crying, looks up and says, "For the thousandth time, Mum. I'm not a samurai, I'm a fucking ninja"
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Little Sam loves ninjas He has a ninja costume, throwing stars, the whole shebang. One day he's playing and whacks hi...', then the trigger 'I'm not a samurai, I'm a fucking ninja"' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
An Interview with a Master Ninja When questioned on whether he thought his pupil could win his upcoming training match the Sensei had this to say: "Shuriken".
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'An Interview with a Master Ninja When questioned on whether he thought his pupil could win his upcoming training matc...', then the trigger '"Shuriken".' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Two ninjas are training in a field. One ninja says "I'll bet you can't hit that that target with your throwing star." The other ninja says "Shur-I-ken."
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Two ninjas are training in a field. One ninja says "I'll bet you can't hit that that target with your throwing star."', then the trigger 'The other ninja says "Shur-I-ken."' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Can a ninja bring a ninja star into the airport? Shuriken.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Can a ninja bring a ninja star into the airport?', then the trigger 'Shuriken.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Did you hear about the world's greatest ninja...? Me neither.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Did you hear about the world's greatest ninja...?', then the trigger 'Me neither.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Can a ninja kill someone from a distance? Shuriken!
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Can a ninja kill someone from a distance?', then the trigger 'Shuriken!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is benign-violation.
What shoes does ninjas use? Sneakers.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What shoes does ninjas use?', then the trigger 'Sneakers.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Chuck Norris once flushed a condom Three weeks later the ninja turtles were born
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Chuck Norris once flushed a condom', then the trigger 'Three weeks later the ninja turtles were born' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What type of shoes do ninjas wear? Sneakers
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What type of shoes do ninjas wear?', then the trigger 'Sneakers' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
A guy just told me "All asians are ninjas" I wanted to tell him how racist that was, but he was black and i didn't want to get beat down
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'A guy just told me "All asians are ninjas"', then the trigger 'I wanted to tell him how racist that was, but he was black and i didn't want to get beat down' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What do you call a black ninja? Incog-negro.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What do you call a black ninja?', then the trigger 'Incog-negro.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Best short jokes? I need a joke for a meeting we have tomorrow at work but I cant remember any good ones after following this tradition weekly for the last few months. It must be short with just an opening line and a punchline like this: **Can a ninja throw a star?** **Shuriken** The punchline doesnt have to be one word of course, but it cant be a long joke. Can anybody remember any good ones?
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Best short jokes? I need a joke for a meeting we have tomorrow at work but I cant remember any good ones after follow...', then the trigger 'Can anybody remember any good ones?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Hopefully you guys get it. A man was looking for a person to teach him martial arts, so he goes in to see a supposed ninja to ask for lessons. When he walks in he sees the ninja slicing at a fly with his sword, but not being able to kill it. The man says, "How can you teach me martial arts if you can't even hit a fly!?" The ninja then reply's, "Oh, don't worry, that fly won't be having any children."
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Hopefully you guys get it. A man was looking for a person to teach him martial arts, so he goes in to see a supposed...', then the trigger 'The man says, "How can you teach me martial arts if you can't even hit a fly!?" The ninja then reply's, "Oh, don't wo...' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is benign-violation.
Did you hear that M. Night Shyamalan is making a new movie about a ninja with a nipple fetish? You'll never see the twist coming
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Did you hear that M. Night Shyamalan is making a new movie about a ninja with a nipple fetish?', then the trigger 'You'll never see the twist coming' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
When somebody said I could never be a ninja I replied, "Shurikan"
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'When somebody said I could never be a ninja I replied,', then the trigger '"Shurikan"' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What sort of shoes to ninjas wear? Sneakers.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What sort of shoes to ninjas wear?', then the trigger 'Sneakers.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What's a German Ninja drink beer out of? A clandestein.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What's a German Ninja drink beer out of?', then the trigger 'A clandestein.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What kind of shoes do ninjas wear? sneakers( iknow its old but its nice)
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What kind of shoes do ninjas wear?', then the trigger 'sneakers( iknow its old but its nice)' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Can a ninja throw any pointy object with lethal accuracy ? Shuriken
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Can a ninja throw any pointy object with lethal accuracy ?', then the trigger 'Shuriken' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
A hunchback kid came home from school crying Mom: why you cry son Kid: kids at school telling me "fu***ng hunchback" Mom: let's enroll you at karate school so you can beat them up *kid enrolls at karate school* - A MONTH LATER - *kid still came home from school crying* Mom: why you cry son Kid: they still bully me even after kicking their asses Mom: were they still saying "fu***ng hunchback" Kid: no Mom: then what Kid: "fu***ng ninja turtle" well, I tried EDIT: formatting
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'A hunchback kid came home from school crying Mom: why you cry son Kid: kids at school telling me "fu***ng hunchback"...', then the trigger 'EDIT: formatting' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
I have conversational ninja skills... People don't notice when I'm talking.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'I have conversational ninja skills...', then the trigger 'People don't notice when I'm talking.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is benign-violation.
Two ninjas were having an argument Two ninjas were arguing over which one was the better ninja. The first says, "Man, you can't even throw a ninja star." The second ninja says, "Shuriken."
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Two ninjas were having an argument Two ninjas were arguing over which one was the better ninja. The first says, "Man,...', then the trigger 'The second ninja says, "Shuriken."' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What kind of shoes do ninjas use? Sneakers.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What kind of shoes do ninjas use?', then the trigger 'Sneakers.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
The worlds best ninjas comes from Iceland Anyone actually seen an Icelandic ninja?
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'The worlds best ninjas comes from Iceland', then the trigger 'Anyone actually seen an Icelandic ninja?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Did you know the ninjas have gotten together and formed a union? They strike from the shadows.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Did you know the ninjas have gotten together and formed a union?', then the trigger 'They strike from the shadows.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Two Ninjas What do you call two ninjas named Charlie, stranded outside on a cold night? Numchucks.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Two Ninjas What do you call two ninjas named Charlie, stranded outside on a cold night?', then the trigger 'Numchucks.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
A guy goes to a fancy dress party with his girlfriend on his back.... When asked what he has come as he tells everyone, "I'm a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle of course" "What's that on your back then???" "Oh, that's Michele he replies"
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'A guy goes to a fancy dress party with his girlfriend on his back.... When asked what he has come as he tells everyon...', then the trigger '"Oh, that's Michele he replies"' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
A walk in the park A Muslim man was walking in a park with his 5 wives. All of his wives were in hijab. A little boy was playing with a ball in the same park. Inadvertently, the boy hits his ball towards the Muslim man. The man smiles and says "You can take the ball". Just a glance of this Muslim man made this boy's blood run cold and he ran to his father to narrate the incident. After hearing the incident, his father asked, "Why didn't you took the ball?" The child replied, " But dad, THERE WERE 5 NINJAS WITH HIM!!!".
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'A walk in the park A Muslim man was walking in a park with his 5 wives. All of his wives were in hijab. A little boy...', then the trigger 'The child replied, " But dad, THERE WERE 5 NINJAS WITH HIM!!!".' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What is it called when a ninja flees the scene of an accident? Hidden Run.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What is it called when a ninja flees the scene of an accident?', then the trigger 'Hidden Run.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
How many teenage mutant ninja turtules does it take to screw in a light bulb? Five. It's a huge problem.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'How many teenage mutant ninja turtules does it take to screw in a light bulb? Five.', then the trigger 'It's a huge problem.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
There is a man with a friend who is a ninja.... The man asks, "Ninja, can you help me out with this lightbulb?" The ninja replies "Shur-i-ken!"
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'There is a man with a friend who is a ninja.... The man asks, "Ninja, can you help me out with this lightbulb?"', then the trigger 'The ninja replies "Shur-i-ken!"' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Did you see the 75th annual ninja parade in downtown Tokyo? Neither did anyone else...
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Did you see the 75th annual ninja parade in downtown Tokyo?', then the trigger 'Neither did anyone else...' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Another International Ninja Day went completely unnoticed.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Another International Ninja Day went completely unnoticed.', then the trigger 'Another International Ninja Day went completely unnoticed.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Can a ninja scale a wall in a single leap? Shuriken.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Can a ninja scale a wall in a single leap?', then the trigger 'Shuriken.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What was the ninja pigs' surprise attack called? Hambush
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What was the ninja pigs' surprise attack called?', then the trigger 'Hambush' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
I bet ninjas have the worst gas... ...because they're silent but deadly.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'I bet ninjas have the worst gas...', then the trigger '...because they're silent but deadly.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is benign-violation.
What movies teach us. According to Hollywood movies - 1 out of every 5 Americans work for the CIA . According to Chinese movie- 1 out of every 5 Chinese is a Kungfu master. According to Japanese movies- Every 1 out of 5 Japanese is a Ninja. According to Indian movies - Every hero in a movie is a dancer and a singer.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What movies teach us. According to Hollywood movies - 1 out of every 5 Americans work for the CIA . According to Chin...', then the trigger 'According to Indian movies - Every hero in a movie is a dancer and a singer.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
My uncle Fred used to say " What you can't hear can't harm you" *used to* He was killed by ninjas.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'My uncle Fred used to say " What you can't hear can't harm you" *used to*', then the trigger 'He was killed by ninjas.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is benign-violation.
Japanese Banking Crisis Uncertainty has hit the Japanese banking industry. In the past week, Origami bank has folded, Sumo bank has gone belly up and Bonsai bank announced plans to cut some of its branches. Last week it was announced that Karaoke bank is up for sale and will likely go for a song while shares in Kamikaze bank were suspended after they nosedived. Samurai bank is soldiering on following sharp cutbacks, Ninja bank is reported to have taken a hit, but it remains in the black. Furthermore 500 staff at Karate bank got the chop and analysts report there is something fishy going on at Sushi bank where it’s feared staff may get a raw deal.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Japanese Banking Crisis Uncertainty has hit the Japanese banking industry. In the past week, Origami bank has folded,...', then the trigger 'Furthermore 500 staff at Karate bank got the chop and analysts report there is something fishy going on at Sushi bank...' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
The three programmers Three programmers were asked to cross a field and go to the house at the other side. The novice programmer looks at the short distance and says, "it's not far!. That will take me ten minutes" The senior programmer looks at the field, thinks for a while and says "I should be able to get there in a day". The novice looks surprised. The ninja programmer looks at the field and says. "Looks like ten minutes, but I think fifteen should be enough". The senior programmer sneers. The novice programmer sets off, but within a few moments, explosive land mines go off, blasting huge holes. Taking him off course, and requiring him to double back and attempt the crossing many times. It takes him two days to reach the goal. Although he is shaking and injured when he arrives. The senior programmer sets off on all fours. And carefully taps the ground searching for mines, proceeding only when it is safe. Slowly and meticulously he crosses the field over the course of the day. Only setting-off a couple of mines. The ninja programmer sets off, and walks directly across the field. Purposefully and directly. He arrives at the other side in just ten minutes. "How did you do it"?, the others ask. "How come the mines didn't get you?" "Easy" he replies. "I didn't plant any mines in the first place".
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'The three programmers Three programmers were asked to cross a field and go to the house at the other side. The novice...', then the trigger '"I didn't plant any mines in the first place".' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Can a ninja kill you with a hidden bladed circle of metal? Shuriken
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Can a ninja kill you with a hidden bladed circle of metal?', then the trigger 'Shuriken' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is benign-violation.
What do you call a stealthy gay guy? A fruit Ninja
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What do you call a stealthy gay guy?', then the trigger 'A fruit Ninja' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What is a ninjas favorite drink? Wataa and fruit punch! I'll see myself out.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What is a ninjas favorite drink? Wataa and fruit punch!', then the trigger 'I'll see myself out.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
How did the girl end up with ninja jizz on her face? she didn't see him coming
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'How did the girl end up with ninja jizz on her face?', then the trigger 'she didn't see him coming' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
A man walks into the ninja doctor's office The doctor will see you. But you won't see him.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'A man walks into the ninja doctor's office The doctor will see you.', then the trigger 'But you won't see him.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
How many ninjas does it take to change lightbulb... Where did that lightbulb come from?
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'How many ninjas does it take to change lightbulb...', then the trigger 'Where did that lightbulb come from?' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
How does a ninja shop for groceries? No one knows.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'How does a ninja shop for groceries?', then the trigger 'No one knows.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What do you call a group of sky diving samurai warriors? Ninjas With Altitude
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What do you call a group of sky diving samurai warriors?', then the trigger 'Ninjas With Altitude' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
A rejected Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle villain concept shows a subset of the Foot clan that acted as kamikaze pilots, attacking the turtles in their own base. They were sewer-side bombers.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'A rejected Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle villain concept shows a subset of the Foot clan that acted as kamikaze pilots,...', then the trigger 'They were sewer-side bombers.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Why did the ninja go to the doctor? For his Kung Flu. Courtesy of a 3rd grader
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Why did the ninja go to the doctor? For his Kung Flu.', then the trigger 'Courtesy of a 3rd grader' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Can a ninja throw a star? Sure-he-can
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Can a ninja throw a star?', then the trigger 'Sure-he-can' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What does a ninja and a muslim woman have in common? They're both invisible.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What does a ninja and a muslim woman have in common?', then the trigger 'They're both invisible.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
A ninja's wife comes home to find her husband dead and exclaims... ..."no ninja no ninja no!"
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'A ninja's wife comes home to find her husband dead and exclaims...', then the trigger '..."no ninja no ninja no!"' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is benign-violation.
Do you think the writers for all the teenage mutant ninja turtle movies had trouble deciding if Krang should be in them? Because I think it must have been a no brainer
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Do you think the writers for all the teenage mutant ninja turtle movies had trouble deciding if Krang should be in them?', then the trigger 'Because I think it must have been a no brainer' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Why do Ninjas always wear black? The skilled ones don't.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Why do Ninjas always wear black?', then the trigger 'The skilled ones don't.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is benign-violation.
jomomma.ninja Jo Mamma is so Ninja, that even Chuck Norris sent her a Friend request.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'jomomma.ninja', then the trigger 'Jo Mamma is so Ninja, that even Chuck Norris sent her a Friend request.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What do you call a Russian ninja? Shneakoff ( I apologise, this is my first ever post so I'm using that as my excuse)
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What do you call a Russian ninja? Shneakoff', then the trigger '( I apologise, this is my first ever post so I'm using that as my excuse)' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What is a Ninja's favorite beverage? Karatea From Fargo Ep. 2
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What is a Ninja's favorite beverage? Karatea From Fargo Ep.', then the trigger '2' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Mime Ninja Silent, But Deadly.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Mime Ninja', then the trigger 'Silent, But Deadly.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is benign-violation.
What does Bill Cosby and a ninja have in common? You don't see either one coming.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What does Bill Cosby and a ninja have in common?', then the trigger 'You don't see either one coming.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Where do ninjas come from? Out of nowhere!
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Where do ninjas come from?', then the trigger 'Out of nowhere!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Yo mama is so skinny and hairy the Ninja Turtles called her Master Splinter.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Yo mama is so skinny and hairy the Ninja', then the trigger 'Turtles called her Master Splinter.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
submissons by: Samthecowcowcat, adamsdominic835, valie.llg, soccerpigpen23, daboyluke, 01jmylakhi, ceceliamahan, artistwhosings, steve.tyler42, araceligonza, Kaylee.otten123, cookiesncream1312, Jayderbug, diofal1, awesomedude490, flippyabby, alyssateats, kayleighsuehardy, jkgirl1999, arrogantsoftware, goethals43, berthaculling, metroidpro2, nica21renee, logan4, larrystanley58, kryptonitegamer, thandiswadubazana, ninjadude92, eshamaraj, mikeyisbeast0114
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'submissons by: Samthecowcowcat, adamsdominic835, valie.llg, soccerpigpen23, daboyluke, 01jmylakhi, ceceliamahan, arti...', then the trigger 'berthaculling, metroidpro2, nica21renee, logan4, larrystanley58, kryptonitegamer, thandiswadubazana, ninjadude92, esh...' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
your mamas so fat if you slice her in fruit ninja, you automatically win the game!
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'your mamas so fat if you slice her in fruit ninja,', then the trigger 'you automatically win the game!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What do you call a redheaded ninja? A ginga.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What do you call a redheaded ninja?', then the trigger 'A ginga.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What do you call ninja royalty? Lur-king.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What do you call ninja royalty?', then the trigger 'Lur-king.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Did you hear about ninja farts? They are silent but deadly.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Did you hear about ninja farts?', then the trigger 'They are silent but deadly.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is benign-violation.
yo mamas so fat not even ninja could carry her in a fortnite battle.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'yo mamas so fat not even ninja could carry', then the trigger 'her in a fortnite battle.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What does Naruto say when he�s not satisfied? Ninja-Please!
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What does Naruto say when he�s not satisfied?', then the trigger 'Ninja-Please!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Yo Mama so Ugly, she's the reason The Ninja Turtles hide in the sewers!
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Yo Mama so Ugly, she's the reason The Ninja', then the trigger 'Turtles hide in the sewers!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
My ninja star fidget spinner is silent but deadly.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'My ninja star fidget spinner is', then the trigger 'silent but deadly.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is benign-violation.
submissons by: xxspartanninjaxx, donaannbenny, Chapmaneli, jkgirl1999
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'submissons by: xxspartanninjaxx, donaannbenny, Chapmaneli, jkgirl1999', then the trigger 'submissons by: xxspartanninjaxx, donaannbenny, Chapmaneli, jkgirl1999' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What happens when you get into fight with a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle? You get shell shocked.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What happens when you get into fight with a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle?', then the trigger 'You get shell shocked.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is benign-violation.
Did you hear about ninja burps? They are silent but deadly.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Did you hear about ninja burps?', then the trigger 'They are silent but deadly.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is benign-violation.
Yo mamas so fat if you slice her in fruit ninja, you automatically win the game!
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Yo mamas so fat if you slice her in fruit ninja,', then the trigger 'you automatically win the game!' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
Yo mama are so ugly that's why the Ninja Turtles are in the sewers these days
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'Yo mama are so ugly that's why the Ninja Turtles are', then the trigger 'in the sewers these days' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
What did the Samurai bring to the christmas party? Ninjabread men.
Why is this funny? (Comedy Stack Analysis)
The setup points the reader toward 'What did the Samurai bring to the christmas party?', then the trigger 'Ninjabread men.' forces a reinterpretation. The main mechanism is incongruity-resolution.
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