Anytime the number six comes up in conversation, my kids immediately say “6-7” and start giggling. One of my daughter’s friends even has a water bottle emblazoned with the numbers. Just why? “I don’t really know what it means,” my daughter tells me when I ask. “It came from a song.” The song is “Doot Doot (6 7)” by Skrilla, featuring the recurring lyric, “6-7.” According to her, whenever her teacher means 67 or 6 or 7, the kids respond “6-7!”

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Mid is relatively easy to translate. “In the middle of bad and good,” my daughter says. My son uses the word in a sentence: “My Chipotle burrito is so mid.”

You might say, “I’m going to have a low-key night,” but your kids aren’t going to know what you are talking about. “It’s the same thing as ‘kinda’,” she says. You say like ‘I low-key don’t like this food.'” I asked my son to use it. “Low-key bussing,” he says. Wait, what does bussing mean? “Bussing means good,” he says. Therefore, low-key bussing means that something doesn’t taste good.

Cap is pretty straightforward. “Stop the cap, stop the lying basically,” my daughter says. I ask her to elaborate. “I don’t know, it just means that.

I had high hopes for Chicken Jockey. “It’s from the Minecraft Movie. It doesn’t mean anything,” my daughter says. “It’s just a meme. Everyone goes crazy when someone says it. But that was like a year ago, no one says it anymore,” my son adds.

Brainrot encompasses a variety of terms like “tung tung tung sahour,” “tralalao tralala,” and “skibiti toilet,” words I made him type because I haven’t a clue on how to spell them. What do those mean? “Italian brainrot,” he says. “If you say them a lot people will call you the brainrot kid.” My daughter’s response as to what they mean? “I don’t know, it’s just really brainrotty.”

The term “unc” has nothing to do with an uncle. “Unc is old,” my daughter says, but my son adds: “really old.” You “reach unc status,” if you “turn 20 or something,” he adds. So if someone says, “Oh my gosh, you are an unc,” that’s not a compliment.

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When Did Dad Jokes Become Popular?

While it might feel like the concept of “dad jokes” has been around forever, the term only became part of the lexicon in 1987, when Gettysburg Times columnist Jim Kalbaugh introduced it in a piece published on Father’s Day of that year.

“As we approach Father’s Day,” he wrote, “I would like to propose that ‘Dad’ Jokes not be banned. They should be revered, preserved.” Even after Kalbaugh’s coinage, it took years for the term to really catch on. It wasn’t until 2019 that “Dad Jokes” actually made its way into Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary.

Why Do We Care?

History isn’t the only reason we care about dad jokes. According to a group of researchers from the British Psychological Society, these quips actually have the ability to make us better people.

“By continually telling their children jokes that are so bad that they’re embarrassing, fathers may push their children’s limits for how much embarrassment they can handle,” the authors write. “They show their children that embarrassment isn’t fatal. For a child who is approaching or has entered adolescence, which appears to be a sensitive period for sociocultural processing, this is an immensely valuable lesson.”

The earlier we introduce our children to the experience, it seems, the more likely they’ll be able to walk away from similar encounters unbothered and in control.

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The Best Dad Jokes for Kids

1. What’s brown and sticky? A stick.
2. I just watched all the Harry Potter movies back-to-back with a friend. It maybe wasn’t the best idea, because it meant I couldn’t see the TV.
3. How does a man on the moon cut his hair? Eclipse it.
4. How does Darth Vader like his bagels? On the dark side.
5. What’s more unbelievable than a talking dog? A spelling bee.
6. What is a calendar’s favorite food? Dates.
7. Why did the stadium get so hot after the game? Because all the fans left.
8. What type of bear is toothless? A gummy bear.
9. I found a wooden shoe in my toilet today. It was clogged.
10. I slept like a log last night. Woke up in the fireplace.
11. An apple a day keeps the doctor away. At least it does if you throw it hard enough.
12. Two goldfish are in a tank. One says to the other, “Do you know how to drive this thing?”
13. I’ll call you later. “Don’t call me later, call me Dad.”
14. Did you hear about the Italian chef who died? He pasta way.
15. What did the ranch say when someone opened the refrigerator door? “Close the door, I’m dressing.”
16. What did one hat say to the other? “You go on ahead.”
17. I just got hit in the head with a soda can. Thankfully it was a soft drink.
18. What did the ocean say to the beach? Nothing, it just waved.
19. I hate it when people say age is only a number. Age is clearly a word.
20. How many tickles does it take to make an octopus laugh? Ten tickles.
21. How do you make a tissue dance? You put a little boogie in it.
22. What happens when a snowman throws a tantrum? He has a meltdown.
23. Where do you learn to make a banana split? Sundae school.
24. What does a pampered cow produce? Spoiled milk.
25. What do you call a mac ‘n’ cheese that gets all up in your face? Too close for comfort food.
26. Why couldn’t the bicycle stand up by itself? It was two tired.
27. How many apples grow on a tree? All of them.
28. Did you hear the rumor about butter? Well, I’m not going to spread it.
29. Why did the old man fall into the well? Because he couldn’t see that well.
30. What do you call a factory that sells decent products? A satisfactory.
31. Why did the invisible man turn down the job offer? He couldn’t see himself doing it.
32. Within minutes, the detectives knew what the murder weapon was. It was a brief case.
33. Not to brag but I made six figures last year. I was also named the worst employee at the toy factory.
34. To whoever stole my copy of Microsoft Office, I will find you. You have my Word.
35. My friend says to me, “What rhymes with orange?”And I told him, “No it doesn’t.”

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Classic Dad Jokes

36. Have you heard about those new corduroy pillows? They’re making headlines.
37. I used to hate facial hair, but then it grew on me.
38. Where do fruits go on vacation? Pear-is.
39. What’s worse than when it’s raining cats and dogs? Hailing taxis.
40. Why did the nose feel sad? Because it was always getting picked on.
41. Why was the football stadium cold? There were too many fans.
42. Why did the deer go to the dentist? It had buck teeth.
43. Two guys walked into a bar. The third guy ducked.
44. A slice of apple pie is $2.50 in Jamaica and $3.00 in the Bahamas. These are the pie rates of the Caribbean.
45. What does a baby computer call his father? “Data.”
46. What do you call a rude cow? Beef jerky.
47. I used to be a banker, but I lost interest.
48. Why did the tomato blush? It saw the salad dressing.
49. What is a funny mountain called? Hill-arious.
50. What’s Forrest Gump’s password? 1forest1.
51. I asked my date to meet me at the gym but she never showed up. I guess the two of us aren’t going to work out.
52. What is the least spoken language in the world? Sign language.
53. My friend was showing me his tool shed and pointed to a ladder. “That’s my stepladder,” he said. “I never knew my real ladder.”
54. Did you hear about the ATM that got addicted to money? It suffered from withdrawals.
55. I’m reading a horror story in Braille. Something bad is going to happen, I can just feel it.
56. My doctor told me I was going deaf. The news was hard for me to hear.
57. Which days are the strongest? Saturday and Sunday. The rest are weak days.
58. What has four wheels and flies? A garbage truck.
59. I told my girlfriend she drew her eyebrows too high. She seemed surprised.
60. Not to brag, but I defeated our local chess champion in less than five moves. Finally, my high school karate lessons have started to pay off.
61. So a vowel saves another vowel’s life. The other vowel says, “Aye E. I owe you.”
62. Did I tell you the time I fell in love during a backflip? I was heels over head.
63. My uncle named his dogs Rolex and Timex. They’re his watch dogs.
64. I would avoid the sushi if I were you. It’s a little fishy.
65. Five out of four people admit they’re bad with fractions.
66. When the grocery store clerk asks me if I want the milk in a bag, I always tell him, “No, I’d rather drink it out of the carton.”
67. Can February March? No, but April May.
68. The difference between a numerator and a denominator is a short line. Only a fraction of people will understand this.
69. After dinner, my wife asked if I could clear the table. I needed a running start, but I made it.
70. This morning, Siri said, “Don’t call me Shirley.” I accidentally left my phone in Airplane mode.
71. Why couldn’t the green pepper practice archery? Because it didn’t habanero.
72. What do you call a sad cup of coffee? Depresso.
73. I love telling Dad jokes. Sometimes he laughs.
74. A guy walked into a bar and saw a horse serving drinks. The horse asks, “What are you staring at? Haven’t you ever seen a horse tending bar before?” The guy says, “It’s not that. I just never thought the parrot would sell the place.”

Funny Dad Jokes

75. A woman is on trial for beating her husband to death with his guitar collection. The judge asks her, “First offender?” She says, “No, first a Gibson. Then a Fender.”
76. I accidentally dropped my pillow on the floor. I think it has a concushion.
77. Someone complimented my parking today. They left a sweet note on my windshield that said “parking fine.”
78. St. Francis worked at Krispy Kreme. He was a deep friar.
79. Imagine if you walked into a bar and there was a long line of people waiting to take a swing at you. That’s the punch line.
80. In America, using the metric system can get you in legal trouble. In fact, if you sneer at any other method of measuring liquids, you may be held in contempt of quart.
81. Some people can’t distinguish between etymology and entomology. They bug me in ways I can’t put into words.
82. My hotel tried to charge me $10 extra for air conditioning. That wasn’t cool.
83. Why do nurses like red crayons? Because sometimes they have to draw blood.
84. I think my wife is putting glue on my antique weapons collection. She denies it, but I’m sticking to my guns.
85. Which U.S. state is famous for its extra-small soft drinks? Minnesota.
86. Why do trees seem suspicious on sunny days? They just seem a little shady.
87. What did the policeman say to his belly button? “You’re under a vest.”
88. I’ve been bored recently, so I’ve decided to take up fencing. The neighbors said they will call the police unless I put it back.
89. Why did the math book look so sad? Because of all of its problems.
90. I don’t go to funerals that start before noon. I guess I’m just not a mourning person.
91. One of my favorite memories as a kid was when my brothers used to put me inside a tire and roll me down a hill. Those were Goodyears.
92. I’m addicted to collecting vintage Beatles albums. I need Help.
93. What does the cell say to his sister when she steps on his toe? “Oh my toe, sis.”
94. What do scholars eat when they’re hungry? Academia nuts.
95. What do you call an ant that has been shunned by his community? A socially dissed ant.
96. A Vicks VapoRub truck overturned on the highway this morning. Amazingly, there was no congestion for eight hours.
97. When does a joke become a dad joke? When it becomes apparent.
98. What did the evil chicken lay? Deviled eggs.
99. What do you call a potato wearing glasses? A spec-tater.
100. Where do young trees learn math? Elementree school.
101. What time did the man go to the dentist? Tooth hurt-y.
102. What do you call a fake noodle? An impasta.
103. Why do you never see elephants hiding in trees? Because they’re so good at it.
104. A ham sandwich walks into a bar and orders a beer. The bartender says, “Sorry we don’t serve food here.”
105. What do you call a guy with a rubber toe? Roberto.
106. What rhymes with boo and stinks? You.
107. How do you tell the difference between a bull and a milk cow? It is either one or the utter.
108. I got a hen to regularly count her own eggs. She’s a real mathamachicken.
109. What do you call a donkey with only three legs? A wonkey.
110. Did you hear about the ice cream truck accident? It crashed on a rocky road.
111. What do dogs and phones have in common? Both have collar ID.
112. When is a door not a door? When it’s ajar.

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The Best Corny Dad Jokes

113. What do you call it when Dwayne Johnson buys a cutting tool? Rock pay-for scissors.
114. I got carded at a liquor store, and my Blockbuster card accidentally fell out. The cashier said, “Never mind.”
115. The past, present, and future walked into a bar. It was tense.
116. My wife asked me the other day where I got so much candy. I said, “I always have a few Twix up my sleeve.”
117. How do you organize a space party? You planet.
118. What’s an astronaut’s favorite part of a computer? The space bar.
119. I wouldn’t buy anything with velcro. It’s a total rip-off.
120. How does a lawyer say goodbye? “I’ll be suing ya.”
121. What did one wall say to the other wall? “I’ll meet you at the corner.”
122. What do you call a fish wearing a bowtie? Sofishticated.
123. Wanna hear a joke about construction? Well, you’ll have to wait—I’m still working on it.
124. A guy goes to his doctor because he can see into the future. The doctor asks him, “How long have you suffered from that condition?” The guy tells him, “Since next Monday.”
125. What rock group has four men that don’t sing? Mount Rushmore.
126. Why is it a bad idea to iron your four-leaf clover? Cause you shouldn’t press your luck.
127. I ordered a chicken and an egg from Amazon. I’ll let you know.
128. I can’t take my dog to the pond anymore because the ducks keep attacking him. That’s what I get for buying a pure bread dog.
129. I didn’t want to believe that my dad was stealing from his job as a traffic cop, but when I got home, all the signs were there.
130. When I was a kid, my mother told me I could be anyone I wanted to be. Turns out, identity theft is a crime.
131. What do sprinters eat before a race? Nothing, they fast.
132. What concert costs just 45 cents? 50 Cent featuring Nickelback.
133. Did you hear about the restaurant on the moon? Great food, no atmosphere.
134. Why do melons have weddings? Because they cantaloupe.
135. What happens when you go to the bathroom in France? European.
136. What’s the difference between a poorly-dressed man on a tricycle and a well-dressed man on a bicycle? Attire.
137. Did you hear about the guy who invented Lifesavers? They say he made a mint.
138. Last night I had a dream that I weighed less than a thousandth of a gram. I was like, 0mg.
139. A cheese factory exploded in France. Da brie is everywhere.
140. I was really angry at my friend Mark for stealing my dictionary. I told him, “Mark, my words.”
141. How does Moses make his coffee? Hebrews it.
142. What’s ET short for? Because he’s only got tiny legs.
143. Student: “Can I go to the bathroom?” Teacher: “It’s ‘may.'” Student: “No, it’s January.”
144. I was just reminiscing about the beautiful herb garden I had when I was growing up. Good thymes.
145. Do you know the last thing my grandfather said to me before he kicked the bucket? “Grandson, watch how far I can kick this bucket.”
146. Why are elevator jokes so classic and good? They work on many levels.
147. After an unsuccessful harvest, why did the farmer decide to try a career in music? Because he had a ton of sick beets.
148. My dog used to chase people on a scooter a lot. It got so bad we had to take his scooter away.

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One-Liner Dad Jokes

149. I just gave my too-weak notice at the gym.
150. That circus fire was in tents.
151. A guy walks into a bar and is immediately disqualified from the limbo contest.
152. Justice is a dish best served cold because it was served warm, it would be justwater.
153. I never buy pre-shredded cheese because doing it yourself is grate.
154. I used to run a dating service for chickens but I was struggling to make hens meet.
155. I wish the flu had started in Las Vegas because what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.
156. I used to work in a shoe-recycling shop but it was sole destroying.
157. My boss told me to have a good day, so I went home.
158. I’m always getting sick during the week because I have a weekend immune system.
159. I used to play piano by ear but now I use my hands.
160. I have a great joke about nepotism, but I’ll only tell it to my kids.
161. I was playing chess with my friend and he said, “Let’s make this interesting” so we stopped playing chess.
162. Not sure if you have noticed, but I love bad puns—that’s just how eye roll.
163. I’m so good at sleeping I can do it with my eyes closed.
164. Spring is here and I got so excited I wet my plants.
165. If towels could tell jokes, I think they’d have a very dry sense of humor.
166. I spent a lot of time, money, and effort child-proofing my house… but the kids still got in.
167. My wife said I was immature so I told her to get out of my fort.
168. If the early bird catches the worm, I’ll sleep in until there are pancakes.
169. A witch’s vehicle goes brrrroom brrrroom.
170. I’m starting a new dating service in Prague called “Czech-Mate.”
171. I sold our vacuum cleaner because it was just gathering dust.
172. It hurts me to say this, but I have a sore throat.
173. I don’t trust stairs because they’re always up to something.
174. The wedding was so beautiful, even the cake was in tiers.
175. If two vegans get in a fight, is it still considered a beef?
176. If a child refuses to nap, are they guilty of resisting a rest?
177. I know a lot of jokes about retired people but none of them work.
178. I don’t play soccer because I enjoy the sport, I’m just doing it for kicks.
179. I invented a new word today: Plagiarism.
180. If an English teacher is convicted of a crime and doesn’t complete the sentence, is that a fragment?
181. If you see a robbery at an Apple Store does that make you an iWitness?
182. My wife told me I had to stop acting like a flamingo so I had to put my foot down.
183. I thought about going on an all-almond diet but that’s just nuts.
184. I tell dad jokes but I have no kids… I’m a faux pa.

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185. Why do bees have sticky hair? Because they use a honeycomb.
186. Why do Dads take an extra pair of socks when they go golfing? In case they get a hole-in-one.
187. Why couldn’t the astronaut land on the moon? Because it was full.
188. Why do dogs float in water? Because they are good buoys.
189. What kind of music did the pilgrims listen to? Plymouth rock.
190. What do you call a shoe made of a banana? A slipper.
191. What is the tallest building in the world? The library—it’s got the most stories.
192. What do you call a beehive without an exit? Unbee-lievable.
193. Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field.
194. What do you call a fish with two knees? A two-knee fish.
195. What kind of shoes does a lazy person wear? Loafers.
196. What do you call two monkeys who share an Amazon Prime account? Prime mates.
197. How does a penguin build its house? Igloos it together.
198. Why don’t skeletons ever go trick-or-treating? Because they have no body to go with.
199. This graveyard looks overcrowded. People must be dying to get in there.
200. What do you call cheese that isn’t yours? Nacho cheese.
201. What’s the best way to watch a fly fishing tournament? Live stream.
202. Air used to be free at the gas station, now it’s $1.50. Do you know why? Inflation.
203. What’s orange and sounds like a parrot? A carrot.
204. Why is Peter Pan always flying? He Neverlands.
205. What’s a ninja’s favorite type of shoes? Sneakers.
206. What do Santa’s elves listen to as they work? Wrap music.
207. Did you hear about the bacon cheeseburger who couldn’t stop telling jokes? It was on a roll.
208. Why was the coach yelling at a vending machine? He wanted his quarter back.
209. Why do vampires seem sick? They’re always coffin.
210. Why did the banana go to the doctor? Because it wasn’t peeling well.

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As a natural wonder of the world, the Grand Canyon is one of the most popular tourist attractions in America. But while most travelers only come for a quick visit, there is actually a community that lives full-time at the base of the canyon.

Within the Havasupai Indian Reservation, Supai Village has a population of 208 and is the most remote settlement in the lower 48. In fact, it’s so off-the-grid that the mail has to be delivered by pack mule.

Dry Tortugas National Park spans a series of islands some 70 miles from Key West. Its striking centerpiece, Fort Jefferson, is an unfinished coastal fortress that is the largest brick masonry structure in the Western hemisphere. During the Civil War, it served as a prison and had famous inmates such as Samuel Mudd, who was involved in President Abraham Lincoln’s assassination.

The Great Smoky Mountains have vast amounts of wildlife, but we bet you didn’t know it was also considered the salamander capital of the world. In fact, more than 30 diverse species of salamanders live here.

And apparently, the world is full of fans because this area remains the most visited national park across the U.S.

This Colorado national park is home to the tallest sand dunes in North America, soaring about 750 feet in the sky. But the dunes have a special secret: They sing!

When there’s an avalanche, the sand starts to hum deeply. This sound was the inspiration behind Bing Crosby’s 1942 hit “The Singing Sands of Alamosa.” If you want to see them for yourself, rent a sandboard or sled to zoom down the sandy slopes!

At golden hour in mid- to late-February, Horsetail Fall in Yosemite National Park is transformed. The way the sun’s rays hit the cascade, it looks like a fiery lava flow off the side of a cliff.

This is also a nod to the park’s historic Firefall, which started in 1872 when the owner of the Glacier Point Hotel would throw campfire embers from the summit of Glacier Point every night (until the practice ended in 1968).

Congaree has the largest old-growth bottomland hardwood forest in the U.S. Even more phenomenal? For a month in early summer, between the end of May and the start of June, thousands of fireflies simultaneously light up each night at exactly the same time for a magical natural show.

Yellowstone National Park is one of the most iconic in America—and also the world’s first national park (established in 1872 by President Ulysses S. Grant). It has the largest number of mammal species, its own Grand Canyon, and half the world’s hydrothermal features, including mud pots, geysers, and hot springs. The latter are so acidic, they can actually dissolve a human body overnight.

One of the newest national parks, White Sands, is nothing but an optical illusion. First off, it’s not actually made of sand—it’s a gypsum dune field (and the largest of its kind on the planet). The crystals reflect the sun, making them shimmer white to the human eye and feel cool to the touch.

And if you see some antelope crossing the ribbed dunes—that’s not a mirage. In the 1970s, 95 African oryx were imported from the Kalahari Desert.

Instead of being named after the color of its rocks—as one might think—this Colorado national park is called “Black Canyon” for the way the sunlight hits it. Because the canyon walls are 2,722 feet tall in the deepest part, the rays only reach the very bottom for 33 minutes each day.

Acadia is home to the East Coast’s tallest peak, Cadillac Mountain, which measures up to 1,530 feet. It’s also the first place you can spot the sunrise in America from early October to March.

And that’s not all! Acadia happens to be “the first national park created from private lands gifted to the public through the efforts of conservation-minded citizens,” according to the National Park Service.

This 47,000-acre national park—which was once part of an ancient underwater reef—contains more than 120 caves beneath its surface. Although visitors in the early 20th century had to be lowered into the caves in a bucket, it is now very easy to access. So simple, in fact, that an underground lunchroom was built in one of the chambers 750 feet below ground.

Key scenes from Thelma & Louise were filmed in this national park. Today, a Thelma & Louise half-marathon is run every year through the Canyonlands in honor of the 1991 classic.

For two months, author Jack Kerouac worked at this Washington national park as a Park Service fire spotter and lived in a cabin on Desolation Peak. He later used this experience as material for two novels, including The Dharma Bums.

Death Valley National Park is famous for holding the record for the hottest place on Earth, where the temperature was recorded at 134 degrees in 1913. What people might not know, however, is that it’s also the largest national park outside Alaska, with over 1,000 miles of roads to explore.

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There’s one fairly unusual activity you can participate in while you’re here: fruit picking. The national park in Utah has 1,900 fruit trees, including apple, pear, peach, and cherry trees. Visitors are allowed to pick and eat the fruit from them—just weigh your bounty at the self-pay station.

This park on the shore of Lake Michigan may be known for its sand dunes, but it’s also home to savannas, marshes, prairies, forests, swamps, and more within its 15,000 acres. In fact, it’s actually one of the most biodiverse areas on the continent, with more plant and animal species than Hawaii.

In 1916, sisters Esther and Elizabeth Burnell first visited Rocky Mountain National Park. They loved it so much that they trained to become the first female naturalists certified by the National Park Service. After that, Esther snowshoed 30 miles across the Continental Divide, and Elizabeth spearheaded the park’s trail school for more than a decade.

Did you know that 95 percent of Biscayne National Park is located underwater? Here, you’ll find no fewer than 44 documented shipwrecks, though there are hundreds more yet to be discovered.

Some date back to the 1500s, but only six of the wrecks have been mapped for divers to explore.

Usually, national parks are found in the wilderness, not in the middle of a city. But St. Louis’ 192-acre Gateway Arch National Park is right in the heart of downtown, making it the country’s smallest national park.

And there are some optical tricks at play here, too. Despite how it might look, the riverfront arch is exactly as wide as it is tall (630 feet). That is twice the height of the Statue of Liberty!

This group of five islands off the California coast—Anacapa, Santa Cruz, Santa Barbara, Santa Rosa, and San Miguel—is often referred to as the “Galapagos of North America” due to their endemic plants and plentiful wildlife. Beyond animals, the oldest human bones on the continent (dating back to 13,000 BCE) were found on Santa Rosa Island. These remains were named the Arlington Springs Man.

A new addition to the United States’ lineup of national parks (it was established in 2013), Pinnacles is one of the only places on the North American continent where you can see the endangered California condor—famous for its almost 10-foot wingspan—fly free.

This national park isn’t somewhere you’ll come for the weather. Its Hoh Rain Forest, one of the few remaining temperate ones in the U.S., receives up to 12 feet of precipitation each year. That’s more than the average rainfall in the Amazon.

Hawaii’s first astronomical observatory is located on the summit of Haleakalā, the park’s eponymous volcano and Maui’s tallest summit (10,023 feet tall). It’s located above one-third of Earth’s atmosphere, and thanks to its setting, it’s one of the most significant observatories in operation.

Crater Lake has some serious bragging rights. At 1,943 feet, it’s the deepest lake in the U.S. (For comparison, One World Trade Center in New York City is 1,776 feet tall.) All of its water comes from snow or rain; there aren’t any streams or rivers feeding into this freshwater marvel.

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There’s usually not a ton to do in national parks other than hiking. Not so with Michigan’s Isle Royale. Here, the average visit time is 3.5 days compared to a four-hour visit on average for other national parks.

Wilderness camping is the name of the game, so backpackers have to bring everything they need for a few days of roughing it.

Mount Rainier is an iconic fixture behind Seattle’s skyline. The city is so attached to it that the Washington State Senate temporarily renamed the national park “12th Man National Park” and the summit “Mount Seattle Seahawks” leading up to the Super Bowl XLVIII in 2014.

This park, which preserves the heritage of the area’s ancestral Pueblo people, has no fewer than 5,000 archaeological sites—and those are just the ones that are known. The Anasazi lived here for 700 years (between 600 and 1300 CE).

Located completely above the Arctic Circle, Gates of the Arctic National Park is the northernmost national park in the United States. It also has no roads and few trails within its remote boundaries, which is another reason why it’s the country’s least visited national park.

In fact, less than 11,000 tourists made the trek to this Alaskan park in 2019—that’s less than the average number of people that visit the Grand Canyon in a single day.

Every Christmas, a special service is held around the base of the 3,500-year-old General Grant Tree in Kings Canyon National Park. This tradition started in 1925, and a year later it was designated the “Nation’s Christmas Tree” by President Calvin Coolidge.

If you want to join the celebration, visit on the second Sunday of December for the annual “Trek to the Tree.”

Within this park’s grounds is Rockfish Gap, smack in the Blue Ridge Mountains. There, a roadside tavern formed a meeting spot for three men who would later become American presidents: James Madison, James Monroe, and Thomas Jefferson.

Except this time, they weren’t hanging out on government business—they gathered here to lay the foundation for the University of Virginia.

Glacier National Park is the world’s first international peace park. In 1932, Glacier Park and Waterton Lakes National Park in Alberta, Canada, were both renamed the Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park. You can actually cross the border and receive a special mountain goat-shaped stamp in your passport.

If you thought Hawaii was far, this is one of the most isolated parks in the U.S. The exceptionally remote park is located 2,600 miles southwest of American Samoa’s shores and stretches across three of the territory’s islands (Tutuila, Ofu, and Ta’ū). It’s also the only U.S. national park site south of the equator.

Towering at 20,308 feet in elevation, Denali National Park contains one of the most challenging climbs in the country. In fact, the Alaskan expedition takes two to four weeks, and out of the 32,000 people who have attempted it, only half have succeeded.

Within that group are Barbara Washburn, the first woman to reach the summit in 1947, and 78-year-old Tom Choate, the oldest man to climb the peak in 2013.

This national park is home to one of the world’s most active volcanoes (Kīlauea) and one of the world’s tallest. Kīlauea sits next to Mauna Loa, which exceeds Mt. Everest if you measure from its height, beginning 18,000 feet below sea level and 13,677 feet above sea level.

It’s also the world’s most massive single mountain, with a density that’s 19,000 cubic miles in volume.

The park’s name goes back to the Oglala Sioux’s ancestors, who called it mako sica, translated as “land bad.” French-Canadian fur trappers later built on that title, calling it les mauvaises terres a traverser, or “the badlands to cross.”

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They might look like they’ve been around for eons, but the 40-mile stretch of Tetons is actually the youngest range in the Rocky Mountains—and among the youngest mountains on the planet, with a birth that began just two million years ago.

You can find some of the world’s oldest trees at this national park, located about four hours from Salt Lake City. The rare Great Basin bristlecone pine grows along the tree line and can survive for more than four millennia. The oldest living one in the park is named Methuselah and has racked up 4,765 years on this planet.

Today, not many people trek to this remote national park in Alaska, but historically, Lake Clark has had a long connection with humans. Around 10,000 years ago, the first human stepped foot in the region and settled on the land. For context, this was right after the last Ice Age!

The bulk of this national park is on St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands, making up 60 percent of the atoll’s total area. While you can hike the many tropical paths around the cay, there is one trail that might surprise you. At Trunk Bay, there is a 225-yard underwater snorkeling trail that teaches you about the colorful coral and local fish.

If you want to get a glimpse of some of Earth’s oldest rock formations, you’ve come to the right place. The ones at Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota date back to half the age of the Earth.

Alaska’s Wrangell-St. Elias might not be one of the more famous national parks—it doesn’t have the immediate recognition of, say, Yellowstone—but it’s the largest one in the U.S. It spans over 13.2 million acres which is larger than Yellowstone National Park, Yosemite National Park, and Switzerland combined.

Mammoth Cave National Park is home to the longest cave system on the planet (at least that we know of). It stretches for 400-plus miles under 53,000 acres of forest and 70 miles of above-ground trails.

The Sonoran Desert, in which the boundaries of this 143-square-mile national park fall, is the only place in the world where you can find the giant Saguaro cactus in the wild. Some grow up to 70 feet tall, making it the largest cactus in the U.S.

Theodore Roosevelt National Park is the only U.S. national park to be named after a person—and when you’re at the park, you can even check out where the former president once lived. His three-room property, Maltese Cross Ranch, is still on site.

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Sequoia National Park is fittingly home to the largest tree in the world (when measured by volume), and you can bet it has a name: General Sherman rises above the forest floor to reach 275 feet in height and is 36 feet in diameter at its base.

It’s not just fossilized logs laying around this park. There’s a section of the Historic Route 66 that runs right through the heart of the Petrified Forest.

While you can drive through it, the park is the only one that doesn’t have campgrounds and closes at night.

Perched on the Mexico border, this Texas park is home to not just the tallest, but the four tallest peaks in the Lone Star State: Guadalupe Peak, a.k.a. “The Top of Texas” (8,751 feet), Bush Mountain (8,631 feet), Shumard Peak (‎8,615 feet), and Bartlett Peak (8,508 feet).

Although no one’s heard much from Lassen Peak for a century, there was around a year between 1914 and 1915 when it was a major hotspot for volcanic activity. During that time period, there were more than 150 eruptions, culminating in a massive explosion on May 19, 1915.

Katmai National Park is one of the best places in the world to spot a brown bear in the wild. Around 2,200 brown bears live within its boundaries, which isn’t surprising for a peninsula where bears are likely to outnumber people.

Rock climbers and scramblers, this national park is your happy place. Around 8,000 rock climbing routes and 2,000 boulder problems are mapped out in Joshua Tree. And those formations are pretty historic—some have been around for 1.7 billion years, which is four times older than the Mesozoic Era when dinosaurs roamed the globe.

Bryce Canyon is home to the largest concentration of “hoodoos,” or irregular columns of rock, on the planet. You’ll want to bring your camera to capture them at sunset when they become a fiery red tint.

The 1.5-million-acre expanse of the Everglades makes up the largest subtropical wilderness in the U.S. and has just two seasons: wet and dry. It’s also home to the biggest mangrove ecosystem in the western hemisphere.

They’re not kidding about having “glacier” in the name of this Alaskan park. Of Glacier Bay’s total 5,220-square-mile expanse, the ice formations cover about half (2,055 square miles, or roughly the size of Delaware).

There are more than 2,000 natural sandstone arches inside this national park. Landscape Arch is the largest and longest in North America, stretching 290 feet (that’s the length of a football field).

This is a park for stargazers. Big Bend in Texas was named an International Dark Sky Park in 2017, and it has some of the clearest skies with little light pollution in the lower-48.

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Hot Springs National Park has an impressive history. Established as Hot Springs Reservation in 1832 to preserve the local waters, it’s the oldest protected area in the National Park System.

The crown jewel of this Alaskan park is the 700-square-mile Harding Icefield. With no fewer than 40 glaciers, it’s one of the biggest icefields in the U.S.

It’s at this national park that you’ll find The Subway—and no, it’s not park-based public transit. Instead, The Subway is a 9.5-mile hike that’s so challenging it requires a permit, and, depending on the route you choose, involves creek crossing, scrambling, swimming, and route finding.

Ohio’s only national park offers far more than your standard hiking trails (although there are 140 miles of those, too). Unlike most other untouched and wild parks, Cuyahoga Valley features busy freeways, small settlements, 19th-century buildings, and more.

You can even catch a ride on a scenic railroad, take in a symphony concert, or play golf here.

Redwood National Park features the largest remaining contiguous old-growth coastal redwood forest in the world. All you need to know from that mouthful? Its 17,000 acres have never been touched by an ax blade, and that’s pretty special indeed.

This dune-dotted remote land in Alaska is one of the least visited national parks in the United States. In 2018, the ratio of caribou to visitors was 33 to 1.

Although most visitors will be busy exploring the Wind Cave’s underground tunnels, make sure to spend some time in the open air. Aboveground, you could catch a glimpse of the park’s population of bison (a.k.a. American buffalo). Its current herd is the progeny of bison that were reintroduced in 1913.

The first Women’s Rights Convention took place in July of 1848 at Wesleyan Chapel in Seneca Falls, New York. An estimated 300 men and women attended the event, including Lucretia Mott and Frederick Douglass.

By the end of the meeting, 68 women and 32 men had signed the Declaration of Sentiments, the very document demanding women enjoy the same civil and political rights as men.

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Approximately eight in 10 U.S. adults celebrate Easter, according to the National Retail Federation, which says consumers spend an average of $177.06 per person on the holiday, encompassing everything from clothing and candy to cards and flowers. Collectively, it says, Easter spending totals more than $20 billion per year in the United States – $24 billion in 2023 and an estimated $22 billion in 2024. Although the Easter Bunny alone isn’t responsible for all that spending, it definitely deserves at least some of the credit, as 64% of consumers say their Easter shopping is motivated by tradition, 32% a social activity with family or friends, and 29% are motivated by sales and promotions.

Whether it originally was a product of paganism or Christianity—and more on that later—Americans ultimately have just one group to thank for the Easter Bunny: the Germans.

As early as the 17th century, German folklore references the legend of Oschter Haws, German for “Easter hare.” The mythical rabbit who visited children while they slept rewarded them with colored eggs for their good behavior, which it left in nests that German children made out of hats. When German Lutherans settled in Pennsylvania in the 18th century, they brought their customs—including Oschter Haws—with them. As their traditions spread across the United States, nests eventually migrated from hats to baskets, whose contents gradually grew to include candy and gifts alongside colored eggs.

To older kids and adults, the best version of the Easter Bunny might just be the one that’s made of chocolate, wrapped in foil, and sold in stores.

Like the original Easter Bunny, the chocolate Easter Bunny has German lineage: By the 19th century, Easter traditions in Germany had evolved to include cardboard or fabric bunnies that children left out for Oschter Haws, who filled them with candy. At the same time, Germany was becoming an epicenter for chocolate making. It was only a matter of time, then, until Germans had the sweet idea to replace their cardboard candy vessels with chocolate ones.

So the chocolate bunnies likely came from the same German immigrants who brought the Easter Bunny to America via Pennsylvania. In fact, the first American credited with creating a chocolate bunny was Pennsylvanian Robert Strohecker, a drugstore owner who created a five-foot chocolate rabbit as an Easter promotion in 1890.

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Although it’s not as common now, German children in the early days of Oschter Haws used to leave out carrots for the Easter Bunny – just as children now leave out milk and cookies for Santa Claus on Christmas.

Easter is a holiday that hops all over the globe. Its mammalian mascot, however, jumps over some countries entirely. Instead of the Easter Bunny, for example, France celebrates Easter with flying church bells. That’s because church bells across the country are silent from Good Friday until Easter Sunday while those who observe the holiday mourn Christ. French children are told that the bells are silent because they’ve sprouted wings and flown to Rome to receive a blessing from the pope. When the bells ring again on Sunday morning, French children find chocolate bells in their homes and gardens that the flying bells are said to have dropped for them while returning home to their respective bell towers.

In Sweden, meanwhile, children believe in Easter witches: According to Swedish lore, it was customary for witches to fly to a legendary mountain on the Thursday before Easter. So, as if it were Halloween, modern Swedish children observe the tradition by dressing up as witches and going door to door wishing their neighbors a happy Easter in exchange for treats.

Speaking of international Easter mascots, Australia is a nation divided over its choice. Like Americans, most Australians grew up celebrating Easter with the Easter Bunny. In recent decades, however, Aussies have put the Easter Bunny on notice. That’s because rabbits are not native to Australia. Rather, they’re an invasive species, brought there for hunting in the 18th century by European settlers, whose adorable import has been laying waste to local fauna ever since. In particular, the bilby, a bunny-sized marsupial, has become endangered thanks in part to rabbits that have pushed them out of their burrows.

In order to raise awareness and money for bilby conservation, a group known as the Foundation for Rabbit-Free Australia launched a campaign in 1991 to replace the Easter Bunny in Australia with the Easter Bilby. Although the Easter Bunny is still hopping down under, the bilby population is on the rise. And nearly 30 years later, Australian children are just as likely to eat chocolate bilbies as they are chocolate bunnies.

Here’s something you might not know about rabbits: Because their reproductive anatomy is almost invisible, it’s very hard to tell the sex of young rabbits. As it turns out, it’s equally as difficult to tell the sex of the Easter Bunny. Because it’s often dressed in a vest and bow tie, most people assume he’s a Mister. Since only females lay eggs, however, others insist she’s a Miss. We may never know. But does it really matter? As long as the candy makes it into the Easter basket, we think not!

The Easter Bunny’s backstory is as fuzzy as its figure. According to one tale, however, the rabbit’s roots date back to ancient pagan civilizations, which celebrated the arrival of spring each year with a festival dedicated to Eostre, an Anglo-Saxon goddess of fertility to whom hares were sacred animals because of their penchant for overzealous breeding.

As Christianity spread, the story goes, Pope Gregory at the turn of the seventh century instructed the church to embrace some pagan customs in order to make Christianity more palatable to pagan converts. And so, many Christian holidays merged with pagan counterparts. Although some scholars dispute Eostre’s very existence, that purportedly is how the Christian observance of Christ’s resurrection became amalgamated with a spring festival whose mascot was a bunny.

Some dispute the Easter Bunny’s pagan origins and argue, instead, that it’s a wholly—or rather, holy—Christian creation. According to Catholicism, the rabbit’s religious origin story starts in ancient Greece, where it was believed that hares had both male and female reproductive organs (likely due to their nearly invisible reproductive anatomy). If this were true (it isn’t, of course), it would have meant that hares could impregnate themselves, and that they therefore were capable of virgin births. This belief supposedly persisted into medieval times, when Christianity was spreading. During this time, rabbits’ virginal attributes allowed them to become associated with the Virgin Mary, who often was depicted alongside bunnies in contemporaneous writings and paintings.

Religious scholars also point to the symbol of the three hares as proof of the Easter Bunny’s Christian conception; although its meaning isn’t known, the symbol—three hares whose ears are intertwined—appears often in medieval Christian art and is thought to symbolize the Holy Trinity.

Everybody knows that the Easter Bunny brings colorful eggs for children to find on Easter morning. What you might not realize, however, is that the Easter Bunny actually lays the eggs itself, like a chicken.

To understand why—and how— this came to be, one must return to the aforementioned tale of pagan fertility goddess Eostre. According to one version of the story, hares weren’t just a sacred animal to Eostre, they also were her companions—actually, it was one hare in particular named Lepus (Latin for “hare”).

As the tale goes, winter lasted longer than usual one year because Eostre arrived late. Feeling guilty, Eostre decided to save a bird whose wings had frozen in the late-winter snow. Because the bird, whom she made her pet (or lover, some variants of the legend say), could no longer fly, she turned him into a snow hare named Lepus who was endowed with the ability to lay colorful eggs in remembrance of its avian origins. The only catch: It could only lay its special eggs once a year during the springtime festival of Eostre.

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Have you ever wondered what kind of rabbit the Easter Bunny is? It appears that it’s an Arctic hare, based both on its traditionally white fur and on the pagan lore from which the Easter Bunny hopped (the goddess Eostre’s bird-cum-bunny Lepus was a snow hare). Native to northern Canada and Greenland, Arctic hares are white in the winter so as to blend in with ice and snow, but blue-gray in the spring and summer to match rocks and vegetation. Next to their color, their defining feature is their speed: They can move up to 40 miles per hour, which is obviously how the Easter Bunny gets to every house to deliver the eggs.

Let’s face it: No matter who you are, the Easter Bunny can be terrifying. But it can be especially scary for children with autism or other special needs, for whom sights, sounds, and crowds can be overwhelming.

To make the Easter Bunny more approachable for these children, Autism Speaks partners with Cherry Hill Programs—a provider of seasonal Easter Bunnies to malls and other retail venues—on Bunny Cares, a program wherein it hosts Easter Bunny events for kids with sensory sensitivities. At Bunny Cares events, lights are dimmed and music is lowered. Plus, the activities begin early (before shoppers arrive) and feature a reservation system so families don’t have to wait in line in order to see the Easter Bunny. Although they’re not occurring this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, events typically take place at nearly 300 shopping destinations across the United States and Canada.

The Easter Bunny is a fictional character—and that’s how it should remain, according to the House Rabbit Society, a rabbit rescue group that discourages the gifting of baby rabbits for Easter. Every year, it reports, thousands of baby rabbits are purchased and gifted as personal Easter Bunnies, then subsequently neglected or abandoned. In fact, it’s been reported that as many as 80 percent of all rabbits that are up for adoption at shelters originally were purchased as Easter gifts. By all means, celebrate Easter with the Easter Bunny; but make yours chocolate.

There have been some large Easter bunnies over the years. But the world record belongs to Brazil in 2017, according to the Guinness World Records, when chocolatier Equipe da Casa do Chocolate created the world’s biggest chocolate bunny – a stunning 14 feet tall and weighing 9,359 pounds. It took eight professionals over eight days to sculpt. Now that candy is going to feed quite a few mouths!

Given about 340 million live in the United States, it’s quite remarkable that 90 million chocolate bunnies are sold each year, according to the USA Today. That means 1 in every 4 Americans – and that’s across all age groups – will buy a chocolate bunny. If a parent buys bunnies for their children, the children don’t count in that statistic, so it’s a stunning stat on the scope of Easter chocolate bunnies in the U.S. They’re everywhere.

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• Tricky Riddles for Adults
• Math Riddles for Adults
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Hardest Riddles Ever

1. Riddle: I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. I have no body, but I come alive with wind. What am I?
   Answer: An echo.
2. Riddle: You measure my life in hours, and I serve you by expiring. I’m quick when I’m thin and slow when I’m fat. The wind is my enemy.
   Answer: A candle.
3. Riddle: I come from a mine and am surrounded by wood. I help others to express themselves. What am I?
   Answer: Pencil lead.
4. Riddle: What is brown and has a tail, a head, and no legs?
   Answer: A penny
5. Riddle: If all Wibbles are Criggles, all Borkins are Kwumblins, no Hoggles are Borkins, and all Criggles are Borkins, is it true that all Borkins are Criggles?
   Answer: No.
6. Riddle: What English word has three consecutive double letters?
   Answer: Bookkeeper.
7. Riddle: A bus driver goes the wrong way down a one-way street. He passes the cops, but they don’t stop him. Why?
   Answer: He was walking.
8. Riddle: Name the next three letters in this combination: OTTFFSS.
   Answer: ENT. Each represents the first letter of a number in a sequence beginning with “one.” So what comes after six and seven? Eight, nine, and ten.
9. Riddle: There came a bird featherless and sat on the trees leafless. There came a maiden speechless and ate the bird featherless, from off the trees leafless. What is it?
   Answer: Snow.
10. Riddle: You don’t know me yet, but you always miss me when I’m gone. What am I?
    Answer: Time.
11. Riddle: Poor people have it. Rich people need it. If you eat it you die. What is it?
    Answer: Nothing.
12. Riddle: I can fly but have no wings. I cry but have no eyes. What am I?
    Answer: A cloud.
13. Riddle: Sam is outside a shop. She can’t read the signs, but she knows she needs to go in to make a purchase. What store is she at?
    Answer: An eyeglass store.
14. Riddle: What walks on four feet in the morning, two in the afternoon, and three at night?
    Answer: A man. The times of day represent a lifetime. He crawls as a baby, walks as an adult, and walks with a cane as an elderly man.
15. Riddle: The more you try to see me, the less you see. The closer you get, the less you know. I’m everywhere, but I can’t be touched. What am I?
    Answer: A shadow.

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Fun Riddles for Kids

16. Riddle: I have keys but no locks. I have space but no room. You can enter, but there’s no door. What am I?
    Answer: A keyboard.
17. Riddle: Which word in the dictionary is always spelled incorrectly?
    Answer: “Incorrectly.”
18. Riddle: It belongs to you, but everyone else uses it.
    Answer: Your name.
19. Riddle: I’m light as a feather, yet the strongest person can’t hold me for long. What am I?
    Answer: Your breath.
20. Riddle: What color is the wind?
    Answer: Blew.
21. Riddle: I go up but never down. What am I?
    Answer: Your age.
22. Riddle: Which fish costs the most?
    Answer: A goldfish.
23. Riddle: Where do you take a sick boat?
    Answer: To the dock-tor.
24. Riddle: Who has a neck and no head, two arms and no hands?
    Answer: A shirt.
25. Riddle: You see me once in June, twice in November, and not at all in May. What am I?
    Answer: The letter “E.”
26. Riddle: What has a head, a tail, is brown, and has no legs?
    Answer: A penny.
27. Riddle: What has ten letters and starts with gas?
    Answer: An automobile.
28. Riddle: How can you drop a raw egg onto a concrete floor without cracking it?
    Answer: Concrete floors are very hard to crack.
29. Riddle: What has a bottom at the top?
    Answer: Your legs.
30. Riddle: I speak without a mouth, hear without ears, and answers without being alive. What am I?
    Answer: An echo.
31. Riddle: What tastes better than it smells?
    Answer: Your tongue.
32. Riddle: What has four fingers and a thumb but isn’t alive?
    Answer: A glove.
33. Riddle: Two fathers and two sons are in a car, yet only three people are in the car. How?
    Answer: They are a grandfather, father, and son.
34. Riddle: What kind of animal can you always find at a baseball game?
    Answer: A bat!

Short, Hard Riddles

35. Riddle: I have only two words but thousands of letters. What am I?
    Answer: The post office.
36. Riddle: What can travel all around the world while remaining stuck in a corner?
    Answer: A stamp.
37. Riddle: What can you hold in your right hand but never in your left?
    Answer: Your left hand.
38. Riddle: What has many teeth but cannot bite?
    Answer: A comb.
39. Riddle: You go at red and stop at green. What am I?
    Answer: A watermelon.
40. Riddle: How much dirt is in a hole that measures four feet by four feet by five feet?
    Answer: None; holes are empty.
41. Riddle: What can you fill with empty hands?
    Answer: Gloves.
42. Riddle: What disappears the moment you say its name?
    Answer: Silence.
43. Riddle: What kind of coat is best to put on wet?
    Answer: A coat of paint.
44. Riddle: What type of cheese is made backward?
    Answer: Edam.
45. Riddle: What is the one thing everyone can agree is between heaven and earth?
    Answer: The word “and.”
46. Riddle: I can make sounds, but I cannot be played. What am I?
    Answer: Your voice.
47. Riddle: I am higher without a head. What am I?
    Answer: A pillow.
48. Riddle: I have 13 hearts but no lungs or stomach. What am I?
    Answer: A deck of cards.
49. Riddle: I am easy to lift but hard to throw. What am I?
    Answer: A feather.
50. Riddle: When is “L” greater than “XL”?
    Answer: When you’re using Roman numerals.
51. Riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What are they?
    Answer: Footsteps.

Tricky Riddles for Adults

52. Riddle: Without a bridle or a saddle, across a thing, I ride a-straddle. And those I ride, by help of me, though almost blind, are made to see. What am I?
    Answer: Eyeglasses.
53. Riddle: George, Helen, and Steve are drinking coffee. Bert, Karen, and Dave are drinking Pepsi. Following this pattern, is Elizabeth drinking coffee or soda?
    Answer: Coffee, just like all the other names with two E’s. Those with one “E” drink Pepsi.
54. Riddle: First, think of the color of the clouds. Next, think of the color of snow. Now, think of the color of a bright, full moon. Now, answer quickly: What do cows drink?
    Answer: Water.
55. Riddle: If you have me, you want to share me. If you share me, you don’t have me. What am I?
    Answer: A secret.
56. Riddle: David’s father has three sons: Snap, Crackle, and _____?
    Answer: David.
57. Riddle: My thunder comes before the lightning. My lightning comes before the clouds. My rain dries all the land it touches. What am I?
    Answer: A volcano.
58. Riddle: I have cities but not houses. I have mountains but no trees. I have coasts but no sand. What am I?
    Answer: A map.
59. Riddle: I am something people love or hate. I change people’s appearances and thoughts. If a person takes care of themself, I will go up even higher. Some people might want to try and hide me, but I will show. No matter how hard people try, I will never go down. What am I?
    Answer: Age.
60. Riddle: You’re in a dark room with a candle, a wood stove, and a gas lamp. You only have one match, so what do you light first?
    Answer: The match.
61. Riddle: A woman was born in 1975 and died in 1975. At the age of her death, she was 22 years old. How is this possible?
    Answer: 1975 refers to the hospital room number, not the year.
62. Riddle: Four cars come to a four-way stop, each coming from a different direction. They can’t decide who got there first, so they all go forward at the same time. All four cars go, but none crash into each other. How is this possible?
    Answer: They all made right-hand turns.
63. Riddle: I have keys but no locks. I have space but no room. You can enter, but you can’t go outside. What am I?
    Answer: A computer keyboard.
64. Riddle: A woman shoots her husband. She plunges him underwater for several minutes, then hangs him. Right after, they enjoy a lovely dinner. What happened?
    Answer: She took a picture of him and developed it in her dark room.
65. Riddle: A is the brother of B. B is the brother of C. C is the father of D. So how is D related to A?
    Answer: A is D’s uncle.
66. Riddle: A butcher stands six feet and one inch tall and wears size 12 shoes. What does he weigh?
    Answer: Meat.
67. Riddle: Three different doctors said that Paul is their brother yet Paul claims he has no brothers. Who is lying?
    Answer: No one is lying because the three doctors are Paul’s sisters.
68. Riddle: How can you physically stand behind your father while he is standing behind you?
    Answer: By standing back-to-back with him.

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Math Riddles for Adults

69. Riddle: When Billy is asked how old he is, he replies, “In two years, I will be twice as old as I was five years ago.” How old is he?
    Answer: 12 years old.
70. Riddle: How is seven different from the rest of the numbers between one and 10?
    Answer: Seven is the only one with two syllables.
71. Riddle: Turn me on my side, and I am everything. Cut me in half, and I am nothing. What am I?
    Answer: The number eight.
72. Riddle: A girl has as many brothers as sisters, but each brother has only half as many brothers as sisters. How many brothers and sisters are there in the family?
    Answer: Four sisters and three brothers.
73. Riddle: Two girls were born to the same mother, on the same day, at the same time, in the same month, and in the same year—but they’re not twins. How is this possible
    Answer: The girls are triplets.
74. Riddle: A barrel of water weighed 60 pounds. Someone put something in it, and now it weighs 40 pounds. What did the person add?
    Answer: A hole.
75. Riddle: I am an odd number. Take away a letter, and I become even. What number am I?
    Answer: Seven.
76. Riddle: TEN = 20, 5, 14. MEN = 13, 5, 14. Using the same logic, what do WOMEN equal?
    Answer: WOMEN = 23, 15, 13, 5, 14. The numbers represent the letter’s position in the English alphabet.
77. Riddle: What would a math teacher be doing with a piece of graph paper?
    Answer: Plotting something.
78. Riddle: How do eight eights add up to one thousand?
    Answer: 888 + 88 + 8 + 8 + 8 = 1000.
79. Riddle: Mr. Taylor has four daughters and each has a brother. In total, how many children does Mr. Taylor have?
    Answer: Five children because all of his daughters have the same brother.
80. Riddle: If an electric train is moving north at 55 mph and the winds blowing east at 70 mph, which way does the smoke blow?
    Answer: An electric train doesn’t emit smoke.
81. Riddle: What is 3/7 chicken, 2/3 cat, and 1/2 goat?
    Answers: Chicago.
82. Riddle: If a zookeeper had 100 pairs of animals in her zoo, and two pairs of babies are born for each one of the original animals, then (sadly) 23 animals don’t survive, how many animals do you have left in total?
    Answer: 977 animals (100 x 2 = 200; 200 + 800 = 1000; 1000 – 23 = 977).

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Tough Riddles About Words and Linguistics

83. Riddle: I belong in December, but not in any other month. I am not a holiday. What am I?
    Answer: The letter “D.”
84. Riddle: One of these words does not belong: Brawl, Carrot, Change, Clover, Proper, Sacred, Stone, Seventy, Swing, Travel.
    Answer: Carrot. It’s the only word that does not become another word when you remove the first and last letters.
85. Riddle: White bird, featherless. Flying out of paradise. Flying over sea and land. Dying in my hand. What is it?
    Answer: A snowflake.
86. Riddle: What 5-letter word, if typed in all capital letters, can be read the same upside down?
    Answer: SWIMS.
87. Riddle: How do you spell COW in thirteen letters?
    Answer: SEE O DOUBLE YOU.
88. Riddle: I’m everywhere and a part of everyone. I am at the end of space and time and existence itself. What am I?
    Answer: The letter “E.”
89. Riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month?
    Answer: The letter “R.”
90. Riddle: What word in the English language does the following: The first two letters signify a male, the first three letters signify a female, the first four letters signify a great, while the entire world signifies a great woman. What is the word?
    Answer: Heroine.
91. Riddle: What comes once in a minute, twice in a moment, but never in a thousand years?
    Answer: The letter “M.”
92. Riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary?
    Answer: “Smiles,” because there is a mile between each “s.”
93. Riddle: Where is the only place where today comes before yesterday?
    Answer: The dictionary.
94. Riddle: How many letters are in the alphabet?
    Answer: There are 11 letters in the words “the alphabet.”
95. Riddle: It cannot be seen, cannot be felt, cannot be heard, cannot be smelt. It lies behind stars and under hills and empty holes it fills. It comes first and follows after, ends life, and kills laughter.
    Answer: Darkness.
96. Riddle: With pointed fangs, I sit and wait; with piercing force, I crunch out fate. I grab victims, proclaiming might, and physically join with a single bite. What am I?
    Answer: A stapler.
97. Riddle: If the prisoner tells a lie, he’ll be hanged; if he tells the truth, he’ll be beheaded. What can he say to save himself?
    Answer: “You will hang me.”
98. Riddle: What English word retains the same pronunciation, even after you take away four of its five letters?
    Answer: “Queue.”
99. Riddle: I am a word. If you remove my first letter, I’m still the same. If you remove my last letter, I’m still the same. Even if you remove the middle letter, I’m still the same. What word am I?
    Answer: Empty.

This story has been updated to include additional entries, fact-checking, and copy-editing.

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Trendy One-Liners with 2025 Vibes

1. We’re all just NPCs in someone else’s TikTok.
2. Inflation’s high, but my standards are still higher.
3. I didn’t choose this life – the algorithm chose it for me.
4. Threads or X? I just want peace and a working group chat.
5. Monday called. I ghosted.
6. Yes, it’s on my calendar. Emotionally? No.
7. I’m not saying I’m the main character, but the soundtrack is suspiciously good today.
8. I work harder than a Swiftie decoding Easter eggs.
9. I’m in my villain era, but like… with boundaries and therapy.
10. This meeting could’ve been a BeReal.

The Best One-Liners About Yourself

11. I always take life with a grain of salt. Plus, a slice of lemon. And a shot of tequila.
12. I don’t have a beer gut, I have a protective covering for my rock-hard abs.
13. I read recipes the same way I read science fiction. I get to the end and I think, “Well, that’s not going to happen.”
14. I can’t believe I got fired from the calendar factory. All I did was take a day off.
15. I was addicted to the hokey pokey but thankfully, I turned myself around.
16. I’m feeling pretty proud of myself. The puzzle I bought said 3-5 years, but I finished it in 18 months.
17. This is my step ladder, I never knew my real ladder.
18. I have all the money I’ll ever need—if I die by 3:00 p.m. this afternoon.
19. I am not a vegetarian because I love animals, I am a vegetarian because I hate plants.
20. I don’t suffer from insanity, I enjoy every minute of it.
21. I hate Russian dolls. They’re so full of themselves.
22. Just burned 2,000 calories. That’s the last time I leave brownies in the oven while I nap.
23. My boss is going to fire the employee with the worst posture. I have a hunch, it might be me.
24. When I lose the TV controller, it’s always hidden in some remote destination.
25. Most people are shocked when they find out how bad I am as an electrician.
26. My first job was working in an orange juice factory, but I got canned. Couldn’t concentrate.
27. My math teacher called me average. How mean!
28. I used to be indecisive, but now I’m not sure.
29. My therapist says I have a preoccupation with vengeance. We’ll see about that.
30. My first experience with culture shock? Probably when I peed on an electric fence.
31. Worrying works! More than 90 percent of the things I worry about never happen.
32. I don’t have an attitude problem. You have a perception problem.
33. I have a lot of growing up to do. I realized that the other day inside my fort.
34. I’m skeptical of anyone who tells me they do yoga every day. That’s a bit of a stretch.

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One-Line Jokes About Dating

35. I don’t have a girlfriend. But I know a girl that would get really mad if she heard me say that.
36. Before you marry a person, you should first make them use a computer with a slow Internet connection to see who they really are.
37. We may not be socks, but I know we’d make a great pair.
38. Not to brag, but I already have a date for Valentine’s Day. Feb. 14.
39. When I heard that oxygen and magnesium were dating I was like OMg.
40. Did you hear about the notebook that married the pencil? She finally found Mr. Write.
41. I’ve been on three dates with a guy who works at a zoo. I think he’s a keeper.
42. I was told never to date a tennis player. Love means nothing to them.
43. Never date an apostrophe. They can be a little possessive.
44. At every party, there are two kinds of people: those who want to go home and those who don’t. The trouble is, they are usually married to each other.
45. I used to date a girl who was lactose intolerant, but we had to break up. She couldn’t stomach my cheesy jokes.
46. You shouldn’t kiss anyone on Jan. 1, because it’s only the first date.
47. My friend set me up on a blind date, and he said, “I’d better warn you, she’s expecting a baby.” I felt like such an idiot sitting in the bar wearing nothing but a diaper.
48. My girlfriend dated a clown right before she met me. I’ve got some big shoes to fill.
49. I asked my date to meet me at the gym, but she never showed up. I guess we aren’t going to work out.
50. I told my son, if you are intimidated by a date, remember one thing: they are just big raisins.
51. If you were dating an FBI agent and you broke up, he would be your FedEx.
52. My wife first agreed to a date after I gave her a bottle of tonic water. I Schwepped her off her feet.

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Dirty One-Liners

53. I wasn’t born with enough middle fingers to let you know how I feel about you.
54. My girlfriend came out of the shower and said “I shaved, you know what that means? I said, “Yeah, the drain is clogged again.”
55. Did you hear about the guy who died of a Viagra overdose? They couldn’t close his casket.
56. Owls always look like they just saw a penis for the first time.
57. I asked my wife why she never blinked during foreplay. She said she didn’t have time.
58. Did you get those yoga pants on sale? Because at my house they’re 100 percent off.
59. Did you know that if you hold your ear up to a stranger’s leg you can actually hear them say “what the f*ck are you doing?”
60. I love every bone in your body, especially mine.
61. Weddings are an expensive way to let your entire family know you are getting laid that night.
62. I was masturbating today and my hand fell asleep, which is the ultimate rejection.
63. The biggest difference between men and women is what comes to mind when the word “facial” is used.
64. Me: “Remember when I rubbed you out?” Genie: “Don’t say it like that…”
65. Erotic is using a feather; kinky is using the whole chicken.
66. It takes a lot of balls to golf the way I do.
67. How many times do I have to flush before you go away?
68. Our whole family is really worried about my grandfather’s Viagra addiction, and grandma is taking it particularly hard.
69. Today a fortune cookie told me that every exit is an entrance but the short story is, my girlfriend said no.
70. He called it a cheap circumcision, but we just call it a rip-off.
71. They say Santa only comes once a year, which is probably why he doesn’t have any kids.

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Funny One-Liners for Friends

72. Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until they open their mouths.
73. If you arrest a mime, do you have to tell him he has the right to remain silent?
74. Four fonts walk into a bar. The bartender says, “Hey, get out. We don’t want your type here.”
75. Money talks. But all mine ever says is goodbye.
76. Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
77. A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kickboxing.
78. Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. But teach a man to fish, and he will sit in a boat and drink beer all day.
79. Apparently, you can’t use “beef stew” as a password—it’s not stroganoff.
80. Parallel lines have so much in common, but it’s a shame they’ll never meet.
81. There are three kinds of people: those who can count and those who can’t.
82. It’s impossible to joke around with a kleptomaniac. They always take things literally.
83. Why aren’t dogs good dancers, you ask? Because they’ve got two left feet.
84. My friends didn’t like their son’s biology teacher. He had too many skeletons in his closet.
85. We have enough youth. How about a Fountain of Smart?
86. A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.
87. Money can’t buy you happiness? Well, check this out, I bought myself a Happy Meal!
88. The easiest time to add insult to injury is when you’re signing somebody’s cast.
89. You don’t need a parachute to go skydiving. You need a parachute to go skydiving twice.
90. Letting go of a loved one can be hard. But sometimes, it’s the only way to survive a rock-climbing catastrophe.
91. There was a kid who started a business tying shoelaces on the playground. It was a knot-for-profit.
92. A positive attitude may not solve all your problems. But it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
93. Always borrow money from a pessimist. He won’t expect it back.

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One-Liner Jokes About Animals

94. The early bird might get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.
95. A fish swam into a concrete wall. Dam!
96. I saw a parade of rabbits hopping backward. It was crazy, I’d never seen a receding hare line like that.
97. I saw a bear with no teeth the other day. His friends kept calling him Gummy Bear.
98. Did you see that illegally parked frog get toad away?
99. There’s a veterinarian who prescribes birth-control pills for dogs. It’s part of an anti-litter campaign.
100. I just read that alligators can grow up to 15 feet. But I haven’t seen any with more than 4.
101. Do you think Noah included termites on the ark?
102. Lab reports are always my dog’s favorite homework assignment.
103. Two fish are sitting in a tank. One looks over at the other and says, “Hey, do you know how to drive this thing?”
104. I told my niece that I saw a moose on the way to work this morning. She said, “How do you know he has a job?”
105. Letting the cat out of the bag is a whole lot easier than putting it back in.
106. It’s funny, when I walk into a spider web I demolish his home and interrupt his dinner yet I still feel like the victim.
107. My wife told me to stop impersonating a flamingo. I had to put my foot down.
108. I’m not saying your perfume is too strong. I’m just saying the canary was alive before you got here.
109. The teddy bear had to say no to dessert. He was already stuffed.
110. My friend asked, “Why don’t cats play poker in the jungle anymore?” I told him it was because there were too many cheetahs.
111. Life’s like a bird. It’s pretty cute until it poops on your head.
112. I threw a ball for my dog. Sure, it was a bit extravagant I know, but it was his birthday and he looks great in a dinner jacket.

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The Best One-Line Jokes

113. It’s never a good idea to keep both feet firmly on the ground. You’ll have trouble putting on your pants.
114. Change is inevitable—except from a vending machine.
115. Why does someone believe you when you say there are four billion stars but check when you say the paint is wet?
116. The future, the present, and the past walk into a bar, and then things got a little tense.
117. There was a heated debate about theft at the restaurant, so I decided not to take sides.
118. I spent a lot of time, money, and effort childproofing my house… But the kids still get in.
119. What’s the difference between a northern fairytale and a southern fairytale? A northern fairytale begins “Once upon a time…'”A southern fairytale begins “Y’all ain’t gonna believe this…”
120. The last thing I want to do is hurt you. But it’s still on the list.
121. If Walmart is lowering prices every day, why isn’t anything in the store free yet?
122. The easiest job in the world has to be a coroner. What’s the worst thing that could happen? If everything goes wrong, maybe you’d get a pulse.
123. Build a man a fire, and he’ll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he’ll be warm for the rest of his life.
124. You’ll always stay young if you live honestly, eat slowly, sleep sufficiently, work industriously, worship faithfully, and lie about your age.
125. Knowledge is power, and power corrupts. So study hard and be evil.
126. Isn’t it odd the way everyone automatically assumes that the goo in soap dispensers is always soap? I like to fill mine with mustard, just to teach people a lesson in trust.
127. No one should have children after 35. Really, 35 children are enough.
128. A TV can insult your intelligence. But nothing rubs it in like a computer.
129. When tempted to fight fire with fire, always remember… The fire department usually uses water.
130. You are such a good friend that, if we were on a sinking ship together and there was only one life jacket, I’d miss you so much and talk about you fondly to everybody who asked.
131. Some cause happiness wherever they go. Others whenever they go.
132. It’s not the fall that kills you. It’s the sudden stop at the end.
133. Don’t trust atoms, they make up everything.
134. Today a man knocked on my door and asked for a small donation toward the local swimming pool. I gave him a glass of water.
135. Did you hear about the guy who got hit in the head with a can of soda? He was lucky it was a soft drink.

Wrapping Up

That’s it for our list of funny one-liners, but be sure to check back in with us soon for more fun!

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1. The Car-Monica

Buy a harmonica and then duct tape it under the front bumper of your victim’s car. They won’t hear anything at first, but they’ll eventually notice an unmistakable wheezing sound coming from (what they believe is) their car’s engine.

How long can they ignore it before looking under the hood and trying to figure out what the heck is going on? If they end up taking their car to a mechanic, you may have to split the bill for harmonica removal. But it’ll be worth it for the shared laugh.

2. Serving “Sponge” Cake

This is the perfect April Fools’ joke to use on anyone with a serious sweet tooth. All you need is a few new sponges, a container of icing, and some sprinkles. Use the sponges to create a “layer cake” and then decorate accordingly.

No need to make any announcements—a hungry crew will dig in soon enough. Just be sure to stick around for when they realize they aren’t getting the forkful they thought was coming!

3. Please Use The Other Door… Forever

The more doors in your workplace, the better. Attach signs reading, “Door is broken, use other door,” to every entrance and exit in the office, with arrows pointing in every possible direction. This April Fools’ joke will have your confused co-workers walking in circles, trying to find any way to escape.

Just make sure to fill them in on the gag before they try fleeing through a window.

4. Stepping in It

This one isn’t for the faint of heart. Smear some peanut butter around the exterior base of your victim’s shoe. It won’t take long for them to start thinking they stepped in a heaping pile of… poo. If you really want to freak them out, bring it up to your face and give it a sniff. You can even dip a finger into the mess to further commit to the prank.

5. Soiled Station

If you really want to get gross, then keep the peanut butter out for a little longer. Run into the bathroom and dab some onto the toilet paper roll. Your family will be confused, disgusted, and entirely freaked out—what more could you ask for on April Fool’s Day?

6. Rearranged Kitchen Drawers

Many people like to keep the utensil drawer in their kitchen strictly organized. They know exactly where the forks and spoons belong, to the point where they could reach in blindfolded and find exactly what they need. Switch up that carefully organized system and you’ll cause genuine cooking chaos.

7. Texting the Dictionary

This may sound too time-consuming for an April Fools’ Day prank, but the University of Michigan’s website has collected an extensive list of words that you can easily copy and paste into a text. If you want a bigger element of surprise, press Ctrl + S on the page to save it all as a text file, and then deliver it to your victim as an innocent-looking attachment in an email.

It’s a gift that keeps on giving, as many email search engines will look inside attachments when doing word searches, so they’ll be reminded of your prank again and again and again.

8. Chewbacca Roar Contest

Everyone loves the distinctive Wookiee growl from the Star Wars movies, right? Then who wouldn’t love dozens of people calling them and giving their best Chewbacca impression? Create an ad promoting a Chewbacca Roar Contest and list your victim’s phone number.

If they’re anything like the guy targeted with Chewbacca calls a few years ago, they’ll appreciate the effort.

9. Urgent Request

So simple, but so effective. Write “I need to see you ASAP” on a Post-It note, and then add an illegible signature. Leave it on a co-worker’s desk and they’ll go into panic mode as they try to figure out who left the note and what the emergency might be. Are they in trouble?

Don’t let them get too freaked out before revealing that you’re the culprit behind the mystery note or they may never forgive you.

10. Plastic Potty

Here’s another one for fans of bathroom humor: Put some plastic wrap underneath the lid of the toilet seat. If anyone fails to notice it’s there before doing their business, you’ll have succeeded in creating the ultimate “gotcha” moment.

But don’t get too comfortable—you may also be tasked with the clean-up!

11. Underwear Switcheroo

Raid the underwear drawers of everyone in your home and switch ’em up. Your mom will be briefly befuddled by why she has only men’s underwear before realizing she’s been duped.

12. Glitter Bombs

Everybody loves glitter, right? It gets everywhere and it’s almost impossible to clean up. Fill an envelope with glitter and drop it in the mail, and then make sure you’re far away when your victim gets around to opening it. For extra fun, make the envelope look like it’s important correspondence that they need to open immediately.

And if you’d rather leave the glitter delivery to the professionals, there’s a service that will do it for you.

13. Caramel Onions

A caramel apple makes you think of county fairs and summer street festivals, right? So if you saw something round, covered in caramel, and with a stick in the bottom, you probably wouldn’t hesitate to sink your teeth into it. But imagine that it’s not an apple under all that sugary caramel but an onion. Ugh, our taste buds are grimacing just thinking about it.

Here’s a recipe with step-by-step instructions on making your own confectionary travesty.

14. Change the Date

This is more of a group effort, whether it’s your family or office mates. Find an unsuspecting victim and convince them that today is actually Mar. 31. This requires changing every computer or device with a date on it, plus manufacturing a new calendar. But if you can pull it off, you’ll have successfully broken the space-time continuum (at least for one person).

15. Cracked Cell Phone Screen

The agony of realizing your smartphone screen is cracked is unmatched. But imagine the relief when you find out the crack is an illusion, a simple app-installed wallpaper designed to look like a damaged screen. The endorphin rush in the reveal might just make this one of the most satisfying (and least harmful) pranks ever.

There are a few free apps like this one that’ll fool even the most attentive and careful phone owners.

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16. Key Switch

Not only do the letters M and N look similar—on most keyboards, they’re located right next to each other. Carefully pry off the keys using a screwdriver and switch them around, and then wait for your prank victim to get annoyed at his or her constant misspellings.

It could take days for them to realize what’s happened, so be sure to let them off the hook after a few hours.

17. Un-Birthday Wishes

If you’re able to get into their Facebook account, change the date of their birthday in the settings to April 1. They’ll be inundated with birthday wishes and have no idea why. It also helps to get their closest friends and family in on the joke.

If even their own parents are wishing them a happy birthday, they’ll start to wonder what else in their life they’ve been remembering wrong.

18. Interiors by Guy

Print up dozens of photos of Food Network host Guy Fieri and stick them in every frame in your victim’s house, replacing their snapshots of friends and family. When they finally notice, it’ll either make them laugh or scream, depending on their feelings about the Mayor of Flavortown.

And it doesn’t necessarily have to be Guy Fieri. One guy replaced all the photos in his mom’s house with pictures of Steve Buscemi.

19. Waiting on a Text

We’ve all stared at the dreaded texting bubble, waiting impatiently to find out what someone is writing. Now you can torture your friends and family endlessly with a texting bubble GIF. Download it here and during any text exchange on April Fools’ Day, you can trick them into waiting for a response that never comes.

If there’s a better way of getting out of an annoying text exchange, we’ve never heard of it.

20. Email Signature Swap

If you can access a friend’s email, you can mess with their settings by altering the email signature. Maybe they need a new title under their name, like “VP of Doughnut Quality Control Division” or “CEO, Ministry of Silly Walks.”

Remember to keep it clean; you don’t want to inadvertently offend their parents or get them fired.

21. A Fridge Full of Googly Eyes

First, buy a bunch of googly eyes, which are surprisingly cheap. Second, decorate every package, bottle, Tupperware, and piece of fruit in their refrigerator with a pair of peepers. When they open the fridge, they’ll be stunned to realize that every last item of food—yes, even that expired yogurt—is staring back at them.

22. Annoying Newsletters

Everybody hates unsolicited mail, but how about junk mail from the Ferret Association of Connecticut? Sign up a friend for their newsletters—the F.A.C. have several—and they’ll wonder why they’re being targeted with regular ferret updates. They might also enjoy the regular newsletters from Cat Faeries, which includes cat photos from readers and “a variety of articles pertaining to cats.”

If you don’t have time to find all the best (and weirdest) newsletters, a service like MailBait will do the homework for you and sign up your victim for dozens of different newsletter subscriptions.

23. Fake Eggs for Breakfast

You can’t start April 1 on an empty stomach. Offer to make your victim a breakfast of fried eggs. It’ll look delicious, but when they take a bite, they’ll discover that the eggs are actually yogurt and peach halves. Still yummy, sure, but probably not what their taste buds were expecting.

The recipe is actually really easy and takes just a few minutes to prepare, but the memory of the confusion on your friend’s face will last forever.

24. Krispy Kreme Veggies

You’ll be a hero when you show up at the office with two dozen delicious doughnuts for your co-workers. Well, at least you will until they open the box and realize you’ve replaced the pastries with some cruciferous greens. Nothing tastes as sad as cauliflower when you were expecting something glazed with sprinkles.

25. Jell-O Juice

They’ll need something to wash down their breakfast, so how about a refreshing glass of juice? And by juice, we mean colored red or orange Jell-O that won’t budge when they go to take a sip.

26. Tape Over the Sensors

Want to mess with somebody’s favorite TV or computer without doing any permanent damage? It’s all about the sensors, baby. Just attach a tiny piece of tape over the laser sensor on the underside of their remote or mouse, which will (temporarily) block the signal. Make sure it’s the right color—if the remote is black and you don’t have any black tape, use a Sharpie to color in it—and then leave it out and wait for the confusion.

27. Special Delivery

This one takes some foresight and a large hiding spot. Save up all your opened Amazon and other delivery boxes. Then, on April 1, tape them all back together and stack them in front of your door. When everyone else gets home, they’ll be concerned you went on a shopping spree.

28. Calls for Franklin

Here’s one of those funny pranks to play as a group. Throughout the day, beginning as early as possible, have different people call your victim—either at their office or home—and ask to speak with Franklin. If possible, have someone new call every 30 minutes, so it really starts to become tiresome for your victim to keep saying, “There’s nobody named Franklin here, you have the wrong number.”

At the end of the day, it’s time for the grand finale. They get a call and the voice on the other end says, “Hi, this is Franklin. Have there been any calls for me?”

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29. Fake Milk Spill

The old adage “don’t cry over spilt milk” isn’t as easy to abide when the milk is splattered all over your laptop. You obviously wouldn’t want to actually destroy somebody’s computer for a prank, but you can briefly trick them into thinking you did. All you need is a glass surface and some glue, which will fill in for the milk.

Follow these step-by-step instructions and you’ll be ready to go.

30. Chicken Nugget Soap

If you’ve got kids who refuse to eat healthily, this may be the prank that changes their minds. It looks like a delicious plate of chicken nuggets, but once they bite into one, they’ll realize it’s really a cleverly disguised bar of soap. That sudsy mouth feeling will remind them that they should’ve tried the fruit salad instead.

(And yes, this April Fools’ Day prank is somewhat mean, but no one will get hurt.)

29. Guest in the Shower

Assuming your shower has a curtain, this prank will startle and confuse anyone in your home. Order a life-size cutout of their favorite (or most hated!) celebrity, and put it in the shower the night before.

31. Kitten Apps

If you can get access to a friend or co-worker’s phone, just launch the website iphoneception on their browser and switch all of their app shortcuts into adorable kitty faces. This is an especially brutal April Fools’ prank for anybody who isn’t a big fan of cats.

But at the end of the day, who can really be mad at a cute kitty?

32. Bubble Wrap Rug

Measure out just enough bubble wrap to hide under the rug of a frequently visited stretch of hallway. Once somebody steps down on it, it’ll make such a bang that they’ll dive for cover.

33. Frozen Breakfast

This one is for all the parents out there. Fill a bowl with your kid’s favorite cereal and milk, then slip it into the freezer overnight. Serve them breakfast in bed on April Fools’ morning, and watch as they try in vain to scoop up a spoonful.

For extra hilarity, half-submerge a spoon in the milk before freezing the whole bowl. They’ll pull and pull and pull at the spoon before finally figuring out what’s going on.

34. Blue Breakfast

Here’s an easy alternative to the prank listed above: Wait until the kids gather around the table. When you start preparing their morning cereal, throw a few drops of food coloring into their milk. You can choose any color you want, but we find blue to be particularly startling.

35. Tin Foil Office

This is a classic April Fools’ prank for a reason. It takes a lot of artistry to cover everything in somebody’s office with aluminum foil, and it looks really impressive when you’re finished, like you’ve turned their desk and computer and lamp into some kind of futuristic alien workstation. It’s also easy enough to return everything back to normal after the big reveal.

36. Mysterious Alarm

After your partner goes to bed, reset their alarm for earlier than they’d normally wake up, and then hide their phone. They’ll be looking all over to shut it off and wondering why they’re up so early!

37. Lamp Bug Silhouettes

You don’t even have to be that precise with your scissor work. Just cut out a shape on black paper that vaguely looks like a frighteningly large insect, and then attach it to the inside of a lampshade. When somebody comes in and flips on the light, the first thing they’ll see is the shadow of a bug that looks like it could bite off a finger.

You maybe shouldn’t try this with somebody with serious anxiety about insects; we don’t want to give anyone a panic attack.

38. Bathroom Hogs

This is a great one for work: Depending on how many stalls there are in the shared bathroom on your floor, create some fake lower legs and feet, using shoes and pants stuffed with towels. Place them inside the stalls before the workday begins, then watch as your co-workers get increasingly annoyed that every toilet in the bathroom has been occupied all day

When it becomes unbearable, try to lead your colleagues in an uprising against the bathroom squatters.

39. Cream Cheese Deodorant

This prank will cause a mess and may annoy your intended victim, but otherwise, it’s mostly harmless. Start by “borrowing” their deodorant when they aren’t paying attention. Twist at the bottom of the container until around two inches of deodorant comes out. Remove it with a spoon and replace it with cream cheese, which you then mold and shape with your hands.

It takes time and some creativity, as it needs to look realistic enough that your friend won’t think twice about applying it to their armpits. But if you do it right, be prepared to hear a blood-curdling scream coming from the bathroom.

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40. Head in a Jar

Guaranteed to scare the living daylights out of them, especially if you go the extra yard and really make it look real. Take a photo of your head, print up a quality color copy, and slip it into a waterproof plastic sleeve. Then dump it into a big jar filled with water, and add some faux fur that matches your hair color.

It’s one of the simplest pranks you can do, but here’s a step-by-step guide if you need a primer.

41. Elvis Is Stalking Me

It’s one of the best April Fools’ pranks to pull on anyone who loves conspiracy theories. Tell your friend that you’re pretty sure Elvis Presley has been stalking you. Yes, the King of Rock n’ Roll, who passed away at Graceland in 1977. Your friend, being a reasonable person, will think you’re joking. But continue to confide in him that you’re almost positive it’s the real Elvis, and he’s been following you for weeks.

Give it the full day for your paranoid ramblings to feel like old news, and then invite them to a pre-dinner drink. What they don’t know is, you’ve arranged for a guy dressed like Elvis—the late ’70s, over-the-top Vegas Elvis—to hover nearby, watching you from behind a tree. Hopefully, your friend notices him first.

42. Non-Lathering Soap

Add a thin layer of clear nail polish to a bar of soap and you’ve instantly made it useless. The polish has water-proofed the soap, so your victim can scrub and scrub with it all they want but it’ll never lather up. If they’re the stubborn sort, you might want to give them a time limit before knocking on the bathroom door and shouting, “April Fools’!”

43. Please Honk

Add a secret message to the bumper of your friend’s car, which reads, “PLEASE HONK. The driver doesn’t know. April Fools’ Day.” The trick will be getting the sign on without the driver noticing.

This one works best with an accomplice who can keep the victim distracted while they get into the car while you then affix the message on their bumper. (Make sure it’s something that can be easily removed so the joke doesn’t become a permanent part of their morning commute.)

44. Fake Blue Screen of Death

Any Windows user will get instantly freaked if they see this infamous blue screen, a dire warning that all of their computer memory is about to be dumped. You don’t have to infect a buddy’s computer with a real virus to watch them squirm, however. Just download this free wallpaper onto their computer and get all the hilarious panic and “please, please, this can’t be happening” pleas without any of the real consequences.

45. Push, Don’t Pull

Find a door that can only be opened by pulling it, then add an official-looking sign to the door that reads “PUSH ONLY PLEASE.” You’ll be surprised how many people keep pushing despite the repeated evidence that it’s just not going to work.

Why do we blindly follow signs even when they defy all logic? There’s a psychology thesis in there somewhere, but you just have to decide how long to let them struggle before reminding them about April Fools’.

46. Never-ending Daylight Savings Switches

This one takes devotion, but if you’re willing to make the commitment (and have a team of jokesters willing to assist you), you could very well pull off the prank of the year. Move all the clocks forward by two hours in your office or home, letting one specific target think it’s actually much, much later than they originally believed. (If you can get access to their smartphones to change the time, even better.)

Then later, when they’ve finally adjusted to the new time, change it on them yet again, moving all the clocks backward by an hour. Depending on how ambitious you want to be, you can change the clocks several times, zigzagging between morning and afternoon just enough to make your mark wonder if they’re losing it.

47. Confetti Ceiling Fan

Get some paper and cut it up into hundreds of tiny confetti pieces. Carefully place them on top of a ceiling fan—make sure the fan is off, obviously, and that nobody will walk in and catch you in the act—and then stealthily leave as if nothing has changed.

Wait for your unsuspecting mark to walk in and flip on the ceiling fan, and then wonder why they’re being showered with confetti like it just struck midnight on New Year’s Eve.

48. Balloon Room

It’s not that you’ve filled a co-worker’s office with balloons, it’s that you filled every available square inch with balloons, so it’s impossible to enter without popping them one by one. The exact amount of balloons depends on the size of their office, and the size of balloons you’re using. Luckily, we have the internet, and there’s actually a Reddit thread devoted to figuring out the math of this topic.

49. Flip Screen

It’s so easy, it’d be an April Fools’ crime not to use it on somebody. All you have to do is get access to their computer—wait until they’re at lunch or on a bathroom break—and hit Ctrl+Alt+Down Arrow. It instantly flips everything on their PC screen so it’s upside down.

(Don’t worry, it’s just as easy to reverse. Just hit Ctrl+Alt+Up Arrow.) For a Mac, go to their System Preferences, open the Displays option, and click on the “Rotate” menu.

50. Fake Toilet Paper

Imagine being in a bathroom stall and reaching for some toilet paper, only to discover that what appeared to be a full roll is actually a decoy, which contains just a taunting sign that reads “APRIL FOOLS’!” Okay, this one might be a little mean, but the guy who invented it is a bona fide pranking genius.

He put together complete instructions for making it yourself—all you need are cardboard, a glue stick, some Scotch tape, scissors, and some toilet paper—and a helpful plea to make sure you don’t use this April Fools’ prank on anyone who won’t find it funny. Be sure to keep a second roll nearby, for some post-pranking relief.

51. House for Sale

Order a for-sale sign and put it in front of your house before anyone gets home from work. They’ll be confused and maybe a little (or a lot!) nervous, but you can yell “April Fools” before too long.

52. The TV Is Calling the Shots Now

Buy a universal remote and get it synced to your TV. Then wait till your friends or family are watching TV and think they’re in full control. What they don’t know is that you’re secretly outside, peering through the window and pointing your remote toward the screen.

The key here is to build the tension slowly. Don’t suddenly go haywire and change channels on them randomly. Wait until there’s a tense moment in the show they’re watching, then suddenly switch to the Home Shopping Network. Practice makes perfect on this, so make sure to do a few dry runs before your moment of April Fools’ glory.

53. Bake Some “Brownies”

Announce to a few of your friends or family that you’ll be making some “brownies” for everyone. Then, while your friends and family think you’re baking away in the kitchen for them, cut out multiple letter “E’s” from brown construction paper, fill a pan with them, cover with tinfoil, and then announce that you’re done making them. Stand aside and watch everyone’s faces fall when they uncover the tinfoil and realize there’s no actual dessert. Make sure to only announce it through word-of-mouth, however, because then they can’t be mad that you actually gave them what you said: brown Es.

54. Voice-Activated Appliance

This prank is simple, but it’s sure to provide a good laugh. Bring a toaster or coffee pot into the office, and put it in the office kitchen. (Don’t worry: The joke isn’t that you’re giving away a free appliance.) Put a label on the toaster or coffee pot that says “voice-activated” and enjoy the dulcet sounds of frustrated people shouting at random kitchen appliances all day.

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55. Missed Call

What better way to break up the long work day than with some harmless fun? When your co-worker is away from their desk, leave them a note saying they missed a call from “Mr. Baer” or “Mr. Lyon.” And don’t forget to leave a number! The number to the local zoo, that is.

Either your co-worker will realize it right away—and you’ll get to see the annoyance on their face for being so gullible—or you’ll get to laugh as they repeatedly ask for Mr. “Bear” or “Lion” to a group of endlessly amused zoo employees.

56. “Slashing” Tires

This prank requires some acting, so get your game face ready. Print out four photos of Guns N’ Roses’ guitarist Slash and tape one to each tire on your friend’s car. Run back inside in a panic and announce that someone slashed their tires. Your friend will most likely run outside immediately—both angry and panicked. However, they’ll be instantly relieved to see photos of Slash on their tires. Rock on.

57. Toothpaste Oreos

A classic prank, but one that never fails. Buy a pack of Oreos, remove the cream, replace it with white toothpaste, and reassemble. When your target spots an already-opened pack of Oreos… c’mon, who could possibly resist sneaking one?

Unfortunately for this unassuming little thief, when they bite down into this treat, the new “mint” flavor they find will make them gag.

58. Episode Jump

We’re all aware of the shows we’re supposed to watch with someone else, which makes this such an easy prank to pull off. Log into your streaming service and click on an episode you and your partner or roommate haven’t gotten to yet.

Fast forward to the end so that the next time they try to start the show, it will start playing from a totally random place. For a few minutes, they’ll think they’ve been completely betrayed and left in the dust!

59. Tape Down the Mouse

This is a great prank for when you’re in the office. Put some tape under your favorite co-worker’s computer mouse before they arrive at work. Watch as they settle in and eventually figure out that something is not quite right.

If you think they’ll be comfortable with you filming the experience, get your phone ready and relive the silliness whenever the mood strikes.

60. Mustard Mouth

Surprise your friend with their favorite soda—but before handing it over, place a straw into a packet of mustard and drop the packet inside the can. They’ll be expecting a refreshing sip of something cool and carbonated but will get a mouthful of mustard instead.

And the face they’ll make? Completely priceless!

61. Potato Sundae

It may sound strange, but potatoes and ice cream have a fair amount in common—at least when it comes to appearance. For this prank, mold some mashed potatoes in the shape of an ice cream sundae and douse them in gravy so that they looks like they’re covered in caramel.

Place your creation in the fridge for a bit so that it’s cold to the touch and then serve in a traditional ice cream bowl. Your friends or family will never see it coming!

62. Shoe Shortening

Choose your target and stuff some toilet paper into their shoes. Push it up toward the toes so that they don’t notice right away. Eventually, they’ll get the sense that their shoes aren’t fitting like they usually do!

63. Cereal Switch

Easy, but oh-so-fun. Swap out two bags of cereals from their boxes and watch as your family second-guesses what they’ve just pulled out of the pantry. Will they stick with the cereal they poured or empty everything back into the bag? Only time will tell!

64. Grape Disappointment

Grab some gold foil or anything that might resemble a candy wrapper (instead of chocolate, you’ll be using the foil to package grapes).

These healthy little bites are the perfect size and shape for this prank—everyone will think they’re about to snack on something small and delicious but will instead be hit with the most unexpected alternative, instead!

65. Faucet Fake Out

Imagine turning on the sink to brush your teeth in the morning, and the water comes out bright green or blue. To play this prank, put a few dabs of food coloring (you can use a cotton swab) on the underside of the faucet so when it gets turned on, they’ll have no idea what’s happening.

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Dirty Jokes Based on Pop Culture

1. Why did Ethan Hunt break up with his girlfriend? Because every time she said, “This mission is getting hard,” he replied, “I accept it.”
2. Why did Elphaba refuse to date Fiyero? Because she heard he had a wand that couldn’t cast a lasting spell.
3. Why didn’t Paul Atreides finish? Because every time Chani said “Spice things up,” he brought more sand.
4. Why did Gru’s date leave disappointed? Because she expected a mastermind but got a minion’s performance.
5. Why did Playboi Carti’s partner complain about their love life? Because he kept repeating the same track and never reached the climax.
6. Why did Billie’s track go viral in the bedroom? Because it perfectly described how she wanted it—twice.

Dirty Jokes Inspired by AI

14. Why did the independent voter leave unsatisfied? Because both parties just kept going in circles.
15. Why did the congressman get dumped? Because every time things got hot, he pivoted to a “closed-door session.”
16. What’s a politician’s idea of foreplay? A 10-minute speech on family values—followed by a 10-second scandal.
17. What do you call it when a senator lasts more than 5 minutes? A government shutdown—because that kind of performance is unexpected.
18. How can you tell if a politician is faking it? Their mouth is moving, and you’re still not satisfied.
19. Why did the politician bring a pencil to the party? Because he wanted to draw some attention — just like during election season!
20. What’s the difference between a politician and a vibrator? The vibrator actually finishes what it starts.
21. Why did the senator get kicked out of the bedroom? Because he kept trying to filibust her climax.

Dirty Jokes for Her

22. How can you tell if your husband is dead? The sex is the same, but you get to use the remote.
23. How is a push-up bra like a bag of chips? As soon as you open it, you realize it’s half empty.
24. “Give it to me! Give it to me!” she yelled. “I’m so wet, give it to me now!” She could scream all she wanted, but I was keeping the umbrella.
25. What did the toaster say to the slice of bread? “I want you inside me.”
26. What do you call the useless piece of skin on a dick? The man.
27. “I bet you can’t tell me something that will make me both happy and sad at the same time,” a husband says to his wife. She thinks about it for a moment and then responds, “Your penis is bigger than your brother’s.”
28. How do you embarrass an archaeologist? Give him a used tampon and ask him which period it came from.
29. A woman walks out of the bathroom, winks at her husband, and says, “I shaved down there; you know what that means.” The husband responds, “Yeah, the drain is clogged.”
30. What’s the difference between a G-spot and a golf ball? A guy will actually search for a golf ball.
31. What does one saggy boob say to the other saggy boob? “If we don’t get some support, people will think we’re nuts.”
32. What’s the difference between a genealogist and a gynecologist? A genealogist looks up the family tree, a gynecologist looks up the family bush.

Dirty Jokes for Him

33. Why does Santa Claus have such a big sack? He only comes once a year.
34. Why did the squirrel swim on its back? To keep its nuts dry.
35. Why did the snowman suddenly smile? He could see the snowblower coming.
36. Two men broke into a drugstore and stole all the Viagra. The police put out an alert to be on the lookout for the two hardened criminals.
37. My neighbor is mad at his wife for sunbathing nude. I personally am on the fence.
38. What do you call an expert fisherman? A master baiter.
39. What do you get when you cross a dick with a potato? A dictator.
40. Why do walruses love a Tupperware party? They’re always on the lookout for a tight seal.
41. What is the first thing a man puts in a woman when they get married? The wedding ring.
42. Why can’t you hear rabbits making love? Because they have cotton balls.
43. What’s the difference between hungry and horny? Where you stick the cucumber.

Dirty Dad Jokes

44. What’s the difference between a tire and 365 used condoms? One’s a Goodyear. The other’s a great year.
45. If you were born in September, it’s pretty safe to assume that your parents started their new year with a bang.
46. Why does a mermaid wear seashells? Because she outgrew her B-shells.
47. My wife asked me to spoon in bed, but I’d rather fork.
48. A naked man broke into a church. The police chased him around and finally caught him by the organ.
49. What do you call a cheap circumcision? A rip-off.
50. What did the O say to the Q? “Dude, your dick’s hanging out.”
51. What’s the difference between a woman with PMS and a terrorist? You can negotiate with a terrorist.
52. How did Burger King get Dairy Queen pregnant? He forgot to wrap his Whopper.
53. Why did the sperm cross the road? Because I put on the wrong sock this morning.
54. Let’s play carpenter! First, we’ll get hammered, then I’ll nail you.
55. What did the hurricane say to the coconut tree? “Hold on to your nuts, this ain’t no ordinary blow job!”
56. Why did Jesus die a virgin? Every single “wound” he touched closed up.
57. What’s the difference between your boyfriend and a condom? Condoms have evolved: They’re not so thick and insensitive anymore.
58. Why couldn’t the lizard get a girlfriend? Because he had a reptile dysfunction.
59. What did the guy say when he got caught masturbating to an optical illusion? “It’s not what it looks like.”
60. What do you call a smiling Roman soldier with a piece of hair stuck between his front teeth? A glad-he-ate-her.
61. Who’s the most popular guy at the nudist colony? The one who can carry a cup of coffee in each hand and a dozen donuts.

Short Dirty Jokes

62. Dear NASA: Your mom thought I was big enough. From, Pluto.
63. What’s long and hard and full of semen? A submarine.
64. Why is diarrhea hereditary? It runs in your genes.
65. What does a perverted frog say? “Rubbit.”
66. What comes after 69? Mouthwash.
67. What are the three shortest words in the English language? “Is it in?”
68. How does a woman scare a gynecologist? By becoming a ventriloquist.
69. What does Pinocchio’s lover say to him? “Lie to me! Lie to me!”
70. What does a robot do after a one-night stand? Nuts and bolts.
71. How do you make a pool table laugh? Tickle its balls.
72. What is Moby Dick’s dad’s name? Papa Boner.
73. What type of bird gives the best head? A swallow.
74. What do you get when you jingle Santa’s balls? A white Christmas.
75. What does the sign on an out-of-business brothel say? “Beat it. We’re closed.”
76. Why does Dr. Pepper come in a bottle? Because his wife died.
77. Why isn’t there a pregnant Barbie doll? Ken came in another box.
78. What goes in hard and dry, but comes out soft and wet? Gum.

Sex Jokes for Adults Only

79. A vagina is like the weather. Once it’s wet, it’s time to go inside.
80. I’ll admit it, I have a tremendous sex drive. My girlfriend lives 40 miles away.
81. Why are women so bad at carpentry? Holds hand in the air with fingers about four inches apart. Because men keep telling them this is eight inches.
82. What did the penis say to the vagina? “Don’t make me come in there!”
83. How do you get a nun pregnant? You have sex with her.
84. They say that during sex you burn off as many calories as running eight miles. Who the hell runs eight miles in 30 seconds?
85. Why does it take 100 million sperm to fertilize one egg? Because they won’t stop to ask for directions.
86. What’s the difference between anal and oral sex? Oral sex makes your day. Anal makes your hole weak.
87. The stork is the bird that brings the baby, but a swallow’s the one to prevent it.
88. A husband says to his wife, “Why don’t you tell me when you orgasm?” She replies, “I don’t like calling you when you’re at work.”
89. What did one of the sex worker’s knees say to the other? “How come we spend so little time together?”
90. A little girl and boy are fighting about the differences between the sexes, arguing which one is better. Finally, the boy drops his pants and says, “Here’s something I have that you’ll never have!” The little girl is pretty upset by this and runs home crying. A while later, she comes running back with a smile on her face. She drops her pants and says, “My mommy says that with one of these, I can have as many of those as I want!”
91. How is sex like a game of bridge? If you have a great hand, you don’t need a partner.
92. What do the Mafia and pussies have in common? One slip of the tongue, and you’re in deep shit.
93. What’s the best part about sex with a hundred 20-year-olds? There are a hundred of them.
94. How do you make your girlfriend scream during sex? Call and tell her about it.
95. A man and a woman started to have sex in the middle of a dark forest. After about 15 minutes, the man finally gets up and says, “Damn, I wish I had a flashlight!” The woman says, “Me too, you’ve been eating grass for the past 10 minutes!”

Extra Dirty Jokes

96. What do a penis and a Rubik’s Cube have in common? The more you play with it, the harder it gets.
97. What do you call a herd of cows masturbating? Beef strokin’ off.
98. What do a nearsighted gynecologist and a puppy have in common? A wet nose.
99. What do you call the lesbian version of a cock block? A beaver dam.
100. Why do they say that eating yogurt and oysters will improve your sex life? Because if you eat that stuff, you’ll eat anything.
101. What’s the difference between a pickpocket and a peeping tom? One snatches your watch. The other watches your snatch.
102. A guy is sitting at the doctor’s office. The doctor walks in and says, “I have some bad news. I’m afraid you’re going to have to stop masturbating.” “I don’t understand, doc,” the patient says. “Why?” “Because,” the doctor says. “I’m trying to examine you.”
103. What’s the difference between a pregnant woman and a lightbulb? You can unscrew a lightbulb.
104. What’s the difference between a sex worker and a drug dealer? A sex worker could wash her crack and resell it.
105. What’s the difference between your penis and a bonus check? Someone’s always willing to blow your bonus.
106. What do you do when your cat’s dead? Play with the neighbor’s pussy instead.
107. What’s the process of applying for a job at Hooters? They just give you a bra and say, “Here, fill this out.”
108. A family’s driving behind a garbage truck when a dildo flies out and thumps against the windshield. Embarrassed, and trying to spare her young son’s innocence, the mother turns around and says, “Don’t worry, dear. That was just an insect.” “Wow,” the boy replies. “I’m surprised it could get off the ground with a cock like that!”
109. An old woman walked into a dentist’s office, took off all her clothes, and spread her legs. The dentist said, “I think you have the wrong room.” “You put in my husband’s teeth last week,” she replied. “Now you have to remove them.”
110. What’s long, green, and smells like bacon? Kermit the Frog’s fingers.

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Dirty Jokes From Celebrities

111. “I thank God I was raised Catholic, so sex will always be dirty.” — John Waters
112. “Sex: the thing that takes up the least amount of time and causes the most amount of trouble.” — John Barrymore
113. “I’ll come and make love to you at five o’clock. If I’m late start without me.” — Tallulah Bankhead
114. “A Christian friend of mine said that sex between two men is wrong in their eyes. I said, ‘You’re right, it’s supposed to be up the bum!'” — Gary Delaney
115. “I lost my virginity under a bridge. I was having sex with this poor girl and I was trying my best, but I was like Scotland at the World Cup–just happy to be there.” — Russell Howard
116. “My mom told me the best time to ask my dad for anything was during sex. Not the best advice I’d ever been given. I burst in through the bedroom door saying, ‘Can I have a new bike?’ He was very upset. His secretary was surprisingly nice about it. I got the bike.” — Jimmy Carr
117. “You should only have sex with a famous person if you really, really genuinely want to tell people about it afterward.” — Sara Pascoe
118. “Sick and perverted always appeals to me.” — Madonna
119. “It’s not true that I had nothing on. I had the radio on.” ― Marilyn Monroe
120. “Tell me what a person finds sexually attractive and I will tell you their entire philosophy of life.” — Ayn Rand

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1. I’m not lazy; I’m on beach time.
2. Shell yeah!
3. Washed up.
4. Salty but not mad.
5. Feeling fin-tastic!
6. I love you to the shore line and back.
7. If you’re not barefoot, then you’re overdressed.
8. Consider this my out-of-office.
9. Where there’s a will, there’s a wave.
10. The beach is calling and I must go.
11. You’re the piña to my colada.
12. When in doubt, paddle out.

13. The ocean breeze puts my mind at ease.
14. Let the sea set you free.
15. Life is better in flip-flops.
16. Sea la vie.
17. Shell-abrating life.
18. Vacation mode: activated.
19. A day at the beach restores the soul.
20. Good times and tan lines.
21. Living for beach daze.
22. Beach life chose me.
23. Happiness comes in waves.
24. Sandy toes, summer smiles, can’t lose.
25. Palm trees and a salty breeze = my happy place.
26. Let’s shell-abrate good times.
27. Sand in my hair, sun in the air, living my beach days.
28. The beach is not just a destination, it’s a state of mind.

29. Beachcomber.
30. Beachfront.
31. Boardwalk.
32. Driftwood.
33. Golden.
34. Oceanside.
35. Oceanfront.
36. Offline.
37. Outside.
38. Paradise.
39. Peaking.
40. Salty.
41. Sunshine.
42. Seashore.
43. Seaside.
44. Shipfaced.
45. Thalassophile.
46. Vacation.
47. Wanderlust.

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48. Mermaid vibes only.
49. Tropic like it’s hot.
50. Eat. Sleep. Beach. Repeat.
51. Wild and free—just like the sea.
52. Make waves for good days.
53. Happy as a clam.
54. Sun goddess.
55. Bikini season.
56. Mermaid in training.
57. Sun-kissed nose, freckled toes.
58. Just hanging with my gullfriends.
59. Salt water cures everything.
60. Girls just wanna have sun.

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61. High tides and good vibes.
62. Just smile and wave, buoys.
63. Holla at ya buoy.
64. I’m not lost; I’m on an expedition of self-discovery.
65. Where the wild things are.
66. Embracing the beauty of the great outdoors.
67. Life is better at the beach.
68. Beneath the open sky, I thrive.
69. Sun of a beach.
70. Roaming where the WiFi is weak.
71. Entering paradise.
72. Nature is my therapy.
73. Confidence level: selfie with no filter.

74. Resting beach face.
75. No one likes a shady beach.
76. When someone says they’re not a beach person…
77. Ah, the beach—where doing absolutely nothing is doing something.
78. Don’t bother calling me on my shell-phone.
79. I’m sunscreening my calls today.
80. Living like a beached whale.
81. Giving in to pier pressure.
82. I don’t wanna be tide down.
83. Beach, please!
84. I’m an aquaholic.
85. Beach you to it.

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86. Sandy cheeks and ocean breeze.
87. Beach hair, don’t care.
88. Time to seas the day.
89. Beach vibes and high tides.
90. Sandy toes and a sun-kissed nose.
91. Sandy toes and salty kisses.
92. Don’t worry, beach happy.
93. Feeling beachy keen
94. It’s time for some beach therapy.
95. Life’s just beachy.
96. Hey, you. Long time no sea.

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97. “Aruba, Jamaica, Ooh, I wanna take ya.” — The Beach Boys
98. “If there’s heaven for me, I’m sure it has a beach attached to it.” — Jimmy Buffett
99. “Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
100. “It’s like a beach blanket and a bottle of wine, it feels something like summertime.” — Bon Jovi
101. “Sunshine gonna wash my blues away.” — Zac Brown Band.

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Variations of “gay community” were used to encompass the entirety of the group that we now refer to as LGBTQIA+. According to Ms. Magazine, the first acronym to take shape in the 1990s was “GLBT,” used to describe those who identified as either gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender. “LGBT” eventually replaced “GLBT” in the mid-2000s, as lesbian activists fought for more visibility.

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Activists and members of the queer community have since come together to form the current acronym, “LGBTQIA+.” This denotation includes space for those identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (and in some cases, “questioning”), intersex, asexual (and sometimes “ally”), and the “+” is for a plethora of other orientations and identities.

With this acronym, the LGBTQIA+ community has been able to more fully encompass a group of people that, just decades ago, were outcasts of society. But with this inclusiveness, there’s also been confusion. If you’d still like a better understanding of the terminology, we’ve broken it down in the simplest of terms.

Today, the term “lesbian” is used to describe “female-identified people attracted romantically, erotically, and/or emotionally to other female-identified people,” explains the University of Illinois, Springfield’s Gender and Sexuality Services.

The word “lesbian” emerged during the 1960s and ’70s feminist movements. Before then, the term “gay” was used to refer to both men and women, although it was more closely associated with men.

“Lesbian” is derived from the name of the Greek island Lesbos, according to the Oxford Dictionary. Lesbos was the home of the famous 6th century BC poet Sappho, who expressed affection for women in her poetry (hence the term “sapphic”).

It is important to note that not all women who fit the aforementioned description identify as lesbians. As always, it’s best to ask a member of the LGBTQIA+ community how they identify before making assumptions.

Before the latter half of the 19th century, the word “gay” simply referred to someone who was “carefree,” “cheerful,” or “bright and showy,” according to The Oxford Dictionary of Difficult Words. In the ’40s and ’50s, the word began to be used as underground slang referring to both males and females who were attracted to the same sex. Since then, the word “gay” has fully replaced the term “homosexual,” which many found to be too clinical and was riddled with stigma.

According to the University of Illinois, “gay” is still used to describe a number of things, including the LGBTQIA+ community as a whole, a single individual who does not identify as straight, and men who are attracted to other men in a “romantic, erotic and/or emotional sense.”

A bisexual person is typically defined as someone who is attracted to people of their gender and other genders—although even experts within the LGBTQIA+ community offer a range of definitions.

The Bisexual Resource Center, for example, is hesitant to define bisexuality as being attracted to either males or females, since this perpetuates the gender binary. A more expansive definition of bisexuality is someone who is attracted to all genders, though some more than others at times. (And, while this should go without saying, the idea that identifying as bisexual is a “way station” from straight to gay is an inaccurate and hurtful stereotype.)

The word “transgender” is an umbrella term used for “people whose gender identity and/or gender expression differs from what is typically associated with the sex they were assigned at birth,” according to GLAAD. The term was first coined by psychiatrist John F. Oliven of Columbia University in his 1965 work Sexual Hygiene and Pathology. He noted that the word “transsexual,” which had been used up until then, was outdated and misleading.

Today, you probably often hear the shortened version of “transgender,” which is “trans.” A common misconception is that cross-dressers (i.e., drag queens) are trans. But people who cross-dress are often not transgender—meaning that they do not identify with a sex other than the one that they were born with.

The “Q” in the LGBTQIA+ acronym has two meanings: “queer” and “questioning.” But the former is the most common.

Before the 1980s, when activists reclaimed this word, “queer” was a slur used against members of the LGBTQIA+ community. As a result, some LGBTQIA+ people still hesitate to use the word to represent themselves. Often, “queer” is used as a blanket term to define the “sexual preferences, orientations, and habits of the not-exclusively-heterosexual-and-monogamous majority,” according to the University of Illinois. You’ll hear a person use the word to describe themselves and also to describe the community at large.

As for the “questioning” subset of the LGBTQIA+ community, that term refers to non-heterosexual people who are still “questioning” their place within the queer community—whether that means that they are still unsure of their sexual orientation or gender identity, according to the Rainbow Welcome Initiative.

The term “intersex” is used to describe people who are born with reproductive or sexual anatomy that doesn’t fit the typical definitions of male and female, according to the Intersex Society of North America. And, just as there are a range of sexual orientations and gender identities within the LGBTQIA+ community, there are also an array of biological characteristics that exist among those who are intersex.

For example, someone may be born with a noticeably large clitoris, but without a vaginal opening; or with a scrotum that is divided so that it appears more like labia. Because of these features, intersex people’s bodies (and, in many cases, their gender identity) straddle the two sexes. (Also, it is important to note that intersex is completely different from transgender.)

Here’s another letter that has more than one meaning: “asexual” or “ally.”

According to LGBTQIA+ experts at Williams College, asexual people are simply defined as those who do not feel a sexual attraction to others. This term is not to be confused with “aromantic,” which refers to individuals who feel little or no romantic attraction to others. Asexual people can often be romantically attracted to someone, but sexual attraction doesn’t play a role in the relationship.

Asexuals are not to be confused with celibate people (who choose to not engage in sex), those who possess mental disorders or hormone imbalances that limit their sex drive, or those who are afraid of physical intimacy.

The “A” in LGBTQIA+ can also refer to the term “ally,” which is used to define someone who “confronts heterosexism, homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, heterosexual, and genderstraight privilege in themselves and others,” according to the University of Illinois. You can learn more on being an active ally here.

The “+” in the LGBTQIA+ acronym is used to symbolize and explain a number of different gender identities and sexual orientations that are not already present in the lettered acronym.

Pansexuality falls under the “+,” and is likely a term that you’ll hear more frequently in the coming years. According to Pride.com, pansexuals are people who can feel a sexual, romantic, and emotional attraction toward a person, regardless of their gender identity or orientation. This means that pansexual people can be attracted to cisgender, transgender, intersex, and androgynous people, as typical gender binaries do not matter to them. It’s different from bisexuality in that pansexuals have no preference for a certain sex—they’re more connected to people for who they are.

Genderqueer is another popular term that exists under the “+.” This term is used to define those whose gender identity is outside of the strict male and female binary. Genderqueer people will either exhibit qualities of both sexes or will choose not to identify as either sex. Along the same lines, “nonbinary” is used to describe people who do not identify as male or female, and see themselves as existing outside of the gender binary.

Of course, the “+” can also refer to anything and everything a person wants it to—and it leaves room for the LGBTQIA+ community to expand. And if you want to learn more about what not to say about the LGBTQIA+ community, check out our guide to 11 Stereotypes People Should Stop Believing About the LGBTQ Community.

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Names like Generation X and Generation Z are likely familiar to most of us—but do you know about the Silent Generation or the Lost Generation? There’s a lot to learn about how each generation got its nicknames and when each generation starts and ends. So let’s get started with a full breakdown of how these classifications started and who belongs where.

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Jump Ahead to a Generation:

• Gen Beta: 2025-Present
• Gen Alpha: 2010-2024
• Gen Z: Born 1997–2010
• Millennial Generation: Born 1981–1996
• Xennial Generation: Born 1977 to 1983
• Gen X: Born 1965–1980
• Generation Jones: Born 1955 to 1964
• Baby Boomer Generation: Born 1946 to 1964
• The Silent Generation: Born 1928 to 1945
• The Greatest Generation: Born 1901–1927
• The Lost Generation: Born 1883-1910

How do generations get their names?

A generation is a group often referred to collectively due to the birth years of its members. Most generation classifications are around 15 to 20 years long, though some are longer or shorter due to certain significant events. (For example, every classification system identifies the start of a new generation in 1946, after the end of World War II). While many of us are familiar with buzzier titles like Millennial or Baby Boomer, different organizations have different names for each generation.

Center for Generational Kinetics

The Center for Generational Kinetics studies generations that are still active in the American workforce. Instead of birth windows, the organization relies on parenting, technology, and economic trends to categorize each generation. Here’s its breakdown:

• 1996–Present: Gen Z, iGen, or Centennials
• 1977 to 1995: Millennials or Gen Y
• 1965 to 1976: Generation X
• 1946 to 1964: Baby Boomers
• 1945 and Earlier: Traditionalists or the Silent Generation

Howe and Strauss

Generational theorists Neil Howe and William Strauss wrote the book Generations: The History of America’s Future, which was first published back in 1991. The seminal text offers a breakdown of generational cohorts within the United States. They define each group as follows:

• 2000–Present: New Silent Generation or Generation Z
• 1980 to 2000: Millennials or Generation Y
• 1965 to 1979: Thirteeners or Generation X
• 1946 to 1964: Baby Boomers
• 1925 to 1945: The Silent Generation
• 1900 to 1924: The G.I. Generation

Population Reference Bureau

The Population Reference Bureau, a non-profit research organization, has offered up its own list of dates and generation names. They break it up like so:

• 1997 to 2012: Generation Z
• 1981 to 1996: Millennials
• 1965 to 1980: Generation X
• 1946 to 1964: Baby Boomers
• 1928 to 1945: The Silent Generation

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A History of Generational Names and Their Meanings

1. Generation Alpha: 2010-2024

Generation Alpha is the first to grow up in a wholly digital world. (Gen Z was close, but most members likely caught a few phone-free moments in their youth.) Mark McCrindle, founder of the Australian consultancy firm McCrindle Research, introduced the term: “It conforms to the scientific nomenclature of using the Greek alphabet instead of the Latin alphabet, and there was no point in going back to A; after all, they are the first generation born fully into the 21st century, and therefore they are the start of something new, not a return to the old.” Members of Generation Alpha include North West, Prince George, and Blue Ivy Carter.

2. Generation Z (iGen): Born 1997–2010

Generation Z received its nickname as part of the alphabetical naming trend that started with Generation X (more on that later) two generations ago. However, Jean Twenge, Ph.D., helped coin another popular moniker in her book, iGen, which explores the rise of the first generation to grow up with smartphones. Many members of Gen Z came of age at the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, which greatly altered their young adult lives. A few notable names from this generation are Millie Bobby Brown, Greta Thunburg, and Billie Eilish.

3. Millennial Generation (Generation Y): Born 1981–1996

The Millennial Generation got its nickname because its oldest members became adults at the turn of the millennium. While it’s difficult to pinpoint exactly who came up with the title, here’s what we do know: During the early ’90s, media outlets often used the term “Generation Y” to describe those born immediately after Generation X. Howard and Strauss use the term “Millennial” in their 1991 book to describe the cohort, while Advertising Age is credited with using the term in a 1993 editorial.

It wasn’t until 2015 that the Millennial generation officially outnumbered the Baby Boomers, and in 2020, they became the country’s most dominant generation in terms of numbers. Millennials are also known for bringing about a “baby bust,” or a sharp decrease in the birth rate. A few famous representatives of this age cohort are Mark Zuckerberg, Beyoncé, and Taylor Swift.

4. Xennial Generation: Born 1977 to 1983

The Xennials are the first microgeneration on our list. Writer Sarah Stankorb first introduced this term in an article titled “Reasonable People Disagree about the Post-Gen X, Pre-Millennial Generation.” She notes that the generation of people born between 1977 and 1983 “serves as a bridge between the disaffection of Gen X and the blithe optimism of Millennials.” Xennials in pop culture include James Franco, Kim Kardashian, and Macaulay Culkin.

5. Generation X: Born 1965–1980

Howe and Strauss originally suggested the name “Thirteeners” to describe this generation, but it didn’t stick. (It came about because they were the 13th generation born since the American Revolution). Instead, Canadian author Douglas Coupland was the one to give Gen Xers their most popular title. In 1991, his novel Generation X: Tales for an Accelerated Culture, a story about a group of 20-somethings looking for better meaning in life, was published. Famous members of this generation include Elon Musk, Eminem, and Kurt Cobain.

6. Generation Jones: Born 1955 to 1964

Generation Jones is also considered a “microgeneration,” or a group of individuals born at the end of one generation and the beginning of another. The term Generation Jones was coined by television producer Jonathan Pontell, who later published a book with the same name. According to Pontell, the title aptly describes the competition these individuals felt with the Baby Boomers and the sense that they needed to continue “keeping up with the Joneses.” It also lends itself to the perceived increase in drug use during that time and the associated slang. Some public figures that fall into this age group are Madonna, Bill Gates, and Barack Obama.

7. The Baby Boomer Generation: Born 1946 to 1964

The Baby Boomer Generation consists of individuals born during the U.S. baby boom that followed World War II. The term first appeared in a 1941 issue of LIFE Magazine in an article detailing the dramatic spike in births following the Great Depression and the Peacetime Draft of 1940 and claiming that “the U.S. baby boom is bad news for Hitler.”

According to data collected from the U.S. Census Bureau, an estimated 76 million births occurred between 1946 and 1964, including those of Bill Clinton, Billy Joel, and Steven Spielberg.

8. The Silent Generation: Born 1928 to 1945

Time first introduced the term “Silent Generation” in a 1951 article that read, “By comparison with the Flaming Youth of their fathers and mothers, today’s younger generation is a still, small flame. It does not issue manifestoes, make speeches, or carry posters.” Born into great uncertainty, individuals from this group were often written off as unimaginative and withdrawn. Famous individuals born in this decade include Robert DeNiro, Julie Andrews, and Anthony Fauci.

9. The Greatest Generation (GI Generation): Born 1901–1927

This generation would not receive its designation until 1991, when Howe and Strauss first hit the scene. In Generations, they refer to the generation tasked with fighting World War II as the G.I. Generation—G.I. standing for “government issue.”

Less than a decade later, however, journalist Tom Brokaw’s The Greatest Generation, a book about those who survived the Great Depression and World War II, hit shelves. His term began to supersede Howe and Strauss’ in popular culture, though the “G.I. Generation” is still recognized as an appropriate title.

Famous members of this generation include John F. Kennedy and Rosa Parks.

10. The Lost Generation: Born 1883-191

The idea of naming each generation didn’t take hold until the 20th century when author Gertrude Stein began referring to people who came of age during the First World War as “The Lost Generation.” Her intention was to capture the disillusionment present in post-World War I society. According to friend and fellow author Ernest Hemingway, Stein picked up the phrase in conversation with a French farmer, who dismissed the younger generation as a “génération perdue.” Hemingway later used the same epigraph in his first major novel, The Sun Also Rises. Other famous names from this generation include James Joyce, C.S. Lewis, and Ezra Pound.

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Generational naming practices outside of the United States

The names listed above are specific to the U.S., but plenty of generational titles are used around the world.

For instance, in South Africa, individuals born in 1994 or after the end of Apartheid are commonly referred to as the Born Free Generation. There’s also the Revolution Generation in Romania—those born in 1989 and after the collapse of communism.

In Norway, people born around 2000 are actually called “Generation Achievements,” which makes sense coming from a place once dubbed the happiest country in the world.

What is Generation Beta?

A new generation is just being born. As ABC News reports, those born from 2025 to 2039 are being called Generation Beta, a natural follow-up to Generation Alpha. The name was proposed by futurist and demographer Mark McCrindle, and it describes the children of young Millennials and Generation Z.

What constitutes a generation?

Generally, 20-30 years is a good substitute for a generation. But as you’ll see, the names are often in 15 to 20-year chunks, supported by Pew Research Center, or even shorter windows for subsets.

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Remember those days? Saturday morning cartoon viewing was an essential part of the weekend experience—Inspector Gadget, G.I. Joe, He-Man, The Smurfs, Scooby-Doo… the list goes on. Kids who grew up with streaming could never understand.

We couldn’t text, but we were proficient at passing notes. These beauties were handwritten and we were very sneaky at exchanging them at school without getting caught.

Totally rad! Decades before streaming took over, the Spotify of the time was kids in the 1980s creating their own mixtapes, which was hard work. Bonus points to anyone who recorded their mixtapes off the radio!

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Yes, landlines. There were no cell phones—instead homes had a landline that everyone shared. If your siblings were being sneaky, they could listen in on your conversations, and you had to ask someone’s parents to speak to them, which would have text-only adults these days running for the hills. Not only that, but many homes in the 1980s still had rotary phones—try putting one of those in front of a 12-year-old today, they would have zero idea what to do with it.

We’re so used to calling people on the other side of the planet without a second thought, but back in the 1980s long-distance charges were astronomical. Many children in the 80s got a scolding when their parents saw the bill come through in the mail. And if you wanted to make international calls, there was a whole industry that sold phone cards for it.

Yes, books! There were no E-readers in the 1980s—you checked out books from the library, both local and school. If you needed to do research or write a paper, there was no Google to help—you got a book at the library. Everyone used the library. And there were these things called card catalogs too that helped you find the book you were looking for.

We got very special episodes back then of our favorite shows, usually highlighting some serious social issues of the day. Here’s a great roundup of some of the best.

Like, duh! We all had our slap bracelets in the 1980s, which eventually got banned in schools in the ’90s after kids were injuring themselves. The bracelets are making a comeback, but are no longer considered appropriate for kids.

Commercials like this one were extremely common, as children were constantly reminded to “Just say no” when offered drugs. The catchy slogan was coined and championed by the First Lady Nancy Reagan, wife of President Ronald Reagan.

Yes, it came out in the 1970s, but the 1980s were the golden age of the Rubik’s Cube, fueled by the release of a best-selling book in 1981, “The Simple Solution to Rubik’s Cube.” This may not look familiar to kids these days, but in our days, 80s kids became pros at these.

Everyone was doing it. You either went to the mall or to the arcade. Playing pinball, Pac-Man and other arcade games was a classic use of our time and we got really got at mastering these. Also a great place to socialize!

Technically those born between about 1965 and 1980 are part of Generation X – the kids of the Baby Boomers. This generation came of age in the 1980s. The Millennial generation begins around 1981, so they may have some memories of this era.

The first Space Shuttle (Columbia) lifted off in 1981, U.S. President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev worked to ease tensions between their nations, the Challenger tragedy in 1986, and the fall of Berlin Wall in 1989 were some of the most memorable newsworthy events of the 80s.

Played outside! Video game consoles weren’t really a thing yet, nor were computers. They built tree houses, biked, jumped rope, hopscotched, hula hooped, and played all kinds of outdoor games including sports. Board games were another past-time for this era.

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From philosophical conundrums to the mysteries of time, these questions with no answers are sure to leave you scratching your head.

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Skip Ahead:

• Ridiculous Questions With No Answers
• Random Unanswerable Questions
• Philosophical Questions That Are Impossible To Answer
• Funny Unanswerable Questions to Make You Laugh
• Unanswerable Physics Questions
• Weird Unanswerable Questions
• BONUS: How To Answer an Unanswerable Question

Ridiculous Questions With No Answers

Random Unanswerable Questions

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Philosophical Questions That Are Impossible to Answer

Funny Unanswerable Questions to Make You Laugh

Unanswerable Physics Questionss

Weird Unanswerable Questions

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How to Answer an Unanswerable Question

Every once in a while, you might just find yourself on the receiving end of one of these unanswerable prompts. Fortunately, we’ve put together some handy tips with three ways to handle yourself when you’re put in this position.

1. Embrace just how little you know.

The worst thing you can do during any conversation is pretend that you know all the answers. Instead, it’s important to be honest and admit that there are some things you just don’t know. If you’re worried about your pride getting in the way of that, just remember: You can’t answer incorrectly if you don’t answer at all.

2. Ask why the question came up in the first place.

You may not be able to provide concrete answers to difficult questions, but you can ask other, related questions to expand and deepen the conversation.

3. Incorporate a little levity into your response.

Life is heavy, so injecting some humor can’t hurt. Of course, you don’t want to minimize what anyone else in the conversation is saying—but you can redirect tough topics in a few silly statements. If it seems like people around you are appreciating the effort, then roll with it. If not, fall back and let the discussion continue on the same serious track.

Wrapping Up

That’s it for our list of unanswerable questions. Be sure to check back with us soon for more mind-benders to share with the ones you love. You can also
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If you’re new to the
emoji sexting scene, you might feel like you need a dictionary to figure out what actually means, or why a man might respond to your offer to come over with . Bear in mind that no emoji combination is definitive; so as long as it makes some sort of logical sense, you can use any emojis you feel like to communicate your point in place of dirty words!

Below, we’ve put a guide to the most common sexy emoji combinations, as well as the go-to dirty emojis. Before we dive into our list, we’ll kick things off with a gentle reminder: There’s a time and place for dirty emojis. Seriously—only pepper them into conversations with people you’re comfortable with. Use common sense, and don’t just start rattling them off without the other person’s consent. Now that we’ve got that out of the way, it’s time to get started!

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11 Sex Emojis Phrases That Say A Whole Lot

The key to effective dirty emoji combos is to create phrases that suggest specific sexual acts. Here are some ideas to start you off, but feel free to surprise your sex partner with something even more creative. Sometimes the best ones are created spontaneously with your own imagination.

1. Shower + Peach + Eggplant

“Let’s do it in the shower.”

2. OK Hand + Pointed Finger

“Let’s have penetrative sex.”

3. Banana + Donut

“In the mood for some cheeky anal sex?”

4. Tongue + Taco + Sweat Droplets

“I am going to go down on you until you finish.”

5. Lips + Eggplant + Fireworks

Another form of “I am going to go down on you until you finish.”

6. Waving Hand + Peach + Smiling Face with Horns

“I’m going to give you a spanking and feel very naughty about it.”

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7. Admission Ticket + Woman Dancing + Eyes

“I would very much appreciate a striptease performance.”

8. Tongue + Peach + Shocked Face with Exploding Head

“I am going to lick your butt and it will blow your mind.”

9. Snake + Tulip

“I want to slither inside your innocent bloom.”

10. Baguette + Honey Pot

“I want to put bread in your honey.”

11. Heart + Bone

“I’d love to bone.”

Feeling more creative? Next we’ll list the go-to sexy emojis that you can smash together to form new ideas.

Dirty Emojis to Use for When The Mood Is Right

1. Eggplant Emoji: Penis

In an ideal world.

2. Peace Sign Emoji: Female Genitalia

Pretty self-explanatory but if you’re confused, take a look at the shape the two fingers make.

3. Shushing Face Emoji: “Keep it quiet.”

Operating on the down-low.

4. Peach Emoji: Butt

What other fruit better captures the beauty of a juicy derriere?

5. Eager Tongue Face: Oral Sex

Someone’s feeling generous, at least.

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6. OK Hand Emoji: Anal Sex

Hint: It’s the hole.

7. Drooling Face Emoji: “I want you.”

A universal expression.

8. Pointed Finger Emoji: Fingering

It’s juvenile, yes, but it still works.

9. Taco Emoji: Vagina

Food is becoming an increasingly popular way to refer to anatomy in texts.

10. Hot Face Emoji: “I’m horny.”

Tell us how you really feel.

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11. Hot Dog Emoji: Penis

This one is kind of obvious.

12. Winking Face Emoji: “You know what I mean.”

When words simply can’t cut it.

13. Sweat Droplets Emoji: Orgasm

Use your imagination here.

14. Rocket Ship Emoji: Climax

And they’re off.

15. Smiling Devil: “I want to be naughty.”

Pretty on-the-nose.

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Want to make emoji sexting even better?

There are
free sex emoji keyboards that allow you to get even more descriptive than you can with the emojis you already have on your phone, in case you don’t want to leave anything to the imagination.

Wrapping Up

That’s it for our list of dirty emojis but be sure to check back with us soon for even more fun.

Editorial Update: This post has been updated from a previous version published in 2024. The new version reflects the latest trends and was edited for clarity.

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• Christmas Jokes About Santa Claus
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• BONUS: Disney Christmas Jokes

Christmas Jokes About Santa Claus

1. Why does Santa have three gardens? So he can ho, ho, ho!
2. What do you call Santa when he doesn’t move? Santa Pause!
3. What do you call people who are afraid of Santa Claus? Claustrophobic!
4. What does Santa eat for breakfast? Mistle-toast!
5. What nationality is Santa Claus? North Polish!
6. Where does Santa go to vote? The North Poll!
7. How much did Santa pay for his sleigh? Nothing, it was on the house!
8. What goes “Oh, Oh, Oh”? Santa walking backwards!
9. What’s Santa Claus’s favorite type of potato chip? Crisp Pringles!
10. What do you get if you cross Santa with a duck? A Christmas Quacker!
11. What was Santa’s favorite subject in school? Chemis-tree!
12. How did Mrs. Claus tell Santa the weather? “It looks like rain, dear!”
13. Why is Santa so good at karate? He has a black belt.
14. What do you call Santa when he runs out of money? Saint Nickel-less!
15. What type of motorcycle does Santa ride? A Holly Davidson!
16. Why did Santa Claus get a parking ticket on Christmas Eve? He left his sleigh in a “snow” parking zone.
17. Who is Santa’s favorite singer? Elf-is Presley!
18. What is Santa’s favorite place to deliver presents? Idaho-ho-ho!
19. What’s Santa’s favorite type of music? Wrap!
20. Why doesn’t Santa go to the hospital? He has private elf care!
21. Where do Santa’s reindeer stop for coffee? Star-bucks!
22. Why is Santa so jolly? Because he knows where all the toys are!
23. What does Santa get at the donut shop? A jolly roll!
24. What’s Santa’s favorite sport? North-pole vaulting.
25. Who delivers Christmas presents to sharks? Santa Jaws!
26. Why did Santa put a clock in his sleigh? Because he wanted to see time fly!
27. What is Santa’s dog’s name? Santa Paws!
28. What do you get when Santa becomes a detective? Santa Clues!
29. What does Santa use to measure? Santameters!

Christmas Tree Jokes

30. What did one Christmas tree say to another? “Lighten up!”
31. What do you get if you cross an apple and a Christmas tree? A pineapple!
32. What happens to Christmas trees on Valentine’s Day? They get all sappy!
33. How did the two rival Christmas trees get along? They signed a peace tree-ty!
34. What was the Christmas tree’s favorite shape? A treeangle!
35. What did Luke Skywalker say after he planted a Christmas tree farm? “May the forest be with you!”
36. How do Christmas trees get ready for a night out? They spruce up!
37. How do Christmas trees get their email? They log-on!
38. What do you call cutting down a Christmas tree? Christmas chopping!
39. Which former president planted the most Christmas trees? Wood-row Wilson!
40. What do Christmas trees get when they go numb? Pines and needles!
41. What’s as big as a Christmas tree but is lighter than a feather? Its shadow!
42. What do Christmas trees and bad knitters have in common? They keep losing their needles!
43. Who is a Christmas tree’s favorite singer? Spruce Springsteen!
44. Why are Christmas trees so fond of the past? Because the present’s beneath them!
45. What is a Christmas tree’s favorite candy? Orna-mints!
46. What did the beaver say to the Christmas Tree? “Nice gnawing you!”
47. Why did the Christmas tree go to the dentist? It needed a root canal!
48. Why are Christmas trees more noticeable on Christmas? They have more presence!
49. What do Christmas trees wear at the pool? Swim trunks!
50. What did the Christmas tree do after its bank closed? It started its own branch.
51. What month does a Christmas tree hate the most? Sep-timber!

Funny Christmas Jokes

52. Where does mistletoe go to get famous? Hollywood!
53. What falls at the North Pole but never gets hurt? Snow!
54. What do you call a greedy elf? Elfish!
55. How does a sheep say Merry Christmas? “Fleece Navidad!”
56. Why does everyone like snowmen? Because they’re so cool!
57. What do snowmen wear on their heads? Ice caps!
58. When does a reindeer have a trunk? When it goes on vacation!
59. What kind of bug hates Christmas? A humbug!
60. How does Christmas Day end? With the letter Y!
61. What does Santa suffer from if he gets stuck in a chimney? Claustrophobia!
62. Why did Rudolph have to attend summer school? Because he went down in history.
63. What happened to the thief who stole an Advent calendar? He got 25 days!
64. Why do wiener dogs love winter? They like to dachshund through the snow.
65. How do sheep greet each other at Christmas? “A Merry Christmas to ewe!”
66. What’s red, white, and blue at Christmas time? A sad candy cane!
67. Why is The Grinch so good at gardening? He’s got a green thumb.
68. What happens if you eat Christmas decorations? You get tinselitus!
69. What do snowmen eat for breakfast? Frosted Flakes!
70. What’s a ghost’s favorite Christmas story? The Fright Before Christmas!
71. What can you catch in the winter with your eyes closed? A cold!
72. Where do reindeer go to buy new tails? The re-tail store!
73. Why is it always cold on Christmas? Because it’s Decembrrrr!
74. Why do Christmas sweaters hang out together? Because they’re close-knit.
75. What do you call a pig pen in winter? A pig-loo!
76. What do snowmen say to one another in the morning? “Have an ice day!”
77. What’s a snowman’s favorite snack? Ice Krispy treats!
78. Where do snowmen keep their money? In a snowbank!
79. What are elves allergic to? Sh-elf-ish!
80. What type of cars do elves drive? Toy-otas!

Clean Christmas Jokes for Adults

81. Which Christmas film was 30 years ahead of its time? Home Alone!
82. Why do Donner and Blitzen get to take so many coffee breaks? Because they are Santa’s star bucks!
83. Why is it so difficult to buy Advent calendars? Their days are numbered!
84. What type of dog do you get for the holidays? A point setter!
85. Why do reindeer like Beyoncé so much? She sleighs.
86. How does Jack Frost get to work? By icicle!
87. What’s a parent’s favorite Christmas carol? Silent Night!
88. What do snowmen call their kids? Chill-dren!
89. Why did Santa’s helper see the doctor? Because he had a low “elf” esteem!
90. Why did Santa Claus sign up for Instagram? He wanted to have online presents.
91. What’s the difference between the Christmas alphabet and the regular alphabet? The Christmas alphabet has Noel!
92. What did Frosty’s girlfriend give him when she was mad at him? The cold shoulder.
93. Who is the only one to not eat at Christmas dinner? The turkey, he’s always stuffed!
94. What kind of salad do they serve at the North Pole? Iceberg lettuce.
95. What do you call an elf that runs away from Santa’s workshop? A rebel without a Claus!
96. What song do you sing at a snowman’s birthday party? “Freeze a jolly good fellow!”
97. How does a snowman lose weight? He waits for the weather to get warmer!
98. How do you help someone who’s lost their Christmas spirit? Nurse them back to elf!
99. What does Santa use to clean his sleigh? Comet.
100. What do you call a snowman with a six-pack? The Abdominal Snowman!
101. What’s the absolute best Christmas present? A broken drum—you can’t beat it!
102. What did Adam say on the day before Christmas? “It’s Christmas, Eve!”
103. Why did no one bid for Rudolph and Blitzen on eBay? Because they were two deer!
104. How did Scrooge win the football game? The ghost of Christmas passed!
105. What reindeer game do reindeer play at sleepovers? Truth or deer.

Christmas Jokes for Kids

106. What’s the best thing to give your parents for Christmas? A list of everything you want!
107. What do you call a mean reindeer? Rude-olph!
108. Why don’t crabs celebrate Christmas? Because they’re shell-fish!
109. Why don’t aliens celebrate Christmas? Because they don’t want to give away their presence!
110. What do elves learn in school? The elf-abet!
111. What did one of Santa’s helpers say to the other? “Let’s take an elfie!”
112. When does Christmas come before Thanksgiving? In the dictionary!
113. What’s it called when a snowman has a temper tantrum? A meltdown.
114. What comes at the end of Christmas? The letter “S”!
115. What do you call an elf that can sing and dance? Elfis.
116. How does a gingerbread man make his bed? With a cookie sheet!
117. What do you get when you cross a snowman with a vampire? Frostbite!
118. What do you call an elf wearing earmuffs? Anything you want—he can’t hear you!
119. What does a bunny rabbit hang by the fireplace? Celery stalk-ings!
120. Why does this turkey taste like an old sofa? I thought you liked stuffing!
121. What do you call a snowman party? A snow ball.
122. What is the most competitive season? Win-ter!
123. How do you wash your hands over the holidays? With Santa-tizer!
124. How does Rudolph know when Christmas is coming? He checks is calen-deer!
125. What did the grumpy sheep say to his friends when they wished him a Merry Christmas? “Baaaaaa humbug!”
126. Where do Santa’s elves go swimming? The North pool.
127. What is green, covered in Christmas lights and Christmas bulbs, and goes ribbit? A mistle-toad!
128. What do you call an old snowman? A puddle!
129. What do elves do after school? Gnome-work.
130. If an athlete gets athlete’s foot, what does an elf get? Mistle-toe!
131. What’s a snowman’s favorite food? Chili!
132. Why don’t Santa’s elves like to share? They’re elfish.
133. What do you call a scary-looking reindeer? A cari-boo!

Christmas Knock-Knock Jokes

134. Knock, knock! Who’s there? Donut. Donut who? Donut open til Christmas!
135. Knock, knock! Who’s there? Avery. Avery who? Avery Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
136. Knock, knock! Who’s there? Interrupting Santa. Inter–Ho ho ho! Merry Christmas!
137. Knock, knock! Who’s there? Santa. Santa who? Santa Christmas card to you, did you get it?
138. Knock, knock! Who’s there? Mary. Mary who? Mary Christmas!
139. Knock, knock! Who’s there? Freeze. Freeze who? Freeze a jolly good fellow. Freeze a jolly good fellow!
140. Knock, knock! Who’s there? Noah. Noah who? Noah good Christmas joke?
141. Knock, knock! Who’s there? Olive. Olive who? Olive Christmastime, don’t you?
142. Knock, knock! Who’s there? Elf. Elf who? Elf me to wrap this present!
143. Knock, knock! Who’s there? Snow. Snow who? Snow time to waste, it’s almost Christmas!
144. Knock, knock! Who’s there? Allie. Allie who? Allie want for Christmas is you.
145. Knock, knock! Who’s there? Harry. Harry who? Harry up and open your gift!
146. Knock, knock! Who’s there? Ho Ho. Ho Ho who? Your Santa impression needs a little work!
147. Knock, knock! Who’s there? Dexter. Dexter who? Dexter halls with boughs of holly!
148. Knock, knock! Who’s there? Ima. Ima who? Ima dreaming of a white Christmas!
149. Knock, knock! Who’s there? Pikachu. Pikachu who? Pikachu Christmas presents and you’ll be in trouble!
150. Knock, knock! Who’s there? Norway. Norway who? Norway am I kissing anyone under the mistletoe!
151. Knock, knock! Who’s there? Honda. Honda who? Honda first day of Christmas my true love sent to me!
152. Knock, knock! Who’s there? Murray. Murray who? Murray Christmas to you!
153. Knock, knock! Who’s there? Coal. Coal who? Coal me if you hear Santa coming!
154. Knock, knock! Who’s there? Luke. Luke who? Luke at all those presents!
155. Knock, knock! Who’s there? Irish. Irish who? Irish you a Merry Christmas!
156. Knock, knock! Who’s there? Tank. Tank who? Tank you for my Christmas present!

BONUS: Disney Christmas Jokes

157. What is Tarzan’s favorite Christmas Carol? Jungle Bells!
158. What do Ariel and her under-the-sea friends sing at Christmas? Christmas corals!
159. How cold is it at Disney World around the holidays? It was so cold that Donald Duck was wearing pants!
160. Where can you buy Captain Hook his Christmas presents? The secondhand store!
161. Why did Mickey Mouse get hit with a snowball? Because Donald ducked!
162. What does Olaf eat for breakfast? Snowflakes!
163. What did Ariel put on her toast Christmas morning? Merma-lade!
164. What does Daisy Duck say when she buys Christmas presents? “Put it on my bill!”
165. What did the 101 Dalmatians say after eating Christmas dinner? “That hit the spot!”

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The Most Interesting Christmas Facts You’ve Never Heard

1. Sweden celebrates Christmas with a giant straw Yule Goat.

In Scandinavian countries, the Yule goat figures into the Christmas decor of many homes. In Norse mythology, the two goats pulled Thor’s flying chariot the same way reindeer do Santa’s sleigh. On top of that, there’s also a festive tale that focuses on an invisible Yule goat that checks in on holiday prep before the big day.

That’s why, in 1966, the Gävle Goat was created to draw shoppers to the Swedish city where it resides. The massive goat stands 42.6 feet high and weighs a whopping 3.6 tons.

2. Ralphie from A Christmas Story was also in Elf.

Back in 1983, a young Peter Billingsley starred in A Christmas Story as Ralphie, a typical suburban kid who celebrates a holiday filled with hilarious ups and downs with his family.

In 2003, Billingsley then popped up in another seasonal classic, Elf, as Ming Ming the toy-making supervisor in Santa’s workshop. He’s also appeared in other festive and non-festive films, including Four Christmases, Iron Man, and Spider-Man: Far from Home.

3. Two of Santa’s reindeer originally had different names.

In the 1823 poem, A Visit from Saint Nicholas, which originally introduced the world to Santa’s reindeer, two of the flying animals had slightly different names, according to Syracuse.com. Donner and Blitzen were instead Dunder and Blixem, the Dutch words for “thunder and lightning.”

4. The longest-running Santa Claus parade happens in Illinois.

Plenty of communities hold parades featuring Santa Claus, and each one is special in its own way. However, the parade that happens each year in Peoria, Illinois, is the oldest of its kind in the U.S. It’s taken place every holiday season since 1888—that’s 136 years of festive fun!

5. One of the oldest Christmas markets dates back to the 1600s.

If you do a little shopping at the Christmas Market in Nuremberg, Germany, you’ll be taking part in a tradition that’s hundreds of years in the making.

Proof of that can be found in a small box that the Germanisches Nationalmuseum keeps safe. The simple treasure holds an inscription that reads: “Sent to Regina Susanna Harßdörfferin by Miss Susanna Eleonora Erbsin (or Elbsin) on the occasion of the Christmas Market of 1628.”

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6. “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” was recorded by a 13-year-old.

“Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” is a classic holiday song that was released back in 1958 with Brenda Lee singing the festive tune. Billboard notes that when the song was recorded, Lee was only 13 years old.

In the years since, it’s been re-recorded by stars including Kacey Musgraves, Justin Bieber, and Miley Cyrus.

7. Artificial Christmas trees were once made with goose feathers.

Nowadays, artificial Christmas trees are made of materials meant to mimic real evergreens and last as long as possible. But when these fake festive trees were first displayed in Germany around 1865, they were made of goose feathers dyed green.

8. Hallmark holiday movies only take two weeks to film.

Some Hollywood movies take a month to shoot, others quite a bit more. On the other end of the spectrum, the super-popular holiday movies that Hallmark can put out at such an impressive pace only take two weeks to film, according to E! News.

9. Brazil set the record for the world’s largest floating Christmas tree.

At a staggering 278 feet and 10 inches tall, and glowing with almost three million lights, Brazil’s massive floating metal Christmas tree set a world record in December 2007. The tree is brought out each year as a part of Rio De Janeiro’s Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon.

10. Christmas could have been a spring holiday.

A long time ago, Pope Julius I decided that Christmas should be celebrated on Dec. 25. However, History.com points out that it wasn’t because that was the date Jesus Christ was born. Instead, many people believe it was to overshadow a pagan festival called Saturnalia, which also happened on that day. In fact, Jesus may have actually been born during the spring!

11. “Jingle Bells” was the first song played in space.

It’s hard to imagine what you’d want to rock out to if you were to ever float among the stars. But the crew of NASA’s Gemini 6A space flight got into the Christmas spirit and made history when they played “Jingle Bells” on Dec. 16, 1965, earning the jolly jingle the Guinness World Record for being the first song ever played in space. Well, as far we know, at least…

12. And it was originally a Thanksgiving song!

“Jingle Bells” may be one of the most well-known Christmas songs, but it was originally composed as a Thanksgiving tune. Written by Unitarian church organist James Lord Pierpont in the 1850s in Savannah, Georgia, the song was “first performed during a Thanksgiving concert at [his] church,” Time explains.

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13. The tradition of hanging stockings comes from a legend about marriage.

Have you ever wondered why we hang up stockings during the holiday season only to wake up on Christmas morning to find them filled with tiny gifts? According to Smithsonian, one of the most popular legends about the tradition’s origins is the tale of a poor widower who worried that he wouldn’t be able to marry off his three daughters because of his lack of wealth.

Fortunately, Smithsonian explains, “St. Nicholas was wandering through the town where the man lived and heard villagers discussing that family’s plight. He wanted to help but knew the man would refuse any kind of charity directly. Instead, one night, he slid down the chimney of the family’s house and filled the girls’ recently laundered stockings, which happened to be drying by the fire, with gold coins. And then he disappeared.”

In the morning, the family found the gifts and the daughters became eligible to wed. ‘Twas a Christmas miracle!

14. The NORAD Santa Tracker was created due to a child’s misunderstanding.

The North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD, has been tracking Santa’s journey around the world since 1958. According to their website, the innovation was set into motion in 1955 when “a young child [accidentally] dialed the unlisted phone number of the Continental Air Defense Command (CONAD) Operations Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, believing she was calling Santa Claus after seeing a promotion in a local newspaper.”

The commander on duty, Colonel Harry Shoup, saw an opportunity to create a little Christmas magic and assured the youngster that CONAD would guarantee Santa a safe journey from the North Pole, sparking the idea to track Santa’s travels each year to the delight of children all over the world.

15. If you gave all the gifts listed in the “Twelve Days of Christmas,” it would equal 364 presents.

Sing along: “On the first day of Christmas, my true love sent to me / A partridge in a pear tree.” Let’s keep going! “On the second day of Christmas, my true love sent to me / Two turtle doves, and / A partridge in a pear tree.”

If you continue to sing the famous festive tune and count up all of the gifts that are bestowed upon the lucky singer in the lyrics—French hens, turtle doves, and calling birds among them—you’d end up with 364 presents.

16. In Ukraine, spiders are symbols of good luck at Christmas.

When you think about Christmas creatures, reindeer and snowmen probably come to mind… but what about spiders? In Ukraine, families often add spider web ornaments to their trees as a nod to a lovely seasonal story about the critters once using their silky string to decorate the tree of a poor widow and her children.

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17. Santa has a postal code in Canada.

If you’re in Canada and want to become pen pals with Santa Claus, you can send him a letter via the Canada Post mail system. The address? Santa Claus, North Pole, HOH OHO, Canada. And don’t be surprised when you get a letter back! He has some helpers who keep up with his correspondence.

18. There’s a Christmas tree in Spain worth $15 million.

Most of us have Christmas decorations that we hold dear for sentimental reasons, but the ornaments that adorn the Christmas tree at the Kempinski Hotel Bahia near Marbella, Spain, have a different type of value.

According to CNN, the tree is festooned with red, white, pink, and black diamonds, as well as jewelry from Bulgari, Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Chanel. And for good measure, you’ll also find 3D-printed chocolate peacocks, feathers, ostrich eggs, and bottles of perfume on the tree, which is worth a whopping $15 million!

19. The Christmas tree pickle is a tradition to keep eager kids calm on Christmas morning.

According to Today, the Christmas pickle is more than just a common ornament; it’s a tradition. As the quirky story goes, the first child to find the glass pickle hidden in the tree on Christmas morning either wins a prize or the privilege of opening the first gift. The goal? To keep kids from rushing through the process of opening presents and instead take the time to enjoy each one.

20. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was originally created as an advertising gimmick.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer has been a popular holiday character for some time now, and one that many recognize from the beloved 1964 TV movie of the same name. However, according to Smithsonian Insider, “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer first appeared in 1939 when Montgomery Ward department store asked one of its copywriters, 34-year-old Robert L. May, to create a Christmas story the store could give away to shoppers as a promotional gimmick.”

And thus Rudolph was born, with Montgomery Ward distributing 2.4 million copies of the story in the first year of its publication.

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21. Eggnog dates back to medieval times.

Eggnog is a signature beverage of the holiday season and one that has a history dating back to medieval times, when it was called “posset.” Made with sweetened and spiced milk curdled with ale or wine and served hot, according to Healthline, monks in the 13th century “enjoyed this mixture with the addition of eggs and figs.”

22. Tinsel was once made of real silver.

Throwing some tinsel on your Christmas tree is a quick and inexpensive way to jazz up your holiday décor. However, it used to be a much pricier adornment.

According to the BBC, tinsel has its origins in the early 1600s in Nuremberg, Germany, where people “used thin strands of real silver in their trees to reflect candlelight, as they used to put real candles in their trees.” And since silver was expensive, being able to use tinsel in your tree was something of a status symbol.

23. Americans expect to spend around $1,778 on Christmas gifts this year.

In 2024, the average U.S. consumer is expected to spend $1,778 on gifts this holiday season, according to data collected by Investopedia, an eight percent jump from 2023.

24. 75% of Americans shopped between Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

As USA Today reports, the National Retail Federation (NRF) predicted that 183.4 million consumers would shop in stores and online from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday in 2024. However, the number actually worked out to be 197 million, representing 75 percent of U.S. adults.

25. The Statue of Liberty is the largest Christmas gift ever given.

Standing over 150 feet tall and weighing 225 tons, the Statue of Liberty is an impressive figure. And since it was considered a holiday gift when it was given to the U.S. by France in 1886, it’s officially the largest Christmas present in the world. That’s a lot of wrapping paper and ribbon!

26. Thomas Edison and his business partner invented Christmas lights.

Thomas Edison has gone down in history as one of America’s greatest inventors. We can thank him for the light bulb, phonograph, and even the movie camera. But did you know he is also partly responsible, along with his friend Edward H. Johnson, for inventing Christmas lights?

According to the Library of Congress, Edison created the first strand of electric lights in 1880, which he hung outside his laboratory in Menlo Park, New Jersey, during Christmas time that year.

However, it was Johnson, his partner at Edison Illuminating Company, who, in 1882, became the first to wrap a strand of hand-wired red, white, and blue bulbs around a Christmas tree. And the rest, as they say, is history!

27. The first tree at Rockefeller Center was an unadorned tree from construction workers.

The first Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center in New York City went up in 1931 during the Great Depression. However, it was hardly the big spectacle it is today. Instead, it was a 20-foot tree set up by construction workers who were laboring at the center’s construction site.

“They decorated [it] with handmade garland and strings of cranberries from their families,” 6sqft explains. “The men lined up at the tree to receive their paychecks.”

A second tree went up two years later, this time a 50-footer with lights, sparking the annual Christmas tree tradition.

28. Today, the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree features more than 50,000 lights.

Today, if you visit Rockefeller Center during the Christmas season, you’ll surely be blown away by the sight of the sparkling tree. Each year, workers on scaffolding decorate the tree with over 50,000 colored LED lights, 6sqft adds. Can you imagine checking every bulb to see if it works?!

29. The first Christmas card ever sent is worth almost $30,000.

On Nov. 24, 2001, a Christmas card was sold at auction in Devizes, Wiltshire, U.K., for £20,000, or $28,158, making it the most valuable Christmas card in the world. That’s because it was “considered the world’s first Christmas card,” according to Guinness World Records, which notes that it “was sent by Sir Henry Cole, a Bath-born businessman, to his grandmother in 1843 and is hand-colored by the London illustrator John Calcott Horsley.”

The lithographed illustration depicts a multigenerational family enjoying a Christmas party. Only 12 of the original 1,000 cards are still in existence.

30. These days, over a billion Christmas cards are sent each year in the U.S.

These days, around 1.3 billion people in the U.S. still manage to send out old-fashioned greetings each year. Even more surprising is that millennials make up a good chunk of them.

According to The Atlantic, “Millennials represent nearly 20 percent of the dollars spent on greeting cards, and their spending is growing faster than that of any other generation.”

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31. And the smallest Christmas card in the world is invisible to the human eye.

Most Christmas cards are big enough for a seasonal illustration or photo and have space inside for a heartfelt message. But in 2010, nanotechnologists at the University of Glasgow created a teeny-tiny Christmas card that could fit onto the surface of a postage stamp 8,276 times, or onto a regular-sized Christmas card around half a million times.

While the card is invisible to the human eye, Professor David Cumming discussed producing the microscopic greeting card with Time, saying, “The process to manufacture the card only took 30 minutes. It was very straightforward to produce as the process is highly repeatable. The design of the card took far longer than the production.”

32. Christmas Day boasts the lowest number of relationship breakups.

The holidays aren’t always easy on romantic relationships, but if you and your significant other make it to Christmas Day, you can probably take the day off from worrying that you’ll break up. A 2010 study conducted by Facebook found that Dec. 25 had the fewest number of breakups. The weeks leading up to Christmas, on the other hand? Yikes!

33. And it’s the most popular time of year to propose.

According to The Washington Post, wedding experts and social media data indicate that Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are the two most popular days of the year to propose. In addition, the wedding app Bridebook also estimated that around 100,000 proposals were likely to take place during the Christmas season in 2018, as Harper’s Bazaar reported.

34. A record number of babies are conceived around Christmas.

Studies have shown that September is the most popular time for babies to be born in the U.S. Check the calendar, and that means that those little ones were conceived around the holiday season when couples are feeling rather, er, cozy.

35. The largest gingerbread house ever made was as big as a real house.

If you think putting together a regular-sized gingerbread house is tricky, try making one that’s big enough to walk into. In November 2013, a group from Traditions Club in Bryan, Texas, constructed a gingerbread house that was 160 feet long, 42 feet wide, and 10.1 feet tall.

Made with a wood base, it reportedly took 1,800 pounds of butter, 7,200 eggs, 3,000 pounds of sugar, 7,200 pounds of flour, and over 22,000 pieces of candy to cover the record-breaking structure!

36. And the largest snowflake ornament ever was over 10 feet tall.

According to Guinness World Records, the largest Christmas snowflake ornament ever was created by Universal Studios Japan in October 2019. It stood an incredible 10 feet and five inches tall, truly a tree topper to top all tree toppers.

The theme park earned a Guinness title again in 2022 for the most lights on an artificial Christmas tree: a whopping 612,00.

37. Americans spend nearly $5 billion on holiday treats every year.

It used to be just candy canes and gingerbread. But these days, the Christmas sweets industry is booming. “It’s candy-cane ice cream, candy-cane lattes, candy-cane marshmallows,” Christine Couvelier, president of the food development firm Culinary Concierge, explained to USA Today in 2017.

And boy, do we buy into it: Americans spend an estimated $4.9 billion on holiday treats, according to the National Confectioners Association.

38. There are nearly 750 different versions of “Silent Night.”

“Silent Night” has long been a staple of the holiday season, when the hauntingly beautiful carol can be heard almost everywhere you go. So it makes sense that it is, in fact, the most recorded Christmas song in history.

According to Time, as of 2014, there had been over 733 different versions of “Silent Night” copyrighted since 1978—and more continue to pop up every year!

39. The Grinch is the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time.

According to Screen Rant, 2018’s Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch is the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time, raking in $526.7 million worldwide.

It’s followed by Home Alone ($476.6M), Home Alone 2 ($358.9M), and 2000’s Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! ($345.8M).

40. Decorating Disney World involves 8.5 million lights.

While many people head to Disney World in the summer, others like to visit the most magical place on Earth during the most magical time of year. And to prepare for the festivities, Disney embarks upon a remarkable setup.

According to Trip Savvy, preparing for the holidays Disney-style involves “unloading 150 semi-trailer truckloads of decorations, stringing 15 miles of garland and 8.5 million lights, hanging 1,314 wreaths, and trimming some 1,300 trees with 300,000 yards of ribbon and bows across Disney World’s four theme parks, two water parks, and over two dozen Disney World resort hotels.”

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41. The tradition of putting up Christmas trees is over 500 years old.

Putting up a Christmas tree has been a part of American holidays for years. However, it’s a tradition that can be traced back to Germany. According to History.com, “Germany is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition as we now know it in the 16th century when devout Christians brought decorated trees into their homes.”

The custom didn’t come to the U.S. until the late 1700s or early 1800s via German settlers in Pennsylvania.

42. At first, Christmas trees weren’t accepted in the U.S.

Christmas trees weren’t an immediate hit when they were first introduced to the U.S. by German settlers since they weren’t seen as Christian.

“As late as the 1840s, Christmas trees were seen as pagan symbols and not accepted by most Americans,” according to History.com.

43. There are more than 630 different kinds of Christmas trees.

When you go with a real Christmas tree over an artificial one, you have more than a few different options to choose from, as there are about 630 species of conifer trees alone, including popular choices like balsam fir, Douglas fir, and Fraser fir.

44. And the U.S. grows 350 million of them annually.

According to the National Christmas Tree Association, there are approximately 25-30 million Christmas trees sold in the U.S. every year, with 350 million currently growing on Christmas tree farms in the U.S. alone, all planted by farmers.

45. In fact, they’re grown in all 50 states—yes, even Hawaii!

No matter where you live in the U.S., you can find a homegrown Christmas tree, likely from a nearby farm. That’s because Christmas trees are grown in all 50 states, including Hawaii and Alaska, according to History.com.

46. The biggest elf gathering ever included over 1,700 of Santa’s helpers.

You might think that Santa’s little helpers would be busy making toys for children all year long. But on Nov. 25, 2014, 1,762 elves came together in Bangkok, Thailand, to set the record for the largest gathering of Santa’s elves ever.

47. But one of the biggest stateside gatherings is Elfapalooza in Alabama.

The people of Mobile, Alabama, are apparently determined to beat the record for the largest gathering of Santa’s elves. That’s why American elves meet up at the annual Elfapalooza event, which includes karaoke, best elf contests, and an elf march!

48. Stockbridge, Massachusetts, recreates a Norman Rockwell Christmas painting every year.

The picturesque town of Stockbridge, Massachusetts, becomes even more picturesque during the holidays when it transforms into a Norman Rockwell painting.

Each December, according to the town’s website, Stockbridge recreates the Sunday scene depicted in Rockwell’s 1967 work, Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas (Home for Christmas), complete with vintage automobiles parked in the spots occupied in the painting. It’s pretty much the most wholesome, dare we say Rockwellian, example of American culture we could ever imagine!

49. Arizona has a 30-foot Christmas tree made of tumbleweeds.

There are real Christmas trees and artificial Christmas trees, and in Chandler, Arizona, there’s a 30-foot Christmas tree made out of tumbleweeds. According to Fodor’s Travel, it takes about 1,000 tumbleweeds to create the structure, which is then covered in glitter and 20 gallons of flame retardant.

50. You can recycle your Christmas tree by donating it to elephants.

When the holidays are over and it’s time to get rid of your Christmas tree, you could drag it to the curb, or you could donate it to a zoo so that it can be fed to a hungry elephant. Zoos around the world, including The Elephant Sanctuary in Hohenwald, Tennessee, accept evergreens, which are enjoyed by the giant herbivores as a seasonal snack.

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51. Mistletoe translates to “dung on a stick.”

When you find yourself standing under a sprig of mistletoe, it’s time for a Christmas kiss. But, while mistletoe was once considered an aphrodisiac by the Druids, it also happens to mean “dung on a stick.”

According to Interflora, the original name for mistletoe was mistaltan—mistal comes from the Anglo-Saxon word for “dung” and tan means “stick.” How utterly unromantic!

52. Poinsettias have been a symbol of Christmas for over a century.

These beautiful red and green flowering plants have been associated with Christmas for over 100 years. Back in 1828, the American minister to Mexico, Joel R. Poinsett, brought a poinsettia home to the U.S. from his post down south.

Getting their name from Poinsett, the plants gained popularity in the U.S. after stores in New York began to sell them at Christmas in 1870, and by the 20th century, “they were a universal symbol of the holiday,” according to History.com.

53. Santa has more than 30 different names.

Did you know that Santa Claus is known by a number of festive names around the world? In Hungary, for instance, he goes by Mikulás, while those in Brazil refer to him as Papai Noel. He’ll also answer to Hoteiosho in Japan, Julenisse in Norway, and Père Noël in France. And those are just a few of Kris Kringle’s 30-plus international monikers.

54. You can visit Santa’s village all year round in Canada.

Santa’s Village is a festive theme park that’s open 365 days a year in Canada, so you can visit during the winter months or camp there during the summer. Many movies have also been filmed at the seasonal location, including Hallmark’s Christmas in Grand Valley and Netflix’s The Knight Before Christmas, starring Vanessa Hudgens.

55. Santa performers can make up to $1,200 an hour.

Santa Claus may be a one-of-a-kind Christmas character, but plenty of performers dress up as the festive figure each year to make extra money. During the holidays, mall Santas earn around $30 an hour but can make up to $100 per hour for their work.

However, Dan Greenleaf, a professional freelance Santa who runs his own booking agency, told CNBC that when he’s hired to visit parties, homes, or other events, the “typical hourly mid-range is about $150.” And if you’re really good at delivering a jolly “ho, ho, ho,” then you can potentially make $500 an hour.

Greenleaf even says one of the Santas who works for him was offered $1,200 by a Manhattan client for just one hour on Christmas Day!

56. Around 28 Lego sets are sold every second during the Christmas season.

If there’s a child in your life, there’s a good chance they’ve asked for at least one Lego set as a gift over the years. That’s why, during the Christmas season, almost 28 Lego sets are sold each and every second, according to National Geographic Kids.

57. The day after Christmas is National Candy Cane Day.

Dec. 26 isn’t just Boxing Day—it’s also National Candy Cane Day, “and while that doesn’t mean it’ll keep us from munching on the sugary sticks as early as Thanksgiving, it does give us a chance to indulge as much as we can before New Year’s,” notes National Today.

58. People in Japan eat KFC on Christmas.

In America, families who celebrate Christmas might enjoy a turkey or ham for their holiday dinner. But in Japan, modern holiday festivities often involve eating KFC at Christmas. According to the BBC, it’s estimated that 3.6 million Japanese families enjoy the fast-food chicken on Dec. 25.

The credit goes to Takeshi Okawara, the manager of the first KFC in the country, who overheard a couple of foreigners talking about missing turkey on Christmas while in his store after it opened in 1970.

“Okawara woke up at midnight and jotted down an idea that came to him in a dream: a ‘party barrel’ to be sold on Christmas,” according to the BBC. He “hoped a Christmas dinner of fried chicken could be a fine substitute, and so he began marketing his party barrel as a way to celebrate the holiday.”

59. They also put up Christmas trees and sing carols.

Most Japanese people identify as Buddhist or Shinto, but that hasn’t stopped much of the population from enjoying secular Christmas traditions, like decorating Christmas trees or singing Christmas carols, including “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” or “White Christmas.” And there’s one detail that makes this all the more surprising—Christmas isn’t even a national holiday in Japan!

60. The author of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is credited with creating the modern view of Christmas.

While he is most famously associated with Halloween thanks to his creepy classic, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Washington Irving was actually partially responsible for shaping the Christmas traditions we know and love today.

“Among Irving’s biggest contributions to Christmas in America was his promotion of St. Nicholas as a beloved character, laying the groundwork for the figure we’d eventually embrace as Santa Claus,” the National Endowment for the Humanities notes.

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61. But Father Christmas is based on a much older figure.

Irving may have helped inspire the more modern incarnation of Santa Claus, but it’s a much older man who is responsible for establishing the original figure. Mr. Claus actually gets his name from Sinterklaas, which is Dutch for Saint Nicholas, a 4th-century bishop known for his kindness and generosity. He would eventually become the Patron Saint of Children.

62. The Yule log refers to a holiday tradition from the Iron Age.

According to History.com, that log-shaped, chocolate-y dessert that you present to your guests every year has its roots in Gaelic and Celtic Winter Solstice traditions.

“To cleanse the air of the previous year’s events and to usher in the spring, families would burn logs decorated with holly, pinecones, or ivy,” the site states. “Wine and salt were also often used to anoint the logs. Once burned, the log’s ashes were valuable treasures said to have medicinal benefits and to guard against evil.”

Over the centuries, the good-luck ritual developed into this tasty holiday treat.

63. A handwritten copy of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas sold for $280,000.

In 2006, an unnamed business executive purchased one of four known handwritten copies of Clement Clarke Moore’s poem, A Visit From Saint Nicholas, which is better known now as ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, at auction. The 1860 poem, also signed by the author, went for $280,000 and was reportedly read out loud by the buyer at a holiday party.

64. Mariah Carey wrote “All I Want for Christmas Is You” in 15 minutes.

Yep, that’s right. It took Mariah Carey less than half an hour to co-write her now-ubiquitous Christmas pop song. Her collaborator Walter Afanasieff told Billboard, “That’s why it’s so popular—because it’s so simple and palatable!”

65. Children have left cookies and milk out for Santa since at least 1896.

No one knows exactly why it’s now customary to leave cookies and milk for Santa Claus, but, per NPR, the first recorded reference to the tradition is from a Santa-themed magazine for children that was published in the late 19th century. A young girl wrote to St. Nicholas: An Illustrated Magazine for Young Folks that she and her brother planned to leave the snack out for their Christmas visitor in case he was hungry.

66. Thousands of people go to the ER with decorating-related injuries.

Make sure you have a spot when you’re stringing those lights! According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, in 2023, 14,900 people sought treatment at a hospital for injuries sustained while decorating for the holiday, nearly half of which involved falls.

67. Animal Crackers were originally manufactured as a Christmas treat.

Animal crackers don’t seem like a traditional Christmas food item, but that’s actually exactly how they got their start. Originally introduced back in 1902, the packaging included a string that families could use to hang the boxes on their Christmas tree. While not all families embraced the idea, it would take another 116 years for the company to finally drop the string during a redesign of their packaging.

68. Christmas pudding took off during the Victorian Era, thanks to royal enthusiasts.

Not only did Prince Albert and his wife, Queen Victoria, help bring the Christmas tree tradition to England, but they were also responsible for making Christmas pudding a holiday staple. The original “figgy pudding” was traditionally served on Stir Up Sunday, the fifth Sunday before Christmas.

69. The word “Christmas” can be traced back to 1038.

The Old English looked to the existing phrase Cristes mæsse, or “Christ Mass,” when coming up with a more modern way to describe Christmas. The original term was first recorded in 1038 during the 10th century.

70. Santa Claus wasn’t always partial to the color red.

These days, Santa is almost always depicted as a jolly, bearded man in a bright red suit with furry white trim. But this color scheme is a surprisingly recent development.

Before the 1870s, Santa was shown wearing various colors, including brown, white, green, tan, and blue. Per The Guardian, Thomas Nast, a Harper’s Bazaar caricaturist, is credited with originating the red-suited version of Santa we know so well today. Although he had also drawn him in other hues, this one stuck.

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Fun Facts About Thanksgiving

1. Felix the Cat was the first balloon in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

When the first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade took place in 1924, the now-famous balloon floats did not exist. Instead, as 6sqft shares, it included floats, live bands, and live animals from the Central Park Zoo—even a procession of elephants!

In 1927, the parade welcomed its first balloon, Felix the Cat. It was created by a famous marionette maker and made by the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Akron, Ohio.

However, during WWII, “the parade was postponed for three years, and many of the balloons were donated to the war effort for rubber,” The New York Times explains. But it wasn’t until 2016 that Felix made his triumphant return.

2. Americans eat 704 million pounds of turkey every Thanksgiving.

According to the National Turkey Federation, around 44 million turkeys were served at Thanksgiving in the United States in 2017. That’s compared to 22 million pounds at Christmas and 19 million at Easter. The average weight of each, meanwhile, was 16 pounds, which means we’re gobbling up 704 million pounds of turkey across the country.

3. The Butterball hotline answers 100,000 turkey-related questions every year.

Butterball, a popular turkey company, opens a turkey hotline each November and December to answer any turkey-related questions you may have. Founded in 1981, the Turkey Talk Line went from receiving a modest 11,000 questions that first year to answering more than 100,000 questions across the U.S. and Canada every holiday season.

4. Calvin Coolidge was given a live raccoon one Thanksgiving.

In 1926, President Calvin Coolidge was gifted a live raccoon, which was intended to be on the table instead of a turkey for the First Family’s Thanksgiving meal. He and First Lady Grace Coolidge weren’t inclined to eat the masked creature, however. Instead, they adopted the raccoon, gave her the name Rebecca, and kept her as a White House pet.

5. Native Americans had many uses for the cranberry.

Long before homemade and canned cranberry sauce became a traditional Thanksgiving meal, indigenous Americans had many other uses for the small red fruit. Not only did they eat cranberries fresh and use them as an ingredient in other foods, but native communities also used cranberries to heal wounds and dye fabrics.

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6. But cranberry sauce is the most hated Thanksgiving dish.

However, it seems that cranberry sauce didn’t age well. According to a 2024 survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Instacart, cranberry sauce is the least popular Thanksgiving dish. It’s followed by green bean casserole, roasted autumn vegetables, pecan pie, and sweet potatoes or yams.

7. The day after Thanksgiving is the busiest day of the year for plumbers.

You’ve heard of Black Friday, but have you heard of Brown Friday? As Best Life previously reported, the day after Thanksgiving is the busiest day of the year for plumbers.

“The day after Thanksgiving is traditionally busy for plumbers due to the combination of large family gatherings, extensive cooking, and the increased use of kitchen and bathroom facilities,” Mark Morris, a master plumber and consultant for Deluxe Plumbers, a Texas-based plumbing company, told Best Life. “Many plumbing issues arise from the disposal of inappropriate materials down sinks and toilets. Grease, food scraps, and non-flushable items often cause clogs and backups during this time.”

8. Female turkeys don’t gobble.

You probably associate turkeys with a “gobble” sound, but only male turkeys actually emit that call—which is why they’re known as gobblers. Females and males cackle, purr, and yelp, depending on the situation.

9. Frozen had the biggest Thanksgiving opening of any movie.

Thanksgiving is a big weekend for movie releases, especially flicks the whole family can go out and enjoy together. As of today, the 2013 Disney animated musical Frozen is the number-one Thanksgiving release of all time, pulling in $67 million domestically over three days, according to Box Office Mojo.

It’s followed by 1999’s Toy Story 2 ($57M), 2016’s Moana ($56.6M), 2018’s Ralph Breaks the Internet ($56M), and 2017’s Coco ($50.8M). In fact, all but one of the top 10 Thanksgiving movies were released by Disney.

10. “Jingle Bells” was originally a Thanksgiving song.

“Jingle Bells,” the classic Christmas song written by James Lord Pierpont in 1857, wasn’t created as Christmas carol, as The Washington Post explains. Originally titled “One Horse Open Sleigh,” the ditty was meant to be sung on Thanksgiving. When it was reprinted in 1859, however, the name was changed to “Jingle Bells, or the One Horse Open Sleigh,” and was prescribed for Christmas.

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11. FDR once moved Thanksgiving up a week.

In the midst of the Great Depression, President Franklin D. Roosevelt moved Thanksgiving up one week to allow more time for shopping before Christmas, Vox reported. Otherwise, it would have fallen on Nov. 30. The move sparked intense public reaction, though none as memorable as the stunt pulled by Atlantic City’s then-mayor, C.D. White.

In a public statement issued the day before the new Thanksgiving as designated by Roosevelt, White announced that his city would celebrate two days of thanks and that the earlier date would be known as “Franksgiving.”

12. The first Thanksgiving celebration lasted three days.

The event commonly referred to as the first Thanksgiving was celebrated in October 1621. It was organized by Governor William Bradford of Plymouth, Massachusetts, to celebrate the recent immigrants’ first successful corn harvest in the New World. While the meal lacked much of what is now common Thanksgiving fare—there’s no record of turkey being served, for example—there were at least five deer carcasses present, and the event lasted a full three days.

13. The woman who reinstated Thanksgiving as a national holiday also wrote “Mary Had a Little Lamb.”

Sarah Hale is known as the “Mother of Thanksgiving” because, at a time when the holiday was only celebrated in the Northeast, she spent four decades campaigning for a national day of thanks. In 1863, she finally persuaded then-President Abraham Lincoln to reinstate the holiday nationwide. In addition, Hale was also a successful editor and poet, penning the famous song “Mary Had a Little Lamb” and retiring at the ripe age of 90.

14. George H.W. Bush was the first President to officially “pardon” a turkey.

The tradition of U.S. presidents receiving turkeys as gifts can be traced back to the 1870s, but it was Harry S. Truman who became the first to receive one from the Poultry and Egg National Board and the National Turkey Federation in 1947. It was intended, perhaps, as a peace offering by the poultry industry after egg growers sent crates of live chickens to the White House labeled “Hens for Harry,” an act of protest against the president’s short-lived encouragement of “poultry-less Thursdays.”

And though the Truman Library & Museum disputes that he was the first to “pardon” a presidential turkey, a murky tradition of presidents receiving—but not eating—turkeys began. It continued under the administrations of Kennedy, Nixon, Carter, and Reagan.

In 1989, following this tradition, the first official turkey “pardon” was granted by George H.W. Bush. With animal rights activists standing nearby, the president quipped that “this fine tom turkey…will not end up on anyone’s dinner table, not this guy—he’s granted a presidential pardon as of right now.” The rest, as they say, is history.

15. But pardoned turkeys live great lives.

Once these birds get their pardon, they are typically brought to the Frying Pan Farm Park in Fairfax County, Virginia to live out the rest of their long, happy lives, CNN notes. A few lucky turkeys have gotten to embark on even more exciting adventures. A couple were sent to Disneyland and Walt Disney World to live out their retirement. And others have been invited to participate in our annual Thanksgiving parades over the years.

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16. Canada celebrates a totally different Thanksgiving.

You might’ve believed Thanksgiving was purely American, but it’s celebrated in Canada, too. Instead of the last Thursday in November, however, it falls on the second Monday of every October. It was first held in 1872 to celebrate the medical recovery of the Prince of Wales from a fever that had “fill[ed] the minds of all loyal subjects with the deepest anxiety,” according to The Perth Gazette and West Australian Times. And that’s why our neighbors to the north give thanks!

17. Before 1997, there were no size regulations on Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons.

In 1997, the Barney balloon was ripped along its abdomen due to strong winds, while the Pink Panther had to be stabbed by police in order to be stabilized, Esquire shared. But the worst event occurred when the Cat in the Hat balloon struck a lamppost at 72nd Street and then crumpled to the ground.

In response to 1997’s calamities, organizers of the parade instituted size regulations that required all balloons to be no larger than 70 feet high, 78 feet long, and 40 feet wide.

18. About 28 million people watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Last year, for the 97th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, 28.5 million people watched the event on TV, setting a record, as The Hollywood Reporter shared. (A couple more fun facts: The parade was first broadcast on the radio in 1932 and on television for the first time in 1948.)

Another 3.5 million people view it in person, and roughly 10,000 participate. And though the parade doesn’t begin until 9 a.m. ET, many spectators arrive as early as 6:30 a.m., lining the streets of New York to get a spot along the route.

19. More people travel to Orlando, Florida, than anywhere else on Thanksgiving.

According to estimates by AAA, 79.9 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the 2024 Thanksgiving holiday travel period. And the three most popular destinations are all in sunny Florida—Orlando, Miami, and Fort Lauderdale.

20. The original TV dinner was the result of a Thanksgiving miscalculation.

In 1953, an executive at Swanson miscalculated the company’s upcoming Thanksgiving turkey sales, leaving the company with some 260 tons of frozen fowl following the holiday, Smithsonian Magazine reported.

Fortunately for Swanson, a salesman named Gerry Thomas suggested packaging the excess product into trays—along with some traditional sides—and selling them to consumers as TV dinners. Thomas was apparently inspired by the pre-portioned trays used to serve airplane food.

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21. Seventy percent of Americans prefer Thanksgiving leftovers to the meal.

According to a 2021 survey commissioned by Stasher Bags, most Americans (two-thirds of all participants) prefer the leftovers of the Thanksgiving meal to the meal itself. Another finding: Most people prefer slapping their leftovers into a sandwich to how the food was originally served.

22. The turkey isn’t to blame for your post-dinner slump.

A widely accepted myth will have you believe that it’s the main dish of the meal that makes you eager for a nap after you eat Thanksgiving dinner. But it’s time to stop blaming the turkey and its tryptophan for your sluggishness. Though the amino acid does help your body produce melatonin, which promotes relaxation and sleep, turkey doesn’t have any more of it than its poultry brethren. So why the immediate desire to nod off?

“Large amounts of carbohydrates from Thanksgiving staples like potatoes and bread, and the extra insulin your body makes to process a big meal,” can cause drowsiness, WebMD notes.

23. A Connecticut town delayed Thanksgiving because of a pumpkin pie shortage.

Well, sort of. Pumpkin pies were a popular Thanksgiving dessert in New England early in the 18th century, becoming more synonymous with the holiday across the country in the early 20th. But according to History.com, the town of Colchester in Connecticut agreed to postpone the holiday a week when a molasses shortage threatened their ability to make the gourd-based sweet.

24. Two towns in Texas claim to be the site of the first Thanksgiving.

While the “first Thanksgiving” is generally considered to be that aforementioned meal in 1621 in Plymouth, Massachusetts, there are at least two towns in Texas claiming to have been the site of earlier Thanksgiving feasts.

El Paso, for one, claims it was host to a day of giving thanks celebrated by the Spanish explorer Juan de Oñate in 1598. The town has been observing that Thanksgiving every April since 1989.

Another claim, made by The Texas Society of Daughters of the American Colonists, asserts that the first Thanksgiving was observed by Spanish explorer Francisco Vázquez de Coronado and his expedition in Palo Duro Canyon in 1541. Researchers, however, have since uncovered details to suggest otherwise.

25. The first national Thanksgiving was declared by George Washington.

The first national Thanksgiving was declared by President George Washington and celebrated on Nov. 26, 1789. In his “Thanksgiving Proclamation of 1789,” Washington defined the day as a pious time to thank God for, among other things, protecting Americans and helping them achieve independence.

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26. Turkeys are named after the country—the result of confusion about birds.

During the time of the Ottoman Empire, guinea fowl—birds that closely resemble turkeys—were often imported from their native North Africa to Europe to be eaten. Because Europeans received them from Turkish traders, they referred to them as turkey-hens or turkey-cocks.

When settlers from the Americas began sending what we call turkeys back to their European counterparts, there was confusion about the resemblance, with them being referred to by the same name. Thus, we have turkeys!

27. Minnesota raises the most turkeys in the U.S.

Turkeys apparently prefer cold temperatures and friendly neighbors: Of all U.S. states, Minnesota raised the most turkeys in 2023 (38.5 million birds), according to the USDA. In fact, the 450 turkey farms in the state are responsible for about 18 percent of all turkeys raised and sold in the United States yearly.

While Minnesota has long been near the top of the rankings of domestic turkey producers since record-keeping began in 1929, they’ve taken the number-one spot since North Carolina slowed production in 2003.

28. The first Thanksgiving “football” game predates the NFL.

According to the Princeton website, on Thanksgiving in 1876, Princeton and Yale students squared off in Hoboken, New Jersey, playing “what would best be described as an 11-on-11 form of rugby.” The schools’ showdown became an annual one, eventually moving to New York, where 40,000 fans showed up in 1893.

29. The tradition of cracking the wishbone is an ancient one.

For some, Thanksgiving dinner isn’t complete until the bird’s wishbone is snapped, bestowing luck on the bearer of the bigger piece. But would you believe this custom is thousands of years older than the holiday?

According to Mental Floss, wishing on bird bones traces back to the ancient Etruscans, who used chickens to help them predict the future. After the chickens died, the Etruscans would dry their wishbones—or furcula—in the sun and keep them as good luck charms.

30. The first Turkey Trot took place in 1896.

Thanks to the popularity of the turkey trot, in 2015, Thanksgiving surpassed July 4th as the most popular day of the year to run a race, Runner’s World reports. But this tradition was a long time in the making.

Believe it or not, as Runner’s World shares, the first-ever turkey trot occurred in 1896 in Buffalo, New York. Hosted by the local YMCA, the 8K cross-country race on Thanksgiving Day attracted just six runners, only four of whom crossed the finish line.

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Jump Ahead

• Thanksgiving Dad Jokes
• Thanksgiving Jokes for Kids
• Thanksgiving Jokes for Adults
• Funny Thanksgiving Jokes
• Thanksgiving Knock-Knock Jokes

Thanksgiving Dad Jokes

1. Why did the police arrest the turkey? They suspected fowl play.
2. What happened when the turkey got into a fight? He got the stuffing knocked out of him!
3. What sound does a limping turkey make? Wobble, wobble!
4. What would you get if you crossed a turkey with a ghost? A poultry-geist!
5. Why can’t you take turkeys to church? They use fowl language!
6. What do you call a rude turkey? A jerk-key!
7. How many cooks does it take to stuff a turkey? One, but you really have to squeeze him in!
8. What’s the best song to play while cooking a turkey? “All About That Baste.”
9. What did pilgrims use to bake cookies? May-flour.
10. Why didn’t the Thanksgiving turkey play in the marching band? Because someone took his drumsticks.
11. Is turkey soup good for you? Not if you’re the turkey!
12. Why did the cranberry sauce ask the turkey for advice? Because it was in a jam.
13. If fruit comes from a fruit tree, where does turkey come from? A poul-tree.
14. My family asked me to stop telling Thanksgiving jokes, but I told them I can’t quit cold turkey.
15. Did you hear about the turkey prom? It was a butterball.
16. What do you call it when it rains turkeys? Fowl weather.
17. What did the mom turkey say to her misbehaving son? If your father could see you now, he’d turn over in his gravy!
18. How does a turkey drink wine? From a gobble-let.
19. What did the turkey say to the computer? Google, Google.
20. Why didn’t the cook season the turkey? There wasn’t enough thyme.
21. What do you call a running turkey? Fast food.
22. What did the turkey dress up as for Halloween? A gobblin’!
23. What do you call an over-caffeinated turkey? A per-key!
24. Why don’t side dishes tell jokes? They’re too corny.
25. What did one pumpkin pie say to the other? “You wanna piece of me?”

Thanksgiving Jokes for Kids

26. What key won’t open any door? A tur-key.
27. What’s the best dance to do on Thanksgiving? The turkey trot.
28. Why didn’t the Thanksgiving turkey want dessert? Because he was stuffed!
29. How do turkeys sail across the ocean? In a gravy boat.
30. Why did the turkey cross the road twice? To prove he wasn’t a chicken.
31. What do turkeys and teddy bears have in common? They both have stuffing.
32. Who helped the squash cross the road? The crossing gourd.
33. What sound does a turkey’s phone make? Wing, wing!
34. Can a turkey jump higher than the Empire State Building? Of course, buildings can’t jump!
35. What did the little turkey say to the big turkey? Peck on someone your own size!
36. Why did the turkey go to the doctor? It was all stuffed up.
37. What happens when you make cranberries sad? They turn into blueberries.
38. Why did the pumpkin pie go to the dentist? It needed a filling.
39. What kind of music did the pilgrims like? Plymouth Rock.
40. What always comes at the end of Thanksgiving? The letter “g.”
41. How do you fix a cracked pumpkin pie? With a pumpkin patch.
42. With a pumpkin patch.
43. Why is corn so popular on Thanksgiving? It’s a-maize-ing.
44. Why did the turkey cross the road? Because Thanksgiving was right around the corner.
45. What’s the sleepiest thing at the Thanksgiving table? Nap-kins.
46. If April showers bring May flowers, what do May flowers bring? Pilgrims.
47. Why did the apple pie cry? Its peelings were hurt!

Thanksgiving Jokes for Adults

48. Why did the cranberries turn red? They saw the turkey dressing.
49. Why did the Pilgrims have trouble keeping their pants on? Their belt buckles were on their hats.
50. My husband doesn’t think housework is a full-time job. So for Thanksgiving, I served him a raw turkey because revenge is a dish best served cold.
51. What happens when potatoes drink too much? They get mashed.
52. What’s insulting on a normal day but not on Thanksgiving? Someone flipping the bird.
53. When do you count your blessings on Thanksgiving? As each relative goes home, one by one.
54. What does Miley Cyrus eat on Thanksgiving? Twerk-ey.
55. What’s the Thanksgiving version of Netflix and chill? Football and nap.
56. What did the man say to his wife in bed on Thanksgiving? Talk turkey to me.
57. How did the investor know Apple’s stock was going to go up? He had in-cider information.
58. What is stuffing’s favorite song? “Hit Me, Baby, One More Thyme”
59. What did one turkey say to the other? “Let’s get basted!”

Funny Thanksgiving Jokes

60. What did the sweet potato say to the mashed potato? I yam what I yam.
61. What did the shocked pumpkin say to the squash? “Oh my gourd!”
62. What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? Yammies.
63. What should you do if there is a fire during Thanksgiving dinner? Stop, drop, and pass the rolls!
64. What do you get if you divide the circumference of a pumpkin by its diameter? Pumpkin pi.
65. Why do turkeys make bad baseball players? They only hit fowl balls.
66. Why couldn’t the cranberry go to the Thanksgiving party? It was bogged down with work.
67. Why should you never tell secrets in a cornfield? There are too many ears around.
68. What do turkeys like to do on sunny days? Have peck-nics!
69. What do you get when you cross a turkey with a banjo? A turkey that can pluck itself!
70. What’s a turkey’s favorite dessert? Peach gobbler!
71. When do you serve rubber turkey? Pranksgiving!
72. Why was there a turkey on Comedy Central? It was there for a roast.
73. What baseball position does the turkey play? First baste.
74. What’s a pumpkin’s favorite sport? Squash.
75. What role do green beans play in Thanksgiving dinner? The casse-role.
76. Why is it so easy for mashed potatoes to travel? They take the gravy train.

Thanksgiving Knock-Knock Jokes

77. Knock knock.
    Who’s there?
    Harry.
    Harry who?
    Harry up, I’m hungry!
78. Knock knock.
    Who’s there?
    Hatch.
    Hatch who?
    Sorry you’ve got a cold on Thanksgiving!
79. Knock knock.
    Who’s there?
    Arthur.
    Arthur who?
    Arthur any leftovers?
80. Knock knock.
    Who’s there?
    Norma Lee.
    Norma Lee who?
    Norma Lee I don’t eat this much!
81. Knock knock.
    Who’s there?
    Anita.
    Anita who?
    Anita a bigger pair of pants after this meal.
82. Knock knock.
    Who’s there?
    Tamara.
    Tamara who?
    Tamara we’ll have Thanksgiving leftovers.
83. Knock knock.
    Who’s there?
    Holly.
    Holly who?
    Holly-days are my favorite time of year!
84. Knock knock.
    Who’s there?
    Justin.
    Justin who?
    Justin time for dessert!
85. Knock knock.
    Who’s there?
    Lettuce.
    Lettuce who?
    Lettuce in, we’re hungry!

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Jump Ahead

• Heartfelt Declarations of Love
• Cheesy Things to Say to Your Girlfriend
• Romantic Things to Say to Your Girlfriend
• Sweet Things to Say to Your Girlfriend
• Good Morning Messages for Your Girlfriend

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Heartfelt Declarations of Love for Your Girlfriend

1. When I hold you in my arms, I feel so lucky.
2. I fall for you more and more every day
3. I’m thankful that _____.
4. Being with you feels like coming home.
5. My world revolves around you.
6. I’m ready to hold your hand through every twist and turn of this life’s journey.
7. You’re not just my girlfriend; you’re also my best friend.
8. I’ve been looking for you my entire life.
9. You have the most beautiful heart in the whole world.
10. Your love gives me strength. Thank you for always being my greatest supporter.
11. They say love hurts, but if it means getting to be with you, I’ll certainly take the risk.
12. I literally can’t stop thinking about you.
13. I’m always here for you.
14. You always have the best ideas.
15. I can’t wait to hold your hand again. It always feels right.
16. You make the most ordinary days feel special.
17. Whenever I walk into a room holding your hand, I feel like the luckiest man alive.
18. I can’t imagine the rest of my life without you by my side.
19. I love how quirky you are.
20. Thank you for listening.
21. Just thinking about our future together makes me smile.
22. Just one look at you makes my heart skip a beat.
23. You really are an amazing woman.
24. Your laugh is my favorite sound in the entire world.
25. You’re the most beautiful person I’ve ever met, inside and out.
26. There is no one else like you. You are the best.
27. Seeing you smile is the best part of my day.
28. Knowing I have you by my side makes everything easier.
29. You make me feel special.
30. I love being with you so much; I wish time could stand still when we’re together.

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Cheesy Things to Say to Your Girlfriend

31. You are my lucky charm.
32. Life without you is pointless, like a broken pencil.
33. You’re so beautiful they need a new word for beautiful.
34. Beyoncé would be intimidated by you.
35. You’re so pretty.
36. Is it hot in here? Or is it just you?
37. You are an absolute force.
38. You could either run this city or destroy every last thing in it.
39. You should be on the cover of a Free People catalog.
40. The only reason I don’t want to literally be you is because then I wouldn’t get to date you.
41. You’re the missing piece to my puzzle.
42. You’re delicious.
43. Is it hot in here? Or is it just you?
44. How do they only count seven wonders of the world when you exist?
46. I’d follow you to the end of the earth and back again.
47. I pick you, I choose you, I love you.
48. Do you know how super, super, super good-looking you are?
49. You are my favorite person to rot with.
50. To me, you are everything.
51. I’m no Jack Dawson, but I’d love to draw you like a French girl.

Romantic Things to Say to Your Girlfriend

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Sweet Things to Say to Your Girlfriend

78. If you’d let me, I would hold you forever.
79. I feel blessed to have you in my life.
80. I can’t stop thinking about you.
81. You make the world so much more beautiful.
82. I’m in awe of what a wonderful person you are.
83. You inspire me to be a better man.
84. I don’t usually get attached easily, but that all changed the moment I met you.
85. Where do you want to go on our next date?
86. Your presence brings the best out of me.
87. I appreciate that you _____.
88. Adventures with you are my favorite.
89. You brighten up the room every time you laugh.
90. I’m so glad you chose me.
91. You have my heart.
92. Your smile warms my heart.
93. You are my very best friend.
94. Your hair smells delicious this morning.
95. I still feel butterflies around you.
96. Falling in love is great, but being in love with you is even better.
97. I am so proud of you.
98. You’re always my favorite person in the room
99. The thought of being with you always helps me get through a rough day.
100. Everything reminds me of you.
101. You never stop fascinating me.
102. I’m so grateful for you and all the things you’ve done for me.
103. I can’t wait to fall asleep by your side.
104. My cheeks hurt from smiling so much around you.
105. I’m glad you’re right here next to me. Your presence makes me happy.
106. When I’m with you, I feel like I found what I was looking for.
107. There aren’t enough stars in the sky to show you how much you brighten up my day.
108. I could stare into your eyes forever.
109. You have the best _____.
110. They say there’s no such thing as magic, but there’s you, and that’s even better.
111. Where do you want to go on our next date?
112. I really want to kiss you right now.

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Good Morning Messages for Your Girlfriend

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Why Is It Important to Tell My Partner I Love Them?

Of the 5 Love Languages defined by author Gary Chapman, Words of Affirmation are the most common. That means that, for a lot of people, appreciation and love are best affirmed through words. And really, even if your girlfriend’s primary love language is one of the other four, she still probably likes hearing that you care about her.

You don’t just have to take Chapman’s word for it, either. Studies have shown that those who receive this kind of attention on a daily basis are more optimistic, have higher levels of psychological well-being and feel more purpose.

Other academics have gone even further with their research. A 2016 study published in Plos One found that most folks link the idea of love to everyday acts of kindness, little compliments, and, yes, expressions of appreciation.

That doesn’t just spell good news for the person on the receiving end of things. A healthier outlook accounts for a healthier person. And it takes someone in that state of mind to maintain a healthy relationship.

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What Is a Dark Joke?

Dark humor jokes are often grim and involve subject matters like tragedy, death, and despair. These wisecracks are sometimes referred to as black comedy and are used as a tool to cope with and explore events in real life—even if they’re uncomfortable. The term was originally coined by Surrealist theorist André Breton back in 1935 when he was interpreting the writings of Jonathan Swift. Just five years later, Brenton published his Anthologie de L’humour Noir, which translates to “Anthology of Black Humor.”

Jump Ahead

• Twisted Dark Jokes
• Funny Dark Jokes
• The Best Dark Humor Jokes Ever
• Dark Humor Jokes About Family & Relationships
• Jokes About Deadbeat Dads

Twisted Dark Jokes

1. My therapist said time heals all wounds. So why is my clock still broken?
2. I was going to tell a dead baby joke, but I decided to abort it.
3. I have a fear of elevators. I’m taking steps to avoid it.
4. I used to have a handle on life, but then it broke.
5. A kid decided to burn his house down. His dad watched with tears in his eyes. He put his arm around the mom and said, “That’s arson.”
6. The only idea that flat-earthers fear is sphere itself.
7. “I’m sorry” and “I apologize” mean the same thing. Except at a funeral.
8. They say money talks, but mine just waves goodbye.
9. I got a job at a library, but it only lasted 15 minutes. Turns out, books about women’s rights shouldn’t go in the Sci-Fi/Fantasy section.
10. Wanna hear a joke about trickle-down economics? Eh, never mind—99 percent of you will never get it.
11. “Indecisive” is my favorite word. Actually, no, it isn’t.
12. I hate double standards. Burn a body at a crematorium, you’re “being a respectful friend.” Do it at home and you’re “destroying evidence.”
13. My kid, who’s into astronomy, asked me how stars die. “Usually an overdose, son,” I told him.
14. You’re not completely useless. You can always be used as a bad example.
15. My therapist told me to write letters to the people you hate and then burn them so I did, but now I don’t know what to do with the letters.
16. I like to spend my weekends playing chess with old men in the park. It’s not easy. You try finding 32 old guys.
17. I threw a boomerang a few years ago. I now live in constant fear.
18. My death certificate is a bit of a misnomer; I still feel quite alive… just very tired.
19. What’s the difference between a baby and a sweet potato? About 140 calories.
20. Did you hear about Pillsbury Doughboy? He died of a yeast infection.
21. Remember, being healthy is basically dying as slowly as possible.
22. A guy walks with a young boy into the woods. The boy turns to him and says, “Hey mister, it’s getting really dark and I’m scared.” The man replies, “How do you think I feel? I have to walk back alone.”
23. A limbo champion walks into a bar. He’s disqualified.
24. Why is the ocean so salty? Probably because the land doesn’t wave back.
25. I visited my friend at his new house. He told me to make myself at home. So I threw him out. I hate having visitors.
26. “Welcome back to Plastic Surgery Anonymous. Nice to see so many new faces here today!”
27. “I have good and bad news,” the doctor said to his patient. “Give me the good news first,” the patient said. “Your test results are back,” the doctor said, “and you have only two days to live.” “That’s the good news?” the patient exclaimed. “What’s the bad news?” “I’ve been trying to reach you for two days.”
28. I can count on one hand how many times I have been to Chernobyl. It’s 14.
29. My grief counselor died the other day. He was so good at his job, I didn’t even care.
30. A man just assaulted me with milk, butter, and cheese. How dairy.
31. Even people who are good for nothing have the capacity to bring a smile to your face. For instance, when you push them down the stairs.
32. My favorite novel is The Hunchback of Notre Dame. I love a protagonist with a twisted backstory.
33. I have a friend who’s addicted to brake fluid. He says he can stop whenever he wants.
34. Did you hear about the guy who got his left side chopped off? He’s all right now!

Funny Dark Jokes

35. I’m on a whiskey diet. I’ve lost three days already.
36. I have a joke about trickle-down economics, but 99 percent of you will never get it.
37. I was in Russia listening to a stand-up comedian making fun of Putin. The jokes weren’t that good, but I liked the execution.
38. First rule of Vegan Club: You tell everyone about Vegan Club.
39. You don’t need a parachute to go skydiving. You need a parachute to go skydiving twice.
40. A doctor walks into a room with a dying patient and tells him, “I’m sorry, but you only have 10 left.” The patient asks him, “Ten what, Doc? Hours? Days? Weeks?” The doctor calmly looks at him and says, “Nine.”
41. My therapist says I need to stop lying to myself. I’ll never do that again.
42. What do you call a dog with no legs? Doesn’t matter what you call him, he won’t come anyway.
43. If you can make a woman laugh, you’re almost there. If you’re almost there and then she laughs, then you’ve got a whole different problem on your hands.
44. I don’t have a carbon footprint. I just drive everywhere.
45. I wanted to die, but then I got a job. Now I really want to die.
46. What did Kermit the Frog say at Jim Henson’s funeral? Nothing.
47. Why can’t orphans play baseball? They don’t know where home is.
48. When you’ve seen one shopping center, you’ve seen a mall.
49. “Just say NO to drugs!” Well, If I’m talking to my drugs, I probably already said yes.
50. I have a fish that can breakdance! Only for 20 seconds though, and only once.
51. I told myself I needed to stop drinking so much. But I’m not about to start listening to some drunk weirdo who talks to themself.
52. When I see the names of lovers engraved on a tree, I don’t find it cute or romantic. I find it weird how many people take knives with them on dates.
53. I told my wife she should embrace her mistakes. She gave me a hug and left.
54. What’s the last thing to go through a fly’s head as it hits the windshield of a car going 70 mph? Its butt.
55. An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Or at least it does if you throw it hard enough.
56. I have a friend who’s a magician. He turned into a doctor… now he just makes people disappear.
57. Where did Josh go after getting lost on a minefield? Everywhere.
58. What’s yellow and can’t swim? A bus full of children.
59. I recently saw an advertisement for a double entendre contest. So I entered my friend.
60. Don’t challenge Death to a pillow fight unless you’re prepared for the reaper cushions.
61. Two hunters are in the woods when one of them collapses. His hunting buddy immediately calls 911. “My friend isn’t breathing,” he shouts into the phone. “What should I do?” “Relax,” the operator tells him. “I can help. First, let’s make sure he’s dead.” There’s silence, and then a gunshot. The guy gets back on the phone and says, “OK, now what?”
62. “Orion’s Belt is a big waist of space.” Terrible joke. Only three stars.

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The Best Dark Humor Jokes

63. Why did Mozart kill all of his chickens? When he asked them who the best composer was, they all replied, “Bach, Bach, Bach.”
64. Why was the leper hockey game canceled? There was a face off in the corner.
65. A man walks into a magic forest and tries to cut down a talking tree. “You can’t cut me down,” the tree complains. “I’m a talking tree!” The man responds, “You may be a talking tree, but you will dialogue.”
66. My boss told me to have a good day, so I went home.
67. I told a girl, “You look great without glasses.” She said, “But I don’t wear glasses.” I replied, while polishing my lenses, “Yeah, but I do.”
68. I was at the bank going to withdraw money from my account when the clerk told me I had an outstanding balance. I told her, “Thank you, I did gymnastics as a kid.”
69. They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Well, not if it’s poisoned. Then the antidote becomes the most important.
70. I just read that someone in London gets stabbed every 52 seconds. Poor guy.
71. What’s red and bad for your teeth? A brick.
72. When I was a kid, I was afraid of the dark. Now that I’m grown up, the electricity bill made me afraid of the light.
73. The doctor gave me some cream for my skin rash. He said I was a sight for psoriasis.
74. You know you’re not well-liked when you get handed the camera every time they take a group photo.
75. I just got my doctor’s test results and I’m really upset. Turns out, I’m not gonna be a doctor.
76. “Where exactly are you taking me, doctor?” the patient asked. “To the morgue,” the doctor replied. “What?” The patient panicked. “But I’m not dead yet!” “And we’re not there yet,” the doctor said.
77. What’s worse than a lobster on your piano? Crabs on your organ.
78. How many emo kids does it take to screw in a lightbulb? None, they all sit in the dark and cry.
79. I was reading a great book about an immortal dog the other day. It was impossible to put down.
80. A priest asks the convicted murderer in the electric chair, “Do you have any last requests?” “Yes,” replies the murderer. “Can you please hold my hand?”
81. Want to know how you make any salad into a Caesar salad? Stab it 23 times.
82. It turns out that a major new study recently found that humans eat more bananas than monkeys. It’s true. I can’t remember the last time I ate a monkey.
83. I bought a Christmas tree today. The guy asked me if I was going to put it up myself. I said, “No, I’ll probably put it in the living room”
84. What’s the difference between jelly and jam? You can’t jelly a clown into the tiny car.
85. What is the worst combination of illnesses? Alzheimer’s and diarrhea. You’re running but can’t remember where.
86. What’s the difference between a Lamborghini and a dead body? I don’t have a Lamborghini in my garage.
87. My friend said that if he went off a cliff, it would be on his own accord. It’s a good thing he drives a Civic.
88. As I get older, I remember all the people I lost along the way. Maybe a career as a tour guide was not the right choice.
89. “I work with animals,” a guy says to his date. “That’s so sweet,” she replies. “I love a man who cares about animals. Where do you work?” “I’m a butcher,” he replies.
90. Give a man a match, and he’ll be warm for a few hours. Set a man on fire, and he will be warm for the rest of his life.
91. If you donate one kidney, everybody loves you, and you’re a total hero. But donate five and suddenly everyone is yelling. Sheesh!

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Dark Humor Jokes About Family and Relationships

92. My wife is mad that I ruined our anniversary. I’m not sure how, I didn’t even know it was today.
93. A son tells his father, “I have an imaginary girlfriend.” The father sighs and says, “You know, you could do better.” “Thanks, Dad,” the son says. The father shakes his head and goes, “I was talking to your girlfriend.”
94. My grandma has the heart of a lion and a lifetime ban from the zoo.
95. Today I made a decision to visit my childhood home. I asked the residents if I could come inside because I was feeling nostalgic, however, they refused and slammed the door in my face. My parents are the worst.
96. At home, they treat me like God. I’m generally ignored until someone wants something.
97. When my uncle Frank died, he wanted his remains to be buried in his favorite beer mug. His last wish was to be Frank in Stein.
98. I childproofed my house. Somehow they still got in.
99. I just came across my husband’s Tinder profile, and I am so angry about his lies. He is not “fun to be around”!
100. My girlfriend dumped me, so I stole her wheelchair. Guess who came crawling back?
101. My girlfriend’s dog died, so I tried to cheer her up by getting her an identical one. It just made her more upset. She screamed at me, asking, “What am I supposed to do with two dead dogs?!”
102. My wife left a note on the fridge that said, “This isn’t working.” I’m not sure what she’s talking about. I opened the fridge door and it’s working fine!
103. I’ll never forget my granddad’s last words to me just before he died: “Are you still holding the ladder?”
104. My parents raised me as an only child, which really annoyed my younger brother.
105. My wife of 60 years told me, “Let’s go upstairs and make love.” I just sighed and said, “Choose one, I can’t do both.”
106. I started crying when Dad was cutting onions. Onions was such a good dog.
107. My boyfriend broke up with me because he said I was too mysterious. Or did he?
108. My marriage counselor asked if it was true that I generally wake up grumpy in the morning. I said, “Nah, most of the time I just let him sleep.”
109. Never break someone’s heart, they only have one. Break their bones instead, they have 206 of them.
110. My girlfriend’s birthday is in a week and she said, “Nothing would make me happier than a diamond ring!” So I got her nothing.
111. I went to see my dentist and he warned me it was going to hurt. He ended up telling me he was having an affair with my wife.
112. When I die, I want to die like my grandfather who died peacefully in his sleep. Not screaming like all the passengers in his car.
113. My elderly relatives liked to tease me at weddings, saying, “You’ll be next!” They stopped once I started doing the same to them at funerals.
114. Today, I asked my phone, “Siri, why am I still single?” and it activated the front camera.
115. “What’s your name, son?” The principal asked his student. The kid replied, “D-d-d-dav-dav-David, sir.” “Do you have a stutter?” the principal asked. The student answered, “No sir, my dad has a stutter, but the guy who registered my name was a real jerk.”
116. My grandfather says I’m too reliant on technology. I called him a hypocrite and unplugged his life support.
117. My boyfriend said to me the other day, “If anything ever happens to me, I want you to meet someone new.” Apparently, getting stuck in traffic doesn’t count as “anything.”
118. I hope Death is a woman. That way it will never look at me twice.
119. Today was a terrible day. My ex got hit by a bus. And I lost my job as a bus driver.
120. I’d like to have kids one day. I don’t think I could stand them any longer than that, though.
121. I was digging in our garden when I found a chest full of gold coins. I was about to run straight home to tell my husband about it, but then I remembered why I was digging in our garden.
122. My wife and I have reached the difficult decision that we do not want children. If anybody does, please just send me your contact details and we can drop them off tomorrow.
123. My wife told me she’ll slam my head on the keyboard if I don’t get off the computer. I’m not too worried, I think she’s jokinlkjhfakljn m,.nbziyoao78yv87dfaoyuofaytdf
124. The other day, my wife asked me to pass her lipstick but I passed her a glue stick accidentally instead. She still isn’t talking to me.
125. A man wakes from a coma. His wife changes out of her black clothes and, irritated, remarks, “I really cannot depend on you for anything, can I?!”
126. Do you know the last thing my grandfather said to me before he kicked the bucket? “Grandson, watch how far I can kick this bucket.”

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Dark Jokes About Deadbeat Dads

127. I finally asked my deadbeat dad what makes him happy. His answer? He hasn’t gotten back to me.
128. What do a hardware store and a deadbeat dad have in common? Screws, nuts, and bolts.
129. Do you know the phrase “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure”? Wonderful saying, horrible way to find out that you were adopted.
130. When does a joke become a dad joke? When it leaves and never comes back.
131. Why do some kids only experience 364 days per year? Because they don’t have a Father’s Day.
132. Knock knock. “Who’s there?” Not your dad.
133. I have a stepladder because my real ladder left when I was just a kid.
134. Why do so many kids love boomerangs? Because they always come back.
135. Why do so many deadbeat dads love to play poker? It’s the only time they can call or raise anyone without feeling obligated to follow through.
136. Dad: “I’m taking your toys to the orphanage.” Child: “But why?” Dad: “Because you’re going to need them there.”
137. Why do some kids have water with their cereal? Because their dad never came back with the milk.
138. You’re a deadbeat dad when your kid is turning three years old, and you are still showing people ultrasound photos.
139. What do you call headphones that walk out on their children? Deadbeats.
140. What’s the difference between me and cancer? My dad didn’t beat cancer.
141. What does my dad have in common with Nemo? Neither one of them can be found.
142. I wasn’t close to my father when he died, which is lucky because he stepped on a landmine.
143. Your dad is so smart, he took one look at you and left.
144. What do you call a deadbeat dad who tries to care for his kids and pays his child support on time? A unicorn.
145. What do you call a priest who grew up as an orphan? Father Les.
146. Spring is like a deadbeat dad. It keeps promising it’ll be there but never shows up.
147. I miss all those “absent father” jokes people used to make. When are they coming back?
148. I made a website for orphans. It doesn’t have a home page.
149. What is the difference between the pizza guy and my dad? The pizza guy shows up when you call him.
150. My dad wasn’t absent, he was just fathering remotely.

Dark Humor Memes You’ll Love

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Why Do I Have a Dark Sense of Humor?

If you found yourself laughing at more than a few of these grim and gruesome jokes, you could be smarter than the average person.

Science has proven that. A 2017 study by Austrian neurologists published in Cognitive Processing found that people with a dark sense of humor, which they define as anything that “treats sinister subjects like death, disease, deformity, handicap, or warfare with bitter amusement,” may actually have higher IQs than those who don’t.

What’s more, these individuals are less negative and aggressive than people who strictly prefer G-rated, family-friendly jokes. Why? Because if you can see the humor in even the bleakest parts of life, and you can laugh at truly dark jokes, you’re less likely to take the world too seriously.

According to other experts in the field, using dark humor is often—if not always—a coping mechanism used to help us process the more difficult parts of life.

Peter McGraw, Professor of Marketing at the University of Colorado Boulder and founder of the Humor Research Lab, told Gizmodo, “Tragedies, calamities, pandemics—these are all great fodder for jokes because they already satisfy half the requirement: the wrong, the threat, the violation.”

He refers to any renewed interest in dark humor after a personal hardship as a “thermostat approach” to grieving. “You’re using a joke to change the temperature in the room,” he explains.

He’s even got a term for when we start to move forward in the process. He calls it the “thermometer approach”—an attempt to demonstrate that we have successfully coped and are ready to move on. And yes, you can bet that message will also come in the form of a dark and dour joke.

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