Knock knock jokes should not work. And yet.
You know exactly what is coming the second someone says “knock knock.” You know there is a setup, you know there is a pun at the end, you know you are going to groan. And you still ask “who is there?” Every single time. Because something about the format just pulls you in and you cannot help it, which is honestly kind of impressive for a joke structure that has been around since before your parents were born.
Kids invented these, probably. Or someone’s dad. Hard to say.
Great For
- Kids who have just discovered knock knock jokes and will not stop, which is the correct response
- Road trips where you have already played every car game and need something new
- Putting one inside a birthday card because it will land better than whatever greeting the card already had
- Parents who want to be the funny one for once
- Anyone who needs a laugh that does not require thinking, explaining, or context
Classic Knock-Knock Jokes
- Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Boo.
Boo who?
Don’t cry, it’s just a joke! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Olive.
Olive who?
Olive you and I miss you! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Lettuce.
Lettuce who?
Lettuce in, it’s freezing out here! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Cow says.
Cow says who?
No, silly! Cow says “Moo!” - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Atch.
Atch who?
Bless you!
Food-Themed Knock-Knock Jokes
- Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Nacho.
Nacho who?
Nacho business! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Orange.
Orange who?
Orange you glad I didn’t say banana? - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Banana.
Banana who?
Banana split—I’m outta here! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Doughnut.
Doughnut who?
Doughnut forget to laugh! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Cheese.
Cheese who?
Cheese a real jokester, isn’t he?
Animal-Themed Knock-Knock Jokes
- Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Alpaca.
Alpaca who?
Alpaca my bags, let’s go! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Owl.
Owl who?
Owl be seeing you later! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Duck.
Duck who?
Duck and cover, it’s a joke attack! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Cat.
Cat who?
Cat-ch me if you can! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Sheep.
Sheep who?
Sheep up or you’ll miss the punchline!
Funny Name Knock-Knock Jokes
- Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Harry.
Harry who?
Harry up and answer the door! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Noah.
Noah who?
Noah good joke when you hear one! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Mary.
Mary who?
Mary Christmas! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Justin.
Justin who?
Justin time to hear this joke! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Anita.
Anita who?
Anita another laugh, please!
Silly and Random Knock-Knock Jokes
- Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Tank.
Tank who?
You’re welcome! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Europe.
Europe who?
No, YOU’RE a poo! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Broken pencil.
Broken pencil who?
Never mind, it’s pointless! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Ice cream.
Ice cream who?
Ice cream every time I hear a funny joke! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Boo-hoo.
Boo-hoo who?
Don’t cry—it’s just a joke!
Knock-Knock Jokes for Kids
- Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Boo.
Boo who?
Boo-tiful day outside, isn’t it? - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Interrupting cow.
Interrupting cow wh—
MOO! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Water.
Water who?
Water you doing? Open the door! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Pizza.
Pizza who?
Pizza your heart! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Butter.
Butter who?
Butter open the door—it’s me!
Holiday Knock-Knock Jokes
- Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Snow.
Snow who?
Snow joke, I’m freezing out here! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Santa.
Santa who?
Santa little something for you! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Elf.
Elf who?
Elf I know, it’s time for Christmas! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Turkey.
Turkey who?
Turkey up, it’s almost Thanksgiving dinner! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Ghost.
Ghost who?
Ghost to show you, Halloween jokes are fun!
Punny Knock-Knock Jokes
- Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Leaf.
Leaf who?
Leaf me alone, I’m tired! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Dish.
Dish who?
Dish is a very bad joke, isn’t it? - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Lettuce.
Lettuce who?
Lettuce have some fun today! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Dough.
Dough who?
Dough-n’t you want to hear another joke? - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Egg.
Egg who?
Egg-cited to see you!
Knock-Knock Jokes That Get Laughs
- Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Boo.
Boo who?
Boo-hoo, I scared myself! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Who.
Who who?
Is there an owl in here? - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Hawaii.
Hawaii who?
I’m good! Hawaii you? - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Justin.
Justin who?
Justin time for another joke! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Alpaca.
Alpaca who?
Alpaca suitcase if we’re going on a trip!
Funny and Silly Knock-Knock Jokes (Continued)
- Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Annie.
Annie who?
Annie thing you can do, I can do better! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Ice cream.
Ice cream who?
Ice cream if you don’t let me in! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Wooden shoe.
Wooden shoe who?
Wooden shoe like to know? - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Dishes.
Dishes who?
Dishes the best knock-knock joke ever! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Harry.
Harry who?
Harry up, I’m freezing out here!
Punny Knock-Knock Jokes
- Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Yodel.
Yodel who?
Yodel-ay-hee-hoo, let me in! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Dewey.
Dewey who?
Dewey have to keep knocking? - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Dozen.
Dozen who?
Dozen anyone want to let me in? - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Cargo.
Cargo who?
Car go beep beep! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Candice.
Candice who?
Candice joke get any better?
Animal Knock-Knock Jokes
- Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Beaver.
Beaver who?
Beaver-y quiet, I’m hunting jokes! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Turtle.
Turtle who?
Turtle-y awesome to see you! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Bear.
Bear who?
Bear with me, I’m thinking of a better joke! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Lion.
Lion who?
Lion around, just let me in! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Bee.
Bee who?
Bee happy—it’s just a joke!
Random Fun Knock-Knock Jokes
- Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Howard.
Howard who?
Howard you like another joke? - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Wanda.
Wanda who?
Wanda hear another joke? - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Etch.
Etch who?
Bless you! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Olive.
Olive who?
Olive my jokes are this funny! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Stitch.
Stitch who?
Stitch my side—I’m laughing too hard!
Holiday Knock-Knock Jokes
- Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Jingle.
Jingle who?
Jingle all the way to Christmas! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Frosty.
Frosty who?
Frosty the Snowman is outside! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Gobble.
Gobble who?
Gobble gobble, it’s Thanksgiving! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Eerie.
Eerie who?
Eerie you ready for Halloween? - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Cupid.
Cupid who?
Cupid me in the mood for love!
More Fun Knock-Knock Jokes
- Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Penny.
Penny who?
Penny for your thoughts? - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Snow.
Snow who?
Snow way you’re going to top this joke! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Jess.
Jess who?
Jess let me in already! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Earl.
Earl who?
Earl be seeing you later! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Abby.
Abby who?
Abby birthday to you!
Super Punny Knock-Knock Jokes
- Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Orange.
Orange who?
Orange you going to answer the door? - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Tank.
Tank who?
You’re welcome! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Art.
Art who?
Art you glad you opened the door? - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Ima.
Ima who?
Ima gonna tell another joke! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Dawn.
Dawn who?
Dawn open the door—I’m here!
Knock-Knock Jokes to End with a Laugh
- Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Police.
Police who?
Police let me in, it’s cold out here! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Figs.
Figs who?
Figs the doorbell—it’s broken! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Butter.
Butter who?
Butter open up—it’s urgent! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Alaska.
Alaska who?
Alaska you one more time to open the door! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Dewey.
Dewey who?
Dewey have to keep knocking?
Final Few Knock-Knock Gems
- Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Stan.
Stan who?
Stan back, I’m about to tell a great joke! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Who.
Who who?
Is there an owl in here? - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Justin.
Justin who?
Justin time for another joke! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Will.
Will who?
Will you ever let me in? - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Noah.
Noah who?
Noah good joke when you hear one! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Orange.
Orange who?
Orange you glad we’re almost done? - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Ella.
Ella who?
Ella-t me in already! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Ice cream.
Ice cream who?
Ice cream louder if you don’t let me in! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Wanda.
Wanda who?
Wanda hear another joke? - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Rita.
Rita who?
Rita book, it’s better than this joke! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Berry.
Berry who?
Berry nice to meet you! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Hawaii.
Hawaii who?
Hawaii doing today? - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Irish.
Irish who?
Irish you a happy day! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Annie.
Annie who?
Annie thing you can do, I can do better! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
You.
You who?
You’ve been laughing at these jokes too long!
Before You Go
Start with “knock knock” right now to someone nearby. It works even if they have heard it. It works especially if they groan before you finish.