Let’s face it—everyone needs a little humor at work to get through those long meetings or back-to-back emails. But, let’s keep it classy, right? No cringe-worthy moments where the boss raises an eyebrow! Here are 20 work appropriate jokes that will make your coworkers chuckle, without sending you straight to HR.
1. Why don’t skeletons fight each other?
Because they don’t have the guts!
2. What do you call fake spaghetti?
An impasta.
3. Why did the scarecrow win an award?
Because he was outstanding in his field.
4. How do you organize a space party?
You planet!
5. Why don’t eggs tell jokes?
They’d crack each other up.
6. What did the janitor say when he jumped out of the closet?
“Supplies!”
7. Why did the coffee file a police report?
It got mugged.
8. Why can’t your nose be 12 inches long?
Because then it’d be a foot.
9. What’s the best way to watch a fly fishing tournament?
Live stream it.
10. Why did the bicycle fall over?
It was two-tired.
11. How does a penguin build its house?
Igloos it together.
12. Why don’t oysters donate to charity?
Because they’re shellfish.
13. What do you call cheese that isn’t yours?
Nacho cheese.
14. Why can’t you give Elsa a balloon?
Because she’ll let it go.
15. How does a snowman get around?
He rides an “icicle.”
16. Why do seagulls fly over the sea?
Because if they flew over the bay, they’d be bagels!
17. What do you call a factory that makes good products?
A satisfactory.
18. What’s Forrest Gump’s email password?
1forrest1.
19. Why don’t some couples go to the gym?
Because some relationships don’t work out.
20. Why did the tomato turn red?
Because it saw the salad dressing.
Now you’re all set with a solid list of work appropriate jokes! Whether you’re breaking the ice in a meeting or trying to lighten up the breakroom, these jokes will get the job done without the awkward silence.