30 Bad Jokes That Are So Terrible, They’re Actually Funny

Roy

1 year ago

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Bad jokes

There’s something uniquely satisfying about a joke that’s so bad, it’s good. You know the kind: the puns that make you groan, the one-liners that make you question the comedian’s sanity, and the dad jokes that somehow still make you laugh. I’ve always had a soft spot for these kinds of jokes—probably because they remind me of my uncle, who once told me a joke so bad I still think about it years later. If you’re a fan of humor that’s equal parts cringe and charm, this post is for you.

Picture this: a joke about a skeleton who walks into a bar and orders a mop, or a pun about a clock that’s always hungry because it goes back for seconds. This collection of 30 bad jokes is a celebration of humor at its most absurd. Each joke is a masterclass in being so terrible, it’s actually brilliant. From groan-worthy puns to hilariously awkward one-liners, these jokes are a reminder that sometimes, the best humor is the kind that makes you question your taste.

There are are two cookies in an oven, one says to the other "man, it's hot in here". The other cookie looks at him in shock and says
Guy yells to a stranger across the river, "I need to get to the other side". Stranger yells back... "You are on the other side".
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A squirrel lives in a tree. One day he feels it shaking, looks down, and sees an elephant climbing the tree. The squirrel asks: "What are you doing climbing my tree?" "Well, I'm coming up here to eat some pears," says the elephant. "You idiot, this is a pine tree, there are no pears." "I brought my own."
What do Winnie the Pooh and Alexander the Great have in common? The same middle name.

You just read 30 bad jokes that made you laugh, groan, and question your sense of humor. From cringe-worthy puns to awkward one-liners, each joke was a reminder that sometimes, the worst jokes are the best ones. By the end, you were left with a strange mix of admiration and regret—admiration for the creativity, and regret for laughing at something so ridiculous.

If you enjoyed these hilariously awful jokes, you might also like exploring meme themes like dad jokes, cringe-worthy puns, or awkward humor. These topics share the same mix of charm and cringe that make bad jokes so irresistible.

Updated February 19, 2026

Roy

Roy R., Chief Meme Curator Roy founded Thunder Dungeon in 2012 and has since guided its growth into a 2.5 million‑strong community of meme enthusiasts. With over a decade of digital‑media experience and a nose for viral humor, Roy oversees content strategy, ensuring every post is both hilarious and high‑quality

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