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National

Tell a Joke Day

August 16

Celebrate laughter, clever wordplay, and the joy of making someone smile.

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Laugh Out Loud!
πŸ“Œ Quick FactsπŸ“… August 16πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Celebrated in the US Started in the 1960s
❀️ Why We Celebrate

National Tell a Joke Day is all about sharing laughter with family and friends. Whether you love silly knock-knock jokes, clever puns, or goofy one-liners, telling jokes is a fun way to brighten someone's day.

πŸ’‘ Did You Know?

Your brain processes humor by making surprising connections... which is one reason laughing feels so good!

✨ Adventure Highlights
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Laugh-Out-Loud Jokes for Kids

by Rob Elliott

Packed with hundreds of clean, kid-friendly jokes, this collection is perfect for reluctant readers and confident comedians alike. Read a few together, then use them as inspiration to create brand-new jokes of your own.

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Write

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You've been invited to perform at the world's biggest comedy show... but you need one unforgettable joke to make the audience burst into laughter. Will it be a clever pun, a goofy knock-knock joke, or something completely unexpected? Write your best original joke!

Need ideas?

The best jokes often start with something ordinary… then add an unexpected twist! Try writing a knock-knock joke, a pun, or a classic “Why did…?” joke. Think about animals, food, sports, or school, and don’t be afraid to get a little silly.

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Family Joke-Off

Take turns telling your favorite jokes… or challenge everyone to invent a brand-new one. Crown winners with playful titles like Pun Master, Giggle Guru, King/Queen of Knock-Knocks, or Most Unexpected Punchline, and celebrate every comedian with lots of applause.

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