Entertainment & Technology Jokes
A mix of clever jokes and puns themed around holidays, tech, TV shows, and everyday life—perfect for sharing in casual conversations or using as flashcard fun.
What’s an interesting story to tell when chess comes up in conversation?
(especially around Christmas!)
Q: What did the hotel manager say to the chess tournament victors partying in his lobby?
A: I can’t stand chess nuts boasting in an open foyer.
Explanation: This joke references a popular christmas song written in 1945 by Mel Tormé and Robert Wells, in which they wrote about “chestnuts roasting on an open fire.”
Key Terms
What’s an interesting story to tell when chess comes up in conversation?
(especially around Christmas!)
Q: What did the hotel manager say to the chess tournament victors partying in his lobby?
What’s that joke about your devices spying on you?
Don’t worry about your phone or Alexa device spying on you.
Your vacuum has been gather...
What’s that joke about watching the office?
My boss told me that as a security guard, it’s my job to watch the office.
I’m on seaso...
What’s that joke about an Xbox and a Switch?
I broke up with my old gaming console.
Nothing was wrong with my Xbox, but it was time ...
What’s that joke about Darth Vader?
OR that joke about toast?
Q: How does Darth Vader like his toast?
A: On the dark side.
What’s that joke about noisy fans?
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
What’s an interesting story to tell when chess comes up in conversation? (especially around Christmas!) | Q: What did the hotel manager say to the chess tournament victors partying in his lobby? A: I can’t stand chess nuts boasting in an open foyer. Explanation: This joke references a popular christmas song written in 1945 by Mel Tormé and Robert Wells, in which they wrote about “chestnuts roasting on an open fire.” |
What’s that joke about your devices spying on you? | Don’t worry about your phone or Alexa device spying on you. Your vacuum has been gathering dirt on you for years. |
What’s that joke about watching the office? | My boss told me that as a security guard, it’s my job to watch the office. I’m on season 6, but I’m not sure what it’s got to do with security. Explanation: Instead of “taking care of” the office premises, I’d misinterpreted my boss as saying I should watch the TV sitcom, The Office. |
What’s that joke about an Xbox and a Switch? | I broke up with my old gaming console. Nothing was wrong with my Xbox, but it was time for a Switch. |
What’s that joke about Darth Vader? OR that joke about toast? | Q: How does Darth Vader like his toast? A: On the dark side. |
What’s that joke about noisy fans? | What do gamers and musicians have in common? Their fans are super noisy. Explanation: Gamers’ computers often get so overheated from the excess use, that their computer’s fans need to work really hard. |
What’s that joke about Mario’s breakup? | What did Mario say when he broke up with Princess Peach? “It’s not you; it’s a me, Mario!” Tip: Be sure to pronounce “It’s a me, Mario!” with an Italian accent, as that is Mario’s catch phrase. |
What’s that joke about hide-and-seek? | I’m trying to organize a hide-and-seek tournament, but good players are really hard to find. |
What’s that joke about chess and karate? | I defeated the local chess champion in 5 moves. I finally got some use out of my high school karate lessons. Explanation: I beat up the chess nerd. |
What’s that joke about a snowman? | What do you call a snowman with a six-pack? An abdominal snowman. |
What’s that joke about French gaming consoles? | What is the favorite gaming console of the French? Wii. |
What’s that joke about Adele? | Q: What do you call a singing laptop? A: A Dell. |
What’s that joke about video-streaming services? OR that joke about pandemic video conferences? | Q: What was the most expensive video-streaming service in 2020? A: College. |
What’s that joke about poker? | Q: Why are toilets always so good at poker? A: They always get a flush. |
What’s that joke about having someone’s word? | Someone stole my Microsoft Office and they’re gonna pay. You have my Word. |
What’s that joke about a baby playing basketball? | Q: Why are babies so good at basketball? A: Because they like to dribble. |
What’s that joke about Pokemón? | Why can’t you blindfold a Pokemón? It’ll Pikachu. Tip: Be sure to pronounce “peek at you” in a way that sounds like the main Pokemón character, “Pikachu”. |
What’s that joke about a TV show’s pilot episode? | Did you hear about the new TV show about a plane crash? The pilot was horrible. Explanation: A television pilot is a standalone episode of a television series that is used to sell a show to a television network or other distributor. A pilot is created to be a testing ground to gauge whether a series will be successful. An airline pilot is also someone who operates the flying controls of an aircraft. |
What’s that joke about a bucket list? | I finally crossed [running a marathon] off my bucket list. No chance I was ever going to do it, glad it’s gone. Tip: Feel free to substitute “running a marathon” for any other bucket-listed tasks you will probably never accomplish. |
What’s that joke about frisbees? | I was wondering why the frisbee kept getting bigger and bigger, and then it hit me. |
What’s that joke about breathing under water? | I can breathe under water. Holds a glass of water above my head. |
What’s that joke about adding years to your life? | My doctor told me that jogging could add years to my life. He was right—I feel ten years older already. |
What’s that joke about perfect pitch? | Q: Why was the voice teacher so good at baseball? A: Because she had the perfect pitch. |
What’s that joke about Steve Jobs’s windows? | Q: Why wasn’t Steve Jobs allowed to fart at home? A: His house didn’t have windows! |
What's that joke about being flexible? | I said to the gym instructor “Can you teach me how to do splits?” He said, “How flexible are you?” I said, “I can’t make Tuesdays.” Explanation: The word "flexible" here has two meanings: 1) capable of bending easily without breaking. 2) a person who is ready and able to adapt to different circumstances. |
What's that joke about webinars? | Q: What’s a pirate’s favorite content? A: WebinARRRRRR! Explanation: Pronounced also as “Yarrr!” and “Arg!”, the word “Arrrrrr” is traditionally said by pirates when responding "yes" or when expressing excitement. |
What's that joke about Minecraft? | What did the movie critic say about the Minecraft movie? “It’s a block buster.” |
What's that joke about Bluetooth? | Why did the computer go to the dentist? To get his Bluetooth checked. |