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9 Good Short Jokes You Can Tell in Seconds

Quick, clean jokes for when you need a laugh fast.

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Short jokes are the most useful jokes. They fit in a text message, they are easy to remember and they get to the laugh quickly. These are some of our favorite quick hits.

  1. What’s the best thing about Switzerland?

    The flag is a big plus.

  2. What’s a cat’s favorite instrument?

    Purr-cussion.

  3. What did the snail on the turtle’s back say?

    Wheeeee!

  4. If April showers bring May flowers, what do May flowers bring?

    Pilgrims.

  1. What do oranges wear to the beach?

    Sunscreen.

  2. What did the spatula’s new friend say?

    You’re the grill of my dreams!

  3. Why do we tell actors to break a leg?

    Because every play has a cast.

  4. Did you hear about the pirate chef?

    He mastered the seven sea-sonings.

  5. Why couldn’t the sunflower ride its bike?

    It lost its petals.

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