18 puntastic gags that are so terrible they’re brilliant
A day doesn’t go by on Twitter when you can’t find jokes of the utmost cheesiness with very little effort, but they’re usually flooded with replies of “groan”, “ouch” and other words we won’t write because we’re fundamentally nice people. However, for one day only, those very jokes are literally encouraged and celebrated rather than scorned, because it’s UK Pun Day, or #UKPunDay, if you’re wondering where to find these gems.
We think these 21 are perfect examples of the dad joke – or mum joke, because we’re not sexist either. Enjoy.
1.
Spotted Jeremy Corbyn in a North London restaurant last night. When the seafood platter arrived, he walked around the place offering food to all and sundry. When a journalist asked what he was doing, he replied: “redistributing the whelks” #UKPunDay
— Luke McGee (@lukemcgee) February 11, 2019
2.
#UKpunday
BREAKING : A man was admitted to hospital this morning with several plastic horses in his stomach.A hospital spokesperson has reported that he is now in a stable condition.. 🙄 🐴 #pun1🤣🤣🤣🤣
— Nic (@tismenic70) February 11, 2019
3.
The past, the present and the future walked into a bar.
Things got a little tense. #UKPunDay
— Ben Moore (@benji_moore1) February 11, 2019
4.
I've written a book called 'How to be a Ladder Horder'.
It's a step buy step buy step buy step guide.#UKPUNDAY— Alf (@whoelsebutalf) February 11, 2019
5.
I went to that new Mary Poppins restaurant last night.
Super cauliflower cheese, the lobster was atrocious. #UKPunDay— GoodbyeJumbo (@goodbyejumbo) February 11, 2019
6.
Have you seen drunk people trying to walk?
Staggering.#UKPunDay
— Enough Of That Now (@AndyGilder) February 11, 2019
7.
The optician asked if I could read the names on the chart
Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon, Alex James, Dave Rowntree
I said “it’s a bit blurry” #UKPunDay #mondaymirth
— PEANUT (@MiffedPeanut4) February 11, 2019
8.
Teacher: Can anyone tell me any African countries that sell Nike and Adidas trainers?
Little Johnny: Angola?
Teacher: No, just Nike and Adidas.#UKPunday
— Julian Lee (@JulianLeeComedy) February 11, 2019