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Did you know October 31st isn’t just Halloween but National Knock-Knock Jokes Day? When Chare was little he used to tell his dad and I jokes but as he has gotten older it’s stopped. I was thinking for Halloween I might pick up A Whole Lotta Knock-Knock Jokes: Squeaky-Clean Family Fun (Silly Jokes) then David and Charlie can take time sharing #jokes with each other allowing them to bond without electronics.
If your #Homeschooling your children you could create a Lesson Plan around knock-knock jokes. You could let your children being a Comedian. I was thinking I could set up a party for David and Charlie to share jokes they create with our family. Would you like to come?
October 31 National Knock-Knock Jokes Day falls on October 31st, every year, and National Knock-Knock Jokes Day celebrates one of the most popular joke cycles. Perfectly suitable for all age groups, knock-knock jokes are told in many English-speaking Countries. For those that don’t know what a Knock-knock Joke is its a call-and-response joke that involves an interesting play with words.
Most of us know how Knock-Knock Jokes goes which begins with the joke Saying, “Knock knock,” followed by “Who’s there?” After they mention a name, the person can reply by asking for a surname or end the joke with a pun that involves an interplay between the words.
Did you know the earliest variation of the knock-knock joke can be traced back to the 1900? According to Merely McEvoy, the Knock-Knock Joke began around 1900, and it started with the question, “Do you know Arthur?” to which one would naturally ask, “Arthur who?”. The person telling the joke would then reply, “Arthurmometer!”
In 1929, a book called “The Games of Children: Their Origin and History” featured the earliest written form of the knock-knock joke. After the initial “Knock knock. Who’s there?” the joke-teller would reply, “Buff.” Then the audience would typically ask, “What says Buff?” And the final punchline would go, “Buff says Buff to all his men, and I say Buff to you again.” It was popular among children back then, and they enjoyed it very much.
The modern form of the joke was developed in the 1930s. The Knock-Knock Joke was introduced into popular culture with the relatable pun that we’re used to today. It goes, “Knock knock. Who’s there? Rufus. Rufus who? Rufus the most important part of your house.” Since humans have been knocking on doors for ages, knock-knock jokes may have a longer history. Nowadays, the Knock-Knock Joke has become a staple for humor across the world.
National Knock- Knock Joke Day Activities
- There are thousands of knock-knock jokes out there, but you can always come up with an original.
- On National Knock- Knock Joke Day, you can gather with friends and family to tell jokes. Take turns and have fun with your joke telling and let everyone vote on the funniest joke and award them a trophy best joke teller.
- You can organize a comedy contest amongst friends or co-workers and it is always fun to win a prize for your jokes.
Interesting Facts About Knock-knock Jokes
- There are some popular children’s songs that follow the format of the knock-knock joke.
- The Knock-Knock Joke is very popular among English-speakers, but the Knock-Knock Joke is also told in European, Asian, and African Countries.
- The Knock-Knock Joke cycle can accommodate everyone, regardless of their age.
- Knock-knock jokes are adequate to tell in almost all settings.
- Did you know the first line in “Hamlet” is “Who’s there?”
Why People Love National Knock Knock Joke Day
Imagine a whole day dedicated to telling jokes which I don’t know about you but I love that idea very much.
People love knock-knock jokes because you do not have to be a comedian to tell a good joke.
On National Knock-Knock Joke Day, you can knock on your friend’s door and when they ask who’s there, deliver your punchline.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
