Circus Puns and Jokes

Why don’t circus performers play hide and seek? Because good luck hiding a 10-foot clown!

Why don't circus performers play hide and seek? Because good luck hiding a 10-foot clown!

Life’s a circus, so let’s clown around!

Life's a circus, so let's clown around!

What do you get when you cross a clown and a goat? A silly billy!

What do you get when you cross a clown and a goat? A silly billy!

I’m all ears for a great elephant joke.

I'm all ears for a great elephant joke.

Why did the circus lion eat the tightrope walker? He wanted a well-balanced meal!

Why did the circus lion eat the tightrope walker? He wanted a well-balanced meal!

It’s a trapeze-y decision to love the circus.

It's a trapeze-y decision to love the circus.

How do circus acrobats stay in shape? They always keep their balance.

How do circus acrobats stay in shape? They always keep their balance.

Don’t juggle too much or you might drop the ball.

Don’t juggle too much or you might drop the ball.

Why did the clown go to school? To improve his “juggling” act.

Why did the clown go to school? To improve his "juggling" act.

Clowns always have a fun-tastic time.

Clowns always have a fun-tastic time.

Why don’t circus elephants use computers? They’re afraid of the mouse!

Why don't circus elephants use computers? They're afraid of the mouse!

Tightrope walkers are walking a fine line.

Tightrope walkers are walking a fine line.

How do you make a circus ringmaster laugh? Tickle his funny bone.

How do you make a circus ringmaster laugh? Tickle his funny bone.

I’m lion if I say the circus isn’t the mane event.

I'm lion if I say the circus isn't the mane event.

What did the tightrope walker say when he saw the lion? “I’m in de-nile!”

What did the tightrope walker say when he saw the lion? "I'm in de-nile!"

The circus is in-tents fun!

The circus is in-tents fun!

Why did the circus performer bring a ladder? To elevate his act!

Why did the circus performer bring a ladder? To elevate his act!

I’m ringmastering my own destiny.

I’m ringmastering my own destiny.

What’s a trapeze artist’s favorite drink? Swinging punch!

What's a trapeze artist's favorite drink? Swinging punch!

That clown’s outfit is quite the jest-ure.

That clown's outfit is quite the jest-ure.

How do clowns cook their dinner? In a “big top” oven.

How do clowns cook their dinner? In a "big top" oven.

Circus performers are always in high spirits.

Circus performers are always in high spirits.

Why did the clown cross the road? To get to the fun side!

Why did the clown cross the road? To get to the fun side!

Elephants never forget a good pun.

Elephants never forget a good pun.

What’s the difference between a circus and a sorcerer? One has a cunning array of stunts, the other has a stunning array of… cunts.

What’s the difference between a circus and a sorcerer? One has a cunning array of stunts, the other has a stunning array of... cunts.

The tightrope walker’s career is always on the line.

e tightrope walker’s career is always on the line.

Why was the circus tent always clean? Because it had the best “sweepers” in town.

Why was the circus tent always clean? Because it had the best "sweepers" in town.

It’s a barrel of laughs at the circus.

It’s a barrel of laughs at the circus.

What’s a clown’s favorite game? Hide and go “giggle.”

What's a clown's favorite game? Hide and go "giggle."

I’m a big fan of the fan-dango at the circus.

I’m a big fan of the fan-dango at the circus.

How do circus performers stay cool during summer? They use their fans!

How do circus performers stay cool during summer

The ringmaster always has a ringleader personality.

The ringmaster always has a ringleader personality.

Why did the circus giraffe get promoted? He always looked up to his job.

Why did the circus giraffe get promoted? He always looked up to his job.

Clowns have a nose for humor.

Clowns have a nose for humor.

What do you call a nervous juggler? A “bottle” of nerves!

What do you call a nervous juggler? A "bottle" of nerves!

 

The circus lion has quite the roar-chestra.

he circus lion has quite the roar-chestra.

Why did the circus acrobat become a lawyer? He knew how to balance the scales

Why did the circus acrobat become a lawyer? He knew how to balance the scales

That juggler is really balancing his career well.

That juggler is really balancing his career well.

How do clowns get around the city? In a little clown car, of course!

How do clowns get around the city? In a little clown car, of course!

Circus acrobats always seem to flip out.

Circus acrobats always seem to flip out.

Why don’t circus performers play cards? They’re afraid of the “jokers.”

Why don't circus performers play cards

It’s un-fur-tunate when the lion tamer gets scratched.

It's un-fur-tunate when the lion tamer gets scratched.

What did the circus tiger say to the clown? “Stop clowning around, it’s dinner time!”

What did the circus tiger say to the clown? "Stop clowning around, it’s dinner time!"

The circus is where the magic happens – no sleight of hand required.

The circus is where the magic happens – no sleight of hand required.

Why did the circus band break up? They couldn’t handle the “big top” lifestyle.

Why did the circus band break up? They couldn't handle the "big top" lifestyle.

The clown car is always over-occupied.

The clown car is always over-occupied.

What’s a circus performer’s favorite vegetable? A “juggle”-bean.

What's a circus performer's favorite vegetable? A "juggle"-bean.

A circus without clowns would be in-comedic.

A circus without clowns would be in-comedic.

How do circus performers like their coffee? With a lot of “balance.”

How do circus performers like their coffee? With a lot of "balance."

Elephant acts are never irrelephant.

Elephant acts are never irrelephant.

Why did the clown go to the doctor? He felt a bit “funny.”

Why did the clown go to the doctor? He felt a bit "funny."

The acrobat was in knots about his performance.

The acrobat was in knots about his performance.

What do you get if you cross a circus acrobat with a kangaroo? A high jumper!

What do you get if you cross a circus acrobat with a kangaroo? A high jumper!

It’s hard not to lion-ize the big cats at the circus.

It's hard not to lion-ize the big cats at the circus.

Why did the circus tent go to therapy? It had too many “poles” to deal with.

Why did the circus tent go to therapy? It had too many "poles" to deal with.

The ringmaster has a lot of ring-leadership skills.

The ringmaster has a lot of ring-leadership skills.

What’s a lion tamer’s favorite snack? “Big top” popcorn!

What's a lion tamer's favorite snack

Circus acts always reach new heights.

Circus acts always reach new heights.

Why did the circus performer refuse to retire? He loved the “ring” of the crowd.

Why did the circus performer refuse to retire

The trapeze artist’s love life is up in the air.

The trapeze artist’s love life is up in the air.

How do you catch a circus performer? You “clown” around!

How do you catch a circus performer

Clowns always put on a “swell” show.

Clowns always put on a “swell” show.

Why did the circus elephant sit on the marshmallow? So he wouldn’t fall into the hot chocolate!

Why did the circus elephant sit on the marshmallow

The circus is a big top-ic of conversation.

The circus is a big top-ic of conversation.

What did the circus acrobat say after a great performance? “That was a real high point!”

What did the circus acrobat say after a great performance

The acrobat had to flip out of the way.

The acrobat had to flip out of the way.

Why don’t clowns ever get lost? They always follow the “big top.”

Why don't clowns ever get lost? They always follow the "big top."

It’s a balancing act to be a circus performer.

It's a balancing act to be a circus performer.

How do you know when a circus performer is lying? Their nose starts to “grow.”

How do you know when a circus performer is lying? Their nose starts to "grow."

That circus tent is quite the canopy-do.

That circus tent is quite the canopy-do.

Why did the circus tent feel depressed? It was feeling “under the weather.”

Why did the circus tent feel depressed? It was feeling "under the weather."

Clowns never fail to lift my spirits.

Clowns never fail to lift my spirits.

What’s a clown’s favorite candy? Cotton candy, because it’s fluffy like their hair!

What's a clown's favorite candy? Cotton candy, because it's fluffy like their hair!

The circus elephant has trunkloads of fun.

The circus elephant has trunkloads of fun.

Why do elephants never use cell phones? They can’t fit them in their trunks!

Why do elephants never use cell phones

Tightrope walkers really know how to string us along.

Tightrope walkers really know how to string us along.

What do circus acrobats and mathematicians have in common? They both like “angles.”

What do circus acrobats and mathematicians have in common

The juggler’s act was balls to the wall.

The juggler’s act was balls to the wall.

Why did the lion tamer get a new job? He wanted a “mane” attraction.

Why did the lion tamer get a new job? He wanted a "mane" attraction.

Clowns always get the last laugh.

Clowns always get the last laugh.

How do you know if a circus is haunted? When you hear the elephants “booo”!

How do you know if a circus is haunted

The ringmaster always has a handle on things.

The ringmaster always has a handle on things.

Why did the circus performer go to the bank? To check his “balance.”

Why did the circus performer go to the bank

The acrobat’s life is always on the edge.

The acrobat's life is always on the edge.

What’s a clown’s favorite type of tea? Laughter-tea!

What's a clown's favorite type of tea

Elephants are the trunk card of the circus.

Elephants are the trunk card of the circus.

How do circus performers always stay calm? They know how to “juggle” their emotions.

How do circus performers always stay calm? They know how to "juggle" their emotions.

The circus has me roaring with laughter.

The circus has me roaring with laughter.

Why did the circus tent feel embarrassed? It saw the “big top” fall.

Why did the circus tent feel embarrassed? It saw the "big top" fall.

The clown’s performance was a jest-ful delight.

The clown’s performance was a jest-ful delight.

What do you call a circus dog? A “big top” terrier!

What do you call a circus dog? A "big top" terrier!

Circus performers never miss a beat.

Circus performers never miss a beat.

Why did the circus fire the clown? He kept “joking” around.

Why did the circus fire the clown? He kept "joking" around.

The trapeze artist was suspended in midair.

The trapeze artist was suspended in midair.

How do clowns stay healthy? By getting their daily “giggle” exercise.

How do clowns stay healthy

Clowns have an innate jest for life.

Clowns have an innate jest for life.

What’s a circus acrobat’s favorite type of car? A compact!

What’s a circus acrobat’s favorite type of car? A compact!

The lion tamer was in de-nile about the danger.

The lion tamer was in de-nile about the danger.

The circus tent is the pinnacle of fun.

The circus tent is the pinnacle of fun.

 

Written by Gabriel Cruz - Foodie, Animal Lover, Slang & Language Enthusiast

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