There’s nothing funny about waiting for a meeting to start….or is there? A whole 43 million search results might suggest otherwise. Most are probably off-topic, but we quit counting after the first three. Google is our best friend when we need funny jokes for the office.
Here are a few samples if you are not convinced.
So there you are, waiting for the team meeting to begin. While your coworker fuddles with the PowerPoint, you rummage through your brain for something to fill the void. A witty pun perhaps to fill the silence? No. Too cheesy. You don’t want to be known for your burger and fries with extra cheese on the side, right? Perhaps some dark humor? No. It doesn’t seem like that kind of crowd. Something dry, maybe deadpan. Yes, let’s do this!
No one laughs. Uh oh. Mayday! It’s time to pull out the big guns–self-deprecation!
Whether you are a fan of puns, memes, satire, or other forms of hilarious communication, we don’t judge. We just want you to stay on the straight and narrow. When used carefully, humor at work can bring teams closer together.
We love Tim James’ fond memory of joking around with the sales team all throughout the day. Tim James is the CEO and Founder of ChemicalFreeBody.com in Portland, Oregon–a mission-based organization that is passionate about helping everybody ignite their highest excitement in life by putting themselves and their health first. Work hard, play hard, and drink lots of green stuff is the motto of the day here.
If you’re ready to flex your humor muscle, then check out these sources of work appropriate jokes and guidance so you don’t come up short at your next meeting.
How to Use Humor in a Way that (Probably) Won’t Get You Fired
- The Right and Wrong Way to Use Humor in the Workplace
- Joke’s on You: The Ultimate Guide to Using Humor at Work
- The Joke That Makes or Breaks You at Work – WSJ
- Sarcasm, Self-Deprecation, and Inside Jokes: A User’s Guide to Humor at Work
Funny Jokes to Try Today
- 101 Funny Work Jokes to Get You Through the Day
- 31 Jokes About Work That’ll Make Even Your Boss Laugh
- 50 Very Punny Jokes to Bring to Work | Fairygodboss
- 90+ Jokes to share with coworkers – Culture Amp Blog
- The Very Best Office Jokes – Work Jokes | Laugh Factory
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