Last Updated on August 9, 2024
Knock Knock jokes have two contrasting features that distinguish them from many other popular jokes.
First is the fact that these jokes are reasonably short and follow a fairly predictable pattern. Perhaps that’s what makes them exceedingly popular among kids.
Secondly, their punchline is almost impossible to anticipate. You may hear a knock knock joke unfold and think you’ve got it all figured out, until you’re met with a rude shock to discover that the punchline is nothing like what you’d thought it would be.
Another thing to love about knock knock jokes is that most of these jokes are clean as opposed to risqué. That makes them suitable for all ages and occasions. While they’re traditionally shared among kids, you can tell a knock knock joke to just about anyone, from your mom and dad to your friends, classmates, and even office colleagues.
Knock knock jokes can also be overly corny and a little goofy. Some parents may even consider them somewhat annoying. Interestingly, our kids love them that way.
History of Knock Knock Jokes
Knock knock jokes have been around since at least the early 20th century. These jokes are believed to have been spawned by another joke category known as “Do You Know” jokes, which were popular around 1900.
In a typical “Do You Know” joke, the teller would walk up to someone and ask a question like ‘Do you know Tom?’ The often-unsuspecting listener would reply, ‘Tom whom?’ The jokester would then say a word like ‘Tombstone’ and run off.
The popularity of “Do You Know” jokes went down for about 20 years. When these jokes returned, they were now packaged as “Have You Ever Heard Of” jokes.
An example of “Have You Ever Heard Of” joke is:
Have you ever heard of Gladys?
Gladys who?
Glad is the opposite of sad.
“Have You Ever Heard Of” jokes eventually morphed into the now-popular “Knock Knock” jokes around the early 1930s. By the mid-1930s, knock knock jokes had garnered tremendous popularity. These jokes could be told by strangers on the streets, shared by school-going children, and even woven into song lyrics by orchestral bands.
In the United States, the craze of knock knock jokes was especially potent in Pennsylvania. According to the Harrisburg Telegraph of June 17, 1936, the knock knock fever was credited to the selection of Col. Frank Knox as the running mate for the 1936 Republican presidential candidate. It was almost impossible to turn on the radio without hearing a knock knock joke, ostensibly directed at Col. Knox.
Over time, knock knock jokes have become the staple of American humor. The jokes are also shared in various countries around the world.
60 Best Knock Knock Jokes for Kids
Whether you’re looking for a knock knock joke to spice up a family gathering or cheer up your kid so they can dress up for school, we’ve got your back.
Here’s our collection of 60 insanely hilarious knock knock jokes for kids that you can tell in any occasion.
1. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Amish.
Amish who?
Really? You don’t look like a shoe!
2. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Canoe.
Canoe who?
Canoe come out and play with me?
3. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Cash.
Cash who?
No thanks, but I’ll take a peanut if you have one!
4. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Harry.
Harry who?
Harry up and answer the door!
5. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Lettuce.
Lettuce who?
Lettuce in, it’s cold out here!
6. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Wooden shoe.
Wooden shoe who?
Wooden shoe like to hear another joke?
7. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
A broken pencil.
A broken pencil who?
Never mind, it’s pointless.
8. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
A leaf.
A leaf who?
A leaf you alone if you leaf me alone.
9. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
A little old lady.
A little old lady who?
Wow, I didn’t know you could yodel!
10. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Adore.
Adore who?
Adore is between you and me so please open up!
11. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Alex.
Alex who?
Alex-plain when you open the door!
12. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Alice.
Alice who?
Alice fair in love and war.
13. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Amos.
Amos who?
A mosquito. Look, right there!
14. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Anita.
Anita who?
Anita little help out here!
15. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Annie.
Annie who?
Annie thing you can do I can better!
16. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Annie.
Annie who?
Annie way you can let me in?
17. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Ben.
Ben who?
Ben knocking for 10 minutes!
18. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Candice.
Candice who?
Candice joke get any worse?
19. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Cows go.
Cows go who?
No silly, cows go MOO!
20. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Dozen.
Dozen who?
Dozen anyone want to let me in?
21. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Europe.
Europe who?
No, you’re a poo!
22. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Haven.
Haven who?
Haven you heard enough of these knock-knock jokes?
23. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Hawaii.
Hawaii who?
I’m good. Hawaii you?
24. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Hike.
Hike who?
I didn’t know you liked Japanese poetry!
25. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Howl.
Howl who?
Howl you know unless you open the door?
26. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
I am.
I am who?
Don’t you even know who you are?!
27. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Ice cream soda.
Ice cream soda who?
Ice scream soda people can hear me!
28. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Isabel.
Isabel who?
Isabel not working?
29. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
June.
June who?
June know how long I’ve been knocking out here?
30. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Lena.
Lena who?
Lena a little closer, and I’ll tell you another joke!
31. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Leon.
Leon who?
Leon me when you’re not strong!
32. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Mustache.
Mustache who?
I mustache you a question, but I’ll shave it for later.
33. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Nana.
Nana who?
Nana your business!
34. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Needle.
Needle who?
Needle little help opening the door!
35. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Nobel.
Nobel who?
Nobel … that’s why I knocked!
36. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Olive.
Olive who?
Olive next door. Hi neighbor!
37. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Says.
Says who?
Says me!
38. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Snow.
Snow who?
Snow use. The joke is over.
39. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Spell.
Spell who?
Okay, okay: W. H. O.
40. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Stopwatch.
Stopwatch who?
Stopwatch you’re doing and let me in!
41. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Tank.
Tank who?
You’re welcome.
42. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Theodore.
Theodore who?
Theodore wasn’t opened so I knocked.
43. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
To.
To who?
No, it’s to whom.
44. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Wa.
Wa who?
What are you so excited about?
45. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Water.
Water who?
Water you doing? Just open the door!
46. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Butter.
Butter who?
Butter be quick, I have to go to the bathroom.
47. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Cereal.
Cereal who?
Cereal pleasure to meet you!
48. Knock knock.
Who’s There?
Figs.
Figs who?
Figs the doorbell, it’s broken.
49. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
I am.
I am who?
I am who is knocking. Who are you?
50. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Icing.
Icing who?
Icing so loud, the neighbors can hear.
51. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Ida.
Ida who?
It’s pronounced Ida-ho, and the state capital is Boise.
52. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Kanga.
Kanga who?
Actually, it’s kangaroo!
53. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Linda.
Linda who?
Linda Hand, will ya? Mine is tired from knocking.
54. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Luke.
Luke who?
Luke through the peep hole and find out.
55. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Omelette.
Omelette who?
Omelette you finish.
56. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Roach.
Roach who?
Roach you an email last week and I’m still waiting for a response.
57. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Says.
Says who?
Says me, that’s who!
58. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Voodoo.
Voodoo who?
Voodoo you think you are, asking me so many questions?
59. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Weekend.
Weekend who?
Weekend do anything we want!
60. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Yukon.
Yukon who?
Yukon say that again.
Wrap Up
The above collection of knock knock jokes can help to liven up an otherwise boring social gathering. All the jokes are all G-rated, which makes them particularly suitable for kids.
