Knock Knock; Who's There? The Top 33 Knock-knock Jokes Ever!
Author: Casey Wise
Last update: 7/13/2023
Is there a more iconic joke set up than 'Knock, Knock?' We don't think so! Simple, but filled with endless possibilities, the Knock-knock joke format can appeal to all ages and all senses of humor. From clever wordplay to surreal situations, a good Knock-knock joke can stay with you for life. Are you ready for a laugh? We've collected 33 of the finest jokes to share with your friends and family. Let's go!
A Quick History
Knock-knock jokes as we know them solidified into the public consciousness by the 1930s, with those living through the great depression particularly eager to raise a smile during hard times. However, some theorize that the format may have origins in The Bard himself, William Shakespeare. Within the playwright's immortal work Macbeth, Act II, Scene III, to be precise, the drunken porter greets three imaginary guests:
PORTER: Knock, knock, knock! Who's there, i' the name of Beelzebub? Here's a farmer, that hanged himself on the expectation of plenty: come in time; have napkins enow about you; here you'll sweat for't.
While not a 'joke' in the modern sense, the setup, and use of a comic reply - the (imaginary) farmer the porter refers to hanging himself because he got greedy and stored up grain, only for the price of grain to plummet - is truly a Knock-knock joke in the manner we still use it.
Other theories link back to a Knock-knock joke featured in a 1920's children's game called "Buff." One player would thump a stick on the ground and say,
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Buff.
What says, Buff?
Buff says Buff to all his men, and I say Buff to you again!
Either way, by the 1950s, most children were happily sharing excellent Knock-knock jokes around playgrounds, and today we even have a National Knock-Knock Joke Day, October 31st.
Our Favorite Knock Knock Jokes
1. Tank
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Tank.
Tank who?
You’re welcome.
2. Luke
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Luke.
Luke who?
Luke through the peephole and find out.
3. Hada
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Hada!
Hada who?
Had a great time, how about you?
4. Burglar
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Burglar
Burglar who?
Burglar’s don’t knock!
5. Europe
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Europe
Europe who?
Europe early this morning!
6. Razor
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Razor
Razor who?
Razor hands, this is a stick up!
7. Jam
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Jam
Jam who?
Jam mind, I’m trying to get in!
8. Fork
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Fork
Fork who?
Fork-get it, I’m leaving!
9. Canoe
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Canoe
Canoe who?
Canoe come out or what?
10. Figs
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Figs.
Figs who?
Figs the doorbell, it’s not working!
11. Dozen
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Dozen.
Dozen who?
Dozen anyone like my jokes?
12. Iran
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Iran.
Iran who?
Iran here. I’m so tired!
13. Annie
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Annie.
Annie who?
Annie thing you can do, I can do too!
14. Cow Says
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Cow says.
Cow says who?
No, a cow says moooooo!
15. Olive
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Olive.
Olive who?
Olive you too!
16. Leaf
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Leaf.
Leaf who?
Leaf me alone!
17. Police
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Police.
Police who?
Police let me in!
18. Hal
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Hal.
Hal who?
Hal will you know if you don’t open the door?
19. Stopwatch
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Stopwatch.
Stopwatch who?
Stopwatch you’re doing!
20. Nana
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Nana.
Nana who?
Nana your business!
21. Spell
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Spell.
Spell who?
W. H. O.
22. Says
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Says.
Says who?
Says me!
23. Water
Knock, knock.
Who's there?
Water.
Water who?
Water you doing? I'm telling the jokes!
24. Voodoo
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Voodoo.
Voodoo who?
Voodoo you think you are?
25. Honey Bee
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Honey bee.
Honey bee, who?
Honey bee a dear, and get that for me, please!
26. Who
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Who.
Who who?
I didn’t know you were an owl!
27. Yukon
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Yukon.
Yukon who?
Yukon say that again!
28. Noah
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Noah.
Noah who?
Noah good place to eat?
29. Snow
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Snow.
Snow who?
Snow use telling you!
30. Annie
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Annie.
Annie who?
Annie one you like!
31. Armageddon
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Armageddon
Armageddon who?
Armageddon outta here!
32. Hawaii
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Hawaii.
Hawaii who?
I’m good. Hawaii you?
33. Abby
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Abby.
Abby who?
Abby birthday to you!