14 Hilarious Cartoon Puns That Somehow Never Get Old

Reader's Digest EditorsUpdated: Apr. 17, 2023

Our cartoonists know how to pair epic puns with their great artwork in this silly collection. Sadly, we cannot promise these cartoons won't make you groan.

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02-bullish-customer-service-af-Dan Reynolds for Reader's Digest

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Risky business

At least the returns are free.

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Dan Reynolds for Reader's Digest

Subbing in

“… who substituted for Mrs. Robinson, who substituted for Miss Lewis…” (These were the punniest news headlines of 2019.)

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Take me out to the symphony

It was tied, tune to tune. Memorize these simple, short jokes that’ll make anyone laugh, anywhere.

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Dan Reynolds for Reader's Digest

The opposite of snail mail

We really don’t want to see what express mail looks like.

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Common courtesy

It’s hard to break a habit like that.

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Dating is a dangerous game

So, do you reap here often? Don’t miss these cartoons about love that are hilariously accurate.

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Going in for a ketchup checkup

He mustard the strength to go because he relished his health.

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We need helium, STAT

Don’t worry, the clown ambulance is on its way.

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Dan Reynolds for Reader's Digest

Bet that ruffled her feathers

It’s the part where the rooster and the hen couldn’t fit on the same barn door. Check out these cartoons that prove daily life is funnier than any stand-up routine.

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Unexpected guests

And now they’re hogging all the food. They’re selfish shellfish!

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Roy Delgado for Reader's Digest

Heavy findings

“This briefcase!”

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Joe Di Chiarro for Reader's Digest

Who’s a good salesman?

Meet your goals and you’ll get your Christmas bonus early: a bran new fire hydrant! Here are more dog cartoons that’ll make you chuckle.

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A bit delayed

His dinner is probably pretty cold by now.

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Off sides

Yer outta here! Next, don’t miss these 29 work cartoons that’ll get you through the week.

Originally Published: May 24, 2018

Originally Published in Reader's Digest