NATIONAL KNOCK KNOCK JOKE DAY
#KnockKnockJokeDay
Knock Knock
Who’s There:
Buff
Buff says Buff to all his men, and I say Buff to you again.
- Knock Knock
Q. Who’s there? - A. Rufus
Q. Rufus Who?
A. Rufus the most important part of your house. - –
1936: Likely the beginning of popularity for knock-knock jokes.
Knock-knock jokes became a regular part of the Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-in Show in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
At a very young age, children often learn to tell knock-knock jokes as one of their first types of jokes. They also like making up knock-knock jokes to tell their family and friends. What’s your favorite knock-knock joke?
HOW TO OBSERVE KNOCK KNOCK JOKE DAY
Take turns telling knock-knock jokes with your kids. Make up new ones or tell some old classics. Trade them back and forth and let the giggles ensue. Laughter is some of the best medicine you can share.
Have a knock-knock joke-writing contest. Take videos and share them. Visit fatherly.com to find some funny ones for kids.
We even have a guide to help you tell jokes, 5 Types of Funny Jokes to Tell Your Kids.
Tell your best knock-knock jokes and use #KnockKnockJokeDay to post on social media.
Educators, visit the National Day Calendar® Classroom for projects, puzzles, and more designed to Celebrate Every Day® with your students!
NATIONAL KNOCK KNOCK JOKE DAY HISTORY
National Day Calendar® continues researching the origin of this fun day.
Joke FAQ
Q. Are there other joke days on the calendar?
A. Of course, the calendar is full of fun days, but when it comes to jokes and laughter, we have you covered. Check out these days to get the laughter started.
Q. What’s a knock-knock joke about the National Days?
A. Knock Knock.
Who’s there?
Calendars.
Calenders who?
Calenders through the door after he knocks.