Mathematics Puns

Algebra Puns

  • I’m really good at algebra, I can always find X.
  • Why was the equal sign so humble? Because it knew it wasn’t less than or greater than anyone else.
  • Parallel lines have so much in common, it’s a shame they’ll never meet.
  • I told my algebra teacher I was going to be a mathematician, she said, 'Just be careful not to get too many problems.'
  • Why did the student wear glasses in math class? To improve di-vision.
  • Algebraic expressions are like me—always looking for the right factor.
  • Why did the fraction feel so sad? Because it was never going to be whole.
  • What do you call an educated tube? A graduated cylinder!
  • I’m in a love-hate relationship with algebra. It has too many variables.
  • Why was the math book sad? Because it had too many problems.
  • I’m not a math teacher, but I can definitely help you with your problems.
  • What did the zero say to the eight? Nice belt!
  • Why do plants hate math? Because it gives them square roots.
  • I tried to solve a math problem, but I just couldn’t find the right angle.
  • What’s the official animal of Pi day? The Pi-thon.
  • Why do mathematicians argue about numbers? Because they can’t agree on their prime suspects.
  • Math teachers have too many problems to solve, and they can’t find the right solutions!
  • The mathematician’s favorite place? Times Square.
  • I love math—I find it quite add-ictive.
  • When I asked my math teacher if she could go to the beach, she said, 'I can’t, I have too many functions to work on.'
  • Why was the obtuse angle always so frustrated? Because it was never right.

Geometry Puns

  • What did the triangle say to the circle? You’re going round in circles!
  • Why did the obtuse angle go to the beach? Because it was over 90 degrees!
  • How do you stay warm in a cold room? You go to the corner, because it’s always 90 degrees.
  • I have a lot of problems with geometry, but I’m hoping to get some angles on it.
  • Why is the obtuse triangle always so relaxed? Because it’s never right.
  • Do you want to hear a construction joke? Oh never mind, I’m still working on it.
  • Why did the square break up with the triangle? It found a better angle.
  • Why can’t you trust an atom? Because they make up everything, including shapes!
  • What’s a geometry teacher’s favorite place in NYC? Times Square.
  • You must be made of copper and tellurium because you’re Cu-Te.
  • I told my geometry teacher I couldn’t understand her. She said, 'You just need to find your center.'
  • A geometry teacher’s favorite tool? A pro-tractor!
  • Why did the triangle sleep? Because it was tired of being acute.
  • When the geometry problem was too hard, I knew I had to find the right angle.
  • What do you call a monster made of triangles? A trigon-ominus!
  • Have you heard about the new restaurant on the moon? Great food, no atmosphere!
  • Why did the circle get kicked out of school? Because it couldn’t stop going around in circles.
  • What did the angle say to the other angle? You’re looking acute today!
  • Why did the rectangle go to the party? To get some sides!
  • Why did the circle break up with the square? It found someone more rounded.
  • What’s a math teacher’s favorite dessert? Pi!

Statistics Puns

  • Why did the statistician bring a ladder to the bar? Because he heard the drinks were on the house.
  • Have you heard about the statistician who drowned in a lake? It was three feet deep on average.
  • What do you call an average statistician? A mean person.
  • Why did the statistician go to the beach? Because he wanted to find some good samples.
  • Never trust a statistician; they’re always trying to skew the results.
  • How do statisticians greet each other? 'Long time no see, we should get together for a mean time!'
  • Why did the statistician break up with their partner? Too many outliers.
  • What’s a statistician’s favorite game? Guess Who?—but they prefer it with data.
  • Why did the statistician apply for a job at the bakery? Because he kneaded the dough.
  • Why was the statistician always calm? They knew how to handle the variability.
  • My statistics professor is so boring, he puts the 'mean' in 'mean-spirited.'
  • Why did the student bring a pencil to the statistics exam? To draw conclusions.
  • How do you make a statistician laugh? Tell them a funny line graph.
  • What’s a statistician’s favorite type of music? Anything with a good rhythm—especially a standard deviation!
  • Why do statisticians love nature? It’s full of natural logs.
  • What did the statistician say when he won the lottery? 'I guess I can’t be that average anymore!'
  • Do you know why statistics is so easy? Because it’s all just numbers adding up to something big!
  • Why did the statistician get kicked off the plane? He kept trying to calculate the probability of turbulence.
  • What do you call a statistician who can sing? A mean tenor!
  • Why don’t statistics teachers ever play hide and seek? Because good luck hiding when they can always find the mean.
  • What’s a statistician’s favorite type of dessert? A pie chart!

Calculus Puns

  • What’s a derivative? A slope with a sense of humor!
  • I told my calculus teacher I didn’t understand limits. She said, 'You just need to approach them gently.'
  • Why did the calculus book look so sad? It had too many problems.
  • Why do mathematicians like calculus? Because it’s all about finding limits.
  • I used to hate calculus, but now I think it’s integral to my life.
  • What do you call a function that can’t stop singing? A calculus diva!
  • Why is calculus like a love story? Because it’s all about the limits and derivatives.
  • Do you know why mathematicians are great lovers? Because they know all the right angles.
  • Why did the calculus student break up with their partner? Too many unresolved limits.
  • What’s a mathematician’s favorite place to relax? The integral!
  • What do you call a mathematician who’s great at calculus? A derivative genius!
  • Why did the student bring a pencil to the calculus exam? To sketch out the solutions.
  • How do you stay warm in calculus class? You go to the integral!
  • Why do mathematicians love nature? It has great gradients.
  • What did the calculus teacher say to the student who was struggling? 'You’re just not approaching the problem correctly.'
  • Why was the calculus student always so optimistic? They knew every problem had a solution.
  • What’s a mathematician’s favorite type of music? Anything with a good rhythm and a nice integral!
  • Why did the calculus student get a promotion? They showed great potential!
  • What do you call a mathematician who can’t find the derivative? Lost in space!
  • Why did the calculus student fail their exam? They couldn’t find their limits!
  • What’s a calculus teacher’s favorite dessert? A sweet integral!

Number Puns

  • Why was six afraid of seven? Because seven eight nine!
  • What do you call a number that can’t keep still? A roamin’ numeral.
  • Why did the number go to school? To improve its digits!
  • What did the zero say to the eight? Nice belt!
  • Why did seven break up with eight? Because eight was too much to handle.
  • What do you call a number that can’t get up? A lazy integer.
  • Why do numbers never get lost? They always know how to find their way back to the origin.
  • What do you call an angle that’s gone crazy? A lunatic.
  • Why do mathematicians love prime numbers? Because they’re not divisible by anyone else!
  • Why was the number 10 so excited? Because it was finally a perfect 10.
  • How do you make seven even? Take away the 's'!
  • Why did the number go broke? Because it lost its value.
  • What do you call a number that tells jokes? A pun-derful integer.
  • What’s a number’s favorite exercise? The square root!
  • What did the calculator say to the math student? 'You can count on me!'
  • Why did the number go to the therapist? It had too many issues.
  • What do you call a number that loves to dance? A jive-er!
  • Why did the number 8 go to sleep? Because it was a little too balanced.
  • What’s a mathematician’s favorite drink? Root beer!
  • Why did the number get a job? It wanted to earn some interest.
  • What do you call a number that tells tales? A story integer!