Textbook Puns

Math Puns

  • I have a lot of problems, but I can always count on math.
  • 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’m trying to get a degree in math, but it’s just too complex.
  • Why was the math book sad? It had too many problems.
  • Are monsters good at math? Not unless you Count Dracula.
  • Math teachers have too many problems to solve.
  • Why did the student wear glasses in math class? To improve di-vision.
  • What’s the official animal of Pi Day? The Pi-thon.
  • Why was six afraid of seven? Because seven eight nine!
  • What do you call a number that can’t keep still? A roamin’ numeral.
  • I told my math teacher I was going to be a mathematician. She said, 'You’re not even a fraction of the person you could be.'
  • Some math problems are like a bad joke; they just don’t add up.
  • Why do plants hate math? It gives them square roots.
  • Math puns are the first sine of madness.
  • What do you call an educated tube? A graduated cylinder.
  • Why did the obtuse angle go to the beach? Because it was over 90 degrees!
  • I’d tell you a math pun, but I’m afraid it would be too derivative.
  • Why did the student bring a ladder to math class? Because they were going to high school.
  • Why are obtuse angles so frustrated? Because they can’t get to the point.
  • I’m reading a book on anti-gravity. It’s impossible to put down.

Science Puns

  • Never trust an atom; they make up everything!
  • I'm reading a book on helium. I can't put it down!
  • Why do biologists look forward to casual Fridays? They're allowed to wear genes to work.
  • I told a chemistry joke, but there was no reaction.
  • Why do chemists like nitrates so much? Because they’re cheaper than day rates!
  • Did you hear about the physicist who went to the beach? He wanted to catch some waves.
  • Why can't you trust an atom? Because they make up everything!
  • What did the biologist wear to impress their date? Designer genes.
  • I'm a big fan of whiteboards; they're re-markable!
  • Why did the physics teacher break up with the biology teacher? There was no chemistry.
  • What’s a physicist’s favorite game? Force and effect.
  • Why was the biology book so full of itself? It had all the right cells.
  • How did the scientist propose to their partner? With a chemistry set.
  • What did the thermometer say to the graduated cylinder? 'You have a real nice scale!'
  • Why are chemists excellent for solving problems? They have all the solutions.
  • What do you call an educated tube? A graduated cylinder.
  • Why did the ocean break up with the pond? There were too many fishy things.
  • What did the scientist say when he found two isotopes of helium? HeHe!
  • How do you organize a space party? You planet!
  • Did you hear about the scientist who tried to create a soul-sucking vampire? He just couldn't find the right formula.
  • Why don’t scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything!

History Puns

  • I told my history teacher I was going to be a historian. She said, 'That’s a great way to make a past of yourself!'
  • Why did the Pharaoh go to school? He wanted to improve his pyramid scheme.
  • What's a historian's favorite workout? The history lift!
  • Why was the medieval knight always tired? Because he worked on knight shifts.
  • How did the Romans cut their pizza? With little Caesars.
  • Why did the history book look so sad? Because it had too many dates.
  • What do you call a historian who tells tall tales? A fibber-nation.
  • Why did the British Empire never play hide and seek? Because good luck hiding when they’re always seeking more land!
  • I have a history of bad puns. I guess it’s a repeating pattern.
  • Why was the math book so full of itself? It had a lot of history.
  • What's a pirate's favorite letter? You might think it's R, but it's the C!
  • Why didn’t the skeleton go to the party? He had no body to go with.
  • Why did the Roman Empire collapse? It had too many 'barbarians' at the gate.
  • What did George Washington say when he chopped down the cherry tree? 'I’m sorry, I can’t tell a lie!'
  • What do you get when you cross a historian with a dog? A lab report!
  • How did the Greeks end their meetings? With a Greek salad!
  • What kind of music did the ancient Egyptians listen to? Wrap music.
  • Why was King Arthur's round table so popular? It was always a circle of friends!
  • What did the Revolutionary War soldiers say when they won? 'That’s a history-making victory!'
  • Why did the history teacher always carry a pencil? To draw conclusions!
  • What do you call an ancient Roman who’s a great listener? A Forum!

Literature Puns

  • I’m reading a book on anti-gravity. It’s impossible to put down!
  • I went to buy some camo pants but couldn’t find any.
  • What do you call a book club that’s been stuck on the same book for years? Church.
  • I love Shakespeare, but I can’t stand all his drama.
  • Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field!
  • What is a book's favorite type of music? Rhyme and blues!
  • I told my friend I was reading a book on how to fall down stairs. He said, 'Sounds like you’re going to have a rough time!'
  • Why do writers always feel cold? Because they’re surrounded by drafts.
  • What do you call a fake noodle? An impasta!
  • I’m reading a book on reverse psychology. Don’t read it!
  • Why did the writer break up with their partner? They had too many plot twists.
  • What did one book say to another? 'I’m your biggest fan!'
  • Why did the author go to therapy? They had too many characters.
  • Why do librarians always look so calm? Because they have a lot of shelf control.
  • How does a penguin build its house? Igloos it together.
  • What do you call a literary detective? A novel sleuth.
  • Why did the poet bring a ladder to the bar? To reach the high verse.
  • What did the book say to the reader? 'You crack me up!'
  • Why do books hate cold weather? Because they might get a spine chill.
  • I’m reading a book about anti-gravity. It’s really uplifting!
  • What’s a writer's favorite dessert? A plot twist!

Geography Puns

  • Why did the geography teacher go to jail? Because he got caught with too many degrees.
  • I used to be a baker, but I couldn’t make enough dough; now I'm a geography teacher!
  • What did the ocean say to the beach? Nothing, it just waved.
  • What’s a geography teacher’s favorite game? Map-ping!
  • Why did the map always get lost? It had too many folds.
  • What do you call a map that tells you where to go? A GPS, or Great Pun Source!
  • Why do geography teachers love nature? Because it has so many layers.
  • Why did the student bring a pencil to geography class? To draw the line!
  • How do mountains stay warm in the winter? They put on their snow caps!
  • What did one mountain say to the other? 'You rock!'
  • Why are maps great detectives? They always find the way.
  • I’m reading a book on the history of glue. I just can’t seem to put it down!
  • Why was the geography book so good at making friends? Because it always knew how to connect!
  • What do you call a geography teacher who travels? A globe trotter!
  • Why did the geography student break up with their partner? They had too many boundaries.
  • What do you call a geography bee that tells jokes? A pun-derful competition!
  • Why do geography teachers excel at sports? They know how to navigate the field.
  • What’s a geography teacher’s favorite instrument? The map-ophone.
  • Why did the glacier break up with the mountain? There was too much pressure.
  • What did the river say to the pond? 'Stop being so shallow!'
  • Why do countries always get in trouble? They can’t keep their borders straight!