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Halloween is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to dig into some spooky fun. We’ve rounded up over 100 of the best skeleton jokes, bone puns, and Halloween jokes that are guaranteed to tickle your funny bone.
Whether you’re planning a Halloween party, putting together a haunted house, or just looking for a laugh with your kids, this list has something for everyone.
Want more jokes for all ages? Check out Funny Jokes for Kids — our go-to source for clean, kid-friendly laughs.
Funny Bone Puns
Hungry? These skeletons have plenty of puns on the menu.
- What store do skeletons love to snack at in the mall?
Cinnabone. - What’s a skeleton’s favorite snack?
Spare ribs. - What’s a skeleton’s favorite kind of sandwich?
Peanut butter and bone-anas. - What did the skeleton chef say before the meal?
Bone Appétit! - What type of candy sent the skeleton to the hospital?
Jawbreakers. - What kind of pasta do skeletons enjoy?
Elbow macaroni. - Why do skeletons drink so much milk?
It’s good for the bones. - What did the skeleton say to the bartender?
“I’ll have a beer… and a mop.”
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More Bone & Body Part Puns
Funny bones, skulls, and ribs galore.
- What do you call a skeleton detective?
Sherlock Bones. - What do you call a lazy skeleton?
Lazy bones. - What do you call a skeleton who stays out in the cold too long?
A numb-skull. - How do you make a skeleton laugh?
Tickle its funny bone. - How do skeletons keep their bones together?
With a rib-bon. - What do you call a clumsy skeleton?
Bonehead. - What do you call a skeleton’s lie?
A little fib-ula.
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Funny Skeleton Jokes
The timeless one-liners that never get old.
- Why didn’t the skeleton go to the party?
Because he had no body to go with! - Why don’t skeletons fight each other?
They don’t have the guts. - Why did the skeleton cross the road?
To get to the body shop! - Why are skeletons so calm?
Because nothing gets under their skin. - How do skeletons say goodbye?
Bone voyage! - How do skeletons communicate?
They use a tele-bone. - What’s a skeleton’s least favorite room in the house?
The living room. - What do you call a skeleton snake?
A rattler. - What’s the skeleton’s preferred express delivery service?
The Bony Express. - What’s a skeleton’s favorite kind of plate?
Bone china. - What’s a skeleton’s favorite type of plant?
A bone-sai tree (or bone-zai tree). - How did the skeleton manage to escape from prison?
It made a marrow escape. - What did the skeleton say to his doctor?
I have a femur! - What was the skeleton doing at the hockey game?
Driving the zam-boney. - What kind of fish do skeletons like to eat?
Carpals. - What kind of birds do skeletons like?
Sea skulls.
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Bone Puns About Everyday Life
From school to work to vacation, skeletons live just like us — only bonier.
- Why did the skeleton go to school?
To improve his “skull”-astics. - What job on a construction site is best suited to a skeleton?
Cranium operator. - How do skeletons text with their friends?
They use their cell-bone. - Why did the skeleton apply for a job at the bakery?
He wanted to be a “roll” model. - Why did the skeleton finally book his vacation?
He had cabin femur.
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Skeletons Love & Relationship Jokes
Romance, heartbreak, and plenty of marrow-filled puns.
- What did the skeleton say to his girlfriend?
“Will you marrow me?” - Why did the skeleton break up with his girlfriend?
She had no spine. - What did the skeleton say to his wife?
“I love every bone in your body.” - Why was the skeleton so lonely?
He had no body. - What did the skeleton say after a breakup?
“You’re dead to me.”
Want more boney jokes? We also put together a list of hilarious skull puns.
Skeleton & Bone Puns From Pop Culture & Music
Skeletons know how to rock, dance, and watch scary movies too.
- What’s a skeleton’s favorite instrument?
The trom-bone. - What’s a skeleton’s favorite horror movie?
The Bone Collector. - What’s a skeleton’s favorite board game?
Operation. - What’s a skeleton’s favorite rock song?
Bone to Be Wild. - What’s a skeleton’s favorite band?
Bone Jovi. - What’s another favorite band?
The Grateful Dead. - What indie band do teen skeletons love?
Bone Iver. - Who’s the King of Rock and Roll for skeletons?
Pelvis.
Halloween Skeleton Jokes
These puns are perfect for Halloween parties, haunted houses, and trick-or-treat fun.
- What do you call a skeleton who rings the doorbell?
A dead ringer. - Why can’t a group of skeletons ever get anything done?
It’s a skeleton crew. - What’s a skeleton’s favorite mode of transport?
A scare-plane. - Why do skeletons hate the cold?
It sends chills up their spine. - What’s a skeleton’s favorite inspiring phrase?
Carpal diem!
There you have it — the best bone puns we could find, all in one place. Whether you’re sharing your favorite puns at a Halloween party, adding a touch of humor to your decorations, or just indulging your love for puns, we hope you have a very Happy Halloween!
What’s your favorite bone pun? Share it with us at hello@mkewithkids.com.
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