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These 19 Silly Mother’s Day Jokes Will Make Mom Roll Her Eyes & Smile

Forget Dad jokes; Mom’s the word on these gut busters.

by Jennifer Parris
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Sure, you’ve given pretty presents on Mother’s Day, from festive flowers to beautiful artisanal chocolates. But what about the gift of laughter? Mother’s Day jokes are the perfect present for your mom (or the mother figure in your life). They’re simple enough to remember (perfect for kids to tell), and are easy to wrap up — in love, that is. So if you’re looking for a way to make your momma smile, include one of these Mother’s Day jokes in your holiday festivities.

There are so many ways that you can serve up these Mother’s Day jokes. You can write one down in a handwritten card from your kid to their grandmother (cue the waterworks). Or you can break one out during your Mother’s Day brunch (just make sure that Mom has had a mimosa or two beforehand, because there’s nothing worse than a joke that falls flat). The cool part is that since a joke about motherhood and Mother’s Day in general isn’t necessarily expected, it’s bound to get some laughs. And if it’s a grandchild that delivers the joke (or even the punchline), it’s bound to make the joke that much more joyful.

So if it’s for your mom, mother-in-law, a favorite teacher at school, or even family friends, get ready with these Mother’s Day jokes that are pretty darn punny.

1What did the mother broom say to the baby broom?

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It’s time to go to sweep!

2Who do flowers celebrate on Mother’s Day?

Their chrysanthe-moms.

3Why was the house so neat on Mother’s Day?

Because Mom spent all day Saturday cleaning it.

4Why did the mother’s day gift arrive the day after Mother’s Day?

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It was choco-late!

5What did the Ancient Egyptian child say when they got lost?

“I want my mummy!”

6What color flowers do mama cats like to get?

Purrrrrrrple flowers.

7A love-filled Mother’s Day knock knock joke

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Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Ivana.

Ivana who?

Ivana give you a kiss for Mother’s Day!

8Why did the baby strawberry cry?

Because his mom was in a jam!

9A good old knock knock joke

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Llama.

Llama who?

Llama Llama, I love my mama!

10A sweet knock knock joke

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Bacon.

Bacon who?

Bacon brownies for Mother’s Day.

11Happy Mother’s Day, Mom....

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Thanks for puddin’ up with me.

12What do you call a small mother?

A mini-mum.

13What did the digital clock say to its mother?

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Look, Ma! No hands!

14Another floral-themed Mother’s Day joke

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Gladys.

Gladys who?

Gladys Mother’s Day!

15What kind of candy do moms love for Mother’s Day?

Her-she’s Kisses.

16What did the panda give his mommy?

A bear hug.

17How do you keep little cows quiet, so their mommy can sleep late on Mother’s Day?

Use the moooooote button.

18What all moms want on Mother’s Day joke

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Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Omelet

Omelet who?

Omelet Mommy sleep in today.

19And the mother of all Mother’s Day jokes

Roses are red

Violets are blue

My Mother’s Day jokes

Are funnier than you.

Mother’s Day might make you think about flowers, cards, or a fancy schmancy meal. But give Mom what she really wants, which is a Mother’s Day joke that you can laugh at together.

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