Sarcasm is a great way to add some humor to a conversation, but sometimes, the joke just falls flat. If you’re tired of pretending to laugh at unfunny jokes, here are 25 sarcastic ways to say “not funny”.
Snarky comebacks
“Oh, I’m sorry, I was too busy rolling my eyes to laugh.”
“Is that the best you’ve got? Because I’m not impressed.”
“I think I pulled a muscle trying to force a laugh.”
“I’m sorry, I must have missed the punchline.”
“I’m sorry, I was just trying to come up with something to say that was as funny as your joke.”
Passive aggressive responses
“Well, that was certainly…unique.”
“I’m not sure if I’m supposed to laugh or just stare awkwardly.”
“I’ll have to remember that one for the next time I’m trying to clear a room.”
“I’ll be sure to use that joke at my next stand-up comedy audition.”
“I’ll have to file that joke under ‘things that only you find amusing’.”
Straight-up honesty
“That was not funny.”
“Sorry, that didn’t make me laugh.”
“I don’t think I’ve ever heard a less funny joke.”
“I’m not sure what you were going for with that joke, but it definitely missed the mark.”
“That was just…bad.”
Sarcasm overload
“Oh, I’m sorry, I was too busy laughing my head off to hear the joke.”
“I’m sorry, I was just trying to hold in my uncontroll giggles.”
“I’m sorry, I was just trying to keep a straight face while I was dying of laughter.”
“I’m sorry, I was just trying to keep from wetting my pants from all the laughter.”
“I’m sorry, I was just trying to keep from rolling on the floor in hysterics.”
Dry humor
“Well, that joke was a real thigh-slapper.”
“I’m not sure if that joke was intended to be funny or if it was just a terrible mistake.”
“I think I might have heard a better joke from my 5-year-old nephew.”
“I’m not sure if that joke was meant to be funny or if it was just a cry for help.”
“I’m sorry, I must have missed the part where that was supposed to be funny.”
Conclusion:
So next time you’re trying to come up with a way to tell someone their joke wasn’t funny, try one of these sarcastic responses. Just remember to use them sparingly, as too much sarcasm can be a turn-off. And who knows, maybe one day you’ll actually come across a joke that actually makes you laugh.
