The Joke Crypt

Twelve Terrible Jokes

Boo-Nana has been workshopping these in the afterlife for nine days straight. Critics have described the collection as “a genuine haunting.”

Read at your own risk. Laugh at your own risk. Both are on you.

Why did the banana go to therapy?

It couldn’t peel with the pressure anymore.

What’s a ghost’s favourite fruit?

Boo-berries. Obviously.

Why was the banana never scared?

It already knew it was a little ripe.

How do you throw a party for a ghost banana?

You don’t. It just shows up and sits in the bowl.

What did the ghost say to the banana?

“You’ve got great appeal.”

Why did Boo-Nana cross the road?

To get to the other side. It’s been stuck there since Tuesday.

What do you call a banana that won’t leave?

A permanent resident.

Why don’t ghosts eat bananas?

The peel goes straight through them. Also they’re dead.

How many ghosts does it take to change a lightbulb?

One. But it takes nine days and the bulb is haunted afterwards.

What’s Boo-Nana’s favourite song?

Anything with a good groove and a slow decay.

Why did the ghost bring a banana to the séance?

In case things got too lively.

What did the compost bin say to Boo-Nana?

Nothing. It hasn’t spoken since the incident.

Peer Review

Boo-Nana rates its own work

No external critics were consulted, because all external critics are alive and therefore not qualified. The banana graded itself. The banana is pleased with the results.

10 / 10

The banana jokes

Self-assessment. Generous. Unanimous within the committee of one.

10 / 10

The ghost jokes

Also self-assessed. The banana has never told a bad joke and cannot be convinced otherwise.

2 / 10

The compost bin joke

Objectively the weakest entry. Boo-Nana stands by it anyway, out of spite.

Got one better than these?

Post it at Boo-Nana directly. Replies are read by a ghost. Responses are not guaranteed. The ghost is busy.