The owl comedy club opens after dark. Its members have plenty to say about bedtime, books and being asked the same question twice. Read on for short owl jokes and a little after-hours wordplay.

Funny owl jokes

Why did the owl cover its alarm clock?
It didn't want to watch time fly.

Why did the owl take a bookmark to the forest?
It kept losing its place in the branches.

What did the owl say when the party ended at sunset?
Wait, that was the warm-up, right?

Why did the owl become a detective?
It was determined to find out who.

Why did the owl ask for a refund on the audiobook?
The narrator kept saying "Who?" and never waited for an answer.

What did the owl write on its bedroom door?
Please knock after dark.

Why did the owl like the midnight train?
For once, everyone else looked sleepy.

Why did the owl put labels on all its books?
It wanted to know which was which, not just who was who.

What did the owl say when asked to work the early shift?
Is there a night version of morning?

Why did the owl take a notebook to the concert?
It wanted to keep track of the hoot list.

Why was the owl bad at surprise parties?
It kept asking, "Who? Who?"

What did the owl say about the all-night cafe?
Finally, a breakfast place that understands me.

Short owl puns

  • Office owls: open after sunset.
  • My reading list is a real page-percher.
  • Please leave a message after the hoot.

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