Step into this time machine as you travel back to the Middle Ages, a time of knights, castles, kings, and jesters. These medieval jokes are guaranteed to tickle your funny bone, no matter what century you're in, as they are timeless.
From hilarious knight puns to funny Castellan humor, here's a collection of medieval jokes fit for a king. Whether you're a minstrel looking for a jest to entertain the court or a damsel in search of a laugh, you're sure to find something from the Middle Ages here to tickle your ribs.
Funny Medieval Jokes For Kids
These medieval jokes will have kids in fits of laughter, transporting them to the times of knights, castles, and jesters! Whether it's a play on words or a silly punchline, these jokes are sure to entertain and are perfect for history enthusiasts and curious kids alike will be met with approval in your court.
So, get ready to laugh like it's 1399 with these funny medieval jokes for kids.
1. What do you call someone who used to build airplanes in the Middle Ages? An Aerosmith.
2. Why were medieval peasants from Mexico such good engineers? This is because they learned in Aztech.
3. What happened when King Arthur tried to pull the sword from the stone? His mother scolded him for playing with sharp objects.
4. Why was the knight fighting in the tournament with a sword made from cheddar cheese? Because the cheese was extra sharp.
5. Why did the knight from the medieval ages polish his garment before going to the Queen's dinner party? Because he wanted to have a night in shining armor.
6. Why did the court for King Arthur's knights have a round table? So that none of the knights could corner him.
7. Why do we think a medieval knight would take great selfies? Because he would have been an expert in holding the selfie stick stable.
8. Why were the soldiers from the Middle Ages tired of fighting? Because in medieval times there were too many sleepless knights in the army.
9. What type of cheese protects a medieval castle from enemies? Moatzarella Cheese!
10. What do you call a medieval knight willing to be hired for a fee? A freelancer.
11. Why did the medieval architect frequently visit the beach? Because he was trying to build the perfect sandcastle.
12. In the Middle Ages, what were people who worked in banks known as? Fortune-tellers.
13. What did King Arthur call the knife he used to cut his omelets? Eggxcalibur.
14. What time does a medieval soldier sleep? Knight time.
15. What were middle-aged parents called in medieval times? Middle-age parents.
16. How did explorers hide their treasures in the medieval ages? By 'dragon' them to a safe location.
17. What is the comedic superhero movie that all bards from the Middle Ages love watching? 'Bards Of Prey'.
18. What device did the King use to control the moat around his medieval castle? He used a remoat control.
19. What happens when you google a missing server from the medieval ages? You get the message: "Error 404 PAGE NOT FOUND!"
20. Why did the dragon spare the medieval knight? Because he did not want to eat canned food for dinner.
21. What is the name of the medieval age book J.K. Rowling wrote for singers? The book's name is 'The Tales Of Beedle The Bard'.
22. Why was the young medieval-age prince happy when he heard there was a high inflation rate? Because inflation was good for his bouncy castle.
23. What did kings and queens call the musical chairs game in the medieval ages? The Game of Thrones.
24. How do medieval cathedrals clean their mouths before bedtime? They gargoyle.
Medieval Puns From The Middle Ages
The Middle Ages were full of jesters and jesting, but did you know they also inspired puns? Combining humor with history, these medieval puns will transport you back to the times of castles and knights.
So grab your chainmail, and head back centuries to the chivalrous era of courtly love, as these lighthearted puns will have you laughing in no time! From swordplay puns to castle gags, here's an array of jests from the Middle Ages for all you history lovers.
25. Digging trenches during the Middle Ages was a great honor because it showed someone's shovelry.
26. The medieval knight wondered how the day went by so quickly because his squire had just told him, 'Good morning, good knight!'
27. My friend had an argument with me regarding what to call a soldier from the medieval ages. It got kind of late, so we both called it a knight.
28. If Hamlet were alive now, he would only wear t-shirts saying "2B or not 2B!"
29. Last Christmas, I got my sister a build-it-yourself medieval castle. She wasn't pleased with it, but my mother reprimanded her by saying it's not the gift, but the fort that counts.
30. The medieval queen was unhappy when she saw that it was cloudy outside. She sighed to herself, "This could be another reigny day."
31. Historians generally consider a part of the medieval era to be the Dark Ages. Because there were so many knights back then.
32. The medieval king was excited when the engineer told him he could get him a very cheap castle. Turns out, the engineer indeed built a castle, but it was a bouncy one.
33. Sir Lancelot was always exhausted during the day. This was because he had to work continuously during the knight shifts.
34. Medieval kings and queens feared the rain in the Middle Ages because the rain would storm the castle.
35. Medieval scientists were known to be very arrogant and stubborn. They thought that everything revolved around them!
36. When my friend said the name Lance was very unusual and rare, I informed him that even in the 15th century, people used to bear the name Lance a lot.
37. Dracula had to move out of his medieval castle for a few weeks because it was getting re-vamp-ed.
38. The worst crime a sheep in the medieval age could commit was muttiny.
39. The Queen was astounded when the medieval sorcerer summoned a servant from the magical book. Because he had pulled a page right out of the book.
40. Chess was a trendy game among Kings and Queens in the medieval ages. This is because they had castles in it.
41. The history teacher was talking about mythical medieval creatures but nobody was paying attention. The lecture had started to drag on.
42. My brother was reading a book about a medieval castle that always had its drawbridge up. Unfortunately, he couldn't really get into the book.
43. Medieval castles would have been great hangout spots in modern times because they had an excellent knight life.
44. In the Middle Ages, kings and queens only visited the dentist just before their coronation. This was because they wanted their teeth crowned.
45. Astonishingly, the first comic strip known to man was created by King John of England. It was called 'The Manga-Carta'.
46. The medieval knight used to sleep in the castle once every 14 days. Those were his fort nights.
47. There weren't many extremely bad people in the medieval ages. There were only mid-evil people during that age.
48. The history scholar explained to the waitress at the restaurant that he liked his 15th-century medieval literature just like the way he liked his pasta. They had to be all Dante!
49. In the medieval ages, kings and queens were carried by their soldiers and servants. I am not lying; they were litterally carried that way!
50. While flying over medieval Europe, Santa once defeated an evil dragon! So we can conclude that Santa sleighed the dragon.
Funny Medieval Knight Name Jokes
Everyone loves a good giggle, and what better way than with some hearty medieval knight name-themed jokes? Here's a hilarious collection of medieval names for knights guaranteed to bring out the medieval jester in you.
So, brace yourself and get ready to embark on a joyous journey through the Middle Ages filled with laughter and happiness. Whether you are young or old, these jokes will surely have you laughing like a court jester!
51. What should we call a brave medieval owl who defeated many enemies? A Knight Owl.
52. What was the name of the medieval knight who turned up at the King's court unannounced to receive the tournament's winnings? Sir Prize.
53. What was the name of the medieval knight who was so famous that they named a town after him? Sir Rey.
54. What was the name of the medieval knight who would only turn up during weddings and other significant occasions? Sir Remony.
55. What was the name of the medieval knight with excellent pottery skills who made the best vases? Sir Amic.
56. What was the name of the medieval knight whose misbehavior led to the king punishing him and making him a clown? Sir Cus.
57. What was the name of the medieval knight who would only eat grains for breakfast? Sir Eal.
58. What should be the name of the medieval knight who is a significant part of the X-Men comic books? Sir Ebro.
59. What was the name of the medieval knight who was brainy and never lost his balance during a fight? Sir Rebellum.
60. What was the name of the medieval knight to whom everyone went to collect official documents? Sir Tificate.
61. What should be the name of the medieval knight whom the king ordered to maintain law and order in the town? Sir Riff.
62. What was the name of the medieval knight who had given up violence for religion and peace? Sir Mon.
63. What would be the name of a medieval knight who is always sad? Sir Row.
64. What was the medieval knight called who was always very calm, composed, and untroubled by the happenings around him? Sir Rene.
65. What was the name of the magical medieval knight, who could take the form of a snake whenever he wanted to? Sir Pent.
66. What was the name of the medieval knight who never smiled and was very focused on the work assigned to him? Sir Rious.
67. What was the name of the medieval knight who was very sincere and dedicated to serving the King and the Queen? Sir Vice.
68. Who was that medieval knight with a talent for singing great songs about battles, heroes, kings, and queens? Sir Renade.
69. What do we call a medieval knight who has been promoted to an important position in the army by the King? Sir Geant.
70. What was the name of the medieval knight known for making fortunate discoveries and inventions by accident? Sir Rendipity.
So there you have it; a compilation of the best medieval jokes and puns! With plenty of nods to knights, jesters, and all things medieval, these jokes will surely bring laughter to your home.
Whether you're entertaining a party or trying to keep your little pages and ladies-in-waiting amused, hope these jests bring a smile to your face and perhaps a chuckle or two.
After all, laughter, like a good knight's tale, is a timeless treasure.
Keep the spirit of the medieval ages alive with these jokes; they'll be a hit at your next family dinner, the classroom, or whenever someone needs a quick giggle. Remember, in the face of life's dragons, sometimes all you need is a good laugh.
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Joan AgieBachelor of Science specializing in Human Anatomy
With 3+ years of research and content writing experience across several niches, especially on education, technology, and business topics. Joan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Anatomy from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria, and has worked as a researcher and writer for organizations across Nigeria, the US, the UK, and Germany. Joan enjoys meditation, watching movies, and learning new languages in her free time.
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