33 Halloween Jokes: The 2017 “Pennywise & Fidget Spinners” Edition

In 2017, Halloween was a mix of classic horror revivals and new-age digital distractions. It was the year of the “Dancing Clown,” the rise of the “Salt Bae” sprinkle, and the realization that a single red balloon is the most effective low-budget decoration in history.

The 2017 Top 10: “Red Balloons & Wonder Woman”

1. IT (Pennywise): Why was every sewer grate in 2017 surrounded by kids? Because Bill Skarsgård’s Pennywise made “floating” sound like a fun weekend activity, and a yellow raincoat was the most terrifying fashion statement of the year.
2. Fidget Spinners: Why did the 2017 ghosts have such steady hands? Because they were all using fidget spinners to calm their “pre-haunting” anxiety, making every haunted house sound like a swarm of very small, plastic bees.
3. Wonder Woman: Why was the Halloween party so empowering? Because Gal Gadot’s Diana Prince proved that you can save the world, rock a tiara, and cross “no man’s land” while looking absolutely iconic.
4. Salt Bae: Why was the vampire seasoning his victims so dramatically? Because he was doing the “Nusret” move—sprinkling salt off his forearm with more flair than a Broadway musical.
5. Nintendo Switch: Why were the trick-or-treaters ignoring the candy? Because they were busy playing Breath of the Wild in handheld mode, trying to find one last Korok seed before the sun came up.
6. Get Out: Why was everyone at the party so nervous about a teacup and a spoon? Because Jordan Peele made “the sunken place” the scariest psychological concept of the decade.
7. Despacito: What was the scariest sound on the 2017 playlist? Hearing “Despacito” for the 10,000th time that summer—a song so catchy even the zombies knew the lyrics (or at least the chorus).
8. Stranger Things 2: Why were there so many “Ghostbusters” costumes at the middle school? Because the kids from Hawkins wore them first, and everyone was looking for a “Dart” in their candy bag.
9. Rick and Morty (Pickle Rick): Why was there a green pickle shouting at the party? “I’M PICKLE RIIIIICK!”—the most overused catchphrase that made every scientist (and vegetable) nervous.
10. The RompHim: What was the scariest “fashion” trend of 2017? Men in one-piece romper suits, proving that just because you can wear something, doesn’t mean you should.

The Full 2017 Halloween Jokes Archive

11. Thor: Ragnarok: Why was the Hulk so talkative? Because Taika Waititi turned the end of the world into a neon-colored comedy, and Thor got a haircut that changed his whole life.
12. The “Distracted Boyfriend” Meme: Why was the ghost looking over his shoulder? Because he was with a “Classic Haunt,” but he just saw a “Modern Jump Scare” walk by in a red dress.
13. Coco: Why was everyone crying in the graveyard? Because Pixar reminded us that “Remember Me” is the most beautiful and heartbreaking song you can sing to a skeleton.
14. The “Cash Me Outside” Girl: Why was the witch so aggressive? “Cash me outside, how ’bout dat?”—the viral moment that proved 2017 was a very strange time for television.
15. Spider-Man: Homecoming: Why was Spidey so young? Because Tom Holland brought “High School Drama” to the MCU, and Iron Man had to be his billionaire babysitter.
16. The “Slime” Craze: Why was the haunted house so sticky? Because every kid in 2017 was a “professional slime maker,” and the floors were covered in glittery, neon-colored goo.
17. Logan: Why was the superhero so tired and grumpy? Because Hugh Jackman gave us a gritty, R-rated finale that left every Wolverine fan in tears.
18. The “Mocking Spongebob” Meme: Why was the ghost repeating everything you said? “mY wAsSuP cOsTuMe Is OrIgInAl”—the official 2017 way to win an argument.
19. Justice League: Why was Superman’s face so blurry? Because the “CGI Mustache Removal” was the scariest special effect of the entire year.
20. Lady Bird: Why was the teenager jumping out of a moving car? Because she wanted to go to a college in New York and her mom just didn’t understand her “artistic soul.”
21. The “Shooting Stars” Meme: Why was the vampire flying through space to synth-pop music? Because in 2017, if you tripped and fell, you were legally required to be edited into a cosmic journey.
22. Blade Runner 2049: Why was the ghost so lonely and holographic? Because Denis Villeneuve made the future look beautiful, orange, and very, very quiet.
23. The “Backpack Kid” Dance: Why were the skeletons swinging their arms like they were trying to fly? Because the “Floss” was born, and nobody’s shoulders were safe.
24. Star Wars: The Last Jedi (Hype): Why were there so many “Porgs”? Because those space-puffins were cute, scream-y, and perfect for selling plush toys.
25. Beauty and the Beast (Live Action): Why was the furniture so realistic? Because Emma Watson brought Belle to life, and the teapot actually looked like it could pour a decent cup of Earl Grey.
26. The “Covfefe” Mystery: What was the weirdest word of 2017? Nobody knows what it meant, but everyone was saying it while looking at their Twitter feed.
27. Baby Driver: Why was the getaway car so perfectly timed to the music? Because Ansel Elgort had an iPod for every mood and a soundtrack for every turn.
28. The “Dilly Dilly” Commercial: Why was everyone shouting at the king? Because the “Bud Light” knight made “Dilly Dilly!” the most inescapable catchphrase of the fall.
29. Kingsman: The Golden Circle: Why were the spies in Kentucky? Because “The Statesman” had whiskey, lassos, and Channing Tatum in a cowboy hat.
30. The “Hot Dog” Snapchat Filter: Why was a 3D dancing hot dog at the party? Because it was the first “AR” celebrity that followed us everywhere we went.
31. Dunkirk: Why was the beach so tense? Because Christopher Nolan made a war movie that felt like a ticking clock, and we all just wanted Harry Styles to get on the boat.
32. The “Taylor Swift – Look What You Made Me Do” Era: Why was the “Old Taylor” dead? Because she called herself on the phone and told us she’s now a snake-loving vengeful pop queen.
33. The Final 2017 Vibe: Why was it a “Spinning” Halloween? Because between the fidget spinners, the plot twists, and the Nintendo Switch, we were all just trying to keep our heads from spinning into the next year.