34 Halloween Jokes: The 2018 “Infinity War & Fortnite” Edition

In 2018, Halloween was a mix of cosmic tragedy and battle royale madness. We were busy checking if our friends were “feeling so good,” dodging the “Bird Box” blindfold, and wondering why everyone was suddenly obsessed with a bow-wearing version of Bowser named Bowsette.

The 2018 Top 10: “The Snap & Default Dances”

1. Avengers: Infinity War: Why was the 2018 Halloween party so empty? Because Thanos snapped his fingers, and half the guests turned into “dust” (which was actually just gray glitter that the host is still vacuuming up in 2026).
2. Fortnite Mania: Why were the trick-or-treaters doing the “Orange Justice” and “Take the L” instead of walking? Because if you weren’t “emoting” after every house, did you even get a victory royale?
3. A Quiet Place: Why was the 2018 haunted house so silent? Because the moment someone crunched on a piece of hard candy, a monster would jump out and remind them that “noise is death.”
4. Black Panther: Why was everyone crossing their arms and shouting “Wakanda Forever!”? Because Chadwick Boseman made us all feel like we belonged to the most advanced nation on Earth, and “Long live the King” was the motto of the night.
5. A Star Is Born: Why was the witch screaming “Haaa-ah-ah-ah, haaa-ah-ah-ah” at the top of her lungs? Because she was just “far from the shallow now” and trying to win an Oscar for her driveway performance.
6. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse: Why were there so many different Spider-Men? Because Miles Morales proved that “anyone can wear the mask,” even if it’s a middle-aged Peter Parker with a sweatpants-over-spandex look.
7. Bird Box (Hype): Why were people trick-or-treating with blindfolds on? Because Sandra Bullock made us believe that looking at the world was a death sentence, leading to a lot of kids walking into mailboxes for the “challenge.”
8. The Tesla in Space: Why was there a mannequin in a spacesuit driving a car on the lawn? Because Elon Musk put a Roadster on a rocket, and “Starman” was the ultimate intergalactic commuter of 2018.
9. Venom: Why was the ghost talking to himself in a deep, gravelly voice? Because he had a “parasite” that really liked tater tots and calling people “tasty snacks.”
10. The “Yanny vs. Laurel” Debate: What was the scariest sound of 2018? A low-quality audio clip that divided the world into two camps—those who heard a dignified name and those who heard a high-pitched mess.

The Full 2018 Halloween Jokes Archive

11. Bohemian Rhapsody: Why was the mustache costume so popular? Because Rami Malek brought Freddie Mercury back to the big screen, and we all wanted to go “Galileo!” at the candy bowl.
12. The “Bowsette” Phenomenon: Why was the dragon wearing a crown and a black dress? Because the internet decided that Bowser needed a “princess” transformation, and it got weird very quickly.
13. Hereditary: Why was everyone clicking their tongues? Because that “cluck” sound was the most terrifying thing to come out of a movie theater in years.
14. Incredibles 2: Why did it take 14 years for the family to come back? Because Jack-Jack had about 17 different powers to test out, and baby-proofing the house took a whole decade.
15. The “Tide Pod” Challenge: What was the scariest (and dumbest) “treat” of early 2018? Laundry detergent that looked like candy—a reminder that some internet challenges are truly a horror story.
16. To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before: Why was the girl carrying a stack of love letters and a Yakult? Because Peter Kavinsky was the internet’s boyfriend, and we all wanted a “contract” for our romance.
17. God of War (PS4): Why was the bearded ghost shouting “BOY!” every five seconds? Because Kratos was on a journey to spread ashes and learn how to be a “Dad of War.”
18. Crazy Rich Asians: Why was the wedding so expensive? Because there was water on the floor, Coldplay was playing in Canto-pop, and the ring was worth more than the entire neighborhood.
19. The “Moth” Meme: Why was the ghost staring at the porch light? “Y’all got any LAMPS?”—the most relatable insect-based humor of 2018.
20. Red Dead Redemption 2: Why was the cowboy brushing his horse for three hours? Because Rockstar made “realism” a full-time job, and Arthur Morgan just wanted to be a “good boy.”
21. Halloween (2018): Why was Michael Myers so angry? Because it had been 40 years, and Jamie Lee Curtis was finally waiting for him with a basement full of traps.
22. The “Gritty” Debut: Why was the orange, fuzzy monster so chaotic? Because the Philadelphia Flyers introduced a mascot that looked like he lived in a dumpster and thrived on pure mayhem.
23. Ocean’s 8: Why were there eight women at the Met Gala? Because they weren’t there for the art; they were there to steal a $150 million necklace right off Anne Hathaway’s neck.
24. The “Is This a Pigeon?” Meme: Why was the anime guy pointing at a butterfly and calling it a “treat”? Because 2018 was the year of the 2011 memes coming back to haunt us.
25. The Nun: Why was the monastery so creepy? Because the “Conjuring” universe decided that a demon nun is the only way to make church feel like a horror movie.
26. TikTok (Global Launch): Why were the teenagers filming themselves dancing for 15 seconds? Because Musical.ly became TikTok, and the “Hit or Miss” girl was about to conquer the world.
27. Aquaman: Why was the guy in the orange scales so wet? Because Jason Momoa made talking to fish look like a heavy metal concert under the sea.
28. The “Baby Shark” Invasion: What was the scariest earworm for parents? “Baby shark, doo doo doo doo doo doo”—the song that made everyone want to jump into a shark tank just for some peace.
29. Mission: Impossible – Fallout: Why did the spy have a mustache and a broken ankle? Because Tom Cruise did his own stunts, and Henry Cavill “reloaded” his biceps during a bathroom fight.
30. The “Zodiac Killer” Meme: Why was everyone accusing Ted Cruz of being a 1970s serial killer? Because the internet never lets a good conspiracy theory go to waste.
31. Solo: A Star Wars Story: Why was the smuggler so young? Because we needed to know how he got his name, his gun, and his Wookiee—even if we didn’t ask.
32. The “Bongo Cat” Meme: Why was the kitten hitting the table to the beat of every song? Because simple animation and a pair of paws were all we needed for happiness.
33. Suspiria (Remake): Why was the dance academy so “flexible”? Because Tilda Swinton was playing three different roles and the choreography was literally bone-breaking.
34. The Final 2018 Vibe: Why was it a “Perfectly Balanced” Halloween? Because as Thanos said, “everything should be” balanced—even the ratio of healthy apples to full-size Snickers bars.