54 Kids Jokes: The 1996 “Space Jam & N64” Edition

In 1996, the world went 3D with the release of the Nintendo 64, and Michael Jordan teamed up with Bugs Bunny to save the universe. It was the year of the Macarena (which everyone did, but no one understood), the debut of Dexter’s Laboratory, and the arrival of a strange new thing called “The Spice Girls.” If you weren’t trying to beat Super Mario 64, you were probably trying to figure out how to fit a giant colorful iMac on your desk.

The 1996 Top 10: The “Saturday Morning Cartoons”

1. The Space Jam Slam: Why did Bugs Bunny join the basketball team? Because he had a lot of “hop” and wanted to play for “carats.”
2. The Dexter’s Lab Dilemma: Why did Dexter kick Dee Dee out of his lab? Because she kept “pressing his buttons” (literally).
3. The N64 Revolution: Why did the Mario 64 player go to the doctor? Because he had a “3D-ache” from spinning Bowser by the tail.
4. The iMac Aesthetic: Why was the new 1996 computer so good at school? Because it was “transparent” about its grades.
5. The Goosebumps Sequel: Why did the mummy go to the 1996 Olympic Games? He heard there was a “wrap” party.
6. The Pokémon Arrival: Why did Pikachu go to the party? To “shock” the guests with his dance moves.
7. The Independence Day Hype: Why don’t aliens ever visit Earth on weekends? They heard the movie said “ID4,” and they only have five days of vacation.
8. The Clueless Vibe: Why did the teenager bring a map to the mall? She was “totally clueless” about where the new scrunchie shop was.
9. The Spice Girls Mania: Which Spice Girl is the fastest? Ginger Spice, because she’s always “on the run” to the next concert.
10. The Tamagotchi Evolution: Why did the boy put his Tamagotchi in the toaster? He wanted a “warm” welcome when it hatched.

The Full 1996 Kids Archive

11. What do you call a dinosaur that knows a lot of words? A Thesaurus.
12. Why did the computer go to the doctor? Because it had a virus (and needed a floppy disk-traction).
13. What do you call a cold dog? A chili dog.
14. Why did the student bring a ladder to school? Because they wanted to go to high school.
15. What do you call a pig that’s a thief? A “hamburglar” (Wait, that’s the other guy—let’s go with: A “rob-ber”).
16. Why did the tree go to the dentist? To get a “root” canal.
17. What do you call a cow in an earthquake? A milkshake.
18. Why did the banana go to the doctor? Because it wasn’t “peeling” well.
19. What do you call a bear with no ear? B.
20. Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing! (A classic never dies).
21. What did the zero say to the eight? “Nice belt!”
22. Why did the skeleton go to the dance? To “rattle” some bones.
23. What do you call a fish with two knees? A “two-knee” fish (tuna).
24. Why did the music teacher go to jail? Because she got caught with “treble.”
25. What do you call a fake noodle? An “impasta.”
26. Why can’t your nose be 12 inches long? Because then it would be a foot!
27. What do you call a bee that can’t make up its mind? A “maybe.”
28. Why did the coach go to the bank? To get his “quarter-back.”
29. What do you call a fly with no wings? A walk.
30. Why did the scarecrow win an award? He was outstanding in his field.
31. What do you call a dog that can tell time? A “watch” dog.
32. Why did the golfer wear two pairs of pants? In case he got a hole in one.
33. What do you call a snowman with a sunburn? A puddle.
34. Why did the chicken cross the playground? To get to the other slide.
35. What do you call a belt made out of watches? A waist of time.
36. Why did the math book look so sad? It had too many problems.
37. What do you call a pile of cats? A “meow-ntain.”
38. Why did the bicycle fall over? It was “two-tired.”
39. What do you call a bear that’s caught in the rain? A drizzly bear.
40. Why did the cookie go to the nurse? Because he felt “crumb-y.”
41. What do you call a group of disorganized cats? A “cat-astrophe.”
42. Why did the boy put his money in the freezer? He wanted cold hard cash.
43. What do you call a sheep with no head or legs? A cotton ball.
44. Why did the picture go to jail? It was framed.
45. What do you call a duck that’s a firecracker? A “fire-quacker.”
46. Why did the man put a clock under his desk? He wanted to work “over-time.”
47. What do you call a cow that plays guitar? A “moo-sician.”
48. Why did the grape stop in the middle of the road? Because he ran out of juice.
49. What do you call a sleeping dinosaur? A “Zzz-rex.”
50. Why did the spider get a job in IT? He was a great web designer.
51. What do you call a magician’s dog? A Labracadabrador.
52. Why did the kid throw the clock out the window? He wanted to see time fly.
53. What do you call an elephant that doesn’t matter? An irrelephant.
54. Why did the student eat his homework? Because the teacher said it was a piece of cake!