We all know how the saying goes, right? “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade!” Well, yes, that is something you can do.
But do you know another fun-tastic thing you can do when life hands you those small yellow fruits? Why, what else but crack some pretty zesty jokes, of course!
Yep, you read that right. When life gives you lemons, take this as an opportunity to tell a bunch of awesomely lemon-y jokes — and puns and riddles too!
Lemons are a staple in fruit bowls, pantries, dishes, and drinks all across the globe, and with very good reason. There are just such a lot of things that you can do with lemons!
Lemons can be used to make refreshing drinks like lemonade or lemon iced tea or as a topper for alcoholic beverages. They can also be used in citrusy desserts, flavorful meals, and tangy salad dressings. The possibilities go on and on and on.
You can use lemons, too, in your skincare routine or beauty regimen. And you can add hilarious jokes to the list of, um, talents that lemons have.
Also, have you noticed that lemons never seem to go out of season? Whether it be winter, spring, summer, or fall, or it is pouring outside or the sun’s shining bright, lemons are always in season.
They have a purpose for you, any time of the year. A pitcher of fresh lemonade is great during summertime. Yummy lemon meringue pie is a lovely treat during the holidays. Or how about chicken for dinner, hmm? And keep your skin supple and fresh with a squeeze of lemon. Spice your cocktail with a dash of this citrusy fruit.
While you’re at it, why not make conversations more fun with a bunch of lemon-themed witticisms? We assure you, it’s a great way to get everyone LOL-ing! Check out our list of 124 funny lemon jokes, riddles, and puns.
Lemons = Happiness
In a lot of different cultures all over the world, lemon is said to signify positivity. These sunshine-colored fruits are believed to bring more sunshine and joy to our lives.
It’s a fruit that is believed to embody positive vibes. And we’re not surprised. They just have this cheery air about them, don’t they?
Add to that, they certainly do brighten and liven things up wherever and whenever they are used. Admit it: That dish or drink tastes a bit better and zestier with a dash of lemony goodness, right?
So it comes as absolutely no surprise that lemons make for awesome jokes as well. With all that bright positivity and good vibes overflowing from ‘em, how can they bring anything but joy?
Lemons’ jokes, puns, and riddles will get a lot of laughs and giggles. Mark our words. So if you are a fan of the funnies (and come on, who isn’t up for a bit of hilarity?), you will love this zesty collection of hilarious jokes.
They will make for great conversation starters, pick-me-uppers, or just add some zing to your afternoon with family or loved ones.
Let the LOL-ing begin with these lemon jokes, puns, and riddles!
Funny Lemon Jokes, Puns, And Riddles
There will never be a dull moment with this collection of 124 funny lemon jokes, puns, and riddles! Get ready, get set, and squeeze every drop of hilarity you can get out of these zesty, LOL-worthy lemon witticisms.
Lemon Jokes
If you are looking for a standout collection of tasty, zesty, and hilarious lemon jokes, we’ve got something for all food lovers, foodies, and just about anyone who fancies lemons.
This utterly delicious collection of jokes about lemons is sure to bring a ton of good, clean fun. Indeed, these lemon jokes are A-OK for everyone!
Crack a handful of these jokes about lemons to your friends or even your family, and we guarantee you’ll all be laughing together about all things lemony!
How doe the lemon ask for a hug?
Give us a squeeze!
What did the lime say to the grapefruit?
Orange, you glad you’re not a lemon?
What fruit is square and green? A:
A lemon in disguise!
Why did the lemon go out with a prune?
Because she couldn’t find a date.
Why do lemons wear suntan lotion?
Because they peel.
Why did the lemon cross the road?
He wanted to play squash.
What do you call a lemon grenade?
Lemonade!
A dinosaur eating a lemon is called?
A Tyrannosaurs Rex.
When you bump into a lemon, what does it say?
“Sour, you doing?”
What do you call a cat that eats lemons?
A sour puss.
Why is my hand like lemon pie?
Cause it’s got meringue on it.
Which fruit is most like a number?
… nine, ten, a lemon, twelve, …
A lemon was given only 10 minutes to clean her house, so she hired…
A Minute Maid.
What did one lemon say to the other lemon?
“We are zest friends forever!”
What did the lemon lawyer declare?
“I zest my case!”
Why do lemons and limes love to fight?
They are bitter rivals.
The lemon didn’t do well at school because
It couldn’t concentrate.
Don’t you just love lemons?
They are sub-lime!
The lemon stopped in the road because…
It ran out of juice.
Which citrus fruit is bitter and green?
A lemon in a green jumper.
How do you make a lemon drop?
Hold it high and let go.
Why was the lemon by himself?
Because the banana split.
A friend of mine lost his job at the lemon factory. Do you know why?
He couldn’t concentrate.
What happens when lemons start fighting?
All hell breaks, juice.
Lemons are positive fruits because.
They always squeeze the day.
What did the lemon in the salad say to the tomato?
“Give me a squeeze.”
Why did the lemon cross the road?
He wanted to play squash.
What did lemon say to lime?
Nothing stupid. Lemons don’t talk.
Why did the lemon fail his driving test?
It kept peeling out.
Who goes out on a date with sour grapes?
Liz Lemon
How do you make a lemon puff?
Chase it round the garden?
What’s yellow and goes bzzzzz?
An electric lemon.
And of course… What do you give a sick lemon?
Lemonade.
What do you get when you cross a cat and a lemon?
A sour puss.
What kind of lemon performs for charity?
Lemon Aid.
Why did the lemon go to the doctor?
It wasn’t peeling well.
What is yellow and solves your problems?
Lemonade because it’s yellow and aid solves your problems!
Who did the lemon rob the bank with?
His partner in lime
Why did the lemon fail its driving test?
Because it kept peeling out.
Why did the kid eat the lemon?
Because it looked so a-peeling.
What did the pickle say to the lemon?
I relish our time together
What happens when life gives you pickles instead of lemons?
You dill with it.
What happens when a lemon falls in love?
It catches peelings.
What do you call sibling lemon peels getting romantically involved?
Inzest
What does a Single Lemon have in Common with Rocky?
Sliced alone
Where does the baseball keep its lemonade?
In the pitcher?
What do you get if you crossbreed a dinosaur with a lemon?
A dinosaur
What happened to the lemon boxer?
He got beaten to a pulp.
Who is the most famous lemon?
John Lemon!
What’s a lemon’s favorite movie?
Pulp Fiction.
What did the orange say to the dying lemon?
You will be sourly missed.
What did the lemon say after it sneezed?
Ex-squeeze me!
Why did the lemon stop rolling down the hill?
It ran out of juice.
What do you call it when you eat lemons at sunset?
The golden sour.
What instrument does the lemon play?
The lemon-cello.
Lemon Puns
If you are a true fan of pun-ny, you will go crazy over these zesty lemon puns! You won’t be able to keep from grinning gleefully as you go through these puns about lemons.
Your family and friends are going to roll their eyes and laugh out loud when you slip these puns into the conversation — and chances are, you’ll be laughing alongside them!
Take it from us — being absolutely hilarious, easy peasy lemon squeeze with these lemon puns!
- You’re simply the zest!
- One lemon met another, and the zest is history.
- A cowboy lemon runs through the wild zest.
- The lemon is feeling said she just lost her zest.
- Walking down the road, I passed an apple pie, a lemon cheesecake, and ice cream.
- I thought the streets were deserted!
- I Went to the shop today to buy some lemons and apples, but they didn’t have any.
- It was a fruitless trip.
- The baseball keeps its lemonade in the pitcher.
- I gave a woman some lemonade last night and schwepped her off her feet.
- The search for the stolen lemons was fruitless.
- When life hands you lemons, find someone with tequila and salt.
- I thought I was drowning in Sprite, but it was only a Fanta sea.
- The lemon robbed the bank with its partner in lime
- If you believe that life gives you lemons, you should make lemonade.
And try to find someone whose life has given them vodka and have a party.
- When life gives you lemons, squeeze them in people’s eyes.
- Take life with a grain of salt, a lemon slice, and a tequila shot.
- I have a job crushing Sierra Mist cans. It’s soda pressing.
- When a lemon works overtime, it gets paid half a lime.
- I have a friend who can’t seem to get her life together. I blame it on her citric acid allergy.
- When the lemon proposed, it pipped the question.
- The next person that asks for a concoction of lemon juice, pineapple juice, and orange juice with fruits is getting a punch.
- Did you know that you can get a slice of lemon pie in Cuba for $1.50, and in Jamaica, you can get key lime pie for $1.00? Those are the pie rates of the Caribbean.
- Needless to say, the search for the stolen lemon tree remained Fruitless
- Well, my father always told me, “when life gives you lemons, chances are you’re in the fruit aisle and shouldn’t overthink the situation.”
- My daughter keeps rubbing lemon skin all over herself. I think she’s pozest.
- A lemon uses pickup limes to get a date.
- “I only like lemons,” Tom said zestfully
- Lemons are not perfect. They’re just sublime.
More Lemon Puns!
Lemons are undoubtedly great for many things. But admit it: They totally shine when it comes to puns! Lemon puns are a ton of fun, not just for the people who hear them but for you.
We’ve got more lemon puns that show that one thing is clear: Lemons can be very witty.
Let’s just say that Lemon puns are simply one hundred percent the zest! It’s easy to bring the funny with these pun-ny lemon things!
- The lemon answers the phone by saying, “yellow!”
- Lemons are positive fruits. They always squeeze the day.
- A dancing pie is also known as lemon merengue.
- If a lemon curd, it would.
- The lemon meringue was a bit sad because she lost her zest for life.
- The lemon went to the doctor because it had a sour stomach.
- ”This lemon is too sour,” he said bitterly.
- Bitter late than never!
- You can’t sip with us.
- Cit-rus got real.
- Don’t get us tarted!
- Lemon tells you a joke.
- Carpe lemon – squeeze the day!
- You’re my main squeeze!
- When life gives you lemons, be Yoncé!
- The peel is a good factor.
- Sip on this lemon shade.
- You’ll always be in my tart.
- I juice can’t concentrate!
- When life gives you lemons, suck it up.
More Lemon Jokes
Oh, so you’ve tried out lemon jokes and found that your friends and family found you utterly hilarious, huh? Well, don’t worry, because we’ve got even more lemon jokes for you to use to tickle their funny bones!
There’s just really something about these lemon-y jokes that somehow make for hilarious conversations.
Get lemon-y, get funny, and have a blast with these jokes about the round yellow fruit we all adore.
“Watson: Which tree do we get lemons from?
Sherlock: Elementary, my dear Watson.”
“So, apple, lemon, and pea escape from the refrigerator.
Happy to be free from their prison, they go to a bar to celebrate.
Many bars later, they’re all tipsy at best when they come across a hill.
Being an energetic drunk, Pea gets super excited, saying, “Hey! Let’s roll down the hill! Come on!” And before the other two objects, he launches himself down the hill. Apple looks at the lemon, shrugs, and says, “why not?” Lemon looks hesitant but says nothing. Apple then begins his roll down the hill after Pea.
Lemon, after a moment, follows suit and rolls after.
Pea, being light, rolls down the hill with ease. Apple, being a little heavier but able to hold his liquor, arrives moments later. Lemon, being a bit awkward, tumbles and slams against the hillside.
Pea excitedly proclaims, “That was awesome! Let’s do it again!”
Apple holds up his hand in caution, “Easy Peasy. Lemon’s queasy..””
“If life gives you lemons
A simple surgery will give you melons.”
“My friend gave me a lemon
I didn’t really like it.
But I kept eating it.
Until the bitter end.”
“Drunk man at a party.
Asks the host if lemons have legs. Host answers no, of course not. Drunk replies Oh dear, I must have squeezed your canary into my drink.”
“My roommates have extreme opinions about lemons
One says lemons are the worst type of citrus.
One says lemons are the absolute best.
Both call them “sublime.””
“I’ve always wondered why lemonade is made from artificial flavors.
…..and furniture polish is made from real lemons?”
“Sherlock Holmes constructs an entire door out of lemons,
Watson approaches him and asks why he did that?
Sherlock replied, “Lemon entry, dear Watson””
“I was doing a crossword the other day, and my girlfriend asked, “What’s the clue?” I said, “Lemon and lime carbonated drink ” she replied, ” 7up?”
I said, “Nah, three across”….”
Lemon Riddles
Lemons make for great jokes and puns… and lend themselves to some fun little riddles too! If you wanna get people wondering’ and thinking,’ our set of lemon riddles will make the wheels turn in their minds.
And hey, these will make them have lemons on the brain — which we all know is never wrong! After all, lemons signify positivity. So the more you get them thinking about lemons, the happier everyone will be!
“This is a type of fruit
Whose shape is an oval
Its color is yellow
And it is fairly small.”
“This riddle is about a fruit
It might make you think
It’s said that when life gives you these
You should make something you can drink.”
“This is something yellow
But it is not a light
It is a citrus fruit
That’s a flavor in Sprite.”
“I am a type of citrus fruit
Although I am not an orange
I am not a melon either
But ‘melon’ you should rearrange”
“What Am I?
I’m yellow, but I’m not a rubber duck
I have seeds, but I’m not a sunflower
I’m oval, but I’m not an egg
I’m sour, but I’m not a piece of candy
I’m a fruit, but I’m not a banana.”
“Why was the lemon sad?
He lost his zest for life.”
“This is a type of fruit
Whose shape is an oval
Its color is yellow
And it is fairly small
What type of fruit is it?
Answer: Lemon!”
“I am a type of citrus fruit
Although I am not an orange
I am not a melon either
But mean you should rearrange
What am I?
Answer: Lemon”
“Morgan was making apricot jam. She put all the apricots in the pot and stirred them up. Then she remembered adding 1 ounce of lemon juice for every two apricots! How did she figure out how much lemon juice to put?
She counted the pits!”
“This riddle is about fruit.
It might make you think.
It’s said that when life gives you these
You should make something you can drink
Answer: Lemon!”
“My motor revs, but I’m no rocket
I’ll hit you deep within your pocket
I’m a little tart, don’t be afraid
Unless life’s gift, then quick, seek aid!”
“A lemon and an orange were on a high diving board.
The orange jumped off. Why didn’t the lemon?
Answer: Because it was yellow.”
Let your inner comedian come out and play with our collection of lemon jokes, puns, and riddles. Those around you will think you are absolutely the zest!