20 Hilarious Jokes People Felt The Need To Explain, And That Just Made Them Even Funnier

Ah, the beauty of humor: sometimes it’s so simple, it needs to be explained! Welcome to a roundup of funny jokes explained, where the punchlines aren’t just delivered—they’re dissected for maximum comedic effect.

Whether it’s someone missing the obvious or going full TED Talk on why a joke works, these over-explanations somehow make the jokes even funnier.

It’s proof that nothing kills a joke quite like explaining it… unless you’re in on the hilarity of it all. Let’s dive in and laugh at some over-thought punchlines.

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Mike Primavera

Mike Primavera is a Chicago-based comedy writer even though he doesn't HAVE to work. He lives comfortably off of his family's pasta fortune. Follow him on all social media at @primawesome