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Best Steven Wright Jokes & One-Liners, Ranked

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Steven Wright is a comedy legend. Active since the late 1970s, he's known for his slow, lethargic voice and droll, deadpan delivery. Wright often uses anti-humor, non-sequiturs, and one-liners in his stand-up routines. He's frequently ranked among the greatest stand-up comics of all time. Read through this list of the best Steven Wright jokes and you'll see why. Wright's breakthrough came with his 1985 album I Have a Pony, which led to an HBO stand-up special. These two works honed his craft and developed his persona. He even won an Academy Award in 1989 for The Appointments of Dennis Jennings. This list is full of funny Steven Wright jokes - which one makes you laugh the hardest? Vote for your favorites to put the best ones on top.

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  • 1
    A Revolving Door

    A woman made me almost break both my arms holding open a revolving door.

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    Caesarian

    I was Caesarean-born. I cannot tell much, though I go through the window when I leave a house.

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    No Shoes

    I felt sad lacking shoes until I met a man with no feet. I asked him, “Got any shoes you’re not using?”

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    Called the Wrong Number

    Today, I called the wrong number. I asked, “Hello, is Joey there?” A woman answered, “Yes, he is.” I asked, “Can I speak to him, please?” She replied, “No, he can’t talk now; he’s only two months old.” I said, “Alright, I will wait.”

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    Spilled Spot Remover

    I spilled spot remover on my dog, and now he is gone.

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    All My Stuff Was Stolen

    One morning, I woke up. All my belongings had been stolen and replaced with exact copies.

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    Breakfast

    I went to eat. The sign read, “Breakfast at any time.” So, I ordered French toast during the Renaissance.

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    A New Dog

    I got a new dog. He is a paranoid retriever. He brings back everything because he doubts what I threw at him.

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    Broken Mirror

    I broke a mirror in my house. I should face seven years of bad luck, but my lawyer thinks he can get me five.

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    Installed a Skylight

    I study astronomy. I installed a skylight. The people above me are angry.

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    Tarot Cards

    I played poker with Tarot cards one night. I got a full house, and four people died.

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    Your Two Cents

    Why ask for your thoughts if you must offer your opinion? Somebody is making a penny.

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    Job Interview

    During a job interview, I opened a book and began reading. I asked the guy, “Let me ask you a question. If you are in a spaceship traveling at light speed and turn on the headlights, does anything happen?” He said, “I don’t know.” I replied, “I don’t want your job.”

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    Ends With a Period

    School ends every period with a bell. Every sentence stops with a period. Every crime finishes with a sentence.

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    Writing a Book

    I write a book. I finished the page numbers. Now, I just need to fill in the rest.

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    Driving Across the Border

    Driving across the border back into the United States, they asked me about firearms. I asked, “What do you need?”

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    Full-Body Tattoo

    I plan to get a tattoo covering my whole body, making me taller.

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    Join the Army

    Join the Army. Meet interesting people. Kill them.

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    Folded Bed

    This morning, I folded my bed back into a couch. I almost broke both my arms because that is not the kind of bed.

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    Static Electricity

    Our house ran on static electricity. To cook, we had to quickly take off a sweater. To run a blender, we had to rub balloons on our heads.

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    Wrote a Song

    I wrote a song. I cannot read music, so I do not know what it is. Sometimes I listen to the radio and say, “I think I might have written that.”

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    Barbie

    If Barbie is so popular, why must you buy her friends?

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    Instant Coffee

    Every morning, I make instant coffee. I drink it to get the energy for real coffee.

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    A Good Parking Spot

    When I get really bored, I drive downtown for a good parking spot. Then I sit in my car and count how many people ask if I am leaving.

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    Two Different Colored Socks

    I entered the bar. I sat beside a pretty girl. She looked at me. She said, “Hey, you have two different colored socks on.” I replied, “Yeah, I know. But they are the same to me because I judge by thickness.”

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