130 Bone-Tickling Skeleton Puns to Rattle Your Funny Bone

Brace yourself for a journey into the humerus! Our collection of 25 bone-tickling skeleton puns is guaranteed to rattle your funny bone. Perfect for Halloween festivities, or whenever you’re in the mood for some skull-duggery, these puns will ensure you never feel ‘bonely’ for a laugh.

1. Why didn’t the skeleton fight the vampire? He didn’t have the guts.
2. Why did the skeleton go to the barbecue? To get another rib.
3. What’s a skeleton’s favorite instrument? The trom-bone.
4. What did the skeleton say when he got caught in the rain? “I’m bone-soaked!”
5. Why did the skeleton start a band? Because he had the bones for it.
6. Why don’t skeletons watch horror movies? Because they don’t have the nerves.
7. What do skeletons say before eating? “Bone appetite!”
8. Why don’t skeletons fight? They don’t have any beef.
9. Why did the skeleton go to the dance? To see the boogie man.
10. What did the skeleton order at the restaurant? Spare ribs.
11. Why was the skeleton feeling lonely? He had no body to talk to.
12. Why did the skeleton go to the party alone? He had no body to go with.
13. Why do skeletons love geometry? Because it’s all about the right angles.
14. How did the skeleton know it was going to rain? He could feel it in his bones.
15. What do you call a skeleton who lies? A fib-ula.
16. Why was the skeleton a great comedian? He always cracked people up.
17. What do you call a skeleton detective? Sherlock Bones.
18. What do you call a funny bone that’s not funny? A humerus.
19. What’s a skeleton’s least favorite room? The living room.
20. Why did the skeleton go on a diet? He felt he had too much junk in the trunk.
21. Why was the skeleton a great musician? He had rhythm in his bones.
22. How do skeletons call their friends? On the tele-bone.
23. Why did the skeleton go to the zoo? To see the marrow monkeys.
24. Why did the skeleton join the gym? To beef up his bones.
25. Why did the skeleton bring a ladder to the bar? He wanted to reach the high spirits.
26. Why was the skeleton always calm? Nothing got under his skin.
27. What’s a skeleton’s favorite type of art? Skull-ptures.
28. Why was the skeleton an introvert? He was scared of being bonely.
29. What do skeletons say during a toast? “Bone-ché!”
30. How do skeletons say goodbye? “Bone voyage!”
31. What do you call a skeleton with no friends? Bone-ly.
32. Why are skeletons so good at poker? They always keep a poker face, because they can’t blush.
33. Why did the skeleton visit the tropics? He wanted to bone up on his tanning.
34. What do skeletons order at a bar? A spirit on the rocks.
35. Why are skeletons great at stand-up comedy? They’re always deadpan.
36. Why did the skeleton not go to prom? He had no body to dance with.
37. Why did the skeleton fail at school? His heart just wasn’t in it.
38. What’s a skeleton’s favorite plant? The marrow-gold.
39. How do skeletons play their music? On a xylo-bone.
40. What did the skeleton say to his dog? “Bone voyage!”

41. Why did the skeleton refuse the spicy food? He couldn’t stomach it.
42. Why did the skeleton never lie? He wanted to be bone-est.
43. Why do skeletons hate winter? Cold goes right through them.
44. What do you call a skeleton snake? A rattler.
45. Why did the skeleton refuse to jump off the diving board? He didn’t have the guts for it.
46. Why did the skeleton go to the therapist? He couldn’t handle the bare bones of reality.
47. What’s a skeleton’s favorite band? The Rolling Bones.
48. Why did the skeleton break up with his girlfriend? He had a bone to pick with her.
49. Why don’t skeletons drink coffee? It goes right through them.
50. How does a skeleton keep his pants up? With a bone-buckle.
51. Why did the skeleton go to meditation classes? To find inner peace… oh wait.
52. Why are skeletons so calm? Nothing gets under their skin.
53. What’s a skeleton’s favorite road? The dead end.
54. Why was the skeleton a great actor? He could really play the part to the bone.
55. Why did the skeleton ride the roller coaster? He wanted to feel bone-chilling thrill.
56. How did the skeleton know it was his bedtime? He felt bone-tired.
57. Why did the skeleton hate the wind? It really rattled his bones.
58. What do you call a skeleton in the closet? A hide and skeek champion.
59. Why are skeletons terrible at lying? You can see right through them.
60. What’s a skeleton’s favorite tree? A bone-sai tree.
61. Why are skeletons so good at poker? They’ve got bone-dry humor.
62. How did the skeleton fix his roof? With shin-gles.
63. Why don’t skeletons like parties? They have no body to dance with.
64. Why did the skeleton start a gardening business? He had the green thumb… oh, wait.
65. What did the skeleton bring to the potluck? Ribs.
66. What do you call a skeleton who presses charges? A bone to pick.
67. How do skeletons say hello? Bonejour.
68. Why did the skeleton go to the library? To find a spine-chilling book.
69. Why do skeletons always tell the truth? They don’t have the guts to lie.
70. What’s a skeleton’s favorite exercise? The deadlift.
71. Why did the skeleton go to the circus? He wanted to be a part of the skeleton crew.
72. Why did the skeleton refuse to cross the road? He had no guts for chicken jokes.
73. What did the skeleton order at the sushi restaurant? Boneless fish.
74. Why did the skeleton climb the tree? To get to the top, bone and simple.
75. Why did the skeleton bring his grill to the party? He’s a rib-tickler.
76. How does a skeleton get into his house? He uses a skele-key.
77. What’s a skeleton’s favorite song? “Bad to the Bone.”
78. Why did the skeleton take a shower? He felt bone-dirty.
79. Why do skeletons make great detectives? They always dig up the dirt.
80. What do you call a skeleton who won’t work? Lazy bones.
81. How do skeletons like their eggs? Terri-fried.
82. Why do skeletons never go trick or treating? People think they’re not dressed up.
83. How do skeletons keep in touch? They bone-dial each other.
84. Why was the skeleton always tired in the morning? He was bone-weary.
85. Why did the skeleton go to the bank? To make a bone-anza.
86. Why did the skeleton sit on the bench? He needed to rest his bones.
87. What do you call a skeleton on Halloween? A skulker.
88. What do you call a skeleton who tells tall tales? A fib-ula.
89. What’s a skeleton’s favorite game? Hide and shriek.
90. Why did the skeleton go to the party? To pick up some body.
91. Why do skeletons love puns? They find them humerus.
92. What do you call a skeleton who starts a fight? A bonehead.
93. What do you call a skeleton in the snow? A chillblain.
94. How do skeletons keep their skin smooth? Bone-broth.
95. Why don’t skeletons ever go out in the snow? It’s bad for their joints.
96. What do you call a skeleton with a mask? A skull-fugue.
97. Why are skeletons so good at keeping secrets? They can keep things close to their chest.
98. What do you call a skeleton in a field of flowers? Marrow-gold.
99. What do you call a skeleton who loves to sleep in? A doze-bones.
100. Why did the skeleton propose to his girlfriend? He had a bone to pick with her.
101. Why did the skeleton refuse to play hide and seek? He always felt so bare.
102. Why did the skeleton never play hide and seek? He was always spotted.
103. Why did the skeleton always eat at midnight? He wanted some midnight snack-rifice.
104. How does a skeleton wish good luck? “Bone voyage!”
105. Why did the skeleton always carry an umbrella? He didn’t want to get bone-soaked.
106. How does a skeleton invite his friends for dinner? “Bone-appetite!”
107. What’s a skeleton’s favorite animal? The marrow-cat.
108. Why did the skeleton get promoted? He was bone-afide.
109. Why was the skeleton a bad carpenter? He couldn’t find a screwdriver in his ribs.
110. Why did the skeleton refuse to play baseball? He didn’t have the right bones.
111. Why are skeletons good at drama? They’ve got a lot of backbone.
112. Why did the skeleton refuse to play the piano? He didn’t have the key bones.
113. What’s a skeleton’s favorite dance? The skeleton shuffle.
114. Why did the skeleton wear a cape? He wanted to be super-bone.
115. What do you call a skeleton in a suit? A bone-a-fide gentleman.
116. How does a skeleton get around town? By riding the skele-bus.
117. Why was the skeleton the best at hide and seek? He could always find a hiding skull.
118. Why did the skeleton wear a mask? He didn’t want to be bone-identified.
119. How do skeletons start their letters? “Bone Jour!”
120. Why was the skeleton a great politician? He knew every bone in the body politic.
121. What do you call a skeleton in a one-room apartment? A bonehead.
122. How did the skeleton send secret messages? By skull-duggery.
123. Why was the skeleton a great footballer? He was all about the skull-duggery.
124. Why did the skeleton refuse to play chess? He was afraid of the rook.
125. What do you call a skeleton that loves Christmas? A mistle-bone.
126. Why was the skeleton a good baker? He made great bone-bread.
127. What’s a skeleton’s favorite type of coffee? De-bone-ated.
128. Why did the skeleton refuse to play football? He was afraid of getting a bone fracture.
129. Why are skeletons terrible at basketball? They can’t get enough rebounds.
130. Why did the skeleton refuse to jump off a cliff? He didn’t have the stomach for it.

We hope these skeleton puns have tickled your funny bone and given you some good laughs to share with your friends. Whether you’ve enjoyed them over a spooky movie night or during a Halloween party, remember that laughter is the best treat. Keep your spirits high and continue to find humor in the bare bones of life.