Celebrate the season with these hilarious spring puns guaranteed to make you laugh your grass off
The funniest spring puns
OK, folks—winter is finally over, which means it’s time to roll out of hibernation and add a little pep to your step. What could make the best season of the year even better? A bunch of shiny spring puns, of course! Hey, spring is a season that’s synonymous with smiling, so you might as well warm up your facial muscles now before you pull something.
From witty wordplay to clever one-liners to hilarious jokes you’ll want to share with your buds, this pun-packed list is the best type of bouquet around. Read on to make your day a little brighter with the cutest quips this side of daylight savings.
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A warning about April’s precipitation: Absolute showers corrupt absolutely.
Don’t hesitate to tell someone winter’s over—just spring it on them.
Where’s there’s a daffodil, there’s a way!
Bees always know how to hive a good time in the spring.
Always ask before taking a rabbit’s photo—you never know if they’re having a bad hare day.
When rain falls, the Earth soils itself with excitement.
Look out for raining primates during Ape-ril showers.
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Punny spring jokes
What did Elsa say to her garden? “Let it grow!”
What happens when gardeners get too excited? They wet their plants.
Can February March? No, but April May.
What do you yell for a spring emergency? “May Day!”
Why do florists love springtime? Their business is blooming!
Who’s April’s favorite rock star? Bruce Spring-steen.
Should you plant flowers in any month other than April? May as well!
How do months stay clean? April showers.
Which superhero loves spring? Robin.
What do you call a month who never gives you the weather you want? Your March nemesis.
Each spring, does milk walk? No, but butterflies.
What’s the worst vegetable in a tense situation? Artichokes.
How do you plant a kiss in spring? With two lips.
Why was the bee mad? Someone stole her honey.
What do bakers grow in their gardens? Flour.
Why is the Grinch a good gardener? Because he has a green thumb.
What would the Easter Bunny‘s name be as a Transformer? Hoptimus Prime.
What do sheep do on a warm spring day? Have a baa-baa-cue.
What’s the worst holiday for an egg? Spring break.
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