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15 Jokes to Celebrate Presidents Day

Our Presidents like to laugh, too!

By Christen Reiner, Macaroni KID Lakewood-Littleton, Macaroni KID Denver, and Macaroni KID Highlands Ranch-Parker-Castle Rock-Lone Tree Editor and Publisher February 14, 2025

Presidents help to keep the United States running smoothly, but did you know that most of them also enjoyed a good laugh now and then? 

Here are fifteen jokes for Presidents Day that will make you smile on this special day of celebration and remembrance. 


What was the most popular dance in 1776?
Indepen-dance

Why was George Washington always pictured standing up?
Because he never lied

Why did Lincoln wear a tall, black hat?
To keep his head warm

What kind of tea do presidents drink?
Liber-tea

What’s the difference between a platypus and George Washington?
One has a bill on his face, the other has his face on a bill

What do you get if you cross a gorilla with the sixteenth US president?
Ape Lincoln

What would George Washington be if he were alive today?
A very old man!

What do you call a hamster in a tophat?
Abrahamster Lincoln

What is President Obama's favorite vegetable?
Barackoli

Who was the funniest person in George Washington’s army?
Laugh-ayette

What did they call George Washington’s false teeth?
Presidentures

What did George Washington say to his men before crossing the Delaware?
Get in the boat!

If you crossed a zucchini with our first president, what would you get?
George Squashington

Where did they sign the Declaration Of Independence?
At the bottom

Which rock group has four men who don’t sing?
Mount Rushmore


Do you know who these Presidents are?