Limericks are silly short stories, and we've found 75 funny limerick poems for you to enjoy! Plus, how to write a limerick.
In this post, we’ve gathered up a dozen of our favourite limericks, which are among the funniest limericks ever written and the finest examples of the form. Many of them are anonymous, but where the author of the limerick is known, we’ve mentioned this. Warning: some of these classic limericks are rather rude, to say the least.
Fancy a short one and a quick laugh? These funny limericks won't just make you smile—they'll make you feel a little smarter too.
Limericks What is a Limerick? A limerick is a short and fun five-line poem with a distinctive rhythm. The first, second and fifth lines are longer than the third and fourth lines. The rhyming pattern is AABBA. The longer A lines rhyme with each other and the shorter B lines rhyme with each other. Line 1: 7-10 syllables A Line 2: 7-10 syllables A
The most famous limericks revolve around matters of sexual innuendo and downright indecency.
Funny limericks are one of the most compact forms of poems. And writing one is also a great way to get started in poetry. They even make for a challenging writing exercise — once you get over the hump of coming up with an idea for one in the first place! If you’re unsure how to begin, let us show you some examples of limericks.
100 Funny Limericks For When You Need A Quick And Easy Laugh
Many limericks show some form of internal rhyme, alliteration or assonance, or some element of word play. Verses in limerick form are sometimes combined with a refrain to form a limerick song, a traditional humorous drinking song often with obscene verses.