Paper—humble, crinkly, and crisp—is the unsung hero of our everyday lives. From grocery lists and love letters to office memos and origami swans, it’s the thin line between chaos and order. But beyond its practical uses, paper holds another surprising talent: comedy. Yes, paper puns are a delightful niche of wordplay, where jokes unfold like an accordion and humor stacks up like reams in a supply closet.
In the spirit of all things pulp and punny, we’ve compiled a list of 48 original paper-themed puns that are guaranteed to crease you with laughter. Whether you’re a stationery enthusiast, a classroom jokester, or just someone looking to jot down a laugh, these jokes are sure to deliver. So sharpen your wit like a number-two pencil and get ready to dive into the recycled world of dad-level hilarity.
48 Sharp and Witty Paper Puns to Brighten Your Day
1. Paper’s Got Some Issues
I tried talking to my notebook, but it just kept bringing up old sheets.
2. Fold Me Once
Never trust origami—it’s always hiding something under folds.
3. Resume the Laughter
My résumé got rejected—it didn’t have enough character spacing.
4. Tearable Pun Ahead
I wrote a joke on tissue paper. It was tearable.
5. Ream Team
We started a support group for stressed-out paper. We call it the Ream Team.
6. Paper Trail of Lies
I tried following a paper trail, but it led straight to a recycling bin.
7. Card Stocked and Loaded
My greeting cards are armed with puns—they’re card stocked and loaded.
8. Shredded Confidence
My confidence was paper-thin, and then the shredder got involved.
9. You’ve Got Mail…Sort Of
I sent a letter to my crush—it folded under pressure.
10. Scroll Down for Pun
I opened an ancient scroll. It just said, “You’ve been pranked!”
11. Ledger in the Shadows
My accountant disappeared, but left a cryptic post-it. Truly a ledger-nd.
12. Bond Paper, James Bond
He only writes on high-end sheets. Bond paper—licensed to quill.
13. Notebook Drama
My diary started a fight with my planner—it got really spiral.
14. Caught in the Margins
I tried to live in the moment, but I kept getting caught in the margins.
15. The Perforated Truth
Don’t believe everything—it’s only half true if it’s perforated.
16. Pad Habits Die Hard
I hoard notepads. I guess I have legal pad habits.
17. Paper’s in a Jam
The copier’s in a bad relationship—it’s stuck in a jam again.
18. Scroll With It
Tried to explain the joke, but she said, “Just scroll with it.”
19. The Stationery Whisperer
I talk to my paper clips—they say I’m the Stationery Whisperer.
20. Origami’s Got Layers
You think you know origami? Trust me, it’s got layers.
21. Plotted on Graph Paper
The graph paper planned a revolt—it was a well-plotted scheme.
22. The Case of the Loose Leaf
Detectives are baffled by the case of the missing loose leaf.
23. Doodle Disaster
My notebook got jealous of my tablet and started doodling threats.
24. Fax Me Later
I tried flirting in the office, but all she said was, “Fax me later.”
25. Crumpled Dreams
My manuscript fell short. It’s now living among the crumpled dreams.
26. Paper’s Got Lines
My journal auditioned for Broadway. Turns out, it’s got lines.
27. Sincerely, Stationery
I got a love letter from my notepad—Sincerely, Stationery.
28. Staple of the Office
Don’t underestimate me—I’m the staple of this office.
29. Copy That, Over
The copy machine has trust issues—it always wants things in duplicate.
30. Classified Fold-ers
All the secret documents are hiding in the classified fold-ers.
31. Just the Highlights
My highlighter is very dramatic—it only cares about the highlights.
32. Inkcredible Stuff
That pen just wrote a masterpiece. Inkcredible work, really.
33. Envelope Please
And the award for most dramatic stationery goes to…the envelope!
34. Hard-Pressed Feelings
My typewriter’s upset—it’s been feeling hard-pressed lately.
35. Lined Up for Glory
I trained my notebook to stay organized. Now it’s lined up for glory.
36. Pencil Pusher’s Paradise
He’s not a manager, just a proud pencil pusher in paradise.
37. Pulp Fiction Writer
I tried writing crime stories on cheap paper. Call me a pulp fiction writer.
38. Don’t Quote Me on That
I scribbled down a quote, but my notebook said, “Don’t quote me on that.”
39. File This Under Funny
Laughed at my own joke and filed it under “Hilarious.”
40. Page-Turner Romance
She said our love was a page-turner…until she tore it out.
41. The Post-it Always Knows
My sticky note gave me life advice. The Post-it always knows.
42. Pressed for Ink
I ran out of ink mid-sentence. Truly a tale of being pressed for ink.
43. Copycat Chronicles
The printer plagiarized my poem. Classic copycat behavior.
44. Noteworthy Behavior
He passed notes in class, truly noteworthy behavior.
45. Bound for Greatness
This journal has ambition. It’s bound for greatness.
46. Fold Goals
My origami swan became a social media star. #FoldGoals
47. Paperwork with Attitude
The contract smirked at me—paperwork with serious attitude.
48. That’s a Wrap Sheet
The criminal had a long record—it was printed on a wrap sheet.
Conclusion
Paper might be silent, but it speaks volumes—especially when turned into pun-filled punchlines. Whether crumpled, stapled, or perfectly squared, these puns prove that even the simplest materials can deliver the loudest laughs. In an increasingly digital world, there’s comfort in returning to something so tangible and timeless. So next time you scribble a note, jot a to-do, or doodle in a meeting, remember: there’s humor between the lines. Keep it folded, keep it funny, and never underestimate the power of a well-placed paper pun.
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