How to Tell a Knock-Knock Joke

Knock-knock. . . Who's there? Wooden... Wooden who? Wooden you think telling a knock-knock joke would be easy. Mankind has been telling knock-knock jokes since the second grade. The art of telling a knock-knock joke is a delicate one indeed. As a whole, mankind has been striving to perfect the timing and delivery of the joke for many centuries. Although the art of telling a generic knock-knock joke may seem simple and maybe even trivial, there are a few things one must know before undertaking this task.
To be effective at telling a knock-knock joke one must understand the nature of the joke. Combining for a very dangerous combination, knock-knock jokes are generally short, simple and a little bit corny. Because of the childish nature of the jokes, second graders seem to take to the jokes like a duck to water. The joke is generally told in native English speaking countries and often used to break the ice in permitting situations. …