🔤 Wordplay

What do you call a train loaded with bubblegum?

A chew-chew train!

Why This Joke Works

"Chew-chew" sounds like "choo-choo" — the classic sound a train makes. But bubblegum is something you chew. A train loaded with bubblegum goes "chew-chew" instead of "choo-choo." The sound effect and the action are the same word, just spelled differently. It's phonetic perfection.

🎤 How to Tell This Joke

Make the "chew-chew" sound like a train whistle while miming chewing bubblegum at the same time. The sillier you look, the better this one lands with kids.

Perfect for:

  • Riding a train or seeing one at a crossing
  • When your kid asks for bubblegum at the store
  • Thomas the Tank Engine viewing sessions with toddlers

💡 Did You Know?

The word "corny" for bad jokes dates back to the 1930s — it originally referred to humor found in seed catalogs sent to corn farmers, which were famously full of terrible puns.

More Jokes Like This

See all Corny Dad Jokes

Want More Dad Jokes?

We've got 2,000+ dad jokes across 20 categories. Find your next favorite.