🔤 Wordplay
What did the janitor say when he jumped out of the supply closet?
Supplies!
Why This Joke Works
'Supplies!' sounds exactly like 'Surprise!' — the janitor's cleaning inventory is also a startled exclamation. The janitor can't even jump out at people without their job materials becoming the announcement.
🎤 How to Tell This Joke
Jump slightly when you deliver 'Supplies!' — commit to the physical surprise energy of the janitor leaping from the closet. The startle gesture sells it.
Perfect for:
- •On the first day of school when supplies are the dominant topic
- •During a school custodial staff appreciation event
- •When finding a stash of forgotten office supplies in a back desk drawer
💡 Did You Know?
The world record for most jokes told in one hour is 549, but quality beats quantity — a single well-timed dad joke can outperform a whole comedy set.
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