As we mentioned earlier, knock-knock jokes were once a fad sweeping the nation. What we didn’t mention is that there are quite a few Shakespearean knock-knock jokes. Such as: Knock-Knock. Who’s there? Et. Et who? Et who, Brute? (Hey...
In 1936, newspapers across the United States breathlessly reported on a new craze sweeping the nation: knock-knock jokes — and they were at least as corny as today’s version. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “When Knock...
Looking for an extremely silly knock-knock joke? Here’s one that’s as silly as they come: Knock, knock. Who’s there? Cows go. Try figuring out the rest. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Cow Knock-Knock...
Before knock-knock jokes swept the country in 1936, another silly parlor game called handies was all the rage. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Handies” I was talking at the beginning about these newspaper articles that...
Some knock-knock jokes stir the emotions, including: Knock-knock. Who’s there? Woo…. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Emotional Knock-Knock” Knock knock. Who’s there? Woo woohoo. Don’t get excited...
A pint-sized mad scientist, a green-haired girl with a contagious sense of wonder, and a 10-year-old detective. They’re all characters in the books on Grant’s latest list of recommended books for children. Also, what’s the word for...

