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What Are Some 40 Year Old Jokes?

What are some jokes for 40 year olds?  Since some consider 40 years of age to be “over the hill” then any of those kinds of jokes would work.  Others consider 50 to be “over the hill” so you may risk offending the oldster.  Read on for jokes and birthday tips for people turning 40.

Some Jokes for 40 Year Olds

Here are a few basic examples of jokes for 40 year olds:

  • I wanted a whistle for my 40th birthday but my wife bought me an inhaler instead. 
  • I told my wife I wanted a fast car that went from 0 to 250 in 5 seconds.  She bought be a brand new bathroom scale! 
  • Lastly, here’s a cheeky one: Don’t worry; you don’t look a day over 50. 

Funny 40 Year Old Joke One-Liners

Here are some funny one-liners perfect for 40 year old jokes.  

  • Bob Hope said, “You know you are getting old when the candles cost more than the cake.” 
  • I'm not 40 years old I'm 18 with 22 years of experience.
  • Age reminds me of underwear because it can creep up on you.
  • I’m not old, I’m chronologically gifted.
  • What most people consider virtue after 40 is simply a loss of energy.
  • Very few women admit their age and very few men act theirs.

Limerick for a 40 Year Old

For those looking for a little longer 40 year old joke, here’s a funny birthday limerick from Meps ‘n’ Barry:

“Now, there once was a pirate named Barry,Who is frozen and quite stationary,He’s unable to fight,What is looming in sight,Turning forty for him is reeeeeeal scary.”

More Jokes for a 40 Year Old

If you still haven't found enough funny jokes for 40 year olds, check out the website Buzzle for good quotes that work well as short jokes.  Here are a few examples from Buzzle- be sure to check the website for full details and more funny humor:

  • A recent survey showed that, at the age of twenty, 90% of men have sex four times a week and that by the time they reach 40 they are still capable of telling the same pathetic lie. - Anonymous
  • Life begins on your 40th birthday. But so do fallen arches, rheumatism, faulty eyesight, and the tendency to tell a story to the same person, three or four times.
  • Age is a high price to pay for maturity. - Tom Stoppard
  • Forty isn't old, if you're a tree – Unknown

On a Positive Note

Some jokes for 40 year olds try to look on the "bright side" of aging. Funny Jokes and Photos has a hilarious collection of "21 Great Things about Being 40."  Some examples from the website are:

  • You can eat dinner at 4 pm.
  • You have a party and the neighbors don't even realize it.
  • You sing along with elevator music.

Gifts for 40 year Olds

Now that you know what some jokes for 40 year olds are, you may also want to know what you can get a person who is turning 40 for his or her birthday.

  • Suitable gifts for someone who has turned 40 include a 40th birthday mug or shirt, music CDs, a book, or a puzzle book.  Try to think of something that the person would really enjoy, like a gift card or dinner and a movie or show.  
  • A beer gift basket could be useful, especially if you include snacks.  A helicopter ride would be something he would never forget.  You could always rent a limo and have a night out on the town.   
  • For women, a spa visit is always appreciated.  It can be just one treatment or a weekend getaway.  Women may also enjoy art, books, lotions, plants, clothes, or a pet.    

So, now you know not only some jokes for 40 year olds, but also some gift ideas to help make their birthday memorable.

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