Step into Louisiana, the Pelican State, and immerse yourself in its fascinating history, tantalizing cuisine, and distinct culture. I’ve sifted through dozens of jokes to bring you 75 side-splitting gags that will leave you gasping for air!
Born and bred locals or curious wanderers alike can all get on board with these hilarious wisecracks – guaranteed to have you giggling like a true Cajun. So grab yourself a steaming bowl of jambalaya and brace yourself for an unforgettable ride filled with good food, great company and unforgettable laughs!
List of Jokes About Louisiana
1. What do you call a Louisiana alligator with a GPS? A Navi-gator!
2. Why did the crawfish blush? Because it saw the seafood sauce!
3. What’s a Louisianian’s favorite type of exercise? Gumbo-lates!
4. Why did the shrimp refuse to share its treasure? Because it was shellfish!
5. What do you call a spicy musician from Louisiana? A jalapeñoist!
6. Why don’t Louisiana ducks like to fly south for the winter? Because they prefer to “wing it”!
7. How does a Louisiana turtle greet its friends? Slowly but surely!
8. What do you call a snobbish crawfish? An aristocrawt!
9. Why did the Louisiana football team go to the bakery? To get their daily rolls!
10. What do you call a Louisianian who’s good at math? A bayou-geometer!
11. Why did the Cajun chef become an artist? Because he wanted to draw “creole-tions”!
12. What’s a Louisianian’s favorite type of coffee? Chicory-ccino!
13. Why did the alligator bring a ladder to the swamp? Because it heard the food was high up!
14. What’s a ghost’s favorite Louisiana dish? Boo-din!
15. Why did the crawfish get a promotion? Because it knew how to climb the corporate ladder!
16. What did the Louisianian say when he won the lottery? Laissez les bon temps rouler!
17. Why did the pelican bring a suitcase to the beach? Because it was planning a peli-can’t-miss vacation!
18. What’s a pirate’s favorite Louisiana town? Argh-lene!
19. Why was the Mardi Gras parade so crowded? Because everyone wanted a “krewe-zy” time!
20. What did the oyster say when it told a joke? That’s a real shell-cracker!
21. Why did the Cajun chef open a bakery? Because he wanted to “dough” something different!
22. What do you call a Louisiana fish that can play guitar? A rockfish star!
23. Why did the Louisianian wear a life jacket to the picnic? Because he wanted to be “bayou-tiful”!
24. What’s a gator’s favorite TV show? Louisiana Wildlife Cribs!
25. Why did the crawfish go to the doctor? Because it was feeling a little “shellfish”!
26. What’s a Louisianian’s favorite type of music? Jazzy-ana!
27. Why did the Cajun chef take a fishing rod to the kitchen? Because he wanted to catch the fresh catch of the day!
28. What did the ghost say to the haunted mansion in Louisiana? “I’m dyin’ to move in!”
29. Why did the Louisianian become a gardener? Because he wanted to “lettuce” know the secret to a good gumbo!
30. What’s a frog’s favorite Louisiana city? New “Rib”leans!
31. Why was the gumbo sad? Because it couldn’t find its roux-mate!
32. What did the alligator say to the fisherman? “Nice to “meat” you!”
33. Why did the crawfish go to school? Because it wanted to learn the “cray-demics”!
34. What’s a Louisianian’s favorite type of dance? Zyde-go-go!
35. Why did the pelican get a smartphone? Because it wanted to stay in “beak-to-beak” communication!
36. What do you call a turtle that crossed the Louisiana border? A “shell-gal” immigrant!
37. Why did the gumbo go to the art museum? Because it wanted to appreciate some souperb works!
38. What’s a Cajun’s favorite type of workout? Bayou-cycling!
39. Why did the crab never share its secrets? Because it was a true “clamouflage” expert!
40. What do you call a squirrel that loves Louisiana cuisine? A roux-dent!
41. Why did the alligator bring a compass to the swamp? Because it wanted to avoid “dire-gators”!
42. What’s a Louisianian’s favorite type of bread? Po’booyah!
43. Why did the crawfish join a gym? Because it wanted to work on its “pinch” strength!
44. What did the Cajun chef say when he opened his new restaurant? “Lettuce Gumbo!”
45. Why did the pelican bring a map to the beach? Because it wanted to find the “pelfect” spot!
46. What’s a ghost’s favorite Louisiana cuisine? Ghoul-ash!
47. Why did the crawfish start a band? Because it wanted to play some “jazz-fish”!
48. What do you call a Louisianian who loves to dance? A “jitterbug” cater!
49. Why was the gumbo a great comedian? Because it had a lot of good “stock” jokes!
50. What’s a Louisianian’s favorite type of pie? Pardi Gras!
51. Why did the crawfish get a job as a lifeguard? Because it was an expert in “creole-scue”!
52. What did the alligator say to the fish? “You’re my “fin”-tastic catch!”
53. Why did the pelican bring a camera to the beach? Because it wanted to capture some “pelfies”!
54. What’s a Cajun’s favorite type of dessert? Beignet and the Jets!
55. Why did the crawfish enroll in cooking school? Because it wanted to become a “crevette” chef!
56. What do you call a Louisiana fish that loves to dance? A jive-eel!
57. Why did the ghost visit Louisiana’s swamps? Because it wanted to “boo-gie” with the locals!
58. What’s a Louisianian’s favorite type of fruit? A bayou-rry!
59. Why did the crawfish become a teacher? Because it wanted to educate the young “mud-lings”!
60. What did the alligator say to the turtle? “You’re “shell”-arious!”
61. Why did the gumbo go to the gym? Because it wanted to stay “roux-tine” fit!
62. What’s a Cajun’s favorite type of sandwich? A po’boyfriend!
63. Why did the crawfish start a YouTube channel? Because it wanted to show off its “boiling” content!
64. What do you call a Louisiana cat that loves jazz? A “meow-zician”!
65. Why did the pelican bring a surfboard to the beach? Because it wanted to ride the “beak” waves!
66. What’s a ghost’s favorite Louisiana holiday? Spooktacular!
67. Why did the crawfish audition for a singing competition? Because it had a great “croak” voice!
68. What do you call a Louisianian who loves to paint? A “Bayou-tiful” artist!
69. Why did the gumbo go to the comedy club? Because it wanted to spice up the laughter!
70. What’s a Louisianian’s favorite type of snack? Gator-ters!
71. Why did the crawfish become a detective? Because it could always “crack” the case!
72. What did the alligator say to the snake? “You’re “scale”-ent!”
73. Why did the Cajun chef join a salsa dancing class? Because he wanted to add some “heat” to his moves!
74. What’s a ghost’s favorite Louisiana city? New “Or-boo-leans”!
75. Why did the crawfish start a clothing line? Because it had an eye for “claw-thing” fashion!
