Ah, cousins! The delightful blend of family and frenetic friendship. They’re the ones who share your family tree but always seem to have their own branches tangled in sheer mischief. When it’s time for family reunions, the atmosphere often crackles with anticipation—and a bit of chaos. So, why not liven up the gathering with some hysterically funny cousin jokes? Here are 15 gems that will have everyone chuckling, snorting, and maybe even rolling on the floor.
1. Why did the cousin bring a ladder to the family reunion?
Because he heard the party was going to be at a “higher” level!
2. What do you call your cousin who’s a magician?
Abracada-fam-cousin! Whenever he shows up, all your money disappears!
3. Why don’t cousins ever play hide and seek?
Because good luck hiding when everyone knows you can’t resist the sound of mom’s famous potato salad!
4. What’s a cousin’s favorite game during family gatherings?
“Pin the Blame on the Missing Cousin!” It’s always a hit when Uncle Joe hasn’t shown up.
5. How do you organize a fantastic cousin reunion?
You call on the “fam-ily” planner. Why hire professionals when you have a cousin who knows how to throw a “legendary” barbecue—and burn the burgers?
6. Did you hear about the cousin who went vegetarian?
He said he didn’t want to “meat” expectations anymore. Cue the eye rolls from the rest of the family.
7. Why did the cousin fail his driving test?
He kept trying to parallel park on top of Aunt Edna’s prized garden gnomes. R.I.P., Edna’s gnomes!
8. What’s a cousin’s favorite type of music?
Dance music—because they can’t resist showing off their questionable dance moves to a bemused audience!
9. Why did the cousin bring a suitcase to the reunion?
He heard Aunt Mary was serving leftovers, and he planned to make a “carry out” situation an ongoing tradition!
10. What’s the difference between a cousin and a comedian?
A comedian can tell jokes without getting grounded by your mom for embarrassing family secrets!
11. Why do cousins rarely take selfies together?
Because they’re usually too busy conspiring to out-fish each other in the storytelling department!
12. How can you tell a cousin is lying?
Their lips are moving, and they’re blaming their wild childhood on their “imaginary” friend!
13. Why did the cousin refuse to join the family talent show?
He said he didn’t want to showcase his “special” talent for forgetting everyone’s names!
14. What’s a cousin’s guide to winning family trivia?
Start with: “Remember that time when Uncle Larry…?” Works every single time—and it’s a free path to winning!
15. Why do cousins make the best family investigators?
Because they specialize in dirt. They know all the family secrets but will only spill them for a slice of Aunt Betty’s famous pie!
So there you have it—a bountiful bouquet of laughter, wrapped in the unbreakable bond of cousinhood. Whether at a reunion or just gathering for a barbecue, may these jokes invoke smiles, smirks, and the warmth of family ties that never quite shake off the dust of past mischief.
