Sayings are little capsules of wisdom. They’re often studied for their historical, geographic, social, and cultural significance. That’s because they capture, in a few words the popular social discourse of the time. Furthermore, in many cases they’re instructive. Today we partially move away from the latter by presenting you with some of the best funny and entertaining sayings.

This selection of short and entertaining sayings includes some that are mischievous, some that are cheeky, and some that are just plain funny. Our intention is that you finish reading the list having had a good few laughs along the way. Are you ready?

The best funny and entertaining sayings

Some of the sayings in this list involve a twist on the original, more serious version. However, they’re all done in the spirit of fun. Write them down on your mobile if you want to memorize them or share them with your friends:

1. “Don’t drink and drive, you might spill it”.

At least it’s one more reason not to drink and drive, don’t you agree?

2. “The watched download bar never reaches 100 percent”.

In fact, legend has it that the more you watch, the slower the download will be.

3. “You don’t have to give up on your dream, just stay asleep”.

An easy way to fulfill them, without a doubt.

4. “God created the world. Everything else is made in China”.

Wow, our selection of funny sayings got a little philosophical.

5. “He who laughs last thinks slower”.

A saying to remember the next time you hear nothing after telling a joke.

6. “If your parents never had children, it’s likely that you never will either”.

What?

7. “There are two words that’ll open many doors for you: push and pull”.

Maybe you have a smart friend who’d appreciate this saying.

8. “Always remember that you’re unique. Just like everyone else”.

Along with another seven billion people, yes, you’re unique.

9. “What the eyes don’t see, Facebook will tell you”.

Instagram and Twitter too. This is another example of an old phrase adapted for modern times.

10. “You’re born free, then you pay taxes until you die”.

Nothing more to say here.

11. “If life gives you melons, you might be dyslexic”.

A funny bit of wordplay here.

12. “The best part of going to work is coming home at the end of the day”.

On payday, for sure.

13. “What matters is what’s on the inside. Just think of the fridge”.

Enough said.

14. “The echo always has the last word”.

These are words from Woody Allen, so how can we argue?

15. “At night, there’s no such thing as an ugly woman”.

One of the oldest funny sayings. There’s another similar one attributed to Benjamin Franklin, “All cats are grey in the dark”.

16. “Prevention is better than formatting”.

No, that program that’s only been downloaded eight times in the past ten years isn’t safe.

17. “There’s a sucker born every minute”.

You might prefer the milder version, “There’s a fool born every minute”.

18. “You never know what you’ve got … until you tidy your room”.

So much truth in one little sentence.

19. “If the world turns its back on you, touch its butt”.

A funny way to see the glass half full.

20. “It’s better to give something than to lend something”.

At least, if you want to avoid getting unnecessarily mad.

21. “Of course there’s a better world, it’s just a much more expensive one”.

Oh, cruel reality.

22. “He who wakes up early finds that everything’s closed”.

A perfect excuse to stay in bed for that extra five minutes.

23. “He who knows, knows, and he who doesn’t is the boss”.

Another phrase that’ll give you a lot to think about. Unless you’re the boss, of course.

24. “Jealousy stings more than flea bites”.

Not to mention when jealousy reaches pathological borders.

25. “If you drink to forget, make sure you pay before you start.”

A really old saying that fits our selection perfectly.

26. “Laugh and the world laughs with you. Snore and you sleep alone”.

We bet this has happened to you, don’t pretend it hasn’t!

27. “Winning isn’t everything. It’s making the others lose that matters”.

Seen this way, it puts less pressure on you, doesn’t it?

28. “Opportunity makes a thief.”

One of the few funny sayings on our list that we’ve left intact.

29. “It’s not a bad thing, living in the clouds, unless you fall out”.

For the starry-eyed among you.

30. “Plant a tree, you’ll make a dog happy.”

It’ll wave its tail and lift its paw like never before.

31. “He who’s free from sin doesn’t know what he’s been missing”.

With the permission of the original phrase.

32. “God gives bread to those who have no teeth”.

This is actually a bit of a sad saying.

33. “Let a smile be your umbrella, and you’ll end up with a face full of rain”.

Advice that you shouldn’t reject. Here’s another one “Let me give you some advice. Don’t let anyone give you advice”.

34. “The best things in life mess your hair up”.

For the people who claim that those with untidy hair aren’t happy.

35. “Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do next week”.

After all, procrastinating isn’t so bad, is it?

36. “We start by growing upward and end up growing outward.”

To everyone’s regret, unfortunately.

37. “Nobody makes breakfast for those who get up early”.

Yet another reason not to get up early.

38. “A day without sun is, well, night”.

One of the best motivational sayings ever written.

39. “As long as I remember I won’t forget”.

An observation to remember.

40. “As long as a month of Sundays”.

Closely related to “If you went any slower you’d stop”.

41. “I used to think I was indecisive, but now I’m not sure.”

Insert thoughtful face emoticon here.

42. “If you can’t convince them, confuse them.”

The infallible technique of the sophists.

43. “To whom God didn’t give children, the devil gave nephews.”

Without a doubt, not everyone’s finding this funny.

44. “The work’s so bad, they have to pay you to do it.”

This is no longer a list of the best funny and entertaining sayings, it’s become a kind of existentialist philosophy.

45. “To make one man rich, many poor people are needed.”

This is how The Communist Manifesto began.

46. “I have to go to the eye doctor, but I just can’t see when I’ll have the time.”

And you certainly don’t see the danger coming from it either.

47. ” Heads, I win; tails, you lose”.

Deal done.

48. “Weather forecast for tonight: it’ll be dark”.

A weather forecast that’s 100 percent accurate for once.

That’s the end of our selection of the best funny and entertaining sayings. We hope you had a good time reading them. As a matter of fact, despite their lightheartedness, you can use many of them as starting points for a little reflection …

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