Circus Puns
Welcome to a collection of circus-related witty puns, clever humor, and a whole lot more besides.
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Circus Big Top Tent Gifts
Puns
best moment for the comic was his clowning glory
circus accountants juggle the books
circus elephant's Halloween - trunk or treat
Frodo in the circus - Lord of the Ringmasters
it’s all clowning around until someone gets pied
mad circus acrobat flipped out
stressful show - it was in tents
tightrope walker needs to toe the line
when life feels like a circus - vote for change
why don’t clowns play poker? Too many jokers
Note: this section is still being worked on!
circus accountants juggle the books
circus elephant's Halloween - trunk or treat
Frodo in the circus - Lord of the Ringmasters
it’s all clowning around until someone gets pied
mad circus acrobat flipped out
stressful show - it was in tents
tightrope walker needs to toe the line
when life feels like a circus - vote for change
why don’t clowns play poker? Too many jokers
Note: this section is still being worked on!
Expressions
three-ring circus - chaotic event
it’s a circus out here - everything’s out of control
jump through hoops - to do difficult things to please someone
send in the clowns - an expression when things go awry
juggling too much - managing too many things at once
clown car situation - way too crowded
clown world - when nothing makes sense anymore
plate-spinning - multitasking
it’s a circus out here - everything’s out of control
jump through hoops - to do difficult things to please someone
send in the clowns - an expression when things go awry
juggling too much - managing too many things at once
clown car situation - way too crowded
clown world - when nothing makes sense anymore
plate-spinning - multitasking
Clown World Gifts >>
Famous Circus Performers
P.T. Barnum - founder of Barnum & Bailey Circus
Harry Houdini - famous illusionist and circus performer
Jules Léotard - the original trapeze artist
Emmett Kelly - the famous clown known for his sad hobo character
Annie Oakley - sharpshooter who performed in circuses
Nik Wallenda - famous for tightrope walking, including over the Grand Canyon
Harry Houdini - famous illusionist and circus performer
Jules Léotard - the original trapeze artist
Emmett Kelly - the famous clown known for his sad hobo character
Annie Oakley - sharpshooter who performed in circuses
Nik Wallenda - famous for tightrope walking, including over the Grand Canyon
Films and Media
“The Greatest Showman” – a musical based on the life of P.T. Barnum
“Dumbo” – Disney’s animated film about a flying circus elephant
“Big Fish” – Tim Burton’s fantasy film involving circus characters
“Freaks” – a classic horror movie set in a circus
“Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted” – an animated adventure featuring a traveling circus
“The Circus” – Charlie Chaplin’s classic comedy film
“Dumbo” – Disney’s animated film about a flying circus elephant
“Big Fish” – Tim Burton’s fantasy film involving circus characters
“Freaks” – a classic horror movie set in a circus
“Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted” – an animated adventure featuring a traveling circus
“The Circus” – Charlie Chaplin’s classic comedy film
Bread and Circuses Gifts >>
Internet Circus
ClownBook - the social media site for jesters
eRingMaster - where you bid for circus memorabilia
FlipTube - viral acrobat fails
JuggleGram - share your latest juggling skills
LionTweet - roar your thoughts in 280 characters
RingLink - connect with other circus professionals
SnapTrapeze - acrobat selfies
TightropeTok - walking the thinnest line
Tumbler - for clowns who fall over
eRingMaster - where you bid for circus memorabilia
FlipTube - viral acrobat fails
JuggleGram - share your latest juggling skills
LionTweet - roar your thoughts in 280 characters
RingLink - connect with other circus professionals
SnapTrapeze - acrobat selfies
TightropeTok - walking the thinnest line
Tumbler - for clowns who fall over
Circus Strongman Gifts >>
Jargon
big top - the main circus tent
ringmaster - the master of ceremonies at a circus
flea circus - a small-scale performance with tiny acts
juggling act - managing many things at once
tumbling - acrobatic rolling and flips
clown shoes - oversized shoes worn by clowns
ringmaster - the master of ceremonies at a circus
flea circus - a small-scale performance with tiny acts
juggling act - managing many things at once
tumbling - acrobatic rolling and flips
clown shoes - oversized shoes worn by clowns
Jokes
Why don’t elephants ever use computers? Because they’re afraid of the mouse!
What do you call a lion that always wins at poker? A cheetah.
What do you call a lion that always wins at poker? A cheetah.
Circus Ringmaster Gifts >>
Songs
“Send in the Clowns” - Judy Collins
“The Greatest Show” - The Greatest Showman Soundtrack
“Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite!” - The Beatles
“Entry of the Gladiators” - Julius Fučík
“Circus” - Britney Spears
“Tears of a Clown” - Smokey Robinson
“The Greatest Show” - The Greatest Showman Soundtrack
“Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite!” - The Beatles
“Entry of the Gladiators” - Julius Fučík
“Circus” - Britney Spears
“Tears of a Clown” - Smokey Robinson
Words for Making Circus Puns
A handy list of words for punning about subject.
clown, elephant, juggler, lion, ringmaster, tightrope, trapeze, big top, acrobat, tent, stunts, circus, sideshow, carnival
clown, elephant, juggler, lion, ringmaster, tightrope, trapeze, big top, acrobat, tent, stunts, circus, sideshow, carnival
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