Last October, my kid came home convinced the neighbor’s cat was a mummy. The trail of toilet paper was, we agreed, intentional. Since then I keep a drawer of Halloween one-liners, and mummy jokes are the ones that always land the giggle, even from the kids who claim to be past them.
All of these are clean and kid-safe, so you can read them at a class party without blinking. I’ve grouped them by type below, plus a batch of card-sized jokes you can print and tuck into lunchboxes.
Funny Mummy Jokes
These are my classic favorites. Short, punchy, easy to remember.
Why did the mummy go to the doctor? He was feeling a little crummy.
What kind of candy do mummies like best? Anything with a wrapper.
Why did the mummy bring tape to the Halloween party? Just in case he fell apart.
Why did the mummy become a detective? He was great at uncovering mysteries.
Why did the mummy get good grades? He was always wrapped up in his homework.
What do you call a mummy who sings? A wrap artist.
What does a mummy order at a restaurant? A chicken wrap.
Why did the mummy love Halloween? He felt right at home.
Why did the mummy bring a ladder to the haunted house? He wanted to reach the top tomb.
Why was the mummy so neat? He liked everything bundled up nicely.
What did the mummy say to the skeleton? You crack me up!
Why did the mummy need a new outfit? His old one was falling apart.
Silly Mummy Puns and Riddles
Okay, yes, mummies and wraps are basically a power couple. These are the pun-heavy ones — I kept the full set, just reordered so they don’t all land the same way.
What do mummies say when they are excited? I’m all wrapped up in this!
Why was the mummy a great teacher? He knew how to keep the class under wraps.
What is a mummy’s favorite game? Truth or scare.
What kind of car does a mummy drive? A tomb-mobile.
Why did the mummy like the library? It was full of spine-tingling stories.
Why did the mummy bring snacks to the haunted house? He didn’t want to get hangry in the hallway.
What did the mummy say when he lost his bandages? I’m coming undone!
Why did the mummy like rainy days? He could stay inside and watch scary movies.
What do mummies put in their hair? Scare spray.
Why did the mummy go to art class? He wanted to learn how to draw a scare.
Why did the mummy love the dance party? He had great wrap moves.
What did the mummy say when he saw a ghost? You look boo-tiful!
Mummy Knock Knocks
Best played in the back seat on a car ride home from school. Warning: the first one will not fail.
Knock, knock. Who’s there? Mummy. Mummy who? Mummy told me to say Happy Halloween!
Knock, knock. Who’s there? Boo. Boo who? Don’t cry, it’s just a mummy joke!
Knock, knock. Who’s there? Wrap. Wrap who? Wrap on the door and let me in!
Knock, knock. Who’s there? Candy. Candy who? Candy mummy have one more treat?
Free Printable Mummy Joke Cards
Here are the jokes I actually print and tuck into lunchboxes, classroom Halloween treats, party favors, and trick-or-treat bags. They’re card-sized on purpose so a kid can rip one off without your supervision.
Why don’t mummies take vacations? They are afraid to unwind.
What kind of music do mummies like? Wrap music.
Why was the mummy so good at keeping secrets? He kept everything under wraps.
Why did the mummy stay home from school? He had a coffin fit.
What did the mummy say when Halloween was over? That’s a wrap!
Why did the mummy open a bakery? He made great roll-ups.
Why did the mummy take a nap? He was dead tired.
What do mummies eat for lunch? Wraps.
Why did the mummy get invited to every party? He was a real wrap star.
What is a mummy’s favorite subject? History, of corpse.
What did the mummy say to the pumpkin? You look gourd-geous.
Why was the mummy late? He got wrapped up in something.
Grab the free printable mummy joke cards (PDF), print and cut, then share them for lunchbox notes, Halloween party fun, classroom laughs, or a silly surprise during October.
More Where That Came From
If your inbox is full of Halloween crafts, lunchbox notes, and crafty mummy treat holders, you’re in the right place. These mummy jokes have carried my buddy group all season long, and I’m not the only one hiding them in party favors.
FAQ
Are these jokes really safe for little kids?
Yes, all of them are clean and mild, so they hold up in a classroom, a birthday party, or a trick-or-treat bag without wincing.
Can I reuse the joke cards for other holidays?
They’re mummy-themed, so they shine in October, but the riddle format works all year if you just swap the wrap references.
Do these work as party favors?
Print them on colored paper, fold in half, and put in a small envelope with a piece of candy. It’s a quick, cheap-to-make favor that kids actually keep.
a note from Ava: I’ve printed these joke cards twice now, and I keep getting asked where they came from. That’s the whole point, I think. Simple, cheap, and they actually work.
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