Over 100 of the Best Chuck Norris Jokes

Atypical Words
8 min readOct 14, 2023

What exactly constitutes the best Chuck Norris jokes will inevitably be a matter of personal taste, but Chuck Norris jokes have been a staple of popular culture for nearly two decades.

These amusing tales, while far from reality, encapsulate the mythical aura of Chuck Norris. While they’re obviously fantastical, they offer a fun and exaggerated tribute to a well-loved figure.

How did Chuck Norris Jokes Start?

Most popular attributions claim the modern phenomenon of Chuck Norris jokes began on the internet in roughly 2005 but claims about Chuck Norris’ toughness have been around in some shape or form since the beginning of his fame.

What Exactly is a Chuck Norris Joke?

Chuck Norris jokes are essentially fictitious “facts” that are a delightful mix of hilarious and wildly exaggerated tales that showcase the many (and often impossible) aspects and feats of Chuck Norris’s life and ability. To dive a bit deeper, the jokes essentially fall into one of several more specific categories:

  1. Toughness: We hear of Chuck Norris single-handedly stopping a tsunami with a stern look or doing push-ups while the Earth actually goes down
  2. Attitude: Situations where Chuck Norris is so intimidating that…

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