The funniest passwords jokes, ranked.

3 comedians, one topic. Quoted from the source, funniest first by our laugh score: surprise of the turn (40), economy (30) and specificity (30).

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    Nick Helm

    Edinburgh Fringe 2011, 2011 · on Passwords

    84
    “I needed a password with eight characters – so I picked Snow White and the Seven Dwarves.”

    Dave's Funniest Joke of the Fringe 2011 (winner)Literalises 'characters' with a perfect, instantly countable answer.

    Chortle: Dave's top 10 Fringe jokes 2011 ↗All Passwords jokes →

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    Michael McIntyre
    Michael McIntyre

    Showman, 2020 · on Passwords

    72

    Forgot-password security questions ask about your own life, and you can't remember the answers.

    “"What is your favorite pet?" "Oh, no, I can't believe I chose one." The dog walks in, "If it isn't me, I'm leaving. I'm literally walking out the door."”

    The security question becomes a family betrayal.

    Scraps from the Loft: Michael McIntyre, Showman transcript ↗All Passwords jokes →

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    Todd Barry
    Todd Barry

    Spicy Honey, 2017 · on Passwords

    70

    Barry would never let a band stay at his place, even the Beatles.

    “No, you can't have my WiFi password. […] Dip into your 4G, motherfucker. […] You're in The Beatles.”

    Petty stinginess aimed at the Beatles is a funny status mismatch.

    Scraps from the Loft: Todd Barry, Spicy Honey transcript ↗All Passwords jokes →

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