Michigan, the Great Lake State, is known for many things: its long coastline, automobile industry, friendly people, and picturesque seasons. But what about its humor? Yes, it turns out the Mitten State has a humorous side too.
Below, we explore the top Michigan jokes that will leave you laughing like a loon on a lake. For locals and outsiders alike, these hearty Michigan jokes are pure comedy…and distinctly Pure Michigan.
Table of the Best Michigan Jokes
1. Why don’t people from Michigan ever play hide and seek with their cars?
Because a good Michigander always spots a car from a mile away!
2. How does a Michigander show you they love you?
They don’t send a bouquet of roses—they send you a bouquet of pothole warnings!
3. Why are Michigan football games so quiet?
Because everyone’s got mittens on!
4. What’s the best thing about Michigan in the winter?
They’ve got the world’s largest collection of snowmen!
5. Why don’t seagulls fly over the bay in Traverse City?
Because they’d be Bay-gulls!
6. How do Michigan residents relax?
They take a ‘Pure Michigan’ commercial break.
7. How do you confuse a Michigander?
Tell them there’s only two seasons: Winter and construction.
8. What does a Michigan State fan do when his team has won the BCS championship?
He turns off the PlayStation.
9. Why did the tomato turn red at the Michigan farmer’s market?
Because it saw the corn stalk!
10. What’s the difference between a University of Michigan sorority sister and a scarecrow?
The scarecrow stands out in a field!
Fasten your seatbelts (Michigan’s roads demand it), we are halfway there!
11. What do you call a Michigander who can’t ice fish?
A Californian.
12. What’s a Michigan residents take on intimidating wildlife?
Let Sleeping bears lie—in dunes!
13. Why did the Detroit Lions eat their football schedule?
Because they needed some tough fiber in their diet!
14. How does a Michigander show you they’re sorry?
They repair a pothole in your driveway!
15. Why go to the paint store when you’re mad at your husband?
So you can get some peace of mind and pick up some “screw blue!”
16. How do you get a Michigander to smile in February?
Tell them it’s only a foot of snow.
17. What do you call a handsome man in Michigan?
A tourist!
18. Why don’t people in Michigan tell secrets outside?
Because the potatoes have eyes and the corn has ears!
19. What’s Michigan’s favorite warm up?
Shoveling the snow!
20. Why did the Michigander bring string to the game?
Just in case they needed to tie the score!
Already chuckling? Hold tight; we have another round of hilarity coming your way!
21. What’s a Michigander’s favorite dance move?
The pothole dodge!
22. Why did the Detroit Red Wings fan bring a ladder to the game?
To reach the high-flying puck!
23. What do you call a Michigan deer with no eyes?
No-eye-deer!
24. Why did the Michigan chicken join a band?
Because it had the drumsticks!
25. How do Michiganders keep their hair looking so good?
They use Lake Superior conditioner!
26. What do you get when you cross a Michigan winter with a bad joke?
A cold response!
27. Why did the Detroit car factory worker bring a suitcase to work?
Because he wanted to make some extra “case!”
28. Why do Michiganders make great detectives?
Because they always follow the Great Lakes leads!
29. Why did the Michigan lighthouse go to school?
To become a “beacon” of knowledge!
30. Why did the apple refuse to play cards in Michigan?
Because it was afraid of getting cidered!
31. What do you call a fish from Michigan that plays the piano?
A scale-ionaire!
32. Why did the Michigan football team go to the bank?
To get their quarterback!
33. What’s a Michigander’s favorite type of candy?
Snowcaps!
34. Why did the Michigan fisherman bring a pencil to the lake?
To draw in the big ones!
35. Why don’t Michiganders ever play poker at the zoo?
Too many cheetahs!
36. Why did the Michigander put his money in the blender?
Because he wanted to make some liquid assets!
37. Why did the Michigan bakery go out of business?
Because they couldn’t make enough dough!
38. What do you call a Michigan snowman with a six-pack?
An abdominal snowman!
39. Why did the Michigan artist go broke?
Because he couldn’t draw a salary!
40. Why did the Michigander wear sunglasses at night?
Because his future’s so bright, he’s gotta wear shades!
Keep Laughing and Sharing Those Michigan Jokes!
You’ve now explored all corners of Michigan, thanks to these light-hearted jokes. Whether you’re from the Mitten State or just passing through, the humor we’ve shared here today goes to show that laughter truly is universal—and stunningly Michigan in execution.
Keep the comedy rolling! Don’t forget to share these jokes with your friends or bookmark our site to return to them when you need a hearty laugh. Remember, wherever you are in the world, these Michigan jokes are a Pure Michigan experience to enjoy!
