Suite101

Top Soprano Jokes

Opera Humor Passed from Generation to Generation

© Bryce Westervelt

Mar 6, 2007
Opera Jokes, especially soprano jokes, have been passed from generation to generation in musical circles. Here is a list of some of the top soprano jokes of all-time.

These are, by far, not the only soprano jokes out there, but here is a list to get you started as you poke fun at your favorite soprano! These are common opera jokes that have been passed on from generation to generation. Some are actually true, especially the last joke on the list. Enjoy! (and for more jokes visit our jokes about tenors)

What's the difference between a soprano and a terrorist?

  • You can negotiate with a terrorist.

What's the difference between a soprano and a piranha?

  • The lipstick.

What's the difference between a soprano and a pit bull?

  • The jewelry.

What's the difference between a Wagnerian soprano and the average American football offensive lineman?

  • Stage makeup.

What's the difference between a Wagnerian soprano and a Wagnerian tenor?

  • About 10 pounds.

What's the difference between a Wagnerian soprano and a baby elephant?

  • Eleven pounds.

How do you tell if a Wagnerian soprano is dead?

  • The horses seem very relieved.

How many sopranos does it take to change a light bulb?

  • One. She holds the bulb and the world revolves around her.
  • Two. One to hold the diet soda and the other to get her accompanist to do it.
  • Three. One to do it, her understudy, and one to say she could have done it better.
  • Four. One to change the bulb and three to pull the chair out from under her.

What's the first thing a soprano does in the morning?

  • Puts on her clothes and goes home.

What's the next thing a soprano does in the morning?

  • Looks for her instrument.

How do you know when there's a singer at the door?

  • She can't find the key and she doesn't know when to come in.

How is a soubrette different from a sewer rat?

  • Some people actually like sewer rats.

What is the difference between a soubrette and a cobra?

  • One is deadly poisonous, and the other is a reptile.

Why are soprano jokes all one-liners?

  • So tenors can understand them.

The copyright of the article Top Soprano Jokes in Opera is owned by Bryce Westervelt. Permission to republish Top Soprano Jokes in print or online must be granted by the author in writing.




Post this Article to facebook Add this Article to del.icio.us! Digg this Article furl this Article Add this Article to Reddit Add this Article to Technorati Add this Article to Newsvine Add this Article to Windows Live Add this Article to Yahoo Add this Article to StumbleUpon Add this Article to BlinkLists Add this Article to Spurl Add this Article to Google Add this Article to Ask Add this Article to Squidoo

Comments
Sep 14, 2008 12:12 AM
Guest :
change the joke about the difference between a soprano and tenor joke to this answer : about 10 notes in pitch and 10 pounds, but don't worry......the tenor is gaining weight.............
1 Comment: