These are, by far, not the only tenor jokes out there, but here is a list to get you started as you poke fun at your favorite tenor! 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 sopranos!)
How do you tell if a tenor is dead?
- The wine bottle is still full and the comics haven't been touched.
Where is a tenor's resonance?
- Where his brain should be.
How can you tell when a tenor is really stupid?
- When the other tenors notice.
How many tenors does it take to change a light bulb?
- None - he thinks it's the accompanist's job.
How many tenors does it take to change a light bulb?
- Six. One to do it, and five to say, "It's too high for him."
How many tenors does it take to change a light bulb?
- Four: One to change the bulb and three to complain that they could have done it if they had the high notes.
Why was the tenor buried twenty feet beneath the earth?
- Because DEEP DOWN he's a nice guy.
What does it mean when a tenor drools out of both sides of his mouth?
- The stage is level.
How do you save a tenor from drowning?
- Take your foot off of his head.
What's the definition of a male quartet?
- Three men and a tenor.
What's the musical definition of a half-step?
- Two tenors singing in unison.
How do you put a twinkle in a tenor's eye?
- Shine a flashlight in his ear.
How can you tell when a tenor is out of tune?
- His lips are moving.
What's the difference between a lawn mower and a tenor?
- You can tune the lawn mower.
There were two old men sitting on a park bench talking to each other when one of them asked, "Can I sing you a song?" The other man replied, "Sure, but only if can you sing tenor?" The first man asked, "What is tenor?" The other man replied, "Ten or eleven miles away!" – (Karah Richardson- Age 9)
How many tenor jokes are there?
- Only one, the rest are all true.
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