25 Hilarious Limerick Poem Examples That’ll Make You Laugh Out Loud

Hi, Friend! Jen Glantz here. I’m a bestselling author, the first ever bridesmaid for hire and have been hired by hundreds of brides all over the world. Let’s talk about hilarious limerick poem examples.

Let’s be real: most of us have some mild trauma from grade school poetry units. We sat at those little desks, aggressively counting syllables on our fingers, sweating bullets trying to find a word that rhymes with “orange,” convinced the teacher was just trying to torture us. Even Bored Panda has pointed out that for kids, the limerick is basically a form of cruel and unusual punishment.

But years later, I realized something: the strict rules are exactly what make limericks funny. Unlike serious poetry about sunsets or heartbreak, the limerick exists for one reason only—to deliver a punchline. It’s all about rhythm, speed, and a twist ending. So, I’ve rounded up a collection of hilarious limerick examples that ditch the dusty 18th-century vibes for stuff we actually deal with today, from bad dates to AI that doesn’t know how many fingers humans have.

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These aren’t your grandma’s nursery rhymes. We’re looking at limerick poems that tackle the absurdity of modern life. Get ready for examples of limericks that prove poetry doesn’t have to be boring.

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TL;DR

If you just want the laughs without the English lesson, here is the gist. The structure sets up the joke, the twist is mandatory, and modern themes are keeping this old format alive.

• The Beat: A good limerick needs that AABBA rhyme scheme and a “galloping” rhythm. If you can’t clap to it, it’s wrong.
• The Twist: The humor always lands in line five. That’s your punchline.
• The Vibe: The best ones today are about relatable pain—like Zoom failing or dating apps being terrible.
• The Warning: Funny wedding poems are great to read, but a nightmare to live through. (More on how to fix that later).

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The Anatomy of a Perfect Limerick

You aren’t just looking for rhymes; you need a beat. A limerick poem falls flat without that specific bounce. The structure follows an AABBA rhyme scheme. Lines 1, 2, and 5 rhyme with each other, while lines 3 and 4 are shorter and rhyme together. It’s the same setup you see in other rhyme poem examples where the pattern pulls the reader toward the conclusion.

Beyond the rhyme, you need the “anapestic meter.” Fancy words aside, it just means it needs a galloping beat (da DUM da da DUM). This creates momentum. The fifth line is the non-negotiable punchline where the setup pays off. The best modern example of a limerick takes a boring struggle and twists it into an exaggerated joke at the very end.

Line Number	Rhyme Sound	Meter (The Vibe)	Job
Line 1	A	3 Beats (da DUM da da DUM)	Set the scene.
Line 2	A	3 Beats (da DUM da da DUM)	Give more detail.
Line 3	B	2 Beats (da DUM da DUM)	Introduce the problem.
Line 4	B	2 Beats (da DUM da DUM)	Ramp up the speed.
Line 5	A	3 Beats (da DUM da da DUM)	Drop the punchline.

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The “Gallop” Test: To make sure it works, try clapping your hands like a horse galloping. Da-DUM-da-da-DUM-da-da-DUM. If you stumble, rewrite it.

Category A: Modern Technology & AI

We love tech, but we also kind of hate it. It connects us, sure, but it also fails us in spectacular ways. These five limerick examples are for anyone who has ever wanted to throw their phone across the room.

1. The Chatbot’s Error

AI is confident, I’ll give it that. But it’s also frequently wrong. This poem mocks an AI trying to make art and failing anatomy class. If you’re using tech to help you write, you might want to check out how to write your maid of honor speech with AI help so you don’t end up sounding like a robot.

The Poem:
A chatbot designed to be smart,
Tried creating a work of fine art.
It drew sixteen toes,
And a misplaced nose,
Then claimed it was drawn from the heart.

2. The Zoom Filter

We’ve all had that fear of joining a serious meeting with a filter on. This limerick example captures the moment a career takes a nosedive because of a digital cat.

The Poem:
Young Tim joined a meeting on Zoom,
From the mess of his chaotic room.
But the filter he chose,
Put a cat on his nose,
And sealed his professional doom.

3. The Password Reset

Why do we need a hieroglyphic symbol just to log into a bank account? The struggle is real.

The Poem:
I typed in my password with care,
But the screen gave a confusing glare.
“Must include a Greek sign,
And a grape from a vine,”
So I pulled out my hair in despair.

4. The Smart Fridge

There is such a thing as technology that is too smart. No one needs their kitchen appliances judging their late-night snacking.

The Poem:
My fridge is connected to Wi-Fi,
It judges the groceries I buy.
“More kale!” it will beep,
While I’m trying to sleep,
I just want some pizza on rye.

5. The Influencer

Do it for the ‘gram, right? This limerick example mocks the lengths people go to for the perfect shot, and the ironic engagement that follows a disaster.

The Poem:
A girl took a pic of her latte,
At a fancy and expensive party.
But she tripped on a chair,
Spilled foam in her hair,
And the comments were surprisingly hearty.

Category B: Workplace Woes

The office is basically a sitcom without the laugh track. We tackle the hierarchy, the boredom, and the petty politics of the 9-to-5 grind with these limerick examples.

The Annoyance	The Setup	The Punchline
The Thermostat	The office was cold as a tomb	Realizing the boss is somehow sweating.
The Meeting	We gathered to talk about sales	This definitely could have been an email.
The Coffee	The breakroom brew tastes like mud	It’s actually just hot water and dirt.

6. The Reply-All Disaster

The “Reply All” button is the most dangerous weapon in corporate America. One click and your year is ruined.

The Poem:
A memo was sent to the staff,
With a joke meant to cause a small laugh.
But he hit “Reply All,”
And the HR recall,
Cut his yearly bonus in half.

7. The Monday Morning

Waking up on a Monday hurts physically. We had to get creative with the rhyme “inert-y” here, but if you’ve ever tried to get out of bed at 6 AM, you get it.

The Poem:
The alarm clock rang loud at six-thirty,
For a man who was feeling quite hurty.
He rolled to the floor,
And crawled to the door,
Feeling incredibly old and inert-y.

8. The Micromanager

A hovering boss is the stuff of nightmares. This poem breaks the meter slightly at the end to emphasize just how much you want them to go away.

The Poem:
My boss likes to hover and stare,
While breathing all over my hair.
“Is that spreadsheet done?”
“No, I’ve barely begun!”
I wish he would vanish specifically elsewhere.

9. The Office Fridge Thief

If you steal lunch from the breakroom, you are the villain of the story. This one offers a little justice.

The Poem:
Someone stole my sandwich today,
In a sneaky and villainous way.
It was labeled “For Dan,”
But I saw the old man,
Eating ham with a look of dismay.

10. The Promotion

Be careful what you wish for. This limerick example highlights the irony that more money usually equals less hair.

The Poem:
I finally got the big chair,
And the corner office with flare.
But the work is just double,
And causes me trouble,
I’m losing the rest of my hair.

Category C: Wedding Chaos

Weddings are high-stress events where things go wrong in front of everyone you know. The stakes are high, which makes the comedy even better.

11. The Cold Feet

Physical comedy works great in limericks. Here we have a groom trying to make a run for it and failing immediately.

The Poem:
A groom who was shaking with fright,
Tried to run in the middle of the night.
But he tripped on his lace,
Fell flat on his face,
And the bride said, “It serves you just right.”

12. The Best Man’s Toast

Is there anything more cringe-inducing than a Best Man bringing up an ex? To avoid this, you might want to review some short funny wedding speeches that actually land well.

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The Poem:
The Best Man stood up for a toast,
To the couple he loved the most.
But he mentioned an ex,
And some intricate texts,
Now he is merely a ghost.

13. The Budget Bride

DIY is great until it isn’t. This limerick example is a warning to anyone thinking about baking their own wedding cake to save a few bucks.

The Poem:
She wanted to save on the cake,
So she decided to personally bake.
It tasted like glue,
And was hard to chew,
A monumental stomach ache.

14. The Rain Check

An outdoor wedding ruined by a storm is tragic, but the image of guests floating away? That’s comedy. It brings to mind some of those cheesy wedding puns used to lighten the mood.

The Poem:
An outdoor wedding in May,
Was planned for a beautiful day.
But the sky turned to black,
There was no turning back,
And the guests floated slowly away.

15. The Bridezilla

We all know one. This poem paints a vivid picture of the type of bride who terrorizes her planning team.

The Poem:
A bride with a very loud scream,
Wanted everything just like a dream.
If a napkin was wrong,
She’d bang on a gong,
And dismantle the whole planning team.

Category D: Modern Dating

Romance isn’t dead, but it is very tired. Between ghosting and apps, modern dating provides endless material for humor. Here are some limerick examples for the single people out there.

From Tragedy to Comedy: If you want to write a dating limerick, start with the “Red Flag.”

• Step 1 (The Setup): “I went on a date with a guy…”
• Step 2 (The Detail): “…who said that he never could lie.”
• Step 3 (The Twist): “But his profile was fake, his name was actually Jake, and he stole all my leftover pie.”

16. The Profile Pic

Catfishing is a universal disappointment. We’ve all been there.

The Poem:
His profile said “Tall and gym-fit,”
With a charming and wonderful wit.
But we met at the bar,
He stayed in his car,
Because he didn’t look like it one bit.

17. The Ghoster

It’s rude, but it happens. This limerick example highlights how easy it is for people to just vanish in the digital age.

The Poem:
We texted for weeks, day and night,
Our future was looking quite bright.
Then silence ensued,
Which I found quite rude,
He vanished completely from sight.

18. The Bill Split

That awkward silence when the check comes creates a perfect tension for a poem.

The Poem:
We ate at a place that was fine,
Drank bottles of vintage red wine.
When the bill came around,
He stared at the ground,
So the debt was entirely mine.

19. The Ex-Factor

If your date talks about their ex for an hour, run. Or write a poem about it.

The Poem:
On our date, he brought up his ex,
And how she was confusing with texts.
He cried in his beer,
While I sat in fear,
Wondering who he would torture next.

20. The Soulmate

Sometimes the dealbreaker is petty. This limerick example showcases a romance ending over a drink order.

The Poem:
I thought I had found “The One,”
A person of laughter and fun.
Then he said with a grin,
“I don’t like gin,”
And I knew that our romance was done.

Category E: Daily Struggles

Life is mostly just trying to have willpower and failing. These limerick examples show that even the most mundane task can be a comedy of errors.

21. The Diet Attempt

The sudden appearance of a donut is the greatest threat to any diet.

The Poem:
I promised to give up the sweet,
And eat only veggies and meat.
But a donut appeared,
In a way that was weird,
And I ate it right there on the street.

22. The Gym Resolution

We’ve all donated money to a gym we never visit. It’s practically a charity at this point.

The Poem:
I bought a membership card,
And intended to train very hard.
But the sofa feels nice,
I won’t think twice,
I’m happy to be soft and lard.

23. The Lost Keys

Keys have a magical ability to vanish exactly when you are running late.

The Poem:
My keys have a spot on the wall,
But they never are there when I call.
They hide in the couch,
Or a kangaroo’s pouch,
Making me late to the mall.

24. The Plant Parent

Trying to be a “plant person” is harder than it looks. They usually die just to spite us.

The Poem:
I bought a green fern for the sill,
With a promise not to kill.
I watered it well,
But sad to tell,
It died against its own will.

25. The DIY Haircut

Thinking you can cut your own hair at 2 AM is a classic mistake. This limerick example visualizes the regret.

The Poem:
I grabbed the sharp scissors with glee,
“How hard can a haircut really be?”
Now I wear a large hat,
And look like a bat,
Avoid mirrors so I do not see.

From Limericks to Logistics: Avoiding the Wedding Drama

Reading a funny poem about a wedding disaster is entertaining. Living through one? Not so much. The scenarios we joked about above—the nervous groom, the disastrous speech, the stressed-out bride—are real things that happen, and they are exactly why Bridesmaid for Hire exists. Jen Glantz, the founder and the world’s first professional bridesmaid, turned this wild concept into a service that actually saves couples from their own “limerick moments.”

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The Scenario	The Limerick Outcome	The Professional Solution
The Bad Speech	Guests are cringing; the Best Man is a ghost.	Professional speechwriting to ensure wit and warmth.
Cold Feet	The groom trips and falls while running away.	Pre-wedding venting sessions to calm the nerves.
Bridezilla	She bangs a gong and fires the team.	A dedicated “calming force” to manage vendor stress.

If you’re worried your Maid of Honor might deliver a speech that ends up on a “fail” compilation, Bridesmaid for Hire offers speechwriting tools to ensure the toast is heartfelt, not humiliating. Jen serves as an unbiased voice of reason—a professional problem solver who handles the drama so the bride doesn’t have to “bang on a gong.” Think of it as having a therapist and a best friend on call 24/7 to ensure no one runs away in the middle of the night.

Don’t let your big day become the subject of next year’s list of hilarious limerick examples. Whether you need a professional to walk down the aisle, manage the chaos, or just write a killer speech, Bridesmaid for Hire ensures your wedding poetry is pure romance, not a comedy of errors.

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Final Thoughts

Limericks are a great way to process the absurdity of modern life. Whether you are laughing at a chatbot or a bad date, the rhythm helps take the sting out of the situation. Try writing your own (remember: AABBA) to turn your daily struggles into something to laugh about. And if you are struggling to come up with a headline for your masterpiece, check out these poem title examples to get your creative juices flowing.

Your Turn: Try this template to get started!

• There once was a [Job Title/Person] named [Name],
• Who thought that [Activity] was a game.
• But they [Mistake they made],
• And grew quite afraid,
• And now they live life in great shame.