Self-Refuting Puns

This page is a collection of puns that are self-refuting, meaning they undermine their own purpose.

Puns That Refute Themselves

Why did the Zen master bring a ladder?
- To take a step back and reflect.
What did the paradox say to the other paradox?
- I'm a paradox, therefore I'm not.

Puns That Refute Their Own Purpose

Why did the existentialist cross the road?
- Because it was a pointless exercise.
What did the nihilist say when it was time to go?
- Nothing, because nothing matters.