95 Pencil Puns to Keep You Sharp for Teachers

Pencil puns provide a fun way to get some laughs by playing on words related to pencils, writing, and drawing. Whether it’s their pointy shape or role in putting ideas down on paper, pencils lend themselves to plenty of wordplay opportunities.

Some common themes in pencil puns include the pencil’s point, such as “Why did the pencil avoid the sharpener? It didn’t want to lose its point.” Others draw on the pencil’s use for writing and sketching like “The pencil’s life was on paper.” And some take a more whimsical twist, giving pencils human traits: “Why did the pencil go to school? It wanted to be sharp!”

So sharpen your sense of humor and get ready for a pencil-rolling good time with this amusing list of 95 Best Pencil Puns!

95 Best Pencil Puns

what did one pencil say to the other at the party? “you’re looking sharp tonight!”
what did the eraser say to the pencil? you always leave a trace!
why did the pencil lead throw a party? it wanted to celebrate being #1 in the pencil case!
what do you call a pencil that won’t write? a stick!
why did the pencil case enroll in an art class? it wanted to learn how to “draw” attention!
the pencil loved to recycle; it believed in “lead”-ing a green lifestyle.
what happened to the pencil that was hurt in prison? mid-sentence, it broke.
why did the pencil get an award? it was outstanding in its field!
what do you call somebody who hates pencil marks because they’re black? erasist.
what do you call a pencil that can’t stop moving?a: restless.
my pencil is always on point, unlike my dance moves.
they can always use a pencil to figure it out if things get difficult.”
when pencils have a debate, it’s a draw.
the pencil was fired from its job because it was always sketching at work.
sketchy behavior is best done with a pencil.
why did the pencil always break in the math class? it had too many problems!
why did the pencil go to school? it wanted to be sharp!
what did the pencil say to the eraser? “you always bring up my past!”
looking for a pencil, i asked in the local shop if they keep stationery. chap said “i move around a bit”.
what did the pencil say before giving up?
why did the redneck get colored pencils before he got his flu shot? he heard that vaccines can make you artistic.
what do you call somebody who hates pencil marks because they’re black?
looking for a pencil, i asked in the local shop if they keep stationery.
writing with a broken pencil is pointless
why did the pencil avoid the sharpener?a: it didn’t want to lose its point.
what happened to the pencil that was hurt in prison?
how does a pencil sharpen its mind? by staying led in learning.
how does a pencil apologize? it says, “i promise to always stay sharp!”
my pencil and i have a “write”eous friendship.
what did the eraser say to the mischievous pencil? you are always pushing my buttons!
where do vampire pencils come from? pennsylvania.
why did the pencil lead start a band? it loved the sound of “lead” guitar!
i’ve been trying to solve a complicated maths question to take my mind off my constipation. today, using only a pencil and sheer determination… i finally worked it out.
what did the pencil say to the broken ruler?a: “you’re not the ruler anymore.”
the pencil’s life was on paper.
how can a pencil make a room darker?
the pencil loved to play hide-and-seek; it was always “lead”-ing the way to victory.
what’s a pencil’s favorite kind of story? “tale”-graphy!
here are some funny and interesting facts about pencils.
my pencil broke as i tried to draw a rectangle, making it a wrecked angle.
pencils have a “point”-ed outlook on life – they’re always looking ahead.
pencils have a way of “sketching” out life’s mysteries.
i’ve decided to marry a pencil.
why did the pencil go to the doctor? it had a case of “sketch” fever.
a broken pencil is pointless
why did the pencil sharpener break up with the pen? it felt ignored since the pen didn’t need sharpening!
shakespeare’s pencil the british museum has a display that holds a pencil that belonged to shakespeare…unfortunately it’s so chewed up that they can’t tell if it’s 2b or not 2b
what’s a pencil’s favorite dessert?a: pencilvania cheesecake.
why did the pencil skip breakfast? it wasn’t sharp enough!
i wanted to date a pencil, but it had too many “sketchy” habits.
if you roll a pencil down a hill, is it stationery?
what do you call a pencil with no lead? pointless
pencil’s story was a bit drawn out.
when it comes to knowledge, pencils are really on point.
the pencil’s favorite board game was “pencil and ladders” – a sharp twist on chutes and ladders.
where do you find the best pencils? in pencilvania
why did the pencil sharpener get an award? it was outstanding in its field. it always gets straight to the point!
why did the pencil decide to become a carpenter? it wanted to build a pointy house.
pencils a not sharpened pencil is pretty pointless
the pencil lost its way because it didn’t have a point.
what did the sharpener say to the pencil?
what do you call a pencil that can do magic tricks? a graphite magician!
some people don’t like pencils. they’re erasist.
why was the pencil always in a hurry? it had too many deadlines.
i tried to catch a pencil, but i missed and it drew blood.
the pencil was feeling tired, so it went to the “lead”-ing hotel for a nap.
why did the pencil go on a diet? it wanted to lose weight, one line at a time.
my pencil went to hollywood; it wanted to draw a crowd.
pencils never judge your handwriting. how refreshing!
the pen only lived up to half of its name, which is the primary distinction between it and the pencil.
“why did the rock star bring a pencil on stage?
i finally hung up all of my pencil drawings. but i’m afraid it makes my house look kinda sketchy…
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why did the pencil sharpener file a police report? because it was tired of being twisted around!
why was the pencil’s report always perfect? it had a loyal eraser!
i offered my pencil some coffee, but it needed a “lead” break.
why did the pencil case throw a party? it wanted to celebrate a “sharp” occasion!
keep life sharp, or you’ll end up blunt like a worn-out pencil.
what do you call a pencil that’s always right? a write-angle pencil!
how do you know when a pencil is feeling blue? it’s feeling “lead”-down!
someone stole all the pencils at the police station. detectives have no leads.
writing with a broken pencil… is pointless.
the pencil’s life was spiraling out of control.
what’s a pencil sharpener’s favorite dance move? the twist!
i’m about to embark on a huge art conquest of shakespeare’s work and am undecided on which pencil to use…
why did the pencil like the eraser? it always wiped the slate clean!
the pencil had a sharp mind.
why do pencil sharpeners never get lost? because they always know where their points are!
what did the pencil say to the highlighter again? you’re still so flashy.why did the pencil go to the mountain? to draw some high-altitude inspiration.
why did the pencil sharpener go to the dance? it heard it was a ball-point event!
why was the pencil sharpener kicked out of school? it was too edgy!
every pencil has its story to tell; it’s just a matter of writing it down.
what did the depressed kid say when he broke his pencil? there’s no point
when the pencil got a promotion, it was the “write” move!
why did the pencil sneak into the art class? it wanted to “draw” attention.