Shovel puns play on the shovel’s main functions of digging, moving dirt, and breaking ground. Common themes in shovel puns include the shovel’s invention being ground-breaking, its ability to dig both literally and figuratively into relationships, drama, music and more.
Shovels are also portrayed as musicians, therapists, detectives and more who use their digging abilities for other purposes.
Here is the list of 55 Best Shovel Puns for Digging Deep for Giggles!
55 Best Shovel Puns
- the invention of a the shovel was a ground-breaking achievement
- shovels: building dirt castles and dreams.
- why did the shovel get an acting role? it had a knack for digging up drama!
- what’s a shovel’s favorite movie genre? romantic comedies – they’re all about digging relationships!
- why did the shovel start a podcast? it had a lot of “dirt” to share.
- what did the shovel say to the snow?a: “i’m ready to bury you!”
- when you realise that the shovel was literally a groundbreaking invention
- what do you call a man standing in a hole with a shovel? doug
- why was the shovel always calm? it knew how to “level” itself.
- the invention of the shovel was groundbreaking, but the invention of the broom swept the nation.
- what did the shovel say when it was feeling overwhelmed? “i need a little dirt-therapy!”
- why did the shovel break up with the rake? it realized it was just a “superficial” relationship!
- did you hear about the shovel that became a detective? it was great at digging up dirt on suspects!
- why did the shovel become a musician?a: because it wanted to make some digging beats!
- the discovery of the shovel was ground breaking
- shovels: the ultimate groundbreakers.
- do you know how to confuse a coal miner? show him a row of shovels and tell him to take his pick.
- why did the shovel start a blog about gardening? it had a passion for sharing “shovelicious” tips and tricks!
- what do you call a really big shovel? a “gigantic”.
- shovels are amazing. they were truly a ground breaking invention.
- i sometimes wish i had invented the shovel it was a real groundbreaking invention
- a farmer walks onto a field, shovel in hand and starts digging long canals. the field groans and says to the farmer.. you’re really irrigating me
- if shovels could go on vacation, they’d definitely choose the beach. nothing like a little sand and relaxation after all that digging!
- my shovel’s in a rock band; it really knows how to break the ground.
- why did the shovel start a band?a: to rock the ground.
- why did the shovel become a therapist?a: to help people shovel through their problems.
- why did the shovel go to therapy? it had deep-rooted issues that needed to be “unearthed.”
- out of all the modern construction tools, i think the shovel is the most groundbreaking.
- the invention of the shovel was groundbreaking
- the neighbour’s dog pooped in our yard, so my wife told me to get the shovel and toss it over their fence. but that didn’t solve anything.now the neighbours have my shovel and someone still has to pick up the poop in our yard.
- shovels: turning dirt into a canvas.
- why did the shovel want to join the circus? it heard they had incredible feats of digging!
- what did the shovel say to the wheelbarrow? “you push my buttons!”
- what’s a shovel’s favorite type of music?a: heavy metal.
- the shovel was a groundbreaking invention but everyone was blown away by the leaf blower.
- did you hear about that new high-tech shovel? it was sure groundbreaking!
- why did the shovel become a fitness model?a: to show off its well-dug physique.
- why did the shovel get promoted at work? it always dug deep and exceeded expectations!
- why was the shovel popular at the beach? it knew how to “sand” out.
- why did the shovel break up with the rake? it found someone else to dig.
- what did the shovel say when it found a buried treasure? “this is a real dig-covery!”
- the shovel was really a ground-breaking invention.
- what’s a shovel’s favorite type of salad?a: earthy greens.
- what would you name the man with a shovel in his hand?a: doug
- how did the shovel win the race?a: it had the best digs!
- my friend tried telling me shovels are useless. but i truly believe it was a ground breaking invention.
- what did the shovel say to the shovel hat? “you’re looking quite dapper today! are you going to a garden party?”
- my wife got stung by a bee on the forehead. she’s at the er now, her face all swollen and bruised, she almost died. luckily i was close enough to hit the bee with my shovel.
- what did the shovel say when it won the lottery? “i’m digging the jackpot!”
- why did the shovel become a motivational speaker?a: to inspire others to dig deep.
- why did the shovel join the army? it was good at “digging trenches”.
- why did the shovel become a musician?a: to create earth-shaking tunes.
- final thoughts: the joy of shovel humor
- the invention of the shovel was groundbreaking
- what did the shovel say to the soil? “i dig you, man!”.
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