He hangs up.
The lounge is quiet.
“Does anyone know whose phone this is?”
A Classic That Never Gets Old
Now that’s a joke you’ll want to retell.
The brilliance of this story lies in its build-up. Each request from the woman gets a little more extravagant — from the coat, to the car, to the house. But the twist? It’s not his wife at all! The man was answering a phone that wasn’t his. He played along perfectly, leaving everyone in stitches — and probably teaching a valuable lesson about picking up other people’s phones.
These kinds of funny stories for seniors bring back the magic of old-fashioned storytelling — clever setups, unexpected endings, and a reminder that sometimes the best humor is the clean, timeless kind.
Some Bonus Clean Jokes for Adults
To keep the laughter going, here are a few more classic favorites that never fail with the senior crowd:
The Talking Dog for Sale
A man sees a sign in front of a house: “Talking Dog for Sale.” Curious, he knocks on the door.
The owner points to the backyard. The man walks out, sees a golden retriever, and asks, “Can you really talk?”
The dog replies, “Yep.”
