For all you clowns and jokesters out there, now is your time to shine! National Tell A Joke Day is the day for all kinds of laughter and smiles and humour that can lighten the mood and bring some brightness to your, and everyone else's, day. Don't be shy to bring out your cheesiest, most cringeworthy jokes today. Even the smallest of smiles helps bring out the spirit of the day itself! The more jokes you tell today, the happier you and your friends are likely to be. So go all out, just be sure to keep it clean and respectful to those around you.

Knock, knock! Who's there? It's National Tell A Joke Day, on August 16th!

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