12 Brutally Honest Jokes About Airports By People Who Are Fed Up With The Shenanigans

A little tacky, a little tasteless... very funny.

Airports have a special way of testing everyone’s patience, from the long lines to the security shuffle to the endless waiting at the gate. Even people who travel all the time can get fed up with the whole routine, which is probably why airport jokes hit so hard.

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In this roundup, the frustration is the punchline, and the jokes come from people who clearly know the struggle. Between the chaos, the delays, and the general nonsense, there is plenty to laugh at if you have ever been stuck in terminal limbo.

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These brutally honest airport jokes say what a lot of travelers are thinking anyway. Read on.

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A man in the airport accidentally dropped his heavy luggage on my leg. He said, “Oops,” and I replied, “Oh, sorry! Thank you.” Those are the two genders.

- Dr. Michele Gelfand, cultural psychologist

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EVERY time

Why am I like this?

Humorous airport moment, Karen character intensifies, travel chaos and signagejbfan911
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Uh, cosign.

Why is the football like this?

Uh, cosign.Scaachi

Airports bring out the worst in everybody.

Karen Intensifies

I'm not even mad; I'm actually impressed.

Karen Intensifieseveewing

End Scene

r/sarcasm

Airport confrontation, ma'am speaking as stressed traveler responds, comedic toneScaachi

Ma'am

Sometimes, you have to be firm.

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You must be new here.

I'm a seasoned professional at organizing the belt, dammit.

You must be new here.eveewing

That gate area has seen some things.

It’s giving the same energy as the friend-funding fight over excess luggage fees.

Resisting the urge to pet...

We always want to pet.

Resisting the urge to pet...bimadew

Hey, it passes the time.

My advice: don't knock it until you try it.

Hey, it passes the time.LizHackett

Chrissy is a national treasure.

And she's right about the airport.

Chrissy is a national treasure.chrissyteigen

Some travelers cope better than others.

I don't even feel bad.

TSA sucks.

I don't even feel bad.chelseanachman

The rings:

Airport traveler praising Chrissy, national treasure vibe, playful agreementchelseanachman

Yes.

Well, actually, no.

Airport scene with “I don't even feel bad” caption, smug traveler expressionLilly

And somehow, the airport still wins.

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