10 Hilariously Funny Jokes on Aging

On this April Fools’ Day, there's plenty to laugh about

By Jill YanishMarch 31, 2015
By Jill Yanish

March 31, 2015

Happy April Fools’ Day.

We’re not going to play a prank on you. Instead, we’re sharing jokes from some of our favorite comedians. Whether or not you usually chuckle over the “you know you’re old when…” bits, aging is indeed inevitable — and sometimes all you can do is laugh.

Enjoy!

By Jill Yanish

Jill was formerly the associate editor for Next Avenue. She earned a bachelor’s degree in communication from the College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University and has written for various Twin Cities publications.

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