110+ Funny Senior Quotes & How to Pick Yours

Your senior quote is your chance to capture your personality in your yearbook forever. No pressure, right? If you want to be remembered as the class comedian or just want to end your high school career with a laugh, we’ve got you covered. With funny quotes for girls, guys, twins, and more, this article is your ultimate guide to picking the perfect senior quote.

The Best Funny Senior Quotes

“My A’s turned to B’s, and so did my grades.”
“I put the 'pro' in procrastination.”
“I don’t always graduate, but when I do, it’s barely.”
“In this photo, I’m not wearing pants.”
“You shall not pass!...but I did.”
“My computer screen is brighter than my future.”
“They say you are what you eat, but I don't remember eating a GOAT.”

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Hilarious Senior Quotes

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Use one of the funniest senior quotes of all time to graduate a legend. The best senior quotes are the ones that keep making people laugh years after graduation. Go for the kind of quote that makes people pause, laugh, and immediately show their friends, whether they're flipping through the yearbook the day it comes out or discovering it at your 20th reunion.
- “Here's to not knowing what I'm doing with the rest of my life!”
- “Money can’t buy happiness, but it can buy Taco Bell, so that’s pretty much the same thing.”
- “I've already forgotten everything.”
- “Life is like a rollercoaster. Just when you think you’re on top, you go flying back down, and someone pukes on you.”
- “High school was easy. It was like riding a bike. Except the bike was on fire, and the ground was on fire, and everything was on fire because it wasn’t easy.”
- “I haven't even begun to peak.”
- “If you're reading this, I already graduated... hopefully.”
- “I'm not great at being inspirational. Can I interest you in a sarcastic comment?”
- “This is the beginning of the end of my awkward phase... I hope.”
- “Error 404: Quote not found.”

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Funny Senior Quotes for Girls

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Use a girly quote that shows off your keen sense of humor. Your senior quote is the perfect chance to flex your funny bone – whether you’re poking fun at your caffeine addiction or cracking a joke about surviving high school against all odds. Pick the right quote, and you can leave your mark on your yearbook with style and sass. Try one of these or use them as inspiration:
- “Life's too short to be serious all the time. So, if you can't laugh at yourself, call me, and I'll laugh at you.”
- “Goodbye, old boyfriends. Hello, new boyfriends!”
- “Makeup looks pretty on the outside but doesn’t help if you’re ugly on the inside…unless you eat the makeup.”
- “I'm not a know-it-all, but I'm working on it.”
- “My A’s turned to B’s, and so did my grades.”
- “That wasn’t like High School Musical at all.”
- “The only reason I went to school all this time is to distract myself from the fact that I'll never be Beyoncé.”
- “No, your senior quote can’t be ‘fries before guys.’ - Dad”
- “I’m way cuter in person.”
- “Some days are a total waste of makeup.”

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Funny Senior Quotes for Guys

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Share a dude-esque quote that will leave them laughing for years to come. Your senior quote is prime real estate for showing off your sense of humor. Use it to joke about your epic skills of procrastination or drop the perfect meme reference. No matter what you choose, just make sure it captures your personality…and makes people laugh and think of you fondly when they dust off their yearbooks years down the road.
- “If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.”
- “I don't know. You can just put some quote in for me.”
- “Bruh, we graduated just to go to school again.”
- “Any pizza is a personal pizza if you try hard enough.”
- “I put the 'pro' in procrastination.”
- “It’s hard being a single mother, especially when you have no children and are a teenage male.”
- “I'm not sure how many problems I have because math is one of them.”
- “I put the ‘stud’ in ‘study’.”
- “I know what you’re all thinking, ‘How did I pass this guy up?’”
- “I'm not a troublemaker, just a master of accidental chaos.”

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Funny Senior Quotes for Twins

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Show your senior classmates that 2 funny quotes are better than 1. Having a twin makes everything twice as good…including your senior quotes. Play off each other with quotes that go together like a setup and a punchline. Make jokes about who’s the older or better-looking twin. Whatever you pick, make your pictures the ones people flip to first every time they need a nostalgic chuckle.
- Twin 1: “Plot twist: I'm actually the evil twin.”
  Twin 2: “Don’t believe everything you read.”
- Twin 1: “No, I'm not [twin's name]...”
  Twin 2: “They’re talking about me.”
- Twin 1: “Ctrl + C.”
  Twin 2: “Ctrl + V.”
- Twin 1: “I’m the original.”
  Twin 2: “I’m the upgrade.”
- Twin 1: “They say good things come in pairs…”
  Twin 2: “...which explains why I’m the better twin.”
- Twin 1: “My senior project was to make a clone.”
  Twin 2: “A+”
- Twin 1: “We may be identical…”
  Twin 2: “...but I got all the good genes.”
- Twin 1: “1 of 2”
  Twin 2: “2 of 2”
- Twin 1: “I’m only 5 minutes younger…”
  Twin 2: “...the best 5 minutes of my life.”
- Twin 1: “When in doubt, blame the twin.”
  Twin 2: “It wasn’t me.”

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Short & Funny Senior Quotes

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Keep your zingers short and sharp for the funniest bang for your buck. A quick-hitting yearbook quote packs an extra punch. Drop a witty one-liner or a snappy observation about high school life. Serve a snappy observation about facing the future. Remember, sometimes, the shortest quotes get the biggest laughs.
- “The roof is not my son, but I will raise it.”
- “I'm gonna go stand outside. If anyone asks, I'm outstanding.”
- “‘Put something inspirational.’ - Mom”
- “I don’t always graduate, but when I do, it’s barely.”
- “I'm not short. I'm concentrated awesome.”
- “Why fall in love when you can fall asleep?”
- “I'm a senior, but I stay fresh man.”
- “I may be quiet, but I have so much on my mind...mostly pizza.”
- “I don't need an inspirational quote. I need coffee.”
- “I graduated, now I'm, like, smart and stuff.”

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Random Senior Quotes

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Make your classmates laugh with a totally random thought. Share a strange observation or oddly specific musing that perfectly captures the unique workings of your brain. Whether pondering life’s weirdest questions or sharing an out-of-left-field revelation, a random funny quote shows off your quirky sense of humor. At the very least, you’ll leave people guessing long after graduation.
- “The more you weigh, the harder you are to kidnap.”
- “When life gives you lemons, use the seeds to make more lemons and make bank on your citrus empire.”
- “Mary had a little lamb, and the doctor fainted.”
- “Donuts are always the answer.”
- “When my eyes are closed, I can’t see.”
- “If you like water, you already like 72% of me.”
- “It's called garbage can, not garbage cannot.”
- “When life shuts a door, open it back up. That’s how doors work!”
- “Never hold your farts in because they travel up your spine and into your brain, and that’s where crappy ideas come from.”
- “I want more Fridays and pancakes.”

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Awkward Senior Quotes

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Share your funniest awkward secret…or make one up. Confess that you still can’t tell left from right without making an “L” with your hand. Or, come clean that you’ve been pronouncing your French teacher’s name wrong on purpose for 4 years. A slightly embarrassing confession (real or invented) shows you don't take yourself too seriously and gives everyone in your class a relatable laugh.
- “I'm not superstitious, but I am a little stitious.”
- “In this photo, I’m not wearing pants.”
- “I put the ‘fun’ in ‘dysfunctional’.”
- “I like to listen to 'The Wheels on the Bus Go Round and Round' when I'm driving because I can relate to it.”
- “Sometimes, when my neighbor is gone, I roll around in her garden and pretend I’m a carrot.”
- “If your loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you might be entitled to cash compensation.”
- “I want to thank Google, Wikipedia, and whoever invented copy and paste. Thank you.”
- “Sometimes I like to cover myself in Vaseline and pretend I’m a slug.”
- “I’m not a vegetarian because I love animals. I’m a vegetarian because I hate plants.”
- “I get butterflies when I think of myself.”

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Savage Senior Quotes

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Give them a savagely funny quote that forces them to laugh. Unleash that brutal observation about high school life, your academic “achievements,’ or the cafeteria food you've been holding in for 4 years. Try to keep things clever instead of cruel so everyone laughs…including the target of your playful roast. You don’t want to be the person with a pair of horns scribbled on their picture.
- “Can I please stay another year? – said no one.”
- “Remember to always be yourself…unless you suck. Then be someone else.”
- “Watch out! I may be your future president!”
- “I want you to know that someone out there cares. Not me, but someone out there does.”
- “I never knew snakes could talk until I came to this school.”
- “I spent 113,880 hours of my life for a paper and a handshake.”
- “My computer screen is brighter than my future.”
- “Started from the bottom. Now we’re slightly above the bottom.”
- “I'm so much cooler online.”

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Unique Senior Quotes

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Come up with a quote that’s truly unique…and hilarious. Instead of recycling the same old yearbook quotes that everyone else uses, come up with something completely original that captures your specific brand of weird or funny. Go for an inside joke that only your closest friends will get that leaves everyone else scratching their heads. The best unique quotes are the ones that make people think, “Yeah, only you would say something like that,” while they're laughing.
- “I’m actually not funny. I’m just mean, but people think I’m joking.”
- “This quote is too important to mess up, so I’m playing it safe.”
- “Every day in high school, I was looking for snacks, not knowing I was the snack all along.”
- “I would like to thank my arms for always being by my side. My legs for always supporting me and finally my fingers because I could always count on them.”
- “Here’s to all the procrastinators: we finally made it… just in time!”
- “They say you are what you eat, but I don't remember eating a GOAT.”
- “I'm officially a retired class clown.”
- “If somebody ever asks you to do something, do it really bad so you never have to do it again.”
- “Somehow, I managed not to burn down the school or myself – Success!”
- “If high school was a movie, I’d be the quirky side character.”
- “Tried my best, failed anyway, it's fine, I'm fine, everything's fine.”

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Funny Senior Quotes from Movies

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Turn to your favorite film for inspiration for a funny senior quote. Classic comedies, iconic teen movies, or even beloved kid flicks are a treasure trove of funny quotes you can use under your senior picture. a well-chosen movie quote shows off both your sense of humor and your pop culture savvy. Remember, the best movie quotes are funny whether you’ve seen the movie or not, so choose wisely.
- “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” - Ferris Bueller, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
- “Don’t take life too seriously; nobody makes it out alive anyway.”- Van Wilder, Van Wilder.
- “I'm not saying I'm Wonder Woman. I'm just saying no one has ever seen me and Wonder Woman in the same room.”
- “Master has given [Your Name] a high school diploma. [Your Name] is free!”
- “To infinity and beyond!” - Buzz Lightyear, Toy Story
- “I'm sorry that everyone is so jealous of me, but I can't help it that I'm so popular.” - Gretchen Wieners, Mean Girls
- “You shall not pass!...but I did.”
- “Hasta la vista, baby.” - The Terminator, Terminator 2: Judgment Day
- “I’d love to stand here and talk with you...but I’m not going to.” - Phil Connors, Groundhog Day
- “I don't know half of you half as well as I should like, and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve.” Bilbo Baggins, The Fellowship of the Ring

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Funny Celebrity Quotes

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Steal a funny quote from a celebrity for more star power. Give your yearbook photo some A-list energy with a hilarious celebrity quote. Pick something that matches your vibe and makes people laugh, whether it's a songwriter's clever lyrics or a comedian's best one-liner. Don’t forget to credit your source so you aren’t known as the person who tried to pass off a Bill Murray quote as your own.
- “Follow your passion, stay true to yourself, never follow someone else’s path unless you’re in the woods and you’re lost and you see a path then by all means you should follow that.” - Ellen DeGeneres
- “So, what’s it like in the real world? Well, the food is better, but beyond that, I don’t recommend it.” - Bill Watterson
- “I always wanted to be somebody, but now I realize I should have been more specific.” - Lily Tomlin
- “The question isn’t who is going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me.” - George Foreman
- “So long as your desire to explore is greater than your desire to not screw up, you’re on the right track.” - Ed Helms
- “As you prepare to go out into the world, never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.” - Ray Magliozzi
- “The road to success is dotted with many tempting parking spaces.” - Will Rogers
- “People who think they know everything are a great annoyance to those of us who do.” - Isaac Asimov
- “All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.” - Charles M. Schultz
- “Instant gratification takes too long.” - Carrie Fisher

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Bonus: Serious Senior Quotes

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Play it straight with a traditional senior quote to impress your teachers. Sometimes, the best move is to skip the jokes and go with an inspiring quote that shows off your thoughtful side. Try sharing wisdom from a historical figure or a meaningful line from literature. Quotes like this might not get the biggest laughs, but they’ll make your parents proud…and might end up being more meaningful to you as the years pass.
- “Focus more on your desire than on your doubt, and the dream will take care of itself.” - Mark Twain
- “There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind.” - C.S. Lewis
- “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose.” - Dr. Seuss
- “Nothing in this world is impossible to a willing heart.” - Abraham Lincoln
- “Believe you can, and you’re halfway there.” - Theodore Roosevelt
- “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.” - Henry David Thoreau

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Picking a Senior Quote

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It might be tempting to pick the quote you think will get the biggest laugh, and that’s okay. But take a minute to think about how you’ll feel about it a few years down the road. Would you be comfortable if a future employer happened to see it? If so, go for it!
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- Don’t wait until the last minute to pick a quote, or you might regret your choice later.
- Use your catchphrase if you have one. If there’s something you say so often that your friends, parents, teachers, and even perfect strangers associate it with you, go ahead and use it!
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- Your school’s yearbook staff will probably check for spelling errors, but they might not be able to make sure you got every word right.

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If you need a senior quote idea, try out one of these!

"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life." - Steve Jobs
"You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose." - Dr. Seuss
"Failure is a great teacher and, if you are open to it, every mistake has a lesson to offer." - Oprah
"I haven't even begun to peak!" - Dennis Reynolds
"Opportunity does not knock, it presents itself when you beat down the door." - Kyle Chandler
"Goodbye everyone, I'll remember you all in therapy." - Plankton
"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." - Ferris Bueller

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