Howlingly Funny Werewolf Puns

Like all the best monsters, werewolves go way back. According to hoary folktales, these hirsute horrors change forms when there’s a full moon, spread the curse of lycanthropy through their bite, and can only be killed with a silver bullet. In short, as with vampires, ghosts, and other Halloween Hall-of-Famers, werewolves have their own mythology that just about everyone knows.

All those tantalizing details about werewolves give punsters like me something to really sink their teeth into. Here are some big bad werewolf puns that cover all the important details about these spooky shapeshifters. Use this wild wordplay for crafts, captions, or just for laughs.

Riddles | Halloween Sayings | Captions

Riddles

To start, here are some monstrously corny werewolf riddles.

Why didn’t the moon accept the werewolf’s dinner invitation?
Because it was full.

Why did the werewolf stop by the track and field competition?
He was hungry for fast food.
What kind of ticks do you have to look out for when the moon is full?
Luna-ticks.
What happened when Little Red Riding Hood bribed the Big Bad Wolf with a bone?
It gave him something to chew on.
What did the witch say when she turned the werewolf into a tree?
“You’re all bark and no bite!”

What do you call a werewolf who fails to transform during the full moon?
A ly-can’t-thrope.
What drink should you never serve to a lycanthrope?
Moonshine.
Did you hear the story about the werewolf who ate a football player, helmet and all?
That’s pretty hard to swallow.
Where do werewolves live?
In warehouses, of course.

How do you tie up a werewolf?
With a lycanth-rope.
What do you call a missing lycanthrope?
A where wolf.
How does the Werewolf Computer Virus spread?
With its bytes.
Ever try a werewolf cocktail?
It’ll put hair on your chest.

Did you hear about the teenage werewolf who was violent during the full moon but went back to normal during the waning gibbous moon?
She was just going through a phase.
When do were-cows become dangerous?
Whenever there’s a full mooon.
Why should you never heckle a werewolf comedian?
Because they’re known for their biting humor.
How did the werewolf pack feel when their leader decided not to address the flea problem?
It left everyone scratching their heads.

Why are werewolves scared of clouds?
Because every cloud has a silver lining.
Can you kill a werewolf with a golden bullet?
I don’t know, but it’s worth a shot.
Why did the man stop and think when he was transforming into a werewolf?
Because it gave him paws.
What’s the difference between a werewolf and a sea monster?
One’s a shapeshifter and the other’s a ship shaker.

Cartoon illustrating pun about werewolves and sea monsters

How did the werewolf family say grace before eating?
“Let us prey…”
What did the werewolf’s wife say when he sprouted claws and fangs?
“Lookin’ sharp!”
What’s the difference between a solitary werewolf and a shady lender?
One’s a lone wolf and the other’s a loan shark.
Why wasn’t the woman surprised when she contracted lycanthropy after getting bitten by a werewolf?
It was just par for the curse.