In life, I have always fallen back on humor. Want to make someone happy? Tell them a joke. Make a mistake during a presentation? Brush it off with a jab at your fumble. Want to make a new friend? Start of on the right foot by making them laugh. Of course, we all have our own sense of humor. I do like a few classic jokes, such as an occasional knock knock joke, or a take on the classic why did the chicken cross the road, but I have always had one comedic love: puns. I have always loved the intelligent play on words. My favorite moment has always been when the puzzle clicks in your head, that almost relief that comes with your understanding, and the nearly instantaneous moment of “that was so good I’m kinda ticked.” Puns even have a special meaning to me on a personal level; to a certain degree, they’re the reason my boyfriend and I hit it off when we met each other. When I first met him, he told me a pun, and I sought him out a week later because I wanted to properly meet the person who shared my sense of humor. We both have an equal love for word play, and often find ourselves throwing puns back and forth at one another.

Puns, in my opinion, are a superior joke form. Whether they’re making you laugh, making you think, making your angry, or maybe even helping you fall in love, everyone needs a good pun in their life every once and awhile. Here are 17 puns to kick of your 2017 with the best form of comedy out there.

Note: If you have trouble understanding the pun, try saying the whole joke out loud.

1. If a pigeon was a rebel, what would it do? It would start a coo.

2. If a cow could be any other animal, what would it be? A mooooose.

3. What did the two deer do when they fell in love? They started to fawn over one another.

4.What does a bed do when making a shady contract or deal? It uses blanket terms.

5. Why didn’t the bike go to work? It was two-tired.

6. What is a turtle’s favorite kind of pasta? Turtlellini.

7. Why was the computer dating the keyboard? He had a certain type.

8. How did the pair of glasses plead not guilty? He said he was framed.

9. When the sheep ate some bad hay, what did she say? Ewe.

10. How did the pillow avoid jail time? He had a strong case.

11. What happened when the foot lost the race? Defeat.

12. What did the coat say to vest when they were stealing a necklace? Jacket.

13. What is a fence’s favorite band? Linkin Park.

14. How did the chickens get in a fight? They egged each other on.

15. Where does the snowman put his money? The snowbank.

16. What did the dock say to the other dock? I'm board.

17. What would a wolf get arrested for? Mooning.