Looking for the funniest cheerleading jokes and puns to pump up the crowd—or at least your group chat? Whether you’re a cheer captain, a sideline fan, or just someone who loves clean, spirited humor, this list is toe-touches above the rest!
We’ve packed it with silly, fun, and super simple jokes perfect for kids, pep rallies, Instagram captions, and locker room laughs. 📣 Ready? OK—let’s go!
1. Funny Cheerleading Jokes for Kids
Best Pick: Why did the cheerleader go to space? To do moon splits!
- What do cheerleaders eat for breakfast? Cheerios!
- Why was the cheerleader always smiling? Because she was pompous!
- How do cheerleaders stay in shape? They jump to conclusions!
- What do you call a cheerleader who loves math? An alge-bra flyer!
- My cheer coach says I need to kick it up a notch!
- I tried cheering once… but I got stage fright at the warm-up!
- What did the pom-pom say to the hand? Thanks for the lift!
- The cheerleader’s favorite animal? A rah-ccoons!
- What’s a cheerleader’s favorite drink? Root, root beer!
2. Cheerleading Puns for Instagram Captions
Best Pick: I don’t sweat, I sparkle and cheer!
- Toss me like confetti!
- High kicks and higher vibes!
- Born to cheer, forced to study!
- Just a girl with spirit and sparkles!
- Practice like you’ve never won. Cheer like you’ve never lost.
- Hit, stunt, repeat!
- Don’t worry—I’ve got pom control!
- Flipping into Friday like 💥
- Cheer hair, don’t care!
- Eat, sleep, cheer, repeat!
3. Pom-Pom Jokes & Puns
Best Pick: I told my pom-poms a joke—they shook with laughter!
- What do pom-poms do at night? They fluff and puff!
- My pom-poms have more style than I do!
- Don’t talk to me—I’m in pom mode!
- Pom-poms make everything extra!
- I treat my pom-poms better than my phone!
- They see me shakin’—they cheerin’!
- Pom-poms + sunshine = cheer magic!
- These poms were made for shakin’!
- My poms have attitude with glitter!
- Pom-tastic energy all day long!
4. Cheerleading Tryout Jokes
Best Pick: I tried out for cheer and fell… into the team spirit!
- What do you call a shy cheerleader? A quiet flyer!
- I went to tryouts and accidentally invented a new fall!
- I didn’t make the team, but I cheered anyway!
- My cheer tryout was full of oops and ouch!
- I yelled “Go team!”… to the wrong team.
- Coach said, “Give me spirit!” I gave her confetti!
- My cartwheel turned into a cart-fail!
- At least I didn’t forget my pom-poms this time!
- Tryouts are just auditions for awesome!
- When in doubt, just smile and jump!
5. Cheerleading and Dance Jokes
Best Pick: What’s a cheerleader’s favorite dance move? The rah-rah slide!
- Cheer + dance = sparkle storm!
- When the beat drops, I kick higher!
- I don’t walk—I toe touch into the room!
- Danced so hard, even my pom-poms got dizzy!
- Why did the cheerleader take ballet? To toe the line!
- Dance like the whole stadium’s watching!
- The only drama I enjoy is a dance-off!
- Turn, jump, clap, repeat!
- I practiced my moves in the kitchen—slipped on glitter!
- That wasn’t a mistake—it was freestyle cheering!
6. Sideline & Game Day Jokes
Best Pick: Game day rule: if in doubt, cheer it out!
- I cheer louder than the coach yells!
- Why did the cheerleader bring a ladder to the game? To get on the spirit level!
- My voice is gone, but my spirit’s still LOUD!
- Game day hair = hairspray + glitter + hope!
- I’ve got more pep than a soda factory!
- Sideline = my second home!
- My cheer face is stronger than my math face!
- I came, I saw, I cheered till sunset!
- Game face: ON. Pom-poms: READY.
- I yell so loud, even the clouds join the cheer!
7. Stunts & Tumbling Jokes
Best Pick: I flipped so high, I almost landed in my dreams!
- I do flips before breakfast—cereal can wait!
- My back handspring has a mind of its own!
- What’s a cheerleader’s favorite ride? The stunt coaster!
- I tried a toe-touch and pulled a giggle muscle!
- If I fall, I just call it creative landing!
- I stunt like I mean it—on grass, floor, or trampoline!
- Tumbling is just my way of saying hello!
- Watch out—I tumble faster than Monday mornings!
- My favorite move? Defying gravity!
- I bounce back better than my phone case!
8. Cheer Captain Jokes
Best Pick: Why did the cheer captain carry a pencil? To draw team spirit!
- My cheer captain runs on glitter and goals!
- Captain’s orders: cheer big or go home!
- I don’t boss—I motivate loudly!
- Why did the captain wear glasses? To spot the flyers better!
- My pep talk could power a stadium!
- Captain by title, cheerleader by heart!
- I lead the cheers, not the drama!
- When the captain claps, we all move!
- I plan routines in my sleep!
- The only thing I love more than cheering? Cheering louder!
9. Pep Rally Jokes
Best Pick: Pep rallies are just loud hugs with glitter!
- I came for the snacks but stayed for the spirit!
- The gym floor shook—must be the cheer thunder!
- What did the drum say to the megaphone? Let’s rock this rally!
- Pep rallies = noise + dancing + awkward teachers!
- I brought my pep and forgot my homework!
- Our cheer squad raised the roof—and the janitor was not happy!
- We cheer like it’s our report card on the line!
- I jumped so high, I hit the ceiling of excitement!
- Pep rallies make even math class fun… almost!
- We don’t do quiet—we do crowd control by cheering!
10. Everyday Cheerleading Humor
Best Pick: I don’t trip—I just do unexpected stunts!
- My cheer shoes are cleaner than my homework!
- I yell “GO!” even at grocery carts!
- Glitter is my favorite seasoning.
- I cheered when I found my other sock!
- You clap—I cheer louder!
- My muscles are made of spirit and snacks!
- I did a cheer move while brushing my teeth!
- Don’t test me—I’ll spirit-finger you into next week!
- Why walk when you can cartwheel?
- I live life like it’s always halftime!
Conclusion
And there you have it—100+ cheerleading jokes and puns that will lift your spirits higher than a basket toss! Whether you’re cheering from the sidelines, goofing off with teammates, or just love a good laugh with pom-poms, these jokes are the perfect pick-me-up. Keep jumping, stunting, and giggling—because life’s too short to not cheer loudly!