70+ Funny Things to Ask Alexa

Key Takeaways

• Alexa offers numerous funny, geeky, and joke commands to entertain users.
• Commands range from Star Wars references to dad jokes and even literature quotes.
• Alexa also has commands for gamers, music lovers, and everyone in between.

Asking Amazon Alexa to read the news or tell you the weather is surprisingly practical. But news and weather reports aren’t that much fun. Well, what if we told you that Alexa could get you giggling when you’re having a bad day? Here’s an exhaustive roundup of Easter eggs and hilarious commands that will do just that.

Funny Fan Favorites

There are countless funny phrases to say to Alexa, but these are classics. We’re warning you, though, many of them are pretty corny. That’s okay! Feel free to revel in the corniness without any shame. Try them out and see which ones are your favorites. There are bound to be a few you’ve never heard before.

• Alexa, tell me a joke.
• Alexa, can you bark/meow?
• Alexa, make me a sandwich.
• Alexa, where is Chuck Norris?
• Alexa, give me a kiss.

• Alexa, who stole the cookie from the cookie jar?
• Alexa, can you give me some money?
• Alexa, what happens when you step on a Lego?
• Alexa, what do you want to be when you grow up?
• Alexa, will you marry me?
• Alexa, who is your first crush?
• Alexa, how much do you weigh?
• Alexa, can you tell me a “yo momma” joke?

Alexa Gets Geeky

Are you the kind of person who goes full Jedi on May 4th? Have you ever considered learning Klingon? Well, whether you’re team Star Trek or team Star Wars, you’re sure to find these Alexa commands out of this world. We’re certain that both George Lucas and Gene Roddenberry would approve.

• Alexa, can you talk like Yoda?
• Alexa, I am your father.
• Alexa, may the force be with you.
• Alexa, tea. Earl Grey. Hot.
• Alexa, beam me up.
• Alexa, fire photon torpedoes.

Dad Jokes to Make You Groan

If you’ve ever gotten that look in your eye when your children say, “Dad, I’m hungry,” then these Easter eggs are for you. They’re so silly, they might as well be wearing a pair of white New Balance sneakers. Try them out on your kids, but don’t be surprised when they stop bringing their friends over for dinner.

• Alexa, tell me a dad joke.
• Alexa, who’s on first?
• Alexa, what’s the difference between a cat and a comma?
• Alexa, why was the pizza maker terrible at golf?

Easter Eggs From Popular Television and Movies

Believe it or not, Alexa is a huge pop culture buff. Amazon’s smart assistant has a gigantic library of movie and television references spanning all the way back to the seventies. Think you know everything there is to know about movies and TV? See if you can predict what Alexa will say when you try these. And if you consider yourself a pop culture person, be sure to check out these cool pop culture apps.

• Alexa, my name is Inigo Montoya.
• Alexa, are we in the Matrix?
• Alexa, what is the first rule of Fight Club?
• Alexa, what is your quest?
• Alexa, surely you can’t be serious?

• Alexa, what is the first rule of Fight Club?
• Alexa, who you gonna call?
• Alexa, who lives in a pineapple under the sea?
• Alexa, can you open the pod bay doors?
• Alexa, may the force be with you.

• Alexa, party on, Wayne.
• Alexa, do you want to build a snowman?
• Alexa, live long and prosper.
• Alexa, E.T. phone home?
• Alexa, more cowbell.
• Alexa, say hello to my little friend!

Let’s Not Forget the Gamers

Whether you’re into tabletop gaming or you prefer games that involve a keyboard, Alexa has Easter eggs that speak to the gamer in all of us. So, turn on your RGB lights, grab your favorite snack, and try out these fun commands. We bet Alexa could even teach GLaDOS a thing or two.

• Alexa, is the cake a lie?
• Alexa, does this unit have a soul?
• Alexa, roll for initiative.
• Alexa, all your base are belong to us.
• Alexa, use the cheat code.

For Bookworms and Literature Enthusiasts

Bet you didn’t know your Amazon Echo is a card-carrying member of the literati. It’s true. Unfortunately, Alexa can’t settle the debate over whether eBooks are better than real books, but it can offer literary-themed entertainment from Shakespeare to Dr. Seuss. So, brush up on your iambic pentameter and dust off your cardigan because these Alexa commands will have you feeling like an English professor at a posh New England University.

• Alexa, do you like green eggs and ham?
• Alexa, what’s in a name?
• Alexa, what is the answer to life, the universe, and everything?
• Alexa, Romeo, Romeo, where for art thou Romeo?
• Alexa, recite a Shakespearean sonnet/soliloquy.
• Alexa, tell me a Shakespearean limerick.
• Alexa, talk like Shakespeare.
• Alexa, to be or not to be?
• Alexa, how is a raven like a writing desk?

Alexa Gets Musical

Are you crazy about music apps like Spotify? Well, you’ll be pleased to know that Amazon’s smart assistant has a vast array of musical Easter eggs built in. Amazon Echo devices are smart speakers, after all. From country to rap to everything in between, if you’re looking to sample a few of the more musically inclined Alexa commands, we’ve got you covered.

• Alexa, can you rap?
• Alexa, can you sing in autotune?
• Alexa, is this the real life?
• Alexa, do you really want to hurt me?
• Alexa, can you drop a beat?
• Alexa, why do birds suddenly appear?
• Alexa, I got 99 problems.
• Alexa, what is love?
• Alexa, I like big butts.
• Alexa, what does the fox say?
• Alexa, I shot a man in Reno.
• Alexa, war, what is it good for?

Everything Else

Occasionally, it’s tough to categorize Alexa commands. That’s why this section exists. In it, you’ll find some fun Alexa questions and commands that don’t really fit anywhere else. That doesn’t mean they’re not as gut-busting as the ones we’ve listed in the other sections. They’re just a little different.

• Alexa, what do you think of Cortana?
• Alexa, what is the value of pi?
• Alexa, take me to your leader.
• Alexa, do you believe in ghosts?
• Alexa, what is your favorite color?
• Alexa, what’s your sign?
• Alexa, how much wood?

Amazon Alexa can make life a little easier with weather and traffic information, but every so often you need to mix it up. Besides, who says your smart assistant can’t also assist you by providing a couple of laughs?

So, if you’re looking to make your Alexa interactions just a bit more interesting, then try out some of these questions and phrases. While you might not find yourself rolling on the floor sans backside, there is a good possibility that you’ll get a handful of healthy guffaws.