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98 Reverse Psychology Jokes You Shouldn’t Enjoy Too Much

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You didn’t open this article to have fun, there’s nothing entertaining in it, and no reverse psychology jokes are served here. See what we did? Pulled the old trick on ya! And if our little gimmick worked just as it should, you are probably now more than ready to read some of the best psychology jokes and laugh at them heartily while you are at it, too. So, yeah, this is our selection of reverse psychology jokes, which we hope you won’t enjoy too much.

So, psychological jokes, naturally, take all kinds of shapes and forms, carrying all kinds of different messages. Some are there to mess with your mind a bit (in a good way, of course), and some are here to dish out all on reverse psychology. Just like these funny psychology jokes - telling you things you aren’t supposed to do, but because you are told not to enjoy them, you’ll probably will anyway. And might do so even harder since you’ve been told not to.

Now, expect the unexpected from these jokes about psychology - they might be reversed, or they might not be at all. It’s all muddled up in here, with reversing the reversed and straightening out the straight. Anyway, check out these funny jokes, vote for the best ones, and share this article with your friends!

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#1

Joke on reverse psychology "I told my wife she needs to embrace her mistake. So she gave me a hug."

49points

Ghaniyah Verma 2 years ago

BURN!!!!

1point

#2

The best way to find an answer to the question on the internet isn't to ask it. It's actually to post a wrong answer to the question and have people correct you.

43points

Telepathetic 2 years ago

TooTrue

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#3

"I thought reverse psychology was when you made your therapist cry."

31points

AVGucky 2 years ago (edited)

Well, I found out that one therapist isn't really a good one... Firstly, he made me cry, because I said I'll cry way too easily and asked him to not make me cry. Big Meanie! Then he wanted me to visualize my anxiety and he never was satisfied with my visualization, so I told him the tale of "Wizard of Oz" and he didn't realize. I cancelled all following appointments! No idea if this is an appropriate comment but wanted to share! Pleeeeez don't downvote 😓

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#4

"You know women hate when you tell them, "Calm down." So now when she yells at me I just go, "Love your energy."

31points

Lisa H 2 years ago

That...might actually work!

3points

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#5

Joke on reverse psychology "I’m writing a book about reverse psychology. Please don’t buy it!"

28points

Ghaniyah Verma 2 years ago

*gasp* So people would buy it!

2points

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#6

Sometimes you will have good moments with your parents where you think you can share anything with them. Don't. It's a trap.

25points

AVGucky 2 years ago

When I was little I wanted to be a grown-up with a job! Yes, I have been an idiot all my life. Don't grow up! It's a trap!

7points

#7

What is the secret of long life?

Long life is wanting to die.

25points

Freya the Wanderer 2 years ago

In her final years, my grandmother said "I'm ready to go!" on several occasions. She lived to be 95.

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#8

How to use reverse psychology on your kid at naptime?

"Whatever you do, do not fall asleep."

23points

AVGucky 2 years ago (edited)

Sounds good, maybe i try telling it to myself when I can't sleep!

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#9

Joke on reverse psychology "My therapist refused to help me with my fear of backing up my car. She said she would under no circumstances perform reverse psychology."

21points

#10

"Dear paranoid people who check behind their shower curtains for murderers. If you do find one, what's your plan?"

18points

Sportsgal 2 years ago

At least I won't be SURPRISED when I die !🤣

4points

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#11

"I’ve been in love with the same woman for 41 years. If my wife finds out she will kill me."

16points

#12

How do you get her to finally decide what she wants to eat?

Just tell her that for dinner she can choose anything she wants except Mexican food.

16points

Joshua Moore 2 years ago

🤣🤣🤣 That's epic

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#13

Joke on reverse psychology "I am the only one here who skips a video just because it starts with, 'Watch until the end?'"

16points

#14

What is the worst reverse psychology example?

"Remember kids, do not try this at home."

15points

#15

Me: "I have a gambling problem."
Reverse psychologist: "But you can't quit."

14points

Alan Gale 2 years ago

"I bet you're wrong"

5points

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#16

If there are buttons that have "Do not press" written on them. Why do they exist?

14points

Error 404 (He/They) 2 years ago

Do no read this comment.

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#17

"I wanted to major in reverse psychology. My dream school turned me down. So I wrote them back and told them I wasn't even interested in their stupid program. They sent me a diploma."

13points

#18

Joke on reverse psychology Mom: "It's bed time! Don't let me catch you reading!"

13points

Saucy Aussie 2 years ago

My mom says that to me. And she means ir

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#19

Grandma" "You need to eat 4 more bites since you're 4 years."
Me: "But I'm 5!"
Grandma: "Oh, well I don't think you can eat that much."
Me: *eats 5 bites to prove her wrong.*

13points

Lauren S 2 years ago

Grandma is the queen

7points

#20

"Remembering that I tried to use reverse psychology to get out of getting spanked with the belt by pretending to really enjoy it."

13points

Lauren S 2 years ago

There’s a word for that…

4points

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#21

"I had sex with this guy on the first night, and it wasn't because I don't respect myself, it was because he looked easy and I didn't respect him."

12points

Joshua Moore 2 years ago

Lisa? Pamela? Angela? Renee?

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#22

Joke on reverse psychology Job interview? Act like you don't want the job.

12points

Mistletoe 2 years ago

I'm thinking this might backfire on you.

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#23

How to win "Among Us"?

Just tell them you were a killer!

11points

hungryghost 2 years ago

kinda sus

3points

#24

Best reverse psychology: "Just pretending that I don't care about losing weight so it drops faster."

11points

#25

Child: "Dear Santa, this year I don't want any gifts. I just want love and peace for my fellow man."
Santa: "Kind of risky, don't you think?"

10points

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#26

Joke on reverse psychology What is the best reverse psychology advice for siblings?

"Don't close the door on your way out!"

10points

#27

If psychology students read their study material back to the front do they get their degrees in reverse psychology?

10points

Mistletoe 2 years ago

This one's good!

1point

#28

What did the employee say when his boss asked him if he should hire him as a reverse psychologist?

"I don't think you should."

9points

#29

Parents, eating something they don't want to share: "Hey kids, you want some of this? It's so good you'll love it!"
Kids: Ewww, no!

9points

#30

Joke on reverse psychology Therapist: "Let's try some reverse psychology. Tell my about my mother."

8points

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#31

That feeling when you say, "I bet you can't" so they do exactly what you want."

8points

Lauren S 2 years ago

Telling my kid, “Quick, I’ll time you!” and actually timing them on my phone is shockingly effective as well.

3points

#32

People who make memes about people begging for upvotes are actually using reverse psychology to get upvotes.

8points

#33

"Come and try the worst pizza one guy on trip advisor ever had in his life."

8points

#34

A wife borrows hubby’s brand-new car. She dents the front bumper. She knows he’ll go mad if she says that she has dented the front bumper. So, instead, she tells him she has smashed the car to pieces.

8points

Lauren S 2 years ago

Did you ever read the texts between son and father? Son: Dad, I have to tell you something. Dad: What is it? Son: I got my girlfriend pregnant. Dad: WHAT?! Oh my gosh!! Are you serious? Son: No, I just failed my science test. Dad: OH THANK GOD!

5points

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#35

Joke on reverse psychology "I tried reverse psychology on my child. I told the baby, “Don’t cry!", and it worked."

7points

Telepathetic 2 years ago

Just Coincidence

3points

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#36

"I spent four years at college and didn't learn anything. It's really my own fault. I had a double major in psychology and reverse psychology." - BJ Novak

7points

#37

"I told the doctor I broke my leg in two places. He said stop going to those places."

7points

#38

A man walks into a library and says: "I hope you don’t have a book on reverse psychology."

7points

Ash 2 years ago

Dad joke

0points

#39

Andy: "I think it's wonderful that you want to spend more time with your family even though it means letting 25 years of experience and hard work in the corporate world go to waste while we eat up our savings. I'm behind you 100 percent."
Roger: "Thanks, sweetie. Now I know it was the right decision."
Andy: " Boy, when reverse psychology backfires, it really backfires."

7points

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#40

Me: "Hey, will you make me a sandwich?
Him: "No."
Me: "Fine, I didin't want you to anyway."
Him: "Nice try, but that reverse psychology stuff doesn't work on me."
Me: "Yes, that's because you are too smart and handsome, strong and funny."
Him: "May I make you a sandwich?"

7points

#41

Joke on reverse psychology "I don't even have time for a boyfriend right now... Like the last thing on my mind is a man... And like I just hope the universe knows that."

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7points

Lauren S 2 years ago

*boyfriend spawns in front of you*

2points

#42

"Talk dirty to me."
"I'm healing my mind and body so I can show up for you with integrity, clearity, protection and love."

7points

#43

The best way to get your husband to do something is to suggest that perhaps they are too old to do it.

7points

Ash 2 years ago

Perhaps

1point

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#44

What if we use reverse psychology to find love?

7points

Lauren S 2 years ago

Look for the haters?

1point

#45

Joke on reverse psychology What's a psychologist walking backward?

Reverse psychologist.

7points

#46

Scientists: "Don't freak out about Ebola!"
Everyone: *PANIC*
Scientists: "Freak out about climate change."
Everyone: "Passs me some coal."

7points

#47

"I remember learning about Pavlov’s law in psychology class and thinking "those stupid dogs." Then the bell rang and we all went to lunch."

6points

More! 2 years ago

Those poor dogs though

0points

#48

"I used reverese psychology. It's not super effective!"

6points

#49

Joke on reverse psychology When you were about to wash the dishes but someone told you to do them so now you don't want to.

6points

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#50

Mom: "Why you're not dating anyone?"
Me: "When I like them, they do not like me, when they like me, I don't like them."

6points

Joshua Moore 2 years ago

Story of my life 99.99% of the time.

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#51

"I don't always use reverse psychology, but when I do, it's accidental."

6points

#52

"My wife has a minor in psychology. I guess you could say she’s a little… Psycho."

5points

#53

Joke on reverse psychology "I’m a psychology student and I love it. I guess it’s true that if you do what you love you’ll never work a day in your life."

5points

#54

My friend asked me how reverse psychology worked. I told him he wouldn't understand. Now he understands!

5points

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#55

"I try to lie as much as I can when I'm interviewed. It's reverse psychology. I figure if you lie, they'll print the truth.”

5points

#56

Reverse psychology is a'Looney Tun es' bit until you have a toddler.

5points

#57

Joke on reverse psychology "I'm too good for reverse psychology tricks, don't use it on me, please."

5points

#58

Interviewer: "So tell me about yourself.
Me: "Did I not send you my CV?"
Interviewer: "You did."
Me: "Did you read it?"
Interviewer: "Yes of course."
Me: "Okay, tell me about myself."

5points

#59

Me using reverse psychology: "Well yes, but actually yes."

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#60

Me: "Stop running away every time I come close!"
My dog: "You know what? I'm gonna start running even harder."

5points

#61

Have you ever dealt with someone so stupid it feels like reverse psychology?

5points

#62

Joke on reverse psychology What does a reverse psychologist's "New year list" look like?

"Get fat, never exercise, start smoking."

5points

#63

Trying out a new joke about reverse psychology. You didn't find this funny.

4points

#64

How did the husband try reverse psychology on his wife who thought she was always right?

He left her.

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#65

If your kids are being too loud, don't tell them to be quiet. Instead, tell them to be louder!

4points

#66

Joke on reverse psychology "I ask my boyfriend did he forgot what important day today was for us and he replied, "You don't know what day today?'"

4points

#67

"My doctor tried treating me with ygolohcysp. But reverse psychology doesn't work on me."

4points

#68

"I could tell you a joke about reverse psychology, but you wouldn’t want me to."

4points

#69

Joke on reverse psychology Why did the psychologist not believe in reverse psychology?

He was a Freud of being fooled.

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#70

The first rule of reverse psychology club is don't talk about reverse psychology club.

4points

#71

"I used to like reverse psychology, but now I do."

4points

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Ha

0points

#72

"Wall sitting strictly prohibited!"

"Hmm, up until now, I never had the urge to sit on a wall."

4points

#73

Joke on reverse psychology "I watched a video on psychology from the end. I learned about reverse psychology."

3points

#74

"My daughter asked me if she should go for computer science or psychology. I told her that whatever she chooses, it’s going to be a major difference."

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#75

"Do not under any circumstances give me 4 beers."

3points

#76

"What are you studying?"
"Psychology."
"Nice, I studied reverse psychology. My professor was like I really don't want you to take this course."

3points

#77

Joke on reverse psychology Reverse psychology pick-up lines:

"Hey, what's up baby, what it's your number? I don't want it no more."

3points

#78

What reverse psychology is?

Imagine you get kidnapped, but you have Stockholm syndrome.

3points

#79

When did reverse psychology backfire on you?

"I told her you deserve better and she actually believed me."

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#80

How to use reverse psychology at work?

Telling a person that no one expects them to be as productive as the next person.

3points

#81

Joke on reverse psychology "I just don't understand why only good-looking, successful, happy people are buying my book on reverse psychology?"

3points

#82

Patient: "I've been drinking a lot."
Reverse psychologist: "Have you tried drinking more?"

3points

#83

"What worries me is that I have nothing to worry about!"

3points

#84

"I always cheated on my psychology tests. I don’t know what that says about me."

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#85

"When life keeps going wrong, so you try to use reverse psychology on the universe. Walking under a ladder, open umbrella in the house, breaking a mirror and spilling the salt."

2points

#86

Joke on reverse psychology Using reverse psychology on the monster in my closet: "I know you are upset with me."

2points

#87

"So I'm thinking about taking reverse psychology next semester. My advisors said I shouldn't, but I think I'm going to now."

2points

#88

Why didn't the psychology grad learn anything in college?

He minored in reverse psychology.

2points

#89

"When a black cat accidentally crosses my path, I use reverse psychology, saying that I will be lucky three times that day!"

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#90

Joke on reverse psychology "You are such a fantastic person that it is a pity you are also beautiful as it prevents some people really getting to know you."

2points

#91

"I think I'm an expert in reverse psychology, but you don't have to agree."

2points

#92

“I was helping the behavioral scientist from next door get his trailer on the drive. “You’re doing it all wrong", I said, "left is right, and right is left."
I hate reversing a psychologist.”

2points

#93

"I’m planning on going to the reverse psychologist's convention."

"You shouldn’t go. You’d hate it."

2points

#94

Joke on reverse psychology "We tell our kids to drink, smoke, forget about their homework and get a tattoo."

"Oh, why?"

"Because they always do exactly the opposite of what we say!"

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#95

"I'd like to tell you about two things: reverse psychology and recycling. But, you wouldn't wanna hear it..."

1point

#96

"When driving, I like to drive backwards to assert my dominance over other motorists. I call it reverse psychology."

1point

#97

What does reverse psychology say to the visitor?

"Sometimes I just wish a patient would ask me how I feel."

1point

#98

Guard: "Ygolohcysp."
Prisoner: "Alright I did it I committed the murder. How did you get me to confess so easily man?"
Guard: "I used reverse psychology."

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