T-Pain Helps Laffy Taffy Launch First New Joke Contest in Decades

Laffy Taffy is bringing back the jokes and just partnered with T-Pain to launch a new joke submission contest, their first in decades…check out the official announcement below!

They may be your jokes, but it’s Laffy Taffy’s (w)rapper…and after rapping 15 original one-liners into official retirement, T-Pain will help select the next generation of “dad jokes” to be printed on the fruity, chewy candy packaging.

Kicking off today, AKA National Tell a Joke Day, the beloved candy brand is hosting its first joke-writing contest in decades, dubbed “Your Jokes, Our (W)rapper.” 101 (LOL…get it!?) participating fans will become part of Laffy Taffy’s decades-long legacy as their jokes are printed on wrappers which will be available to purchase at retailers nationwide. Winners will also receive a custom bag of Laffy Taffy mini bars exclusively featuring their one-liners to “Pass the Laff” to friends and family. The Grand Prize winner for the “best laff,” judged and selected by GRAMMY Award-winning superstar artist T-Pain, will receive a cash prize of $5,000, a custom bag of mini bars with their jokes, and a wrapper autographed by T-Pain to enjoy as a keepsake.

Joke-tellers nationwide wishing to enter “Your Jokes, Our (W)rapper” can visit www.laffytaffy.com/yourjokes from Aug. 16 – Sept. 16 to submit jokes through the online form for a chance to win. Jokes submitted to the contest will be judged based upon humor, originality, creativity, and relevance to brand values. Terms and Conditions apply.

Fans can only submit one joke, so choose carefully! To help prevent writer’s block, Laffy Taffy will offer inspiration by sharing some of their existing jokes on the website.

“Those who know me best understand comedic humor is a passion of mine and I really enjoy telling jokes and having a good, old-fashioned laff,” says T-Pain. “I’ve always loved the taste of Laffy Taffy and enjoyed reading the hilarious dad jokes on their wrappers, so I’m excited that joke-tellers nationwide will have the opportunity to have their own printed on the packaging and that I’ll get to decide who has the funniest pun – we’re going to have a lot of fun reading submissions and eating Laffy Taffy, I can’t wait.”

T-Pain took to the stage at the famous comedic institution in Laffy Taffy’s hometown, Zanies Comedy Club Chicago, to announce the contest and rap the “original jokes” into sweet retirement, making room for new jokes on the iconic wrappers. This is Laffy Taffy’s latest innovative effort to help fans “pass a laff”…just last month, the brand sold out of NFTs featuring the retired jokes in under 46 minutes!

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- Chicago, IL - 08/15/2022 - T-Pain, judge of Laffy Taffy`s `Your Jokes, Our (W)rapper` joke-writing contest, shared jokes for National Tell a Joke Day at Zanies Comedy Club Chicago. -PICTURED: T-Pain -PHOTO by: Michael Simon/startraksphoto.com
- Chicago, IL - 08/15/2022 - T-Pain, judge of Laffy Taffy`s `Your Jokes, Our (W)rapper` joke-writing contest, shared jokes for National Tell a Joke Day at Zanies Comedy Club Chicago. -PICTURED: T-Pain -PHOTO by: Michael Simon/startraksphoto.com
- Chicago, IL - 08/15/2022 - T-Pain, judge of Laffy Taffy`s `Your Jokes, Our (W)rapper` joke-writing contest, shared jokes for National Tell a Joke Day at Zanies Comedy Club Chicago. -PICTURED: T-Pain -PHOTO by: Michael Simon/startraksphoto.com
- Chicago, IL - 08/15/2022 - T-Pain, judge of Laffy Taffy`s `Your Jokes, Our (W)rapper` joke-writing contest, shared jokes for National Tell a Joke Day at Zanies Comedy Club Chicago. -PICTURED: T-Pain -PHOTO by: Michael Simon/startraksphoto.com
- Chicago, IL - 08/15/2022 - T-Pain, judge of Laffy Taffy`s `Your Jokes, Our (W)rapper` joke-writing contest, shared jokes for National Tell a Joke Day at Zanies Comedy Club Chicago. -PICTURED: T-Pain -PHOTO by: Michael Simon/startraksphoto.com
- Chicago, IL - 08/15/2022 - T-Pain, judge of Laffy Taffy`s `Your Jokes, Our (W)rapper` joke-writing contest, shared jokes for National Tell a Joke Day at Zanies Comedy Club Chicago. -PICTURED: T-Pain -PHOTO by: Michael Simon/startraksphoto.com

“The family-fun jokes featured on our wrappers have been a staple for nearly 40 years, and we’re excited to celebrate this iconic part of the Laffy Taffy experience in a way that allows our fans to be part of the brand’s legacy,” says Dave Foldes, Marketing Director of Laffy Taffy at Ferrara Candy Company. “Laffy Taffy lovers often reach out to share their jokes and make suggestions, so we wanted to provide this unique opportunity for them to contribute and demonstrate their joke-writing skills on a large scale. We can’t wait to see what they come up with!”

To find a Laffy Taffy retailer near you and check out LOL jokes, visit www.laffytaffy.com and follow @LaffyTaffy on Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram.

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