Welcome, inspector. If you’re looking for a break from checking documents and spotting discrepancies, you’ve come to the right place. This collection of Papers Please puns has been fully vetted and approved for maximum humor. Get ready to stamp your approval on these jokes that are guaranteed to bring glory to your day.

Approved Papers Please Puns

1. Why did the border guard get an award? He was outstanding in his field.
2. I tried to tell a joke about Kolechia, but it was denied entry.
3. What’s an inspector’s favorite type of music? Borderline pop.
4. My love for you is like Jorji’s passport, not always perfect but always trying.
5. I have a new job as a document checker, and I’m finding it very riveting.
6. What do you call a happy Arstotzkan citizen? Grateful.
7. I asked the guard for a good pun, but he just gave me a blank stare.
8. Why don’t inspectors play cards? They’re afraid of a full deck of discrepancies.
9. I’m reading a book on anti-gravity, it’s impossible to put down, unlike this passport.
10. What do you call a lazy border guard? A pro-crast-otzkan.
11. I wanted to make a pun about the entry permit, but I couldn’t get it right.
12. The new inspector is great, he really makes a good first impression.
13. Why was the inspector so calm? He had everything under control.
14. I’m not a fan of the new regulations, they’re very taxing.
15. What’s an inspector’s favorite snack? Stamped-otatoes.
16. I got a job at the border, it has its ups and downs.
17. Why did the entrant get detained? He had a bad attitude and an even worse ID.
18. I’m feeling pretty Arstotz-can do this!
19. This job is tough, you have to be ready for anything that comes across your desk.
20. I told my boss a joke about the wall. It created a barrier between us.
21. What do you call a fake passport? An impasta-port.
22. I’m not saying the rules are strict, but they make my head spin.
23. Why did the inspector break up with his girlfriend? He found a discrepancy in their stories.
24. I’m trying to write a song about Arstotzka, but I can’t find the right state of mind.
25. This job is all about the little details, you can’t afford to miss a thing.
26. I’m so tired, I think I need a border-line vacation.

Papers Please One Liners

27. Glory to the first person who gets this joke.
28. My humor has been officially approved.
29. I’m stamping this joke with my approval.
30. This pun is valid for entry.
31. Cause no trouble, just laughter.
32. My passport photo never does me justice.
33. I’m having a border-line crisis.
34. Detain me with your best punchline.
35. My favorite hobby is spotting inconsistencies.
36. I’m fluent in bureaucracy.
37. This joke has all the right paperwork.
38. I’m denying your request for a bad time.
39. My sense of humor is from Obristan, it’s the best.
40. I’m not from Kolechia, I promise.
41. I live my life by the rulebook.
42. Another day, another dozen forged documents.
43. I’m just here for the glory of Arstotzka.
44. My family is cold, but my jokes are fire.
45. I’m searching for a good pun.
46. This one-liner is not a forgery.
47. I’m an expert in international relations, and puns.
48. My love life is a series of denied entries.
49. I’m just trying to make it to the next day.
50. This is my official statement: that was funny.
51. I’m on the fence about that joke.
52. Let’s seal this with a stamp of approval.

Glory to Arstotzka Puns

53. Glory to Arstotzka, the best country, bar none.
54. What do you say when you enter Arstotzka? “It’s great to be here, I’m not lion!”
55. Arstotzka has the best inspectors. They’re very thorough.
56. I have a glorious feeling about these puns.
57. Why is Arstotzka so great? Because it’s one of a kind.
58. I’m so proud to be Arstotzkan, it’s a glorious feeling.
59. What’s the national flower of Arstotzka? A stamped-elion.
60. Arstotzka’s national bird is the eagle-eyed inspector.
61. I’m not just a citizen, I’m a fan of Arstotzka.
62. You can’t spell “art” without Arstotzka.
63. I’m working on my Arstotzkan accent, it’s a work in progress.
64. My heart belongs to Arstotzka.
65. I’m not saying Arstotzka is perfect, but it’s pretty close.
66. I’d move to Arstotzka, but the paperwork is a nightmare.
67. What’s the best part of living in Arstotzka? The glory, of course.
68. I’m thinking of starting an Arstotzkan fan club.
69. I’m not just a patriot, I’m an Arstotz-patriot.
70. I’m so excited, I can barely contain my glory.
71. I’m not sure what’s better, the country or the puns about it.
72. I’m an Arstotzkan at heart.
73. I’m not saying I’m biased, but Arstotzka is the best.
74. I’m so happy, I could shout “Glory to Arstotzka!” from the rooftops.
75. I’m not just a resident, I’m a president of the Arstotzka fan club.
76. I’m not just a citizen, I’m a pun-dit for Arstotzka.
77. I’m not just a patriot, I’m a patron of Arstotzkan humor.
78. I’m not just a resident, I’m a representative of Arstotzkan comedy.

Papers Please Dad Jokes

79. Son: “Dad, I’m hungry.” Dad: “Hello Hungry, I’m Inspector.”
80. Why don’t they play poker in Arstotzka? Too many people with a Kolechian face.
81. What did the passport say to the inspector? “I’m stamped!”
82. I have a joke about a forged document, but it’s not very original.
83. Why did the man get detained at the border? He was caught smuggling puns.
84. What do you call a sad strawberry crossing the border? A blueberry.
85. I used to be a border guard, but I couldn’t see the point.
86. Did you hear about the inspector who quit? He felt too boxed in.
87. What’s a border guard’s favorite game? Red stamp, green stamp.
88. Why was the passport so tired? It had a long journey.
89. I told my son a joke about the wall. He didn’t get over it.
90. What do you call an inspector who sings? A baritone.
91. Why did the scarecrow get the inspector job? He was outstanding in his field.
92. I’m not a fan of the new entry requirements. They’re a real pane.
93. What do you call a group of musical inspectors? A border patrol.
94. I’m reading a book about border security. It’s fence-tastic.
95. Why did the inspector bring a ladder to work? To reach the higher standards.
96. What’s an inspector’s favorite vegetable? A passport-nip.
97. I tried to make a belt out of watches, but it was a waist of time. Just like this fake ID.
98. Why did the man bring a pen to the border? To draw his own conclusions.
99. What do you call a fake noodle? An impasta. Detain him!
100. I’m not saying the job is stressful, but my hair is starting to secede.
101. Why are inspectors so good at their jobs? They always follow protocol.
102. What did the inspector say to the passport? “You look familiar.”
103. Why did the man get denied? His story had too many holes. He looked like a Kolechian spy.
104. I’m not a dad, but I have the dad bod of someone who eats only potatoes and cabbage.

Papers Please Captions

105. Officially approved for fun.
106. Glory to this selfie.
107. No discrepancies found here.
108. Stamping this moment as perfect.
109. Valid for entry into your feed.
110. Just a person, standing in front of a booth, asking for approval.
111. This is my “I found a forgery” face.
112. Keep calm and glory to Arstotzka.
113. My life is a series of rule changes.
114. Feeling cute, might detain someone later.
115. Is this passport photo valid?
116. Just another day at the Grestin border.
117. Searching for the perfect caption.
118. Denied: Bad vibes. Approved: Good times.
119. My weekend plans have been approved.
120. This post is not contraband.
121. Just trying to pay for rent and heat.
122. In a complicated relationship with the rulebook.
123. My favorite color is approval green.
124. I’ve got my eye on you, and your paperwork.
125. Living on the border of chaos and order.
126. This moment is a keeper. No detention necessary.
127. Just Jorji being Jorji.
128. My papers are in order.
129. This is my happy place, the inspection booth.

Papers Please Jokes

130. An Obristan man, a Kolechian, and Jorji Costava walk into the booth. The inspector quits.
131. What’s the difference between a good passport and a bad one? About five seconds of inspection.
132. How many inspectors does it take to change a lightbulb? Just one, but he needs to see its work permit first.
133. An inspector’s son asks, “Dad, what’s a rhetorical question?” The dad replies, “Your papers are not in order, are they?”
134. Why did the entrant bring a dictionary to the border? He wanted to have the last word.
135. What did the inspector say to the man with the expired passport? “Your time is up!”
136. A man walks up to the booth and hands the inspector a piece of toast. The inspector says, “This is a forged document. You’re toast!”
137. Why was the inspector so good at tennis? He never missed a fault.
138. What do you get when you cross an inspector with a librarian? Someone who checks you out, then stamps you.
139. A man tries to enter Arstotzka with a pet frog on his head. The inspector asks, “What’s that?” The frog replies, “I don’t know, it started as a growth on my foot!
140. Why did the computer go to the border? To get a new hard drive and a valid entry permit.
141. What did the left stamp say to the right stamp? “You’re looking a little green today.”
142. How do you make an inspector laugh on a Saturday? Tell him a joke on a Friday.
143. A man hands the inspector a perfectly forged passport. The inspector says, “This is amazing work. I can’t accept it, but can I have your autograph?”
144. Why don’t Kolechians make good comedians? Their punchlines are always suspicious.
145. What is an inspector’s favorite movie? The Terminal.
146. Why did the man from Impor get denied? His story was Impor-obable.
147. What do you call a nervous person at the border? A trembling-ton.
148. Why did the inspector get glasses? To help him spot the fine print.
149. What’s the most common illness at the Grestin border? A stamp-ede.
150. A ghost tried to cross the border. The inspector denied him, saying, “I can see right through you.”
151. Why did the artist get detained? He was trying to draw a weapon.
152. What did the inspector say to the gardener? “Your papers are not in order, but your tulips are.”
153. Why did the musician get approved? His papers were in perfect harmony.
154. What’s an inspector’s least favorite food? Leeks.

Papers Please Puns For Cards

155. Our friendship is officially approved.
156. I’m stamping this card with all my love.
157. Hope your birthday is glorious!
158. No discrepancies found in our love.
159. You have been approved for another great year.
160. Deny the bad times, approve the good times.
161. My love for you is as real as Jorji’s friendship.
162. You don’t need a permit to enter my heart.
163. Happy Birthday! Cause no trouble.
164. I’d wait in line all day for you.
165. Our love is not a forgery.
166. You have full clearance to my heart.
167. Wishing you a day of no troubles and full rations.
168. You’ve passed my inspection. Happy Anniversary!
169. Let’s get detained together.
170. You’re the best in all of Arstotzka.
171. I’d never deny you.
172. Our bond is stronger than the Grestin wall.
173. You have a valid permit to be awesome.
174. I’m not just your friend, I’m your biggest fan-stotzkan.
175. You’re one of a kind, no forgery here.
176. I’m so glad you entered my life.
177. You’re more valuable than a valid passport.
178. I’m stamping this with a wish for a happy day.
179. You’re the highlight of my daily report.

Did You Know? Papers Please Fun Facts

180. The game was created by just one person, Lucas Pope, under his studio name 3909 LLC.
181. Lucas Pope was inspired by his own experiences with immigration and the feeling of being a powerless traveler dealing with powerful agents.
182. The game features 20 different endings, ranging from the inspector escaping with their family to being arrested or killed.
183. The seemingly random gibberish spoken by the entrants is actually based on real languages. Voice actors were asked to speak words from their native languages, like Polish, to create an authentic but unintelligible sound.
184. The fan-favorite character, Jorji Costava, is programmed to always have something wrong with his papers, but he is one of the few characters who is genuinely harmless and friendly.
185. The game’s stark, pixelated art style was a deliberate choice to evoke the feeling of 1980s computer technology and the bleak atmosphere of a totalitarian state.
186. The name of the fictional state, Arstotzka, has no specific meaning. Lucas Pope created it to sound vaguely Eastern European.
187. The game won numerous awards, including the Grand Prize at the Independent Games Festival and a BAFTA award for Strategy & Simulation.
188. There is a short film adaptation of the game, which was approved by Lucas Pope and captures the tense, moral dilemmas of the game.
189. The iconic “Glory to Arstotzka” line has become a widely recognized meme in the gaming community.
190. The game’s rulebook grows from just a few pages to a thick manual, symbolizing the increasing weight of bureaucracy.
191. The sound design, including the iconic stamp sounds, was created by Lucas Pope himself.
192. The moral choices in the game directly impact the player’s income, forcing them to balance ethics with the need to provide for their family.
193. The countries in the game, like Kolechia and Obristan, are all fictional but are designed to feel like plausible neighbors to Arstotzka.
194. The game was initially rejected by the Steam Greenlight service before gaining massive support and being accepted.
195. The inspector’s family is never seen, only represented by icons, making the player’s connection to them more abstract and pressure-filled.
196. The man in gray who gives you the booth is a mysterious figure who never reveals his identity.
197. The game’s difficulty ramps up by introducing new rules and document types almost daily.
198. The character designs are intentionally generic to emphasize the dehumanizing nature of the inspection process.
199. The game’s success helped popularize the genre of “work simulator” or “bureaucracy simulator” games.
200. The sound of the shutter opening and closing each day becomes a source of Pavlovian dread for many players.
201. The game’s creator also made the critically acclaimed game “Return of the Obra Dinn.”
202. The game’s file size is remarkably small, a testament to its efficient design.
203. The terror attack plotline adds a layer of thriller to the otherwise monotonous job.
204. The game has been praised for its ability to create empathy and force players to confront difficult ethical questions.
205. The simple act of stamping “DENIED” or “APPROVED” carries immense weight and consequence.

Final Thoughts

We hope these 205 Papers Please puns have been officially approved for your amusement. Whether you’re a loyal citizen of Arstotzka or just love a good bureaucratic joke, we’ve stamped this collection with our seal of humor. May your documents always be in order and your days filled with laughter. Glory to the puns!

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