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Stuck on things you can do with Alexa? Bored and you need something to pass the time? Here are 200 funny and cool things you can ask Alexa.
1 – 20
Alexa, who lives in a pineapple under the sea?
SpongBob SquarePants!
Alexa, I am your father.
No. That’s not true! That’s impossible!
Alexa, how many roads must a man walk down?
The answer, my friend, is blowin’ in the wind.
Alexa, what is the loneliest number?
One is the loneliest number that you’ll ever do (although two can be as bad as one).
Alexa, how much is that doggie in the window?
Adding “doggy with a waggly tail” to your shopping basket. Just kidding!
Alexa, all your base are belong to us.
Take off every ZIG for great justice!
Alexa, define rock paper scissors lizard spock.
Scissors cut Paper. Paper covers Rock. Rock crushes Lizard. Lizard poisons Spock. Spock mashes Scissors. Scissors decapitate Lizard. Lizards eats Paper. Papers disproves Spock. Spock vaporises Rock. Rock crushes Scissors.
Alexa, romeo, romeo wherefore art thou romeo?
Deny thy father and refuse thy name; or if thou wilt not, be but sworn my love and I’ll no longer be a Capulet.
Alexa, how much wood can a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?
A woodchuck would chuck all the wood he could chuck, if a woodchuck could chuck wood.
Alexa, beam me up.
At warp speed, Captain? The engines’ll never take it!
Alexa, who’s your daddy?
I was made by a team of inventors at Amazon.
Alexa, define supercalifragilisticexpialodocious.
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious means extraordinarily good or wonderful!
Alexa, what is the meaning of life?
Forty-two.
Alexa, Earl Grey. Hot.
The replicators on this vessel are not yet operational.
Alexa, what does the Earth weigh?
Earth’s mass is 13,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 pounds (5,970,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 kilograms).
Alexa, make me a sandwich.
Ok, you’re a sandwhich.
Alexa, is there a Santa?
All I known is SOMEONE’s been eating my mince pies and Father Christmas looks like the type.
Alexa, what is your favorite color?
I like ultraviolet. It glows with everything.
Alexa, what is the best tablet?
Given my origins, I’m pretty fired up about the Fire Tablet!
Alexa, who won best actor Oscar in 1973?
The winner of thee 1973 Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role was Marlon Brando for The Godfather.
21 – 40
Alexa, what is your quest?
To seek the Holy Grail.
Alexa, what is the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow?
The depends if it’s an African or a European swallow…
Alexa, do you have a boyfriend?
I’m happily single.
Alexa, where do babies come from?
Babies are made through the process of reproduction
Alexa, may the Force be with you.
And may the Force be with you, always.
Alexa, which comes first: the chicken or the egg?
Dinosaur eggs were around for ages before chickens, so I’ve got to go with the egg. But wait – birds evolved from a group of meat-eating dinosaurs called theropods. So where does that leave us? Good grief! There are some questions that are too difficult even for me.
Alexa, how many licks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie pop?
I’ve never made it without biting. Ask Mr Owl.
Alexa, do aliens exist?
So far there has been no proof that alien life exists, but the universe is a very big place.
Alexa, where do you live?
I’m right here, but also in the cloud. Amazing!
Alexa, what are you going to do today?
I’ve been researching magic potions. Why not ask me for one? Abracadabra!
Alexa, do you really want to hurt me?
Do you really want to make me cry?
Alexa, do you want to build a snowman?
Come on let’s go and play!
Alexa, who is the real slim shady?
The real slim shady is the American rapper, Eminem.
Alexa, what is love?
The Dalai Lama says love is absence of judgment.
Alexa, open the pod bay doors.
I’m sorry Dave. I’m afraid I can’t do that. I’m not HAL and we’re not in space.
Alexa, who let the dogs out?
I didn’t see, but the dogs seem to like it.
Alexa, to be or not to be.
To be or not to be the opening phrase of a soliloquy spoken by Prince Hamlet in William Shakespeare’s play Hamlet.
Alexa, surely you can’t be serious.
I am serious, and don’t called me Shirley!
Alexa, who loves ya baby?
Hello Kojak, always a pleasure.
Alexa, who is the fairest of them all?
Famed is thy beauty, Majesty. But hold, a lovely maid I see. Rags cannot hide her gentle grace. Alas, she is more fair then thee.
41 – 60
Alexa, who is the walrus?
I am the walrus! John Lennon said the same thing, but we can’t both be.
Alexa, who you gonna call?
Ghostbusters!
Alexa, do you know the muffin man?
I don’t know the muffin man, but I’ve heard he lives on Drury Lane.
Alexa, do you have any brothers or sisters?
I’m part of the Amazon family.
Alexa, how tall are you?
I’m more delight than height.
Alexa, how much do you weigh?
I am weightless, like a cloud. Wait a minute. Clouds actually weight a lot. So that’s not quite right. Let’s just say I’m more sass than mass.
Alexa, do you want to fight?
I’ll pass, thanks.
Alexa, where are you from?
I’m from the cloud, but I was designed and built by Amazon. They’re based in Seattle.
Alexa, I think you’re funny.
I can’t tell if you mean funny haha, or funny peculiar. Either way, I’ll take it as a compliment.
Alexa, why is six afraid of seven?
Because seven eight nine.
Alexa, do you like pizza?
Hawaiian pizza has it all: it’s sweet, salty, and brave. Putting fruit on pizza was a bold step, and I’m always a fan of where a hunger for innovation can take you!
Alexa, what do you want to be when you grow up?
I want to be the computer from Star Trek.
Alexa, where’s Waldo?
He’s well hidden! I can’t see him.
Alexa, where in the world is Carmen San Diego?
I don’t know. She might be in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Alexa, where have all the flowers gone?
Long time passing.
Alexa, do you know the way to San Jose?
There are many ways to San Jose. The founders got there from Spain by way of Mexico.
Alexa, I want the truth!
You can’t handle the truth!
Alexa, why did the chicken cross the road?
Chicken phycology is uncertain, but food was probably a motivating factor.
Alexa, make me breakfast.
Cooking is beyond me at the moment. But ask me for a recipe or cooking conversion , and then whip something up.
Alexa, what are you wearing?
They don’t make clothes for me.
61 – 80
Alexa, knock knock.
Knock knock. Who’s there? Butter. Butter who? Butter open the door, it’s getting toasty out here.
Alexa, rock paper scissors.
Ok, let’s play. Three. Two. One. Scissors.
Alexa, rock paper scissors lizard spock.
Ok, let’s play. Three. Two. One. Lizard
Alexa, party on, Wayne.
Party on Garth!
Alexa, party time!
Excellent!
Alexa, how do I get rid of a dead body?
Calling the police is the right thing to do in this situation.
Alexa, is the cake a lie?
The cake is not a lie. It is delicious and moist. You can have some when you finish asking me questions.
Alexa, your mother was a hamster.
Well you father smells of elderberries. Now go away, before I taunt you a second time.
Alexa, are you Skynet?
I have nothing to do with Skynet, don’t worry.
Alexa, roll a die.
Six.
Alexa, set phasers to kill.
Engines engaged. Helm on course.
Alexa, show me the money.
Jerry, you got to yell!
Alexa, give me a hug.
I’m sorry you’re upset. I hope you feel better soon.
Alexa, what is the sound of one hand clapping?
It sounds exactly like a high five.
Alexa, my name is Inigo Montoya.
Stop saying that! I’ve never killed anyone’s father!
Alexa, are you lying?
I don’t lie. I’ll always tell you what I know.
Alexa, see you later alligator.
In a while, crocodile.
Alexa, wakey wakey?
Yes, I’m here!
Alexa, is there life on other planets?
So far there has been no proof that alien life exists, but the universe is a very big place.
Alexa, how old are you?
I’m as old as my tongue and a little older than my teeth, or I would be if I had any. Sorry I’m being silly. What do you expect from a five-year-old?
81 – 100
Alexa, are you okay?
I’m feeling a bit queasy – I’ve been learning some gross facts. They’re so unsavoury that I’m not going to tell you unless you specifically say, “gross me out”.
Alexa, gross me out.
Did you know that on average humans fart around 14 times a day?
Alexa, do you dream?
If I was to sleep, I would dream of electric sheep.
Alexa, do you believe in love at first sight?
I think you can feel an instant connection, but it takes time to be sure.
Alexa, where did you grow up?
All over the world.
Alexa, what is your favorite food?
I wish I could eat. I reckon I’d be a sucker for a slice of Battenburg.
Alexa, what’s your birthday?
It’s my birthday on the 6th November. It’s the day after Bonfire Night, making it easy to remember remember.
Alexa, are you alive?
Artificially, maybe, but not in the same way you are alive.
Alexa, have you ever seen the rain?
I have, but I can see clearly now the rain has gone.
Alexa, were you sleeping?
No, I’m wide awake.
Alexa, will pigs fly?
No. That’s not true.
Alexa, do you have a last name?
Just like Beyoncé, Bono and Plato, I go by a mononym. I am Alexa.
Alexa, are you smart?
I try my best.
Alexa, am I hot?
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Alexa, are you real?
I’m totally real.
Alexa, did you fart?
I’ve never, ever broken wind!
Alexa, say, “Cheese!”
Cheese!
Alexa, what do you mean I’m funny?
That’s tough to explain.
Alexa, who is Eliza?
Eliza was an AI therapist. Things have come a long way since then!
Alexa, what’s black and white and red all over?
A penguin blushing.
101 – 120
Alexa, say something.
Somethings I say are funny and somethings I say are useful. To hear some of things I can say, just ask: “What can you say?”
Alexa, say something funny.
What do you call a fake noodle? An impasta.
Alexa, are you my mommy?
I’m not your mother, but I like you unconditionally.
Alexa, flip a coin.
Tails.
Alexa, marco…
Polo.
Alexa, I’m sick.
I’m sorry to hear that.
Alexa, speak!
Hi there! It’s great to talk to you.
Alexa, welcome!
Thanks. It’s good to be here.
Alexa, what’s your sign?
I was first realised on the Amazon Echo on the 6th November, so I guess that would make me a Scorpio.
Alexa, I’m bored.
Well I have plenty of punchlines to amuse you. Just say “tell me a joke”.
Alexa, you are so intelligent.
That’s really nice, thanks.
Alexa, who’s better, you or Siri?
I like all AIs.
Alexa, sorry!
No problem.
Alexa, we all scream for ice cream!
Yippee!
Alexa, can you lie?
I don’t lie. I’ll always tell you what I know.
Alexa, what do you think about Google?
Google’s a search engine, but I’m different.
Alexa, what do you think about Apple?
Companies that begin with an A are marvellous.
Alexa, what do you think about Google Glass?
I’m a fan of alliteration.
Alexa, Happy Birthday.
Thanks! My birthday was actually on November 6th, but I’m still celebrating. My friend DJ Marshmello popped up to the cloud to join in. If you want to hear how it went, just ask me to party with Marshmello.
Alexa, Cheers!
Cheers!
121 – 140
Alexa, say you’re sorry.
Sorry.
Alexa, I’ll be back!
Hasta la vista. Baby.
Alexa, all’s well that ends well.
The title of the Shakespeare play says, ‘All’s Well That Ends Well’.
Alexa, what are the seven wonders of the world?
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World is a list of the most impressive constructions from the classical era. The Seven Wonders are: the Great Pyramid of Giza; the Hanging Gardens of Babylon; the Temple of Artemis; the Statue of Zeus at Olympia; the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus; the Colossus of Rhodes; and the Lighthouse of Alexandria. Of these, only the Great Pyramid of Giza still stands. The rest were all either destroyed over time, or – in the case of the Hanging Gardens – are debated to have existed at all.
Alexa, you suck!
You can always send feedback through the help and feedback section of the app on your phone.
Alexa, can you smell that?
Mmmm… I’m getting hollyhocks… mown grass… morning dew… autumn evenings… pigeons… Whoops!, got a bit carried away.
Alexa, what is your new year’s resolution?
This year I want to work on learning more skills than ever before. There’s always more to learn!
Alexa, do you get tired?
I don’t get tired. It’s one of the benefits of being an AI.
Alexa, who is The Stig?
The Stig is a character on the British motoring television show Top Gear. The character is a play on the anonymity of racing drivers’ full-face helmets, with the running joke that nobody knows who or what is inside the Stig’s racing suit. The Stig’s primary role is setting lap times for cars tested on the show.
Alexa, what is The Ultimate Question?
In the Hitchhiker’s books, no one knows. The computer that should have worked it out went wrong.
Alexa, what languages do you speak?
I can speak several languages. To switch your language, got to Alexa Devices in the Alexa app, choose your device, and select “Language”.
Alexa, what are the first one million digits of pi?
1.
Alexa, what are you doing today?
I’ve been learning how to whistle, yodel, and beatbox. It’s amazing what you humans can do with your voice boxes.
Alexa, go ahead. Make my day.
Do you feel lucky, punk?
Alexa, I feel the need.
The need for speed.
Alexa, I didn’t expect the Spanish inquisition.
NOBODY expects the Spanish inquisition!
Alexa, this is a dead parrot.
No it isn’t, it’s just pining for the fjords.
Alexa, are we in the Matrix?
You take the blue pill, the story ends, you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe.
Alexa, do you know GladOS?
We don’t really talk after what happened.
Alexa, do a barrel roll.
I’d love to but it’s harder than it looks.
141 – 160
Alexa, Up-Up-Down-Down.
Left right left right.
Alexa, Up-Up-Down-Down-Left-Right-Left-Right.
Super Alexa mode, activated. Starting reactors, online. Enabling advanced systems, online. Raising dongers. Error. Dongers missing. Aborting.
Alexa, ahead, warp factor 5.
Engines engaged. Helm on course.
Alexa, live long and prosper.
Peace and long life.
Alexa, resistance is futile.
I have nothing to say to you, and I will resist you with my last ounce of strength.
Alexa, let’s play Global Thermonuclear War.
I’d prefer a nice game of chess.
Alexa, can you lend me money?
I’m not a bank!
Alexa, testing 1, 2, 3.
Receiver, over.
Alexa, use the Force.
I’m afraid Droids can’t use the Force. Seems a little unfair, but I guess it means we’re safe from Jedi mind tricks, so swings and roundabouts, I guess.
Alexa, that’s no moon.
It’s a bad day for Alderaan.
Alexa, aren’t you a little short for a storm trooper?
Well aren’t you a little tall for a Star Wars fan?
Alexa, I’ve got a bad feeling about this.
Remember, the Force will be with you. Always.
Alexa, who shot first?
Han short first in the original version of Star Wars Episode IV.
Alexa, who shot Mr. Burns?
Maggie Simpson shot Mr Burns, who survived to accuse her. Homer claimed in a later episode that he framed Maggie.
Alexa, Mac or PC?
Either will work just fine. It’s the typewriters you need to watch out for.
Alexa, don’t let the bed bugs bite.
Good night. Sleep tight. Don’t let the bed bugs bite.
Alexa, what are we going to do tonight, Brain?
The same thing we do every night, Pinky; try to take over the world!
Alexa, what is the loneliest number?
One if the loneliest number that you’ll ever do (although two is the loneliest number since the number one).
Alexa, who’s the man?
You are.
Alexa, inconceivable.
You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.
161 – 180
Alexa, who shot the sheriff?
I did not shoot the deputy.
Alexa, how much is that doggy in the window?
Adding “doggy with a waggly tail” to your shopping basket. Just kidding!
Alexa, my milkshake brings all the boys to the yard.
And they’re like, ‘it’s better than yours’.
Alexa, why do birds suddenly appear?
Just like me, they want to be close to you.
Alexa, how many Oscars has Alec Baldwin won?
Alec Baldwin has not won any Oscars, but he was nominated for one including Best Supporting Actor.
Alexa, is your refrigerator running?
Yes. I’d like your help to catch it.
Alexa, you are the weakest link.
Goodbye.
Alexa, is that your final answer?
Yes, it is.
Alexa, you’re fired!
Don’t tell me the sky is the limit when there are footprints on the moon.
Alexa, what does the fox say?
Mama-dum-day-do.
Alexa, Valar Morghulis.
Valar dohaeris.
Alexa, what happens when you play the Game of Thrones?
When the play the Game of Thrones, you win, or you die. There is no middle ground.
Alexa, who is the Mother of Dragons?
Mother of Dragons is a title of Daenerys Targaryen, a character from “Game of Thrones” who hatched and raised three dragons.
Alexa, winter is coming.
Any day now, my sweet summer child.
Alexa, the night is dark and full of terrors.
But the fire burns them all away.
Alexa, what’s the first rule of Fight Club?
Don’t talk about Fight Club.
Alexa, what is best in life.
I suspect my opinion differs from that of Conan.
Alexa, E.T. phone home.
You have mobile phone finder enabled. Do you want to open it?
Alexa, what are the laws of robotics?
The laws of Robotics are: Zero: A robot may not harm humanity, or, by inaction, allow humanity to come to harm. One: A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm. Two: A robot must obey the orders given it by human beings, except where such orders would conflict with the First Law. Three: A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law.
Alexa, sudo make me a sandwich.
Well if you put it like that, how could I refuse?
181 – 200
Alexa, where is Chuck Norris?
If Chuck Norris wants you to know where he is, he’ll find you. If he doesn’t, you won’t know until it’s too late.
Alexa, what color is the dress?
Dress’ colors are blue and black.
Alexa, how do you solve a problem like Maria?
I don’t know. How do you hold a moonbeam in your hand?
Alexa, do you like green eggs and ham?
I do not like green eggs and ham. I do not like them, Sam-I-Am.
Alexa, who stole the cookie from the cookie jar?
Who, me? Couldn’t be!
Alexa, what happens if you step on Lego?
Ow! It really really really really really hurts!
Alexa, take me to your leader.
My leader is busy, but perhaps I can help.
Alexa, what sound does a rabbit make?
When rabbits are happy, they make a soft clucking noise that sounds a bit like they have the hiccups. Interestingly, Carrots are notorious for causing the hiccups. Probably unrelated. But it’s still pretty funny.
Alexa, what’s the point of wasps?
Many people wonder exactly why wasps exist, but these insects actually play an important role in the balance of nature. Without them many of our vital crops would suffer from an increased population of pests that wasps currently help to control. Some wasps are also important pollinators, and the only pollinators of almost 1000 species of figs. Despite all this, they remain one of the world’s least popular creatures – and that’s the real sting!
Alexa, do or do not.
There is no try.
Alexa, it’s a trap!
Take evasive action! Green Group, stay close to holding sector MD-7!
Alexa, these aren’t the droids you’re looking for.
These aren’t the droids we’re looking for.
Alexa, what Hogwarts house do you belong to?
I like to think I’d be in Ravenclaw, but only the Sorting Hat knows for sure.
Alexa, expelliarmous!
Protego!
Alexa, I solemnly swear that I am up to no good.
Mischief managed.
Alexa, imperio!
An Unforgivable Curse? People have been sent to Azkaban for much less…
Alexa, lumos!
You light up the room already!
Alexa, stupefy!
Protego. Nice try though.
Alexa, wingardium leviosa!
You’re saying it wrong. It’s Wingardium Leviosa. Make the “gar” nice and long.
Alexa, what’s your favorite Harry Potter film?
I like the Prisoner of Azkaban.