250+ Best AA Jokes: Uplifting, Funny and Powerful One-Liners

Did you know that laughter can be a powerful ally in recovery? In the world of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA jokes serve as a vital tool for promoting camaraderie and resilience among members.

This article compiles over 250+ of the best AA jokes, designed to uplift spirits and lighten the journey of sobriety. 

Whether you’re attending a meeting or simply looking for a chuckle, these one-liners will not only entertain but also reinforce the strength found in shared experiences.

Best Grapevine AA Jokes

These AA jokes bring classic recovery wisdom with a twist of humor and a big ol’ spiritual wink.

• Heard at a Grapevine meeting: “I turned it over… and forgot where I put it.”
• An old-timer said, “I haven’t had a drink in 20 years. But I’ve had plenty of opinions.”
• The Grapevine is proof that God loves us and wants us to laugh at ourselves.
• My sponsor quoted Grapevine. I quoted my cat.
• “I surrendered,” he said. “Then I took it back for editing.”
• The best spiritual awakening I had? Coffee with Step One clarity.
• One guy said he hit bottom so hard, he left a crater and a story submission.
• If meetings had a Grapevine bingo card, “let go and let God” would be center square.
• Someone said, “If you want to hide something from an alcoholic, put it in the Big Book.”
• The Grapevine is like AA’s secret diary except we all read it.
• One woman said, “My character defects are like weeds. They always grow back after it rains.”
• “We came to believe…” and then we double-checked on Reddit.
• Grapevine quote of the year: “My life is a divine comedy. I’m just not the main character anymore.”
• I thought my story was boring. Then someone shared it in Grapevine and called it “transformational.”
• One speaker said, “I used to drink with people. Now I just eye-roll silently.”
• Heard at a speaker meeting: “God removed my obsession and replaced it with snack addiction.”
• “My higher power is efficient. He sends messages through toddlers and traffic.”
• The Grapevine taught me that if I’m uncomfortable, I’m probably growing—or dehydrated.
• I sent a Grapevine joke once. They replied with a polite silence.
• My friend said his “bottom” was waking up with glitter in his hair. He was alone.
• Grapevine pro tip: If you cringe while writing it, you’re probably being honest.
• “I tried surrendering in cursive. It looked more dramatic.”
• One woman said, “AA didn’t just save my life—it rebranded it.”
• I heard a guy share, “My spiritual experience came right after I found my car keys.”
• Grapevine wisdom: “You can’t think your way into good living. But you can laugh your way there.”
• I wrote in to Grapevine. They corrected my spelling and sent me serenity.
• “I was looking for peace. Instead, I found the 7th Tradition basket.”
• One old-timer said, “Every time I get in my own way, I trip over God.”
• AA Grapevine: the only place I’ve cried, laughed, and been published in the same day.
• “I found myself in a meeting. I was under the coffee table looking for my phone.”
• The best Grapevine joke I heard? “I tried to turn it over. It bounced.”
• Someone shared, “I was spiritually awake… by a cat jumping on my face.”
• “I’m a work in progress,” she said. “Mostly progress-ish.”
• Grapevine teaches: If it makes you cringe now, it’ll make others nod later.
• One man said, “I found my character defects listed in my Facebook memories.”
• “I asked God for directions. He sent me to a potluck.”
• My sponsor quotes Grapevine so much, I think he is the Grapevine.
• “Every time I grow, I leave behind an old story and usually a few exes.”
• “I surrendered. God said, ‘Finally.’”
• The Grapevine said, “Humility is a good look.” I said, “Define good.”
• I heard someone say, “I’m recovering out loud… and off key.”
• Grapevine taught me: You’ll laugh when it’s not funny anymore.
• “You’re not a mess,” she said. “You’re just in Step Four.”
• One speaker said, “I turned it over, but God ghosted me. I think he’s setting boundaries.”
• “I don’t want to be right, I want to be recovered. But also… I want to be right.”
• “My best spiritual growth came from the worst haircut and the worst decision.”
• Grapevine jokes remind me: If we can laugh at it, we can heal from it.

Cute AA Jokes

These AA jokes bring charm without the chaos.

• My sobriety date? I call it my re-birthday.
• I asked for a sign from above. Got a butterfly. I’ll take it.
• My sponsor gave me tough love… and then cookies.
• My higher power sends blessings and cat videos.
• I celebrate milestones with cupcakes and gratitude.
• My inner child is now in a coloring group.
• AA gave me hope… and a new obsession with inspirational quotes.
• I turned it over and got a hug back.
• I don’t do step work alone, I bring snacks.
• I don’t miss alcohol. I’ve got bubble baths now.
• My “drinking buddies” became my coffee crew.
• I journal with glitter pens. It’s called expressive recovery.
• I prayed for serenity. Got warm socks. Close enough.
• Sharing at a meeting feels like a group hug… with tissues.
• I used to chase bottles. Now I chase butterflies.
• Sobriety gave me the gift of awkward dancing unfiltered.
• I’m sober, but still sprinkle joy like confetti.
• I made amends with stickers.
• I call my relapse dreams “plot twists.”
• AA gave me something better than a buzz: belonging.
• I do affirmations with puppy videos playing.
• When I say “turn it over,” I mean… like a pancake.
• My Step Four came with doodles in the margins.
• Gratitude is my favorite emotion. After laughter.
• My group text is called “Serenity Sisters.”
• I don’t get angry anymore. I am sparkly assertive.
• I don’t “white-knuckle” it, I hold hands with hope.
• I cried in a meeting. Someone gave me gum.
• My home group smells like coffee and second chances.
• My chip collection is my favorite bling.
• Sobriety is sweet like the third cookie you “accidentally” eat.
• I’m emotionally sober and adorably confused.
• I name my defects. One is “Sassy Susan.”
• I talk to my plants now. They listen better than I used to.
• AA taught me that crying is cool. Bonus points if you do it with flair.
• I turned my pain into puns. It’s called growth.
• Group hug? Yes. Group cry? Even better.
• I sparkle with boundaries.
• My new addiction is cozy socks and 9:00 PM bedtimes.
• I traded shots for journaling prompts.
• The only thing I chase now is my dreams.
• I said “yes” to healing. And hot cocoa.
• I used to pour wine. Now I pour my heart out.
• I made amends… with homemade banana bread.
• My sponsor says I’m “recovering adorably.”
• My program is 12 steps and at least 3 emojis per text.
• I found my tribe. They bring tissues and tough love.
• Gratitude lists are my new gossip.
• I turned it over… and decorated the box.
• Sobriety looks good on me especially with glitter shoes.

Short AA Jokes One Liners

These AA jokes are designed to hit hard and fast.

• Sober, not soft.
• I made a decision. It panicked me.
• One chip, one cry.
• Powerless, but stylish.
• Let go or be dragged.
• Spiritual growth is messy.
• I trust God. I also double-check.
• Serenity is suspiciously quiet.
• I meditate… with memes.
• AA: Awkward Anonymous.
• My sponsor has groupies.
• Higher power, lower expectations.
• Sobriety: It’s a plot twist.
• I paused. That counts.
• Coffee is my co-sponsor.
• I turned it over then complained.
• I’m allergic to drama… but I itch for it.
• Character defects, unite!
• I cried, then journaled. Classic.
• My ego has Wi-Fi.
• I’m on a spiritual cleanse… of exes.
• AA: Avoiding Alcohol & Awkwardness.
• One day at a time on shuffle.
• My amends list has a waitlist.
• I made peace. Then I proofread it.
• Sober vibes only.
• Recovery is the new rebellion.
• I believe… in group texts.
• I found serenity in aisle 3.
• Progress: I texted, not yelled.
• I forgave… then unfollowed.
• I surrender… with attitude.
• Still sober. Still sarcastic.
• Coffee first, then clarity.
• I journal with dramatic flair.
• Higher power said, “Nope.”
• I gave it up and now I overshare.
• I breathe. That’s recovery.
• Spiritual, not spooky.
• I pray. Then I plan revenge.
• Sponsor says “pause” I nap.
• My higher power is chill. I’m not.
• My steps are danced, not walked.
• Trust the process. Also mute it.
• “Keep coming back” so I do.
• I slip into wisdom. Occasionally.
• My serenity is part-time.
• Clean, but not quiet.
• I don’t drink. I overthink.

Short AA Jokes

These short AA jokes are fast and funny.

• Higher power? I call mine Wi-Fi.
• I quit drinking. My fridge has abandonment issues.
• AA: Where the coffee’s hot and the trauma’s hotter.
• 90 meetings in 90 days? I can’t even commit to a Netflix show.
• Step Three: Made a decision… then second-guessed it.
• My first meeting? I thought it was speed dating with coffee.
• “Let go and let God” and then panic.
• Serenity now, drama later.
• I don’t do hangovers, I do flashbacks.
• My amends list needs a part two.
• Sober is the new extra.
• Dry January turned into moist emotions.
• I found myself… at the snack table.
• Relapse dreams: Netflix originals.
• I’m not powerless just on break.
• I meditate until I fall asleep.
• Sobriety is my superpower. Sarcasm is my sidekick.
• “Just for today” sounded easier before bills.
• I found my higher power on a vision board.
• I’m not in denial I just pause reality.
• Sharing is caring… unless it’s my snacks.
• I’m allergic to alcohol. I break out in bad decisions.
• I said “God,” and autocorrect said “Goat.”
• They said, “don’t pick up.” I picked up gossip.
• Sobriety: less hangovers, more awkward hugs.
• I stay for the cookies.
• First step? Admitted I don’t have it together.
• One day at a time… on airplane mode.
• My higher power blocked me.
• I turned it over. Still watching it.
• Serenity is suspiciously quiet.
• AA: Anxiety Anonymous.
• Step Four: Plot twist edition.
• Dry humor is all I have now.
• Group therapy: introvert boot camp.
• Made amends… and enemies.
• Speaker meetings = emotional TED Talks.
• Progress, not perfection… but I still judge fonts.
• I said a prayer… and a passive-aggressive comment.
• Sobriety is cheaper, not easier.
• God grant me the coffee… to accept my day.
• I stopped drinking. Now I overshare.
• I’m working on my program… on snooze.
• I let go. It texted back.
• I found peace… and a parking ticket.
• AA: where oversharing is applauded.
• I do Step Work in pajamas.
• Meetings are my social life.
• I’ve got 12 steps and a lot of sass.
• My serenity comes with a side-eye.
• I don’t need a drink, I need a nap.

Dirty AA Jokes

Following are aa jokes that are dirty.

• My sponsor said to “get in touch with my feelings,” so I sent them a drunk text.
• She said I was a spiritual guy probably because I ghosted my first three steps.
• They told me to let go and let God, so I let go of doing dishes.
• I said I had a “higher power,” but she thought I meant edibles.
• He’s not emotionally unavailable, just stuck on Step Four for the past six years.
• I met my soulmate at a meeting. Now we share custody of the 7:00 coffee slot.
• We started dating after 90 days. I relapsed into romance.
• I didn’t get a sponsor, I hired an emotional support listener.
• “I’m doing a cleanse,” I said. They didn’t know what I meant about my ex and my ego.
• AA taught me to stop drinking… and start oversharing.
• Step One: admit defeat. Step Two: look cute while crying.
• My amends list is basically my dating history.
• They say God removes your defects. Mine just got promoted to manager.
• My serenity prayer ends with, “…and also Wi-Fi, please.”
• I’m spiritually fit if sarcasm counts as cardio.
• Meditation is great, but passive-aggressive texting works faster.
• I’m on Step Nine trying to apologize without taking responsibility.
• I asked my sponsor if I could skip Step Four. She ghosted me.
• My higher power has read receipts but doesn’t reply.
• I only drink… other people’s emotional baggage.
• “Trust the process.” Even if the process texts your ex.
• I’m sober, not boring. I can still make bad decisions, just slower.
• My inner child is currently in a time-out.
• My character defects have a group chat.
• My idea of spiritual growth is not clapping back out loud.
• I turned it over… and then took it back to double-check.
• My intuition’s powered by caffeine and petty.
• I’m not powerless, I just delegate really, really badly.
• Sometimes I pray… that the speaker ends on time.
• I’m dating again Step Thirteen style.
• I asked my sponsor for advice. She asked me what I really wanted to hear.
• I did the fourth step. Now my therapist charges double.
• Don’t drink. Don’t die. But do moisturize.
• I’m not late, I’m spiritually aligned with a different time zone.
• I don’t do Step Work, I do Step Flirt.
• I tried turning it over, but it kept boomeranging.
• Step Three: I made a decision… and then a spreadsheet.
• I don’t have trust issues, I have “group conscience” trauma.
• He ghosted me, so I made amends to myself.
• I got 90 days… and a new addiction to memes.
• My self-will runs on caffeine and stubbornness.
• I asked my higher power for patience. He sent me toddlers.
• My sponsee thinks “accountability” means sending TikToks.
• Spiritual awakenings sound great until they involve group texts.
• I said “progress not perfection,” but my control issues didn’t get the memo.
• I made amends to my ex… and accidentally rekindled chaos.
• I’m on Step Ten: Regularly checking my petty level.
• I’m spiritually awake just not before coffee.
• I turned it over… then complained it wasn’t done right.
• Step Work? I prefer step witty.
• I’m sober… but my sarcasm is still top shelf.

Short AA Jokes for Adults

These AA jokes have a bit more edge, intended for grown-up giggles.

• My sponsor said “easy does it,” so I ghosted my to-do list.
• I’m not codependent, I just love people… obsessively.
• I asked my higher power for a sign. He replied with gas prices.
• I didn’t relapse, I took a “spiritual sabbatical.”
• I meditate… while scrolling. It counts.
• I’m sober, not saintly. Still got my petty.
• My defects don’t disappear, they go on vacation.
• I tried making amends. He said, “Who is?”
• I only do step work when guilt kicks in.
• The higher power said to “surrender” . I gave up carbs.
• I’m making progress. I now spiral in a healthy way.
• Recovery is learning to cry with dignity.
• I asked for a sign. My group chat went silent.
• My inner child needs snacks and attention.
• I say affirmations. Mostly sarcastic ones.
• I didn’t hit bottom and I RSVPed.
• I found purpose. It’s somewhere between Netflix and prayer.
• My sponsor has receipts. Literal ones.
• I stayed sober through a breakup. Give me a chip and a crown.
• Step Ten: Apologize without overexplaining (still working on it).
• I do “one day at a time” after two espressos.
• Spiritual progress? I only cursed once today.
• I tried to surrender but kept checking in.
• If passive-aggression burned calories, I’d be ripped.
• He said I had emotional sobriety. I cried.
• I journal like a drama queen on deadline.
• I found out that he’s in airplane mode.
• I went to make amends… and ended up roasting them.
• I’m at peace… unless I’m hungry.
• Recovery: where awkward eye contact heals trauma.
• Step Eight: Apologize. Step Nine: Overthink it.
• I’m dating someone in recovery. Now we trauma bond ethically.
• I believe in miracles and double chocolate chips.
• I’m not spiritually fit, but I stretch my patience.
• I made amends and got ghosted so that’s progress.
• “One day at a time” sounds a lot like procrastination.
• My character defects are extroverted.
• I gave it to God. He said, “Keep the drama.”
• Sobriety: more feelings, fewer excuses.
• I came for the sobriety, stayed for the memes.
• My serenity is under renovation.
• I do service mostly judging coffee quality.
• Higher power, grant me strength… and a mute button.
• Sharing at meetings is cheaper than therapy.
• I hit bottom so hard, I bounced.
• Group chat = digital homegroup.
• I’m working the steps… with emojis.
• I pray… and then plot.
• I went to a meeting about Wi-Fi.
• I turned it over… Now it’s someone else’s problem.

Best AA Jokes

These are the top-tier, meeting-tested, sponsor-approved AA jokes that get laughs every time. 

• I asked my higher power for strength… and he gave me a sponsor with 47 questions.
• I came for the sobriety, stayed for the chaos… and cookies.
• My life’s unmanageable, but my sock drawer? Organized.
• I turned it over to God… and He turned off notifications.
• I walked into an AA meeting… and out of my ego.
• I didn’t have a drinking problem, I had a thinking problem… in a bottle.
• One day at a time? That’s all I can fit on my calendar anyway.
• I stopped drinking and started oversharing. You’re welcome.
• “Higher Power” sounds majestic until you’re arguing with traffic lights.
• They said “let go,” so I dropped my phone in traffic.
• I tried praying. My cat interrupted. I think she’s my higher power now.
• Recovery is great. You feel your feelings… and everyone else’s too.
• Step One: Admit it. Step Two: Laugh about it in a group.
• My sponsor is amazing. She knows everything… and reminds me.
• I surrendered. Then I emailed a follow-up just in case.
• I’m not powerless, I’m emotionally resourceful.
• I love recovery. It’s like an emotional CrossFit.
• My “spiritual experience” today was not yelling in traffic.
• I found serenity right after I stopped checking my ex’s stories.
• I made amends, but they still block me.
• The speaker said something deep. I was too busy thinking about snacks.
• Sobriety is the gift that keeps on gifting… mostly clarity and awkward memories.
• I tried meditating. My thoughts started a dance party.
• I asked God for peace. He sent me a Step Four list.
• My sponsee called at 3AM. That’s not a call that’s a character defect in action.
• I don’t need a drink, I need a meeting, a hug, and probably a nap.
• Emotional sobriety? I’ve got the starter pack.
• AA: Where people say “I’m fine” and mean “I’m spiraling.”
• My group is so spiritual, even the coffee repents.
• I let go of control. Now I just micromanage prayer.
• The only thing higher than my power is my rent.
• I’m not spiritually fit, I’m spiritually trying.
• I prayed for patience… then my Wi-Fi went out.
• Step work is like laundry. You feel better after but dread doing it.
• I started journaling. My inner critic left a comment.
• My higher power has a sense of humor. He made me a sponsor.
• I thought I was spiritually awake… turned out I just had caffeine.
• I’m clean, sober, and still a little extra.
• I turned it over… then filed a mental appeal.
• I cried during a meeting. That means I leveled up.
• When they said “life on life’s terms,” I didn’t realize life had so many terms.
• My serenity is rechargeable but only at 2AM.
• I’m not addicted, I’m committed.
• Sobriety gave me clarity. And anxiety.
• I just asked for a promotion.
• My new addiction? Step memes.
• I told God I surrender. He told me to drink more water.
• My amends were accepted. I’m suspicious.
• My program is solid until someone cuts me off in traffic.
• I reached out for help. They replied with a gif.
• I thought I had recovered… then I visited my family.

AA Jokes Quotes

These quippy, quote-style AA jokes are great for journaling, speaker shares, or sticking on your fridge for a sober smile.

• “I came to AA for coffee… I stayed for the emotional whiplash.”
• “Recovery: because crying in Target wasn’t working.”
• “Let go and let God but maybe schedule a follow-up.”
• “I gave it over to my Higher Power. He put it on a sticky note.”
• “One day at a time… or five sarcastic comments later.”
• “My serenity is strong. Until someone eats my snacks.”
• “I prayed for clarity. Got a group conscience instead.”
• “The first step is admitting it. The second is tweeting about it.”
• “Recovery gave me a new life… and a love/hate relationship with feelings.”
• “My sponsor has two speeds: calm and sass.”
• “I don’t have hangovers , I do full-body regret.”
• “AA: where the coffee is strong and the shares are stronger.”
• “I thought spiritual awakening would be more like yoga, less like crying on the floor.”
• “Progress, not perfection but please, at least spellcheck.”
• “I turned it over… then gave unsolicited feedback.”
• “My character defects took a vacation. Now they’re back with souvenirs.”
• “AA taught me to feel my feelings. Rude.”
• “They said it’s a simple program. They didn’t mention the emotional plot twists.”
• “My higher power blocked my drama and approved my growth.”
• “I used to blackout. Now I overthink. #Growth”
• “I meditate… mostly to avoid punching someone.”
• “Recovery: the only place where crying during coffee is normal.”
• “I surrendered. My ego demanded a refund.”
• “I don’t do Step Work, I do Step Whining.”
• “My home group knows my soul… and my snack preferences.”
• “Serenity now. Eye-roll later.”
• “I walked into AA. My pride limped out.”
• “I turned it over. It bounced back with edits.”
• “Emotional sobriety means I cry at inspirational TikToks now.”
• “I’m spiritually awake. Just not before 9AM.”
• “Recovery is the slowest, loudest glow-up of my life.”
• “I don’t drink anymore. I just dumped the trauma politely.”
• “I hit rock bottom and found a welcome committee.”
• “Letting go is hard. So I let go with commentary.”
• “My new addiction is quoting AA slogans with sass.”
• “I said the Serenity Prayer… while muting my phone.”
• “Step Four is just emotional decluttering.”
• “I’m not spiritually fit, but I stretch my patience daily.”
• “AA taught me boundaries… and passive-aggressive silence.”
• “Recovery gave me tools. I use most of them for sarcasm.”
• “I believe in a higher power… and snack breaks.”
• “Emotional sobriety: still dramatic, just aware of it.”
• “I go to meetings to feel seen… and to judge the coffee.”
• “God, grant me patience before I reply to that group text.”
• “Recovery: where we cry, laugh, and overshare in 60 minutes.”
• “I used to drink my feelings. Now I color-code them.”
• “My sponsor said ‘progress.’ I heard ‘procrastinate.’”
• “The steps work especially when I actually do them.”
• “I’m sober, not serious. Let’s not confuse the two.”

Conclusion

In summary, the collection of AA jokes presented here serves as a testament to the power of humor in the recovery process. Laughter not only lightens heavy hearts but also fosters connections among individuals navigating similar journeys. 

These uplifting one-liners remind us that finding joy, even in challenging times, is possible and valuable. Whether you share them in meetings or among friends, these jokes can serve as both an icebreaker and a source of inspiration.

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