In the labyrinth of life’s adventures, we find ourselves traversing the colorful boulevards of camaraderie, the winding paths of companionship, and the enchanting alleys of chumminess. Friendship, that mystical potion concocted with equal parts laughter, loyalty, and shared secrets, is a kaleidoscope of joyous moments and unexpected escapades. So, grab your metaphorical compass, dear readers, as we set sail on a whimsical voyage through the delightful shores of camaraderie, where every joke is a buoy and every punchline a buoyant embrace!
“20 Hilarious Pals & Puns: A Banter Bonanza on Buddies!”
- Why did the clock break up with its girlfriend? Because it didn’t have enough time for her, but it always has time for a friend!
- Why did the tissue go to the party? Because it heard its friend was feeling a little runny!
- Why did the banana go to the doctor? Because it wasn’t peeling well – just like a friend in need of a little extra care!
- Why did the math book look so sad? Because it had too many problems and needed a friend to help solve them!
- Why did the scarecrow become a successful farmer? Because he knew the importance of cultivating friendships!
- Why did the computer go to therapy? Because it had too many bytes of loneliness!
- Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing and realized it wasn’t alone – just like a good friend!
- Why don’t scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything, but they always stick together – just like friends!
- Why did the golfer bring two pairs of pants? In case he got a hole in one and needed a friend to cover it!
- Why did the pencil cross the page? To make a friend point!
- Why don’t skeletons fight each other? They don’t have the guts – unlike true friends!
- Why did the teddy bear say no to dessert? It was already stuffed – just like a contented friend after a meal!
- Why couldn’t the bicycle stand up by itself? It was two-tired – just like a friend who’s always there for you!
- Why did the math book look sad? Because it had too many problems and needed a friend to solve them with!
- Why did the cookie go to the doctor? It was feeling crumbly – definitely in need of a friend’s support!
- Why was the belt arrested? For holding up a pair of pants without a friend!
- Why was the tomato blushing? Because it saw the salad dressing – friendship makes everything better!
- Why did the chicken join a band? Because it had the drumsticks – just like a supportive friend who’s always there to beat out a rhythm of support!
- Why was the pencil lonely? It had no point – unlike a true friend!
- Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field – just like a good friend!
- Why did the friend bring a ladder to the bar? Because they heard the drinks were on the house!
- What do you call two friends who love math? Algebros!
- Why did the scarecrow become best friends with the cornstalk? They were outstanding in their field!
- How do you organize a fantastic space party? You planet with your best friends!
- Why did the computer go to therapy? It had too many unresolved issues with its best friend, the mouse!
- What did one ocean say to the other ocean? Nothing, they just waved to each other like two good friends!
- Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing! Friends can always make you blush!
- How do you know if your friend is a magician? They always disappear when you need help moving!
- What did the blanket say to its friend? “I’ve got you covered!”
- Why did the bicycle fall over? Because it was two-tired of being without its best friend!
- Why did the math book look sad? Because it had too many problems with its best friend, the calculator!
- What do you call a group of musical whales? An orca-stra of friends!
- Why did the scarecrow become a successful therapist? He was outstanding in his field of helping friends!
- How do you make a tissue dance? You put a little boogie in it, just like you do on the dance floor with your best friend!
- Why did the friend bring a ladder to the bar? They heard the drinks were on the house!
- What did one plate say to another plate? “Lunch is on me, my friend!”
- Why don’t scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything, just like some friends do!
- What do you call a fish wearing a crown? Your majesfish, the royal friend!
- Why did the friend bring a pencil to the party? They wanted to draw attention to themselves!
- How do you organize a space party? You planet with your best friends!
- Why did the friend bring a ladder to the comedy show? To reach the high notes of laughter!
- What’s a vampire’s favorite type of friend? A blood buddy!
- Why did the scarecrow become friends with the cornstalk? It wanted someone who could really “ear” its jokes!
- What did one hat say to the other hat? “You’re my cap-py friend!”
- Why did the banana go to therapy? It was peeling a bit lonely without its bunch of friends!
- What do you call a friend who’s also a detective? Sherlock Homies!
- Why did the computer go to school? To improve its byte-sized friendships!
- How do you fix a broken tomato? With tomato paste and a strong friendship bond!
- Why did the pencil start making jokes? It wanted to draw its friends’ attention!
- What’s a skeleton’s least favorite room in the house? The living room because it’s full of friends!
- Why did the math book look happy? It had too many “problems” solved by its friends!
- What did one ocean say to the other ocean? “Nothing, they just waved and laughed together!”
- Why did the cookie go to the doctor? It was feeling a bit crumbly without its best friend, milk!
- How do you organize a fantastic friendship party? You planet with your pals and orbit around the good times!
- What did the blanket say to its friend? “I’ve got you covered in warmth and laughter!”
- Why don’t scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything, just like hilarious friends do!
- What did one sock say to the other sock? “We make a great pair, just like the two of us, friends!”
- Why did the bicycle fall over? It was tired of going solo and wanted a tandem friendship!
- What’s a cat’s favorite type of friend? A purr-son with a great sense of humor!
- How do you make a tissue dance? You put a little boogie in it, just like when you and your friend hit the dance floor!
“Another 20 Rib-Tickling Compadre Crackers: Laughs on Fellowship!”
- Why did the computer invite its friends over? Because it wanted to have a byte of friendship!
- My friend told me I should embrace my mistakes, so I hugged him.
- Why did the math book and the history book become best friends? They both had too many problems!
- What did one wall say to the other wall? “I’ll meet you at the corner!”
- Why did the bicycle fall over? It was two-tired of its own company!
- My friend asked me to help him round up his 37 sheep. I said 40.
- Why don’t scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything, just like unreliable friends!
- What do you call fake spaghetti? An impasta – just like a fake friend!
- Why did the scarecrow become a successful therapist? He was outstanding in his field of listening!
- Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing!
- Why did the broom go to therapy? It had too many issues with its bristles!
- What did one hat say to the other? “Stay here; I’m going on ahead!”
- Why did the banana go to the doctor? It wasn’t peeling well!
- Why don’t skeletons fight each other? They don’t have the guts!
- Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field!
- What’s a vampire’s favorite fruit? A blood orange, just like a true friend – always juicy!
- Why don’t scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything, just like unreliable friends!
- What did the left eye say to the right eye? “Between you and me, something smells!”
- Why did the music teacher go to jail? Because she got caught with too many sharp objects!
- Why don’t oysters share their pearls? Because they are shellfish – just like some friends!
- My friend bet me $10 that I couldn’t make a car out of spaghetti. You should have seen the look on his face as I drove pasta!
- Why did the best friends start a band? Because they had great chemistry!
- What did one hat say to the other hat? “You stay here; I’ll go on ahead!”
- Why did the broom go to therapy? It had too many issues with its bristles!
- Why did the computer go to therapy? It had too many bytes of emotional baggage!
- My friend asked me if I wanted to hear a construction joke. Oh, never mind – I’m still working on that one.
- Why did the bicycle fall over? It was two-tired of its own company!
- My friend told me he could make a car out of spaghetti. You should have seen the look on his face as I drove pasta!
- Why did the math book and the history book become best friends? They both had too many problems!
- Why don’t scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything, just like unreliable friends!
- What’s a vampire’s favorite fruit? A blood orange – just like a true friend, always juicy!
- Why did the scarecrow become a successful therapist? He was outstanding in his field of listening!
- Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field!
- Why don’t skeletons fight each other? They don’t have the guts!
- Why did the banana go to the doctor? It wasn’t peeling well!
- Why don’t oysters share their pearls? Because they are shellfish – just like some friends!
- What did one plate say to another plate? “Tonight, dinner’s on me!”
- Why did the music teacher go to jail? Because she got caught with too many sharp objects!
- My friend said he knew a guy who stole a calendar. I asked, “How does he plan to get away with that?”
- Why did the pencil feel lonely? Because it had no one to draw close to!
- Why did the tomato blush? Because it saw the salad dressing and realized it had a great friend!
- Why was the music teacher always smiling? Because she found the perfect harmony in friendship!
- Why did the broom miss the party? It arrived fashionably late, sweeping in style like a true friend!
- Why was the bicycle always falling over? It couldn’t handle the weight of all the friendship it carried!
- Why don’t eggs tell jokes? They might crack each other up – but real friends always laugh together!
- Why did the cookie go to the doctor? It was feeling crumbly – just like a friend in need of support!
- Why did the belt go to jail? For holding up a pair of pants without a friend’s assistance!
- Why did the math book look unhappy? It had too many problems and no friend to lend a helping hand!
- Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing and realized it wasn’t alone – just like a good friend!
- Why did the bicycle refuse to stand up? It was too tired of being alone!
- Why was the pencil feeling blue? Because it had no point without a friend to guide it!
- Why did the teddy bear refuse dessert? It was already stuffed – just like a contented friend after a meal!
- Why did the math book look glum? It had too many problems, but no friend to solve them with!
- Why was the cookie feeling down? It was feeling a bit crumbly – just like a friend who needs a shoulder to lean on!
- Why was the belt taken to jail? For holding up a pair of pants without a friend’s assistance!
- Why was the tomato embarrassed? Because it saw the salad dressing and blushed, knowing it had a great friend!
- Why did the chicken join a band? Because it had the drumsticks – just like a supportive friend who’s always there to lend a beat!
- Why was the broom late to the party? It swept in fashionably late – just like a stylish friend!
- Why was the bicycle always falling over? It couldn’t handle the weight of all the friendship it carried!
“Yet Another 20 Chuckle-Worthy Bond Banter: Wit & Warmth in Fellowship!”
- Why did the pencil feel lonely? Because it had no one to draw close to!
- Why did the tomato blush? Because it saw the salad dressing and realized it had a great friend!
- Why was the music teacher always smiling? Because she found the perfect harmony in friendship!
- Why did the broom miss the party? It arrived fashionably late, sweeping in style like a true friend!
- Why was the bicycle always falling over? It couldn’t handle the weight of all the friendship it carried!
- Why don’t eggs tell jokes? They might crack each other up – but real friends always laugh together!
- Why did the cookie go to the doctor? It was feeling crumbly – just like a friend in need of support!
- Why did the belt go to jail? For holding up a pair of pants without a friend’s assistance!
- Why did the math book look unhappy? It had too many problems and no friend to lend a helping hand!
- Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing and realized it wasn’t alone – just like a good friend!
- Why did the bicycle refuse to stand up? It was too tired of being alone!
- Why was the pencil feeling blue? Because it had no point without a friend to guide it!
- Why did the teddy bear refuse dessert? It was already stuffed – just like a contented friend after a meal!
- Why did the math book look glum? It had too many problems, but no friend to solve them with!
- Why was the cookie feeling down? It was feeling a bit crumbly – just like a friend who needs a shoulder to lean on!
- Why was the belt taken to jail? For holding up a pair of pants without a friend’s assistance!
- Why was the tomato embarrassed? Because it saw the salad dressing and blushed, knowing it had a great friend!
- Why did the chicken join a band? Because it had the drumsticks – just like a supportive friend who’s always there to lend a beat!
- Why was the broom late to the party? It swept in fashionably late – just like a stylish friend!
- Why was the bicycle always falling over? It couldn’t handle the weight of all the friendship it carried!
- My friend told me he’s studying to become a mathematician. I asked him what his favorite formula is. He said, “The formula for a perfect friendship: U + Me = BFF!”
- Two friends decided to open a bakery together. One was great at making pastries, and the other was a master of dough. They named their bakery “Rolling in Dough and Puff Stuff.” It was a flaky venture!
- My best friend and I started a band called “Dysfunctional Harmony.” Our first song? “The Ballad of Lost TV Remotes.” It was a chart-topper among couch potatoes!
- Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing! I guess even veggies can get embarrassed in front of their friends.
- My friend challenged me to a race, and he said, “On your mark, get set, go!” I replied, “I’m already set. I’ve got you saved as ‘Mark’ in my phone, and I’m always ready for you!”
- Two friends opened a gym for introverts. It’s called “Do It Yourself Fitness.” The only exercise equipment they have is a mirror for self-reflection!
- My friend said he could make a car out of spaghetti. I laughed at him. He said, “You just wait and see when I drive pasta your house!”
- Why did the scarecrow become a stand-up comedian? Because he was outstanding in his field and knew all the corny jokes!
- My friend told me he could make a boat out of paper. I told him, “That’s impossible!” But sure enough, when I looked outside, he was sailing it down the stream. I stand corrected.
- Why did the pencil break up with the eraser? It felt too used and couldn’t erase the pain of their past mistakes. Sometimes even writing utensils need therapy.
- My friend bet me $100 that I couldn’t build a car out of spaghetti. I told him I’d take that bet and drive him to the bank with my pasta-powered vehicle!
- Why did the music teacher go to jail? Because she got caught with too many sharp objects. Turns out, music can be a real crime!
- Two friends decided to start a gardening business together. One had a green thumb, and the other had a black thumb. They named their company “Floral and Fiasco.” Needless to say, it didn’t bloom as expected.
- My friend told me he had a book on anti-gravity. I asked him where it was, and he said, “I left it on the top shelf. I can’t reach it, but at least I know it’s up there.”
- Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field! He gave an earful of corny jokes during his acceptance speech.
- My friend said he could make a belt out of watches, but I didn’t believe him. Sure enough, he showed up the next day, and it was a complete waist of time!
- Why did the bicycle fall over? It was two-tired of its own company. It tried to balance its life, but things just kept spinning out of control!
- My friend told me he was going to a party dressed as an invisible man. I asked him how people would see him. He replied, “I’ll be transparent about it!”
- Why don’t scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything, just like unreliable friends. You never know when they’ll bond with someone else!
- What did one hat say to the other hat? “You stay here; I’ll go on ahead!” It seems hats have a flair for adventure!
- Why did the teddy bear say no to dessert? It was already stuffed from all the hugs!
- What do you call two birds in love? Tweet-hearts!
- Why did the crayon make a great friend? It knew how to color outside the lines of friendship!
- What did the friendly vegetable say to the salad? Lettuce be friends!
- How do you organize a fantastic space party? You planet with your best friends!
- Why did the cookie go to the doctor? It was feeling a little crumbly and needed some sweet healing from a friend!
- What do you call a bear with no teeth? A gummy bear – the perfect buddy for a toothless adventure!
- Why did the banana go to the party? It wanted to be a-peeling and make friends!
- What’s a vampire’s favorite fruit? A blood orange, just like a friendly fruit – always juicy!
- Why did the pencil become friends with the eraser? They loved to rub out their mistakes and start drawing new adventures together!
- What did the sock say to the shoe? “I hope we stay together forever – we make a great pair!”
- Why did the chicken join the band? It had the drumsticks and wanted to wing it with its musical friends!
- How do you make a tissue dance? You put a little boogie in it and invite your friends to join the dance party!
- What’s a pirate’s favorite letter? You might think it’s “R,” but it’s the “C” (sea) that they love!
- Why did the teddy bear say it was sorry? It wanted to mend the ‘bear’riers in its friendship!
- What did one hat say to the other hat? “You’re tops – let’s stay ahead together!”
- Why did the bee have so many friends? It was always ready to share its honey and create a buzz of laughter!
- What did the grape say when it got stepped on? Nothing, it just let out a little wine and hoped for a grapevine hug!
- Why did the scarecrow become friends with the birds? It was outstanding in its field and wanted to tweet about it!
- What did the astronaut use to keep his pants up? An asteroid belt – because even in space, friends stick together!
“Another 20 Chummy Chuckles: Quips on Comradery & Camaraderie!”
- Why did the friend bring a ladder to the bar? To reach new heights in their friendship!
- What’s a friendship’s favorite dance move? The side-splitter shuffle!
- Why did the computer invite its friends to a party? Because it wanted to have a byte of friendship!
- How do friends in the jungle greet each other? They give a “hi-poo”!
- What do you call friends who love math? Algebros!
- Why did the tomato turn red during the friend’s conversation? Because it saw the salad dressing!
- What did one friend say to the other during a road trip? “Let’s take the scenic route – through the drive-thru!”
- Why did the grape stop being friends with the raisin? It couldn’t handle the dried-up humor!
- How do friends stay in touch in the winter? They send each other ice-bergers!
- Why did the scarecrow become best friends with the cornstalk? They had a mutual interest in standing tall!
- What’s a friend’s favorite type of music? Hip-hop-opotamus!
- Why did the bicycle fall over? Because it was two-tired of being a loner!
- What did one friend say to the other during a workout? “We really need to exercise our right to chill and grab a pizza!”
- Why did the broom and dustpan become inseparable friends? They always swept each other off their feet!
- What do you call two friends who start a bakery together? Confectionary comrades!
- Why did the tomato turn to the cucumber for advice? It needed a good salad friend!
- How do friends apologize in space? They say, “I’m sorry, I need space.”
- What did one friend say to the other while camping? “I’m in-tents-ly grateful for our friendship!”
- Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field of friendship!
- What do you call a group of friends on a diet? The “salad squad”!
- Why did the friendship break up with the calendar? It felt like the days were tearing them apart.
- What did one friend say to the other during the chess game? “You’re my best mate in this checkered friendship!”
- Why don’t friendships ever argue in the bakery? Because they always knead each other’s support!
- What did the one friend say to the other at the salad bar? “Lettuce romaine friends forever!”
- How did the friend comfort the sad computer? “I’m here for you, even if you’re feeling a bit ‘byte’-ful.”
- Why did the bicycle become best friends with the car? They both had a wheel-y good connection!
- What’s a friendship’s favorite dance? The salsa – because it takes two to ‘tango’ in friendship!
- Why did the pencil and eraser become best pals? Because they always ‘rubbed’ off on each other!
- How do friendships stay cool in the summer? They just hang out and ‘chill’!
- Why did the tomato turn red during the conversation? It heard it was going to be a saucy friendship!
- What did one book say to the other? “We may have different covers, but our friendship is always an open book!”
- Why did the lamp and the chair become friends? They always shed light on each other’s comfort!
- What did the coffee say to the sugar? “You make my friendship brew-tiful!”
- Why did the cell phone go to therapy with the tablet? They needed to work on their touchscreen friendship!
- What did the plant say to the other? “I’ll be rooting for our friendship to grow stronger!”
- Why did the sunglasses and hat become inseparable? They always saw eye to eye on shady friendships!
- What’s a friendship’s favorite type of humor? Punny jokes – they always crack each other up!
- Why did the scarecrow and the rake become best buddies? They bonded over their love for ‘harvesting’ good times!
- How do friendships navigate through tough times? They stick together like glue in sticky situations!
- What did the sock say to the shoe? “You complete me – we’re a perfect pair of friends!”
- Why was the math book so sad? Because it had too many problems, but no friend to solve them with!
- Why did the scarecrow become a successful farmer? Because he knew the value of cultivating friendship!
- Why was the broom late to the meeting? It swept in fashionably late – just like a stylish friend!
- Why did the tomato blush? Because it saw the salad dressing and realized it was in the presence of a great friend!
- Why was the music teacher always happy? Because she found the perfect harmony in friendship!
- Why did the pencil always feel lonely? Because it had a lot of lead but no one to follow!
- Why did the bicycle keep falling over? Because it couldn’t handle the weight of all the friendship it carried!
- Why don’t eggs tell jokes? Because they might crack each other up – but real friends always laugh together!
- Why did the cookie go to the doctor? Because it was feeling a little crumbly – just like a friend in need of support!
- Why did the belt go to jail? Because it held up a pair of pants without a friend’s assistance!
- Why was the math book unhappy? Because it had too many problems and no friend to lend a helping hand!
- Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing and realized it wasn’t alone – just like a good friend!
- Why did the bicycle refuse to stand up? It was too tired of being alone!
- Why was the pencil feeling blue? Because it had no point without a friend to guide it!
- Why did the teddy bear refuse dessert? It was already stuffed – just like a contented friend after a meal!
- Why did the math book look glum? It had too many problems, but no friend to solve them with!
- Why was the cookie feeling down? It was feeling a bit crumbly – just like a friend who needs a shoulder to lean on!
- Why was the belt taken to jail? For holding up a pair of pants without a friend’s assistance!
- Why was the tomato embarrassed? Because it saw the salad dressing and blushed, knowing it had a great friend!
- Why did the chicken join a band? Because it had the drumsticks – just like a supportive friend who’s always there to lend a beat!
“Another 20 Bonds: Laughter-Forged Connections”
- Why did the cheese refuse to play hide and seek with its friend? It didn’t want to be ‘gouda’ hiding!
- What do you call cheese that’s not yours? Nacho friend’s cheese!
- Why did the cheese start a band? It wanted to be a ‘sharp’ cheddar in the music scene!
- How do you handle a friend who loves cheesy jokes? Brie patient and laugh along!
- Why did the cheese bring a ladder to the friendship party? It wanted to be on a higher level of ‘cheddar’!
- What do you say to comfort a friend who’s feeling blue? “Don’t worry, it’s just a little ‘bleu’ mood!”
- How do you describe a funny cheese? It’s ‘grate’ at making everyone laugh!
- Why did the cheese take up photography? It wanted to be in every ‘snapshot’ of its friend’s life!
- What did the cheese say when it met its soulmate? “You and I are ‘feta’ together!”
- How did the cheese motivate its friend? “You’re gouda be the best – no ‘queso’ about it!”
- Why did the cheese go to therapy? It had too many ’emotional holes’ in its friendship!
- What do you call a cheese that’s always late to the party? Fashionably ‘provolone’!
- How does cheese apologize to its friend? With a ‘cheddar’ of remorse!
- Why did the cheese attend school? It wanted to be ‘matured’ and well-educated in friendship!
- What’s a cheese’s favorite board game? Brie-opoly – where everyone wins in the game of friendship!
- Why did the cheese give a speech at the wedding? It wanted to toast to the ‘brie-autiful’ union of friends!
- How do you organize a fantastic cheese party? Just ‘brie’-pare for a gouda time with friends!
- Why did the cheese join a fitness class? It wanted to be ‘grate’ in shape for its friend!
- What do you call a cheese who tells jokes? A ‘muenster’ of comedy in the world of friendship!
- Why did the cheese start a social media account? It wanted to be ‘insta-famous’ among its cheesy friends!
- Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field – just like a good friend!
- Why did the computer go to therapy? It had too many bytes and needed a bit of friendship!
- Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing and realized it wasn’t alone!
- What do you call fake spaghetti? An impasta – just like fake friends!
- Why did the golfer bring two pairs of pants? In case he got a hole in one and needed a friend to cover it!
- Why did the pencil cross the page? To make a friend point!
- Why don’t scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything – just like a good friend!
- Why did the bicycle fall over? Because it was two-tired of being alone!
- Why was the math book sad? Because it had too many problems and needed a friend to solve them!
- Why did the music teacher go to jail? Because she got caught fingering A minor – definitely not a friend of hers!
- Why did the belt get arrested? For holding up a pair of pants without a friend!
- Why don’t skeletons fight each other? They don’t have the guts – unlike true friends!
- Why did the teddy bear say no to dessert? It was already stuffed – just like a good friend after a meal!
- Why couldn’t the bicycle stand up by itself? It was two-tired – just like a friend who’s always there for you!
- Why did the math book look sad? Because it had too many problems – just like a friend in need!
- Why did the cookie go to the doctor? It was feeling crumbly – definitely in need of a friend’s support!
- Why was the belt arrested? For holding up a pair of pants without a friend’s help!
- Why was the tomato blushing? Because it saw the salad dressing – friendship makes everything better!
- Why did the chicken join a band? Because it had the drumsticks – just like a good friend who’s always there to beat out a rhythm of support!
- Why was the pencil lonely? It had no point – unlike a true friend!
“Friends: The Only Ones Allowed to See Your Browser History!”
Friendship, the bond that knits souls, weaves laughter into our lives. As we part ways, let’s toast to the mirth we’ve shared. But remember, the jests don’t end here. Explore the treasure trove of camaraderie on our site. Sail through the seas of hilarity, anchored by the buoyancy of friendship. Bon voyage, dear reader, to more moments of uproarious joy and camaraderie. Cheers to the journey ahead!
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