one-liner

informal A very short, witty joke, remark, or riposte. The comedy has a lot of funny one-liners, but they aren't enough to support the nonsensical plot. The actor is famous for the one-liners in his action films, like telling someone to "stick around" after he impales them to a tree.

See also:

bad joke
fib
ask a silly question and you get a silly answer
ask a silly question and you'll get a silly answer
ask a silly/stupid question (and you'll get a silly/stupid answer)
ask a stupid question and you get a stupid answer
ask a stupid question and you'll get a stupid answer
good one
l'esprit de l'escalier
have a few roos loose in the top paddock

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