Knock-knock

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As I walked toward the kitchen, he said, “Knock-knock.”

It’s Raining Cupcakes LISA SCHROEDER 2010
As I walked toward the kitchen, he said, “Knock-knock.”

It’s Raining Cupcakes LISA SCHROEDER 2010
Similarly, as the folklorist Brunvand noted, most "chain" jokes represent common fears for a group: "Knock-knock" jokes play on "who might come to the door" -- that is, the fear of unknown strangers.

Making Light: Open thread 137 2010
As I walked toward the kitchen, he said, “Knock-knock.”

It’s Raining Cupcakes LISA SCHROEDER 2010
As I passed my front door I heard the distinctive Knock-knock, of someone who had just realized he had left his hat, cell phone, or car keys behind.

Tom Gregory: Sean Penn's Suit Against the Mormons 2009
And the (apologies to the Irish) Irish Knock-knock joke:

The Great Muffin Joke Debate Sean 2007
I ` ll even give you two seconds of difference: Knock-knock on the door.

CNN Transcript Jan 9, 2007 2007
“Knock-knock!” he bellowed, forgetting stealth in his frustration.

Monolith John Passarella 2004
“Knock-knock!” he bellowed, forgetting stealth in his frustration.

Monolith John Passarella 2004
"Knock-knock," Halle's voice said outside the flap, and then she came inside without waiting for an answer.

Lunatics Denton, Bradley 1996