funny remark vs joke

funny remark and joke both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
funny remark	Yes	No	No	No
joke	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, joke is a hypernym of funny remark; that is, joke is a word with a broader meaning than funny remark:

Other hypernyms of funny remark include gag, jape, jest, laugh.

funny remark (noun)	joke (noun)
an account of an amusing incident (usually with a punch line)	a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
	activity characterized by good humor
	a triviality not to be taken seriously
	a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

funny remark (verb)	joke (verb)
	act in a funny or teasing way
	tell a joke; speak humorously