By Peter Lindblad
Nothing elicits more groans than a bad dad joke. Fathers love them, even if they are the only ones laughing.
Kids die a little inside every time their dads tell them, and the impromptu stand-up routines don’t always end with just one ridiculous pun. Sometimes, dads get on a roll and keep churning them out – the next one as silly as the last – until their children want to slink away and hide. Secretly, though, the kids probably enjoy them as much, if not more, than their dads, but they would never show it.
The thing about dad jokes is, they are great. Truly, they are, and the unique thing about them is, the worse they are, the better – just a bit of harmless fun that, as it so happens, usually brings parents and their kids closer together. Who couldn’t use some of that during these COVID times? We have compiled some of the best content related to dad jokes here, and if you are a father looking for some new material, you have come to the right place.
Some (Not So Bad) Advice
There is an art to delivering dad jokes. It does not come naturally with impending fatherhood, and there is no textbook on how to be funny in the worst possible way. Or is there? Dan Foster has written a hilarious guide that every dad should read. The result? Public embarrassment for their kids. And isn’t that why we do it?
Almost every dad considers himself a do-it-yourselfer, and they all think they are hilarious. Here is a guy who believes he is both, and it turns out, he does both well. There are tips here for the father who is a wannabe comedian. Be sure to take notes. There will be a test.
https://1023thebullfm.com/this-dads-how-to-videos-on-youtube-come-complete-with-dad-jokes/
We’ve Got Jokes
Actually, these articles have jokes – lots of them. Dad jokes as far as the eye can see. As the title to the one below indicates, they may be just awful, tortured puns that if told by professionals would get them kicked out of the comedians’ union – if there is such a thing. Chances are, however, you will love them.
A rimshot please for these all-time great dad jokes. Use them at your own risk. As the Blair Donovan article states, there are mom jokes out there, but for some reason, dad jokes are the ones that get the most guffaws.
https://www.countryliving.com/life/a27452412/best-dad-jokes/
Even the author, Kelsey Pelzer, admits these are corny, but at least 100 is a good round number. As Pelzer writes, “It takes a certain kind of humor to truly appreciate a good, solid dad joke in 2020.” She’s right. 2020 was a rough year, and a little levity is necessity to keeping one’s sanity. Here’s some therapy in the form of dad jokes.
https://parade.com/940979/kelseypelzer/best-dad-jokes
A recipe for a good dad joke is included in the article “99 Funniest Dad Jokes.” A dad must deliver it, the joke must be corny, and it must have a hackneyed pun, according to author Giedre Vaiciulaityte. Her compilation is a feast of great dad jokes.
https://www.boredpanda.com/funny-dad-jokes-puns/
Sports and bad jokes go together like white wine and fish. Is that the right pairing? Well, Athlon Sports has collected some of the best dad jokes ever in this article. It is guaranteed to make you groan.
https://athlonsports.com/dad-jokes
The Scary Mommy team has a good grasp on what it is that makes us both love and hate dad jokes. There is also a really fun t-shirt for purchase, but the real jewels here are the 124 dad jokes designed to bring shame to one’s family and make fathers think they’re hilarious.
Time for Tweets
One of the best sources on Twitter for dad jokes is The Dad Joke Man, who has 57,900 followers. Decoding the English eccentricities may take some work, but it is worth it. There are tons of jokes here for the discerning dad joke expert.
Please, just stop talking
That is something dads will probably hear from their spouses or their kids after getting off a good one-liner that nobody else finds funny. There are all kinds of dad jokes here. It’s dad joke overload, and most of them land just right – making dads chuckle and everyone else cringe. We’ll stop here, though. You’ve probably had enough to last a lifetime. Nevertheless, dads, keep on telling those jokes. The world needs you to be not very funny so we can someday laugh at you, not with you.