No one knows exactly when Dad Jokes became a phenomenon. While many fathers will claim to be the first, the term was originally coined in June 1987 by Jim Kalbaugh, who wrote for The Gettysburg Times. Since then, thousands of eyes across the world have been rolled at these witty puns.
In celebration of Father’s Day and 37 years of Dad Jokes, below are some of the best/worst ones. Add your own in the comments, too!
1
How do you make a tissue dance?
Put a little boogie in it!
2
What is Forrest Gump’s password?
1forrest1
3
Why did the cookie go to the doctor?
Because it was feeling crummy.
4
I made a song about a tortilla once…
Now it’s more like a wrap.
5
Did you hear about the book about anti-gravity?
It’s impossible to put down.
6
How do oceans say hi to each other?
They wave.
7
Do you like cheese jokes?
Because I know a gouda one.
8
Why should you never play poker in the jungle?
Because there are too many cheetahs.
9
Where do sheep go on vacation?
The Baaaaa-hamas.
10
Why are mushrooms always invited to parties?
They’re a fungi.
11
Did you hear about the new breakfast place in space?
It’s out of this world.
12
Why are skeletons so calm?
Nothing gets under their skin.
13
I looked up my family tree…
All I found were a bunch of nuts.
14
Why was 6 afraid of 7?
Because 7 8 9.
15
Did you hear about the two volcanos who got married?
They are in lava.
16
Why shouldn’t you trust a tree?
They can be shady.
17
What is Humpty Dumpty’s favorite season?
Fall (he had a great one).
18
Did you hear about the king that went to the dentist?
He needed to get crowns.
19
I love my new podiatrist.
He toe-tally nailed it.
20
Don’t use a dull pencil.
It’s pointless.
Keep the laughing (or eye rolling) going! Let us know your favorite Dad Jokes in the comments!
My wife used to call my sense of humor “OFH”.
Meaning Old Fart Humor
Better than Dad jokes?
Why was 6 afraid of 7 because 7 8 9
Awesome
I liked #14, six being afraid of seven😄
Where do horses stay in a hotel?
In the Bridle Suite
Why did the magazine go to a therapist? It had issues.
Why did the ham leave the hospital?
Because it was cured
Where do fish go on vacation?
FINLAND!!!
Awesome
What did the strawberry say to the orange marmalade?
Can you help me out, I’m in a jam.
What do you do when you see a space man?
You park your car in it, man!
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When does a joke become a “dad” joke?
When it becomes a(p)parent.
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Where do pencils go for vacation?
Pencil-vania,
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Where does the king keep his armies?
In his sleevies.
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What is red, and smells like blue paint?
Red paint.
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What is the difference between a Hippo and a Zippo?
One is pretty heavy. The other is a little lighter.
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What does Atilla the Hun and Winnie the Pooh have in common?
Same middle name.
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Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Owls.
Owls who.
That’s correct.
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Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Spell.
Spell who,
W-H-O.
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Which horse runs the city?
The Mare.
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What do you call a deer with no eye?
No-eye-deer (No idea)
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What do you use to deep-fry bullfighters?
Oil of Olé
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Can February march?
I don’t know, but April may.
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How do you catch a unique rabbit?
You neek up on it.
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How do you catch a tame rabbit?
Tame way. you neek up on it.
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(This is a 2-part joke: Tell both parts in sequence)
Which mouse walks on two legs?
Mickey.
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Which duck walks on two legs?
All of them.
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HA! These are great, William! Thanks for contributing!
Why did the boy jump off the boat?
Pier pressure.
Why did the whale blush?
He saw the ocean’s bottom.
I like number 14. I thought it was funny and different.
Q: What should you do if you break a bottle of Thousand Island dressing?
A: Take it to the Mayo Clinic.
A dad joke is really not a dad joke until it is fully groan.
Couldn’t agree more, Dan! Thanks for reading!
All the jokes were Goooood!!!
SOME ARE FUNNY AND OME ARE LIKE #6 WHAT AFRAID OF”?