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Trying to determine what makes a good (or bad) dad joke is not so easy, but there are certain ingredients that we can name. First of all, the one-liner has to be administered by a dad (not necessarily your own), it has to be both corny and somewhat amusing, and most of all, it just has to have a hackneyed pun to make it the best joke ever.
Although not everyone is a big fan of that type of comedy gold, there is a certain amount of appreciation any person can have for a well-timed funny pun. Especially if it's followed by thunderous laughter from the person and the classic finger-guns pose.
Oh, and if you’re a dad joke aficionado like we are, you might be surprised to know where these inappropriate jokes stem from. So, the first theory is that your beloved father just feels nostalgic for those times when you were little and laughed at just about anything.
The other approach for these hilarious jokes is a much more anticipated one—your father wants to embarrass you as much as he can while he can. And that's precisely what these funny jokes are meant to do.
Scroll down below to see some of the best funny dad jokes around, and don't forget to comment and vote for your favorites.
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#1
Can I Have A Book Mark?
Today, my son asked "Can I have a book mark?" and I burst into tears. 11 years old and he still doesn't know my name is Brian.
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#2
Perfect Pun
DAD: I was just listening to the radio on my way in to town, apparently an actress just killed herself.
MOM: Oh my! Who!?
DAD: Uh, I can't remember... I think her name was Reese something?
MOM: WITHERSPOON!!!!!???????
DAD: No, it was with a knife...
#4
Donald Duck
The secret service isn't allowed to yell "Get down!" anymore when the president is about to be attacked. Now they have to yell "Donald, duck!"
#5
Origin Of French Fries
Did you know the first French fries weren't actually cooked in France? They were cooked in Greece.
#8
Sense Of Direction
My wife is really mad at the fact that I have no sense of direction. So I packed up my stuff and right.
#9
Trippy Shoes
I bought some shoes from a drug dealer. I don't know what he laced them with, but I was tripping all day!
#10
Nap Time Puns
If a child refuses to sleep during nap time, are they guilty of resisting a rest?
#13
Pie Rates
A slice of apple pie is $2.50 in Jamaica and $3.00 in the Bahamas. These are the pie rates of the Caribbean.
#14
Conversation Starter
My daughter screeched, "Daaaaaad, you haven't listened to one word I've said, have you!?" What a strange way to start a conversation with me...
#15
Single Handedly The Best
My wife tried to unlatch our daughter's car seat with one hand and said, "How do one armed mothers do it?" Without missing a beat I replied, "Single handedly."
#16
Serving Justice
Justice is a dish best served cold, if it were served warm it would be justwater.
#17
Dying To Get There
When a dad drives past a graveyard: Did you know that's a popular cemetery? Yep, people are just dying to get in there!
#18
Meaning Well
My friend keeps saying "cheer up man it could be worse, you could be stuck underground in a hole full of water." I know he means well.
#19
Sir Arthur's Knights
The fattest knight at King Arthur’s round table was Sir Cumference. He acquired his size from too much pi.
A Deeper Purpose Behind Dad Jokes
It’s easy to write off the best dad jokes ever as being corny. However, some experts believe such jokes have a deeper purpose. According to The Conversation, dads feel more like fatherly figures when telling such jokes. While the dads get their dose of humor, children learn to deal with embarrassment. These factors help develop a healthy father-child relationship.
Even the most corny dad jokes can have long-lasting effects on adult children. According to the ABC7 report, jokes like these can help a child become a better human being and a more confident adult. As they “build up” immunity to embarrassment, children are more willing to open up and be themselves.
So, instead of getting red from embarrassment, appreciate your dose of the dad joke of the day. Not only are you bringing joy to your parent, but you also develop a confident personality. When you reach adulthood, you’ll have your own collection of dad jokes to tell your friends.
#25
Company Mergers
Did you hear the news? FedEx and UPS are merging. They’re going to go by the name Fed-Up from now on.
#28
Name-Giving
I told my son I was named after Thomas Jefferson… He said, “But dad, your name is Brian.” I said, “I know, but I was named AFTER Thomas Jefferson.”
#31
Invisible Man
Why did the invisible man turn down the job offer? He couldn't see himself doing it.
#34
Pros And Cons
What's the best part about living in Switzerland? I don't know, but the flag is a big plus.
#35
Would You Like A Bag?
CASHIER: "Would you like the milk in a bag, sir?" DAD: "No, just leave it in the carton!’”
#36
Ice Cream Truck
When an ambulance zips past with its siren blaring: "They won’t sell much ice cream driving that fast.”
#37
Ever Rolling
If Snoop Dogg dies before pot becomes legal in the US, he will be rolling in his grave.
What is the Oldest Dad Joke?
Like with everything, there is a specific starting point for jokes. While we might not know the first dad joke to be told, we might get a hint at the genre it was in. Fart jokes want to or not date back to the Sumerians. According to Reuters, a fart joke dates back to 1900 B.C. While you might have it in your list of jokes to tell your dad, keep it around to get the upper hand in a corny humor standoff.
#44
Outstanding Cow
When a dad drives past a cow pasture: LOOK! That cow is OUT-STANDING in his field!
#47
Calendar Factory
I used to have a job at a calendar factory but I got the sack because I took a couple of days off.
#49
Birthday Card
SON: *hands my Dad his 50th birthday card*, DAD: You know, one would have been enough.
#55
Bison And Buffalo
What did the buffalo say to his son when he dropped him off at school? Bison.
#57
Elon Controversy
To call the whole Elon Musk controversy “Elon-Gate” seems like a bit of a stretch.
#58
Ham Sandwich
A ham sandwich walks into a bar and orders a beer. The bartender says, "Sorry we don’t serve food here."
#59
Lean Beef
What do you call a cow with two legs? Lean beef. If the cow has no legs, then it’s ground beef.
#67
Horse Tripped
What did the horse say after it tripped? "Help! I’ve fallen and I can’t giddyup!”
#70
Deter Gents
I hear it's easy to get ladies not to eat Tide pods. It's more difficult to deter gents, though.
#72
First Offender
A woman is on trial for beating her husband to death with his guitar collection. Judge says, "First offender?" She says, "No, first a Gibson! Then a Fender!”
#75
Keeping A Log
As a lumberjack, I know that I’ve cut exactly 2,417 trees. I know because every time I cut one, I keep a log.
#77
American And European
You're American when you go into the bathroom, and you're American when you come out, but do you know what you are while you're in there? European.
#78
Soup Or Salad
WAITRESS: "Soup or salad?" DAD: "I don’t want a SUPER salad, I want a regular salad.”
#81
Cheese Toastie
I was interrogated over the theft of a cheese toastie. Man, they really grilled me.
#82
Chicken Sedan
Why do chicken coops only have two doors? Because if they had four, they would be chicken sedans!
#86
A Gigabyte Pun
You heard of that new band 1023MB? They're good but they haven't got a gig yet.
#87
Dog Walks Into A Bar
A three-legged dog walks into a bar and says to the bartender, "I’m looking for the man who shot my paw."
#88
Lifesaver Inventor
Did you hear about the guy who invented Lifesavers? They say he made a mint.
#89
Fortnite Pun
I told my 14 year old son I thought 'Fortnite' was a stupid name for a computer game. I think it is just too weak.
#90
Carry Your Tune
DAD, TO A SINGER: "Don’t forget a bucket." SINGER: "Why?" DAD: "To carry your tune."
#92
Square Meal
Did you see they made round bails of hay illegal in Wisconsin? It’s because the cows weren’t getting a square meal.
#93
Toad And Frog
How do you tell the difference between a frog and a horny toad? A frog says, "Ribbit, ribbit" and a horny toad says, "Rub it, rub it.”
#97
Little Horse
Why did the Clydesdale give the pony a glass of water? Because he was a little horse!
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