167+ Funniest Dad Jokes & Puns For All Ages

Dad jokes have a unique charm, known for being so bad that they’re actually good.

These are the kind of jokes that make you laugh and groan at the same time.
The kind that’ll have everyone looking for the nearest door but still smiling.

Let’s start with the Funniest Dad Jokes:

  • I wondered why the frisbee kept getting bigger and bigger. Then it hit me.
  • Why did the coach go to the bank? To get his quarterback.
  • Why do dads take an extra pair of socks when they are golfing? In case they get a hole in one!
  • Where do fruits go on vacation? Pear-is (Paris)
where do fruits go on vacation_ pear-is
  • Why do melons have weddings? Because they cantaloupe.
  • Singing in the shower is fun until you get soap in your mouth. Then it’s a soap opera.
  • What kind of cars do eggs drive? Yolkswagens.
what kind of cars do eggs drive_ yolkswagens
  • Every time I take my dog to the park, the ducks try to bite him. That’s what I get for buying a pureBREAD dog.
  • Why did the gym close down? It just didn’t work out.

Funny Dad Jokes

  • What did the nose tell the finger? Stop picking on me.
  • What do you call a sick lemon? Lemon-aid.
  • What gets wetter the more it dries? A towel.
  • What did the scarecrow win an award for? He was outstanding in his field.
  • What do you call a toothless bear? A gummy bear.
  • Why can’t your hand be 12 inches long? Because then it would be a foot.
  • What has four wheels and flies? A garbage truck.
  • I was wondering why the ball kept getting bigger and bigger… // And then it hit me.
what has four wheels and flies_ a garbage truck
  • Why are pigs so bad at sports? Because they always hog the ball.
  • Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
  • Why are skeletons so calm? Because nothing gets under their skin.
  • Why are elevator jokes so good? They work on so many levels.
  • How do moths swim? Using the butterfly stroke.
  • What’s an astronaut’s favorite part of a computer? The space bar.
  • I was hit in the head with a soda can. Thankfully it was a soft drink.
  • What’s the name of my cheese? Nacho cheese.
  • What does a pampered cow give? Spoiled milk.
what does a pampered cow give_ spoiled milk
  • What’s it called when a snowman throws a tantrum? A meltdown.
  • I don’t know much about the best things in Switzerland, but their flag is a big plus.
  • What did the zero say to the eight? That belt looks good on you.
  • I’ll call you later. Don’t call me later, call me Dad!

Knock-Knock Dad Jokes

  • Knock Knock!
    Who’s there?
    Amos
    Amos who?
    A mosquito bit me!

 

  • Knock Knock!
    Who’s there?
    Andy
    Andy who?
    And he bit me again

 

  • Knock Knock!
    Who’s there?
    Yetta
    Yetta who?
    Yetta nother mosquito!
knock knock! who’s there_ yetta yetta who_ yetta nother mosquito!
  • Knock knock
    Who’s there?
    Tank.
    Tank who?
    You’re welcome!

 

  • Knock knock
    Who’s there?
    Alpaca.
    Alpaca who?
    Alpaca the suitcase; you load up the car!

 

  • Knock knock
    Who’s there?
    Orange.
    Orange who?
    Orange you glad we’re telling jokes?

 

  • Knock knock
    Who’s there?
    Olive.
    Olive who?
    Olive your jokes are bad.

 

  • Knock knock
    Who’s there?
    Boo.
    Boo who?
    Don’t cry, it’s just a joke!
knock knock who's there_ boo. boo who_ don't cry, it's just a joke!
  • Knock Knock!
    Who’s there?
    Adore
    Adore who?
    Adore is between us, open it up!

 

  • Knock Knock!
    Who’s there?
    A little boy
    A little boy who?
    A little boy who can’t reach the doorbell

 

  • Knock Knock!
    Who’s there?
    Anita
    Anita who?
    Anita nother minute to think it over

 

  • Knock Knock!
    Who’s there?
    Hutch
    Hutch who?
    Bless you!

 

  • Knock Knock!
    Who’s there?
    Nobel
    Nobel who?
    Nobel.. That’s why I knocked!

 

  • Knock Knock!
    Who’s there?
    Goliath
    Goliath who?
    Goliath down, you look sleepy
knock knock! who’s there_ goliath goliath who_ goliath down, you look sleepy
  • Knock Knock!
    Who’s there?
    Lego
    Lego who?
    Lego of me and I’ll tell you!

 

  • Knock knock.
    Who’s there?
    Shamp.
    Shamp who?
    Does my hair really look that dirty?

 

  • Knock knock.
    Who’s there?
    Doctor.
    Doctor who?
    Oh my gosh, I’m such a big fan!

 

  • Knock knock.
    Who’s there?
    Yah.
    Yah who?
    No, I use Google.

 

  • Knock knock.
    Who’s there?
    Mikey.
    Mikey who?
    My key is lost — can you let me in?

 

  • Knock knock.
    Who’s there?
    Hutch.
    Hutch who?
    Bless you!

Continue reading these 190+ Knock Knock Jokes for all ages or these 100+ Knock Knock Jokes for Kids

What do you call’ Dad Jokes

  • What do you call an American bee? A USB!
  • What do you call a dinosaur with a bandage on? Dino-sore.
  • What do you call a destroyed angle? A rect-angle!
  • What do you call a short ballerina? A midget spinner!
  • What do you call a joke that isn’t funny? Adulthood!
what do you call a joke that isn’t funny_ adulthood!
  • What do you call something that’s easy to get into, but hard to get out of? Trouble
  • What do you call a doctor who fixes websites? A URL-ologist
  • What do you call a Sikh trapeze artist? Balan Singh
  • What do you call a sleepwalking nun? A roamin’ Catholic
  • What do you call a snobby criminal walking down the steps? A con descending!
  • What do you call a tiny mother? A minimum!
  • What do you call a policeman in bed? An undercover cop.
what do you call a policeman in bed_ an undercover cop
  • What do you call a bagel that can fly? A plane bagel.
  • What do you call a person with a briefcase in a tree? Branch manager.
  • What do you call someone who cleans the bottom of the ocean? A mer-maid.
  • What do you call a Christmas tree that knows karate? Spruce Lee.
  • What does a triangle call a circle? Pointless.
  • What do you call a dollar frozen in a block of ice? Cold hard cash.
  • What do you call a dead pine tree? A nevergreen.
  • What do you call a sad coffee? Depresso.

Dad Jokes as Answers

  • Kid: Dad I’m Hungry
    Dad: Hi Hungry, I’m dad.

 

  • Kid: Dad can you put my sweater on?
    Dad: I don’t think it will fit me.

 

  • Kid: How long’s dinner?
    Dad: About 20cm

 

  • Kid: I’ll call you later.
    Dad: No, call me Dad.

 

  • Kid: I’m cold.
    Dad: Then go sit in the corner — it’s 90 degrees!

 

  • Kid: What time is it?
    Dad: Time to get a watch!
kid_ what time is it_ dad_ time to get a watch!
  • Kid: What’s that?
    Dad: It’s a henweigh.
    Kid: What’s a henweigh?
    Dad: About two pounds.

 

  • Kid: I had a thought.
    Dad: I thought I smelled something burning!

 

  • Kid: Dad, can you put the cat out?
    Dad: I didn’t know it was on fire.

 

  • Kid: Dad, my nose is running.
    Dad: Well, you better go catch it!

 

  • Kid: Ow, I hurt my foot!
    Dad: Well, what’d you do that for?

 

  • Kid: Dad, can you make me a sandwich?
    Dad: Poof! You’re a sandwich.

 

  • Kid: Did you get a haircut?
    Dad: No, I got them all cut!

 

  • Kid: Can you put my shoes on?
    Dad: No, I don’t think they’ll fit me.

 

  • Kid: Dad, how do I look?
    Dad: With your eyes.
kid_ dad, how do I look_ dad_ with your eyes
  • Dad: What’s this vegetable called?
    Kid: An artichoke.
    Dad: Well, it may have choked Artie, but it won’t choke Dad!

 

  • Kid: “Why is the sky blue?”
    Dad: “Because if it were green, we wouldn’t know where to stop mowing.”

 

  • Kid: “I can’t find my shoes.”
    Dad: “Well, at least your socks have a pair.”

 

  • Kid: “I’m hot.”
    Dad: “Hi Hot, I’m Dad. It’s not the heat that bothers me; it’s all this ‘coolness’ around.”

 

  • Kid: “I want to be a superhero.”
    Dad: “Great! But remember, with great power comes great responsibility – like cleaning your room.”

Dad Jokes For Kids

Dad jokes for kids are the perfect way to crack a smile on your kids or get them to roll their eyes. Either way, these jokes for kids are simple, funny, and contain language appropriate for the little ones ears.

  • Why did the bicycle keep falling over? It was two tired.
  • Did you hear the rumor about butter? Better not spread it.
  • Why don’t crabs give to charity? Because they’re shell-fish.
  • Why don’t eggs tell jokes? They’d crack each other up.
  • What do you call a fake noodle? An impasta.
  • What does a house always wear to a party? Address.
what does a house always wear to a party_ address
  • What do you call a band of berries playing music? A jam session.
  • Why did the broom decide to go to bed? It was very sweepy!
  • How do you fix a broken tomato? With tomato paste.
  • Why shouldn’t you play poker in the jungle? Too many cheetahs.
  • What did the janitor say when he jumped out of the closet? Supplies!
  • Why did the cowboy adopt a wiener dog? He wanted to get along little doggie.
  • What is the most popular time for a dentist appointment? Tooth hurty!
  • Why did the girl bring a ladder on the bus? She wanted to go to high school.
  • I have a joke about putting in a light bulb, but I’m afraid I’ll screw it up.
  • What state is known for its tiny beverages? Minnesota!
  • What does a baby computer call its father? Data!
what does a baby computer call its father_ data!
  • How do celebrities keep cool? They have many fans.
  • Why did the coffee go to the police? To report a mugging!
  • What should you do if you meet a giant? Use big words.

Continue reading these 180+ Dad Jokes for Kids

Dad Jokes For Adults

  • Two artists had an art contest. It ended in a draw.
  • Where are average things manufactured? The Satisfactory.
  • Want to hear a joke about construction? I’m still working on it.
  • What did one hat say to the other? Wait here, I’m going on ahead!
  • What cars do eggs drive? A Yolkswagen.
  • What kind of coffee does a vampire drink? De-coffin-ated.
  • How do you keep a skunk from smelling? Hold its nose!
  • Where do you learn to make a banana split? Sundae school.
where do you learn to make a banana split_ sundae school
  • What do you call a fish with two knees? A two-knee fish!
  • Why can’t you tell a taco a secret? They tend to spill the beans!
  • How do you row a canoe filled with puppies? Bring out the doggy paddle.
  • Why is cold water so insecure? Because it’s never called hot.
  • I don’t trust stairs. They’re always up to something.
  • Why do bees have sticky hair? Because they use a honeycomb.
  • What did Tennessee do? The same thing as Arkansas.
  • Why is it bad to iron your four-leaf clover? Because you shouldn’t press your luck.
  • What rock group has four men who don’t sing? Mount Rushmore.
what rock group has four men who don't sing_ mount rushmore
  • Where do pirates buy hooks? The second hand store.
  • Why didn’t the skeleton go on the rollercoaster? It didn’t have the guts.
  • Why did the birds attack the dog? He was pure bread.

Continue reading these 190+ Funny jokes for adults

Christmas Dad Jokes

  • What’s green, covered in tinsel and goes ‘ribbet ribbet’? A Mistle-toad.
  • What do you get if Santa goes down the chimney when a fire is lit? Krisp Kringle.
  • Who hides in the bakery at Christmas? A mince spy.
  • How did Scrooge win the football game? The ghost of Christmas passed.
  • Why are Christmas trees so bad at sewing? They always drop their needles.
  • Why did Frosty’s wife ask for a divorce? He was a total flake.
  • Where do Santa’s reindeer stop for coffee? Star-bucks.
  • What’s every elf’s favorite type of music? Wrap.
what’s every elf’s favorite type of music_ wrap
  • Why does Santa always enter through the chimney? Because it soots him.
  • What do you call a snowman that can walk? Snow-mobile.
  • What is Santa’s favorite place to deliver presents? Idaho-ho-ho.
  • Where does Santa keep all his money? At the snow bank.
  • What do you get when you cross a snowman with a vampire? Frostbite.
  • What’s the difference between the Christmas alphabet and the ordinary alphabet? The Christmas alphabet has No-el.
  • What do reindeer hang on their Christmas trees? Hornaments.
  • How is Christmas exactly like your job? You do all the work and some fat guy in a suit gets all the credit.
how is Christmas exactly like your job_ you do all the work and some fat guy in a suit gets all the credit
  • What kind of motorbike does Santa ride? A Holly Davidson!
  • Did you hear that Santa knows karate? He has a black belt.
  • What does Santa suffer from if he gets stuck in a chimney? Claustrophobia.
  • What do reindeers say before they tell you a joke? This one’s gonna sleigh you!

If you’re looking for something for the kids you might like these 120+ Christmas Jokes For Kids

Dad Joke Puns

  • Why did Adele cross the road? To say hello from the other side.
  • What kind of concert only costs 45 cents? A 50 Cent concert featuring Nickelback.
  • What did the grape say when it got crushed? Nothing, it just let out a little wine.
  • I want to be cremated as it is my last hope for a smoking hot body.
  • To the guy who invented zero, thanks for nothing.
  • I had a crazy dream last night! I was swimming in an ocean of orange soda. Turns out it was just a Fanta sea.
  • A crazy wife says to her husband that moose are falling from the sky. The husband says, it’s reindeer.
  • Ladies, if he can’t appreciate your fruit jokes, you need to let that mango.
ladies, if he can’t appreciate your fruit jokes, you need to let that mango
  • Geology rocks but Geography is where it’s at!
  • My grandpa has the heart of the lion and a lifetime ban from the zoo.
  • Why was Dumbo sad? He felt irrelephant.
  • A man sued an airline company after it lost his luggage. Sadly, he lost his case.
  • I lost my mood ring and I don’t know how to feel about it!
  • Yesterday, I accidentally swallowed some food coloring. The doctor says I’m okay, but I feel like I’ve dyed a little inside.
  • So what if I don’t know what apocalypse means? It’s not the end of the world!
  • My friend drove his expensive car into a tree and found out how his Mercedes bends.
  • Becoming a vegetarian is one big missed steak.
becoming a vegetarian is one big missed steak
  • The Middle Ages were called the Dark Ages because there were too many knights.
  • My sister bet that I couldn’t build a car out of spaghetti. You should’ve seen her face when I drove pasta.
  • I made a pun about the wind but it blows.

What are Dad Jokes?

Dad jokes are universally accepted unoriginal and predictable jokes, told by fathers. These jokes often wear the label of being cheesy or corny, and their charm lies in their predictability and innocent nature.

Picture a dad, with a twinkle in his eye, delivering a punchline that might be eye-roll-worthy or elicit a groan from the audience. These jokes are the comfort food of humor, straightforward and unpretentious. They’re the kind of jokes that dads, in their wisdom or perhaps a touch of mischief, might share with a smirk, fully aware that their humor might not land with everyone.

Dad jokes create an atmosphere of lightheartedness, where laughter is more important than being intellectually challenging. They’re not trying to be the life of the party; instead, they quietly sneak in, inviting you to share a moment of amusement without any fuss. In essence, dad jokes are simple, warm, and always ready to bring a smile to your face.

How did Dad Jokes become so popular?

Dad jokes have risen to prominence and maintained their popularity due to a combination of factors. From the influence of internet culture and the comfort of nostalgia to the inoffensive nature of the humor and the power of shared cultural stereotypes, dad jokes have become a unifying force. Dad jokes have become so popular they’ve even made it into movies. A great example is Dwayne Johnson’s character in the Jungle Cruise.

Who are Dad Jokes for?

Are you the one who can’t help but crack a lame joke when the opportunity presents itself? If so, you’re in the right spot. Dad jokes are for everyone who enjoys a moment of laughter mixed with a bit of embarrassment. Embrace your love for these cheesy jokes; being cool is overrated anyway. Sit back and get ready to enjoy these dad jokes that are so awful, they’re just perfect.

Dad jokes are more than simple puns; they’re a legacy of humor passed down through generations. These one-liners might make us shake our heads, but deep down, we all love these clever zingers. They’re so bad they’re good, and sometimes, even a little bit genius. In honor of dads and their legendary jokes, here’s a collection of the best dad jokes and puns. Whether you’re looking for a laugh, a new joke to tell, or a perfect Father’s Day tribute, get ready for some good old-fashioned eye-rolling fun.

dad jokes popularity in films. dwayne the rock johnsons character frank says dad joke

Let’s break it down. There are few factors that have contributed to the rise and enduring popularity of dad jokes:

  • Internet Culture:
    The rising of social media and online platforms has played a pivotal role in the widespread dissemination of dad jokes. These are characterized by their simplicity and cheesiness, finding a perfect home on the internet where easily shareable content thrives. Memes, dedicated websites, and social media pages have emerged, allowing users to connect over a shared love for this particular brand of humor.
  • Nostalgia and Tradition:
    Dad jokes evoke a sense of nostalgia, reminding individuals of a time when humor was simpler and more innocent. As people share these jokes, they are often tapping into fond memories of their own fathers or family members who delighted in telling similar jokes. The traditional aspect of dad jokes contributes to their enduring appeal, bridging generations through a shared sense of humor.
  • Inoffensive Humor:
    In an age where humor can sometimes be divisive or edgy, dad jokes stand out for their inoffensive and light-hearted nature. The simplicity of the jokes makes them accessible to a broad audience, providing a safe and inclusive form of humor that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. This inoffensiveness contributes to their widespread acceptance and popularity.
  • Cultural Stereotypes:
    The stereotype of dads being slightly out of touch with the latest trends or possessing a particular style of humor adds to the charm of dad jokes. This stereotype provides a context that people find amusing and endearing, creating a shared cultural understanding that contributes to the jokes’ popularity.
  • Community and Connection:
    Sharing dad jokes has become a way for people to connect and bond over a shared sense of humor. Whether in familial settings or online communities, the simple joy of trading dad jokes has created a sense of camaraderie. The jokes serve as an icebreaker, bringing people together in laughter and shared amusement.
  • Viral Content:
    Certain dad jokes, especially those that achieve viral status on the internet, gain widespread attention. The power of social media and online sharing amplifies the reach of these jokes, turning them into cultural touchstones. As people continue to share and create their own iterations of these jokes, the genre’s popularity is sustained through a continuous cycle of content creation and consumption.

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