Dad jokes: they’re awkward, they’re groan-worthy, and they’re endlessly amusing, especially in their ability to make us laugh despite our best efforts not to. These simple, often pun-based quips are a staple of paternal humor. Whether you’re a dad looking to expand your repertoire or just a fan of delightfully bad jokes, this collection is guaranteed to tickle your funny bone. So, without further ado, here are 30 of the funniest dad jokes ever told.
- Why don’t eggs tell jokes? They’d crack each other up.
- I’m reading a book on anti-gravity. It’s impossible to put down!
- I would tell you a joke about an unfinished painting, but… it’s not complete yet.
- Want to hear a joke about construction? I’m still working on it.
- Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field!
- I only know 25 letters of the alphabet. I don’t know y.
- Why can’t you give Elsa a balloon? Because she will let it go.
- What do you call fake spaghetti? An impasta!
- Why don’t skeletons fight each other? They don’t have the guts.
- How does a penguin build its house? Igloos it together.
- Why do bees have sticky hair? Because they use honeycombs.
- What do you call an alligator in a vest? An investigator!
- I’ve got a great joke about time travel, but… you didn’t like it.
- Why did the math book look sad? Because it had too many problems.
- What did the grape say when it got stepped on? Nothing, it just let out a little wine.
- Why was the belt arrested? For holding up a pair of pants!
- What do you call cheese that isn’t yours? Nacho cheese!
- Why couldn’t the bicycle stand up by itself? It was two-tired.
- What did the fish say when it hit the wall? Dam!
- Why do mushrooms get invited to all the parties? Because they’re such fungi!
- What’s orange and sounds like a parrot? A carrot!
- What do you call a dinosaur with an extensive vocabulary? A thesaurus!
- Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing!
- What do you call a factory that makes okay products? A satisfactory.
- Did you hear about the kidnapping at the playground? He woke up.
- Why don’t scientists trust atoms anymore? Because they make up everything!
- What did the janitor say when he jumped out of the closet? Supplies!
- How do you organize a space party? You planet.
- Why are graveyards so noisy? Because of all the coffin.
- What do you call a man with a rubber toe? Roberto.
Dad jokes, with their unique blend of simplicity and wit, remind us not to take life too seriously. They’re a testament to the joy of shared laughter over something delightfully silly. So the next time you hear a dad joke, remember: the groan is just as important as the giggle. And who knows? You might just find yourself sharing one of these gems the next time you want to spread a little joy.