Parenting,JokesMAY 10, 2022

144 Hilarious Dad Jokes To Make Your Kids Groan

Aivaras Kaziukonis and Melanie Gervasoni

Dad jokes for kids are short, silly jokes that dads use to make their children laugh. Or, at least, they try to.

Despite our dads’ best intentions, these funny one-liners often result in a hard facepalm and rolling of the eyes. Instead, if your sense of humor is broken like mine, you’ll find them utterly hilarious, to the point that I also use them despite being female, in my 20s, and definitely not a dad.

Dad jokes were once considered a bad thing, but millions now celebrate them. They’re a staple of social media and have even been studied by academics.

While the exact origin of the term dad joke is unknown, a writer for the Gettysburg Times quoted it in June 1987 under the headline, “Don’t ban the ‘Dad’ jokes; preserve and revere them.”

What we know for sure is that good dad jokes usually involve puns and lame wordplay, but can also include references to pop culture, like movies or TV shows, that few people under 30 would understand.

If you’re looking for some help to expand your repertoire of funny dad jokes, this article is made for you. Enjoy the best dad jokes for kids, and have fun driving your kids up the wall!

Funny Dad Jokes for Kids

#141

Kid: Dad, it hurts when I move my arm like this.

Dad: Then don’t move your arm like that.

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#142

Did you hear about the dad who chugged 8 sodas?

He burped 7-Up.

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#143

What do you call a fish with four eyes?

Fiiiish!

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4points

#144

Kid: Dad, can you make me a sandwich?

Dad: Poof! You’re a sandwich.

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3points

Dad Jokes for Kids: Frequently Asked Questions

What is a dad joke?

A dad joke is a short, clean joke built on an obvious pun or play on words, usually so predictable that it makes people groan more than laugh. They are called dad jokes because they are the kind of wholesome, corny humor parents love to tell their kids.

What are some good dad jokes for kids?

Good dad jokes for kids are simple, clean, and easy to retell. A few favorites:

"How do you cure a fear of speed bumps? You slowly get over it."

"I wanted to name my puppies Rolex and Timex, so I would have watchdogs."

"Why are balloons so expensive? Inflation."

What is the funniest dad joke for kids?

The funniest dad jokes for kids are the ones with a surprise twist in the punchline. A classic example: "What is the easiest way to burn 1,000 calories? Leave the pizza in the oven."

Can you give me a dad joke?

Here is a quick one: "6:30 is my favorite time of day, hands down." Dad jokes like this work because the punchline hides in a phrase everyone already knows.

What makes a good dad joke?

A good dad joke keeps the setup short and lands on a single, groan-worthy pun. As one joke on this list puts it: "What is the difference between a dad joke and a bad joke? The direction of the first letter."

Are dad jokes good for kids?

Yes. Dad jokes are clean and wordplay-based, so they help younger kids learn how puns and double meanings work, and they are easy to memorize and retell, which builds confidence.

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