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99 Funniest Dad Jokes That Make You Groan and Laugh at the Same Time
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99 Funniest Dad Jokes That Make You Groan and Laugh at the Same Time

Giedrė Vaičiulaitytė
Džiugas Ožekauskas
Emma A. Smith
Giedrė Vaičiulaitytė, Džiugas Ožekauskas and Emma A. Smith
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Looking for the best dad jokes that are so bad, they’re hilarious? You’re in the right place. Whether you love funny dad jokes that make everyone groan or you’re secretly a fan of clever one-liners, this list delivers the ultimate laugh (or eye-roll) every time.
From classic puns to the latest dad jokes 2024 and 2025, we’ve gathered cheesy, wholesome, and totally awkward humor that only dads (or wannabe dads) can pull off. And yes, we’ve even added a few dad jokes for adults with a slightly more grown-up twist.
So if you’re ready for painfully predictable but weirdly satisfying punchlines, scroll down to discover the funniest dad jokes ever written, vote for your favorites, and share the cringiest ones in the comments!
When you've had enough of the wholesome stuff, our dark jokes or adult jokes are waiting on the other side of the spectrum.

#1 Parenting Level: Invisible

Parenting Level: Invisible
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.
Tface
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67points

#2

My wife is really mad at the fact that I have no sense of direction. So I packed up my stuff and right.
porichoygupto
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64points

#3

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...
Alessia_Fisher
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59points

#4 Wickedly Literal Wisdom

Wickedly Literal Wisdom
How do you make holy water? You boil the hell out of it.
tymoski
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52points

#5

I bought some shoes from a drug dealer. I don't know what he laced them with, but I was tripping all day!
motherfkersantana
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51points

#6

Did you know the first French fries weren't actually cooked in France? They were cooked in Greece.
somekindahuman
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48points

#7 Pun Intended

Pun Intended
If a child refuses to sleep during nap time, are they guilty of resisting a rest?
korpsart
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48points

#8

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!"
ldrescher
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48points

#9

I'm reading a book about anti-gravity. It's impossible to put down!
raheel1122
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43points

#10 Classic Pun Play

Classic Pun Play
What do you call someone with no body and no nose? Nobody knows.
Lee_Hey_pat
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41points

💡 See Also

  1. Adult Jokes That Are Just Naughty Enough
  2. The Best Knock-Knock Jokes Of All Time
  3. Corny Jokes So Bad, They’re Brilliant
  4. Short People Jokes That’ll Make You Look Up And Laugh
  5. Long Jokes That Tell A Story (And Deliver Big Laughs)
  6. Funny Text Jokes For Adults To Share Or Copy-Paste
  7. Little Johnny Jokes That Are Surprisingly Clever

#11 So Bad They’re Good: The Cheesiest Ones

I ordered a chicken and an egg from Amazon. I’ll let you know
JohnathanWickers
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41points

#12

What is the least spoken language in the world? Sign language
A_Sea_Cucumber
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41points

#13 Lost in Translation Moments

Lost in Translation Moments
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...
madazzahatter
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36points

#14

A slice of apple pie is $2.50 in Jamaica and $3.00 in the Bahamas. These are the pie rates of the Caribbean.
porichoygupto
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36points

#15

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."
thunderup_14
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35points

#16 Dead Serious Dad Joke

Dead Serious Dad Joke
When a dad drives past a graveyard: Did you know that's a popular cemetery? Yep, people are just dying to get in there!
AshleyJack
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33points

#17

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.
StewPaddasso
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33points

#18

Justice is a dish best served cold, if it were served warm it would be justwater.
Spider_Dimwit
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33points

#19 Round Table Pun Fun

Round Table Pun Fun
The fattest knight at King Arthur’s round table was Sir Cumference. He acquired his size from too much pi.
omgthatspunny
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32points

Dad Jokes for Halloween! 🎃

Get ready to make your family groan and giggle with the best Halloween dad jokes. They’re so bad, it’s scary!

#20

MOM: "How do I look?" DAD: "With your eyes."
Unknown
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30points

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.

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