The concept of humor is also generational. We’ve all experienced those moments when we try to tell our parents something funny, only for them to have absolutely no idea what we’re talking about. And honestly, it works the other way around, too. They’ll tell a joke or pun they find hilarious, and it completely goes over your head because it sounds painfully lame.
But the truth is, humans have always used jokes to deflect uncomfortable situations, test the waters socially, and simply make others happy. Considering that the oldest recorded joke dates back around 4,000 years, it’s safe to assume that humans have always been awkward and have always tried to ease that awkwardness with humor. Oh well.
Frankly, the hardest part about making a go-to joke is actually remembering it well enough to make the delivery perfectly timed and beautifully delivered. I've never been one to remember jokes or puns, and sometimes they just happen organically, and that's also okay.
Do you happen to have any specific jokes you use in social settings? Or have you heard any fun ones lately aside from the entries on this list? We’d love to hear them, so remember to let us know your best dad jokes in the comments!
