Hye-Knudsen points out that dad jokes resemble the rough-and-tumble play that fathers instinctively use to engage their children—a trait observed across multiple species, including primates. This makes dad jokes a natural outcome of a behavior that has existed for millions of years.
“So to all the dads out there who love telling dad jokes to your kids: don’t let their groans, their eye-rolls, or their palpable irritation stop you,” encourages Hye-Knudsen. “You’re partaking in a long and proud tradition, and your embarrassingly awful jokes may even do them some good. Keep repeating the same old stale puns, year-in and year-out”.
Hopefully, you’re now inspired to continue the legacy of making dad jokes and have found some inspiration from these posts for your next one. Remember, the cheesier the better!
