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Dad jokes are a touchy subject: some people adore them, while others think they’re the lowest form of humor.

Most of us are guilty of telling a dad joke or two every once in a while, but we’ve got nothing on the Dad Says Jokes Instagram account that is dedicated entirely to posting dad jokes.

With more than 1.9 million loyal followers on Instagram, you could even say it’s… the daddy of all dad joke social media accounts. [Accepts Nobel Peace Prize for the corniest joke of the year.]

We’ve collected some of the punniest Dad Jokes, so scroll down, enjoy, remember to tell us which ones were your faves, and share them with your friends if you know they’re feeling down.

The National Post claims that the very first recorded use of the term “dad joke” happened in 1987 when Jim Kalbaugh, a columnist with the Gettysburg Times, wrote: “As we approach Father’s Day, I would like to propose that ‘Dad’ Jokes not be banned. They should be revered, preserved.” Kalbaugh got his wish because the internet is keeping the dad joke genre alive and well.

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Dad joke about an elderly couple in church with a hearing aid punchline.

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Orillion
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe this is me getting old, but this actually made me laugh.

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    Comedian Paul Seven told the National Post that nowadays humor is all about instant gratification and avoiding insulting anybody. According to him, dad jokes have no social commentary, no agenda, no political material—they’re as neutral as can be.

    That’s because they rely on puns. “It’s a genre most kids grow up with and can relate to, no matter where they are from. It requires no cultural know-how, no knowledge of social trends, or world updates,” Seven says.

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    Dad joke about finishing a jigsaw puzzle faster than the box suggested, showcasing typical dad humor.

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    “Dad jokes take the audience away from everything awful to something so neutral and inoffensive, without even trying. You don’t have to think and no one gets hurt. I think we’re tired of turning on CNN and watching the absolute nightmare that is the reality around the world. And then you go on Twitter and you read about dad puns,” the comedian explained the beauty of dad jokes and how they help us unwind.

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    In his opinion, comedy and humor should be about “healing” and making people feel better about themselves, not putting someone else down for a quick laugh. And dad jokes are perfect for this role. After all, the worst they can do is make us cringe.

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    Dad joke about using old newspapers as toilet paper with the punchline "The Times are rough."

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    David Wong
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Try Wrinkling Time to soften the problem.

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    Dad joke about future baby boom and "quaranteens" from a dedicated humor account.

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    Dad jokes account shares a pun about gifting an elephant, with "Please don't mention it" punchline.

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    Why?
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The elephant will never forget it!

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    Dad joke about making a coronavirus joke that people eventually got, shared by a humor account.

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    Funny dad joke text about staying positive despite challenges.

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    Twitter post with a dad joke about Finland closing borders and the finish line pun.

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    A dad joke about not listening displayed from a dedicated account.

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    Molly Cule
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Women's faults are many but men have only two. Everything they say and everything they do. (Please don't think I'm ignorant enough to actually believe this. It's just a funny ditty.)

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    Dad joke about a leather shoe sounding like a sneeze, shared by a humor account.

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    Kris Sh
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lol, took me a minute. 'Cause people sneeze differently in different languages.

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    Dad joke about Peter Pan flying, humorously referencing Neverland.

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    Tweet from Dad Jokes account with a funny dad joke about glasses.

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    Kesam
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least it was glasses. Not car brakes.

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    Dad joke about a wife texting "Earth," with the punchline, "It meant the world to me."

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    Anna Repp
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me of my favourite joke. A woman is crying at a funeral. A man walks up to her and softly says. "I'm sorry, may I say a word to you?" - "Sure." - "Plethora." - "Thank you! That means a lot!"

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    Dad jokes tweet about naming a son with a foreign-sounding name, humorously changing Mark to Cark.

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    Rose the Cook
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Somehow I can imagine this really happening!

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    Funny dad joke about an overflowing glass at a job interview, highlighting classic dad humor.

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    Screenshot of a dad joke about a "barbercue" from @Dadsaysjokes.

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    Kaspar Kristiansen
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even better with the original BBQ abbrevation: Barberqueue...

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    Dad joke about putting down a toilet seat, by @Dadsaysjokes, humorous twist on a common household theme.

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    Text post from Dad Jokes account with a pun about stolen lamps and being delighted.

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    Dad joke about quarantine, featuring a witty remark on telling inside jokes.

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    Dad joke about autocorrect saying things not intended, featuring a playful pun on Nintendo.

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    citcat
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Once I tried to send hi guys but autocorrect changed it to hey ugly sticks

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    Dad joke tweet about cleaning mirrors as a job he can see himself doing.

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    Kesam
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I, for one, don't like to cut corners, so I will apply to be a surgeon. But, come to think of it, I'm a little sad by nature and would like to do something uplifting, so I might also apply to be an elevator conductor. But then again, I hate it when people go off the rails, so I think will just go back to my old job as a train conductor.

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    Monika Soffronow
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Before lockdown, when everybody went shopping and the supermarkets were full of people if one coughed all the rest s**t themselves!

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    Denis Brown
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope she doesn't resemble the original.

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    Peachikeen
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't settle for the poor imitations. Demand the real poo!

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    Mark Serbian
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    5 years ago

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    No ... no you can't

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    Monika Soffronow
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This low! "Reaching New Lows With the Queen of Limbo" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyHSJj_DluI

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    Kesam
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yea, they should of known the difference 😉

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    Jef Bateman
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I worked for an airline, it was common for agents to misspell the name "Brian" as "Brain." One day I asked a guy if I should change his name in his reservation, but he said that his legal name was "Brain" because his mother couldn't spell.

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    juice
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    sorry, can someone explain this one?

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    Orillion
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That took longer than I care to admit...

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    Jef Bateman
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This would make a good T-shirt slogan.

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    Jef Bateman
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Zoom definitely came out of nowhere to dominate our lives. I hadn't even heard of it until March.

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    Jef Bateman
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why was the king's army so tired? Too many sleepless knights.

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