Dads have a unique approach to life on Planet Earth. They’ll fully support you while also gently teasing you. They’ll embarrass you while teaching you the most important values to have in life. And their jokes and pranks are some of the best that the internet has to offer. We feel like dads deserve a lot more love and attention than they get. And this article is our way to show our respect to fathers all over the globe.
We’ve collected the most hilarious posts that radiate pure dad energy from the legendary r/madlads subreddit, as well as elsewhere from the net. Check out the best of the best below, Pandas, and upvote your fave pics as you scroll down. Though keep in mind that the cosmic dad radiation is so intense, you might feel inspired to spout dad jokes all week long. You’ve been warned!
Meanwhile, read on for Bored Panda’s interview about how busy dads can find time for their family and kids with relationship and dating expert Dan Bacon, the founder of The Modern Man.
This is also a gentle reminder to call your parents and tell them you love them.
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All things considered, if this is your last picture, with your loved ones around you, all happy and smiling... that is a life goal!
My friend's dad had a very dark sense of humour. He and his 3 son's were gathered around his bed. He was near the end, there was a lull in the conversation and my friend said, '' dad, you know who expensive hospital parking is, right? His dad got one last huge laugh.
What a lovely last memory to have with him - may he rest in peace xx
Chose the higher values, check if the serial numbers are in sequence, and don't take more than you can manage when running.
That money belongs to someone and they will be looking for it. I wouldn't touch it. Or maybe I have watched too much tv.
I love it!! (And relieved to know that I'm not alone in being a scumbag😁)
YEAH, ITS A GOOD WAY OF SHOWING SUPPORT AND ACCEPTANCE WHILE MAKING AJOKE
Load More Replies...I hope that my reply would be "Yes, your mother and I have known that for a while. Now we're glad you know too."."
My daughter surprised me but my brother and my friends son, not a chance- it was obvious from moment they could walk and talk. My belief is God made us they way He chose and God does not make mistakes
Thank you for being such a good and supportive dad. Your kids are lucky.
Load More Replies...Okay but shut the door am I supposed to air condition the whole neighborhood
Honestly.. we always know anyway..no one has EVER surprised me with this.. lol
It can be incredibly hard to juggle work and family life, and with the constant stress, it's no wonder that some parents end up utterly exhausted, and wanting nothing better than to have a lie down when they come back home. However, it's vital that dads find the time for their families. It’s vital that they spend quality time together, when they’re not distracted by anything else.
"It is important because if your wife or kids don’t feel like a priority, they will begin to seek love from elsewhere," relationship and dating expert Dan Bacon, the founder of The Modern Man, explained to Bored Panda that dads should prioritize their families.
When I see or hear the word "brutal" I can only think of Nathan Explosion saying it
Load More Replies...That will need a very long time under a cold tap/faucet to cool the burn :-D
My son has a universal remote that looks like Dr. Who's Sonic Screwdriver... he used to love doing this when he was younger!
Load More Replies...WAY back in the day I had a Palm M105 with the 'universal remote' application, it was handy for stuff like this.
Load More Replies...I've done this. Both to mess with people and watch what I wanted. Everyone laughed their asses off, when the bartender finally caught on
Can you imagine being in a hallway at night with the lights off and seeing the outline of that when you turn the corner? I would s**t myself.
The relationship and dating expert warned that if fathers ignore their families, their wives might feel the need to flirt with other men. Meanwhile, the kids might seek love from friend groups or from the parents of their friends. In other words, the family becomes atomized, more distant from each other. Certain members of the family might feel alienated.
"Both your wife and children should feel loved, noticed, and appreciated. However, as a man, you do need to have goals and ambitions as another priority. It’s not all about your wife and kids," Dan stressed that men should compartmentalize their lives if possible. Being a dad is important, but being a parent isn’t the only thing that you should focus on.
Continue this prank for a few years and they'll turn able to understand Spanish! (and that's a good thing ;) )
at the very least they'll pick up a few words, win-win!
Load More Replies...My nephew is billingual - Greek and English. When he was little he loved Toy story, and watched it a ton of times. Once I found him watching it with both his Grandfather's. My dad didn't understand it, assumed it was in Greek. His paternal grandfather didn't understand, so assumed it was English. The 3 of them watched the whole thing in German - which none of them understand. Somehow, they all looked happy with it anyway.
And parents wonder why their teenagers don't trust anything they (the parents) tell them.
Yea, I was thinking how this is just gaslighting.
Load More Replies...Would not work with my kids. They are bilingual and know I can speak 3 languages plus they have friends from at least two other countries.... They would know it is a different language.
Depending on when he changed his sons diapers last, there still might be some surprises... My dad changed my diapers, too, but I'm kind of sure my body changed in the last 30 years, C-section and everything...
I imagine a very confused and annoyed cat trying to just chill somewhere between them in the house
The upvotes are "123" Edit: nvm. They are 127 now. Good job people.
Load More Replies...I thought I used to do that with my dad when I visited, then dad died and the meaws continued. So it was the cat after all? Well, the cat died and the meaws continued. I told mom about the "ghost" cat. Turns out I've been meawing with the neighbor's cat for years now.
That entails working or exercising during certain hours "to ensure that he has ‘free time’ with his wife and children," relationship expert Dan said. "For me, free time for my wife and kids is on the weekends as well as after work on most nights. I could work all weekend as well, but it wouldn’t be good for me or for them in the long run. There always needs to be a balance in your life, otherwise, problems begin to emerge."
I'd be so embarrassed I would have to change schools. I mean, those sandals with that dress? And did you even bother to comb your beard?
Man, and my sister made a fuss when our Dad picked her up from school while wearing his ugg boots and all her friends saw! (He made it up to her by showing up looking all cool on his motorbike the next time around).
not to be a downer, but i hate these types of punishments. it may be funny to us, but its traumatizing to the girl. and it only teaches her to not get caught next time.
depends on the relationship between the parent and the child and if the child was warned of the punishment beforehand. This to me is okay, it could have been much worse. And i think the dress kinda suits him XDD
Load More Replies...My husband promised our daughters if he'd ever catch them wearing one of those shorts where their buts are hanging out, he'd pick them up from school wearing the same type of shorts. I'm pretty sure they will not be wearing those shorts...
I can see myself being so angry but not able to stop laughing, so getting angrier
Oh I'm 100% sure this was not unprovoked LOL! You have to be a total s**t for your dad to do this.
Load More Replies...Am I the only one surprised there are 30 minutes worth of pictures of him? I think there are like 8 minutes of me 😅😅
As someone I know once said "don't have kids, we don't need more faces like yours on this planet" (this was not directed at me)
It's not enough to just be around your family without giving them proper attention. Dads need to be present, focused, and actually there mentally. "When a man is spending time with his wife and kids, he should try to avoid playing with his phone too much or focusing on other things that don’t involve them. He should mostly focus on having interactions with them, so the bond remains and grows over time, rather than physically being around them, but seeming to not want to be there at the same time."
My wife hates being embarrassed, so we surprised her at the airport.
Hilarious! I used to do similar things. In an elevator with other ppl I would look at whomever I was with and ask them what time they had to meet their parole officer. In theaters, when you could here a pin drop, I would often say something like, "Stop touching my private parts" while looking at the date or ex-wife I was with. Of course they were just watching the movie and would slink down into their seat. I should not have done that but it was funny at the time.
That means the coach was also late to practice, and should also have been made to run laps!
My dad recently got a 3d printer and made a stool sample for his doctor.
Dad's doctor told him to go home and stop wasting their time; his nightmare of s******g furniture continues
Something like this really happened in my husband‘s family! His grandmother came out to the car with a stepstool under her arm. When her husband asked her what she was doing, she said the doctor said I have to bring in a stool. I should’ve started out by saying she wasn’t born in this country and thought this must be some new American weirdness
There’s no such thing as ‘perfection’ when it comes to parenting. At the core of being a good parent lies the need to take care of your child’s basic needs. "You might not feel as though you're doing a great job, but is your kid fed, clothed, warm, safe, happy, and loved? Then you're doing brilliantly—cut yourself some slack," single mom and comedy writer Ariane Sherine, with an 11-year-old daughter, told Bored Panda recently.
According to Ariane, parenting is very hard work, but it’s “the best thing” and “so worth it.” From her perspective, the main lesson that parenthood teaches you is learning to put another person first and thinking of their needs before your own. That means sacrificing some hobbies and social time with your friends. Though not all of it.
I (as a pro vaxer) don't like when things are getting exaggerated like this. You DON'T simply die without vaccinations, there is CHANCE you die. The "vaccination is the only means of survival" statement I often see everywhere is just opportunity for antivaxers to say "I'm not vaccinated and I survived, so you're wrong".
Sorry for rant, I know it's a joke, but we need to be careful around idiots :)
Load More Replies...100% agree. And there are enough arguments to prove our point. But 'you'll only survive with vaccination' is not one of them, because it's just false statement (close enough to truth if everyone will skip vaccination, but far enough to get misused by antivax community).
Load More Replies...I like the guy that wore a shirt saying "Jesus was never vaccinated" Yeah..and Jesus could walk on water and cure the blind. Can you do that too?
My name is Karen, and all my children had very vaccination possible. Let's give it a rest already.
Vaccinations aren't just about you, they are about everyone around you. Stop being such self-centered pr***s. If you don't understand how they work, it is okay, that is the whole point of specialized professions. I've never undersrod the logic behind the argument that if you don't understand it, it must not be real, or valid.
I can trump you one dad AND 1 mom. I thought they were the only ones who did this! Must be related.
This should be number 1 LOL! I'm so glad cell phones were but a thing when I was growing up. My dad totally would have abused the tech.
My house is big. My second son, then about 15, messages his little sister from his bedroom. She is in the kitchen downstairs. She runs up the stairs and down the hall to find him lounging on his bed watching tv. He only wanted her to change the channel on the set because he couldn't reach the remote. Ever hear a 7 year old swear like a trooper?
My parents room was above the den where us kids watched TV. When my dad wanted something, he would stomp his foot on the floor over and over, his way of calling us upstairs like rats in the cellar. When we got up there he would say," Who loves daddy!?". We, there were 3 of us, would cheerlessly say," i dooo" and he would say," GREAT! You, get me a pepsi with ice, you, make me some popcorn and youuu, iron me a shirt for tomorrow". We were not fond of our dad as it was and this way of his didn't help. As we got older, we took turns but did rock, paper, scissors if we forgot whose turn it was that time. The lucky kid then did all 3 things for him
However, something that would-be parents ought to ask themselves is why and if they actually want to have children.
"I truly believe that's essential to being a good parent. If you don't love the thought of being a mum or dad, you're likely to resent having to put your children first. Secondly, that love for them is what powers you through the difficult times—and there will be difficult times. So do it because you know your life wouldn't be complete if you don't,” Ariane told Bored Panda that it’s best to answer these questions honestly.
My dad was the only one at the office today, so he made this picture and sent it to my family
Another situation of nothing would get done around here for weren't for me
Now this is genius ..My older brother used to do stuff like this to myself and younger brother and now that he has kids(babies) I can totally see him doing this to them when they're old enough to talk.
Load More Replies...I used to tell my children that when the ice cream truck is playing music that they are out of ice cream (yes i stole the idea of the internet many many moons ago). Ex was not happy when she found out. Looking back, that mightve contributed to the title of Ex. Never said i was the sharpest spoon in the drawer.
But that was a stupid bet in the first place. You were the one saying it would come down. The bet had to be made on if it would stay up. But gluing it was pretty clever anyway
Dad said the ballon will come down eventually. Kid did not believe him. Kid says, if it comes down, the kid will get an iPad. Dad agrees. Dad glues balloon to the ceiling, so it will not come down and Dad will not have to buy Kid an iPad.
Load More Replies..."Plenty of people are very happy and fulfilled without being parents. It just so happens that I wouldn't have been one of them, but that doesn't mean it's not a perfectly valid life choice,” Ariane said that people shouldn’t have kids just to “tick a box” or because they’re pressured by society and the expectations others have for them.
So I had this really harken to me in a way. When my son was about 3y my mom would watch him for me a couple hours a day between when my wife went to work and I got home. She would pick him up from our house. She was so impressed with how well he remembered directions she got a video of him directing the whole drive. He was buckled into his car seat, but the part that connects the belt over the chest was down in his lap. Not the worst thing but not safe and something to talk about. But the car seat wasn't secured, she just put the car belt over him. I felt sick the whole time watching it. I know she didn't understand, but my kids have never been in a car she was driving since
honestly kind of agree with you. i know its supposed to be funny, and maybe in some sense it is, but i think its downright rude
Load More Replies...I bet dad wouldn’t appreciate it if that guy’s mom or dad told his daughter the same thing
"Your kid will probably grow out of whatever behavior they're displaying now. The first four years are the most difficult. But at age 4, they go to school, and then you get your life back a bit, for at least six hours a day. See if you can get some help each week, whether that's grandparents doing a bit of childcare or paying a childminder. Use the extra time to exercise self-care and pamper yourself, whether that means having a massage or just a soak in the bath—do things you wouldn't be able to do while looking after your child,” she shared some advice for all parents on how to carve out some time for some well-earned rest and relaxation.
Dads on riding mowers in the Olympics is something I would absolutely love to see
Load More Replies...Have you ever seen IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE with Jimmy Stewart?
Load More Replies...Anyone else feel this is manipulative and abusive and could scar the child. We all hate our parents actions or reactions. But that to me would be crossing a very fragile line. Kids need reassurance and love even when we feel they're being in reasonable. But they are young , children who aren't fully capable of understanding emotions. Big emotions. When we become adults we somehow forget how hard all the new emotions and hormones can affect us.
I think doing it as a prank for a morning might be okay but yeah I reckon a whole week is probably going a bit too far.
Load More Replies...Wife better get a vacation when he gets back or there may actually be no dad in the family lol
Load More Replies...Hidden full very colourful sleeve for 6 years and counting. We had summer holidays together in Spain, had to take very flowing long sleeved dresses and even swimming costume to keep it up. Thankfully they know I get very itchy prickly heat/sun rash so could pull it off xD
I bet they all know and are having fun seeing you try to hide it 😅 or is that just my family
Load More Replies...My grandfather believed only criminals have tattoos so I hid mine just to avoid the drama. He noticed one day and wrote me out of his will. Because I have small shoulder tattoo lol.
Load More Replies...My Mom's Mom never knew she smoked... both in the grave now and G-Mom never knew... (or... maybe she really did!)
My mom is the one who has been trying to get me to get a tattoo, for years...she wants us to go together. But, she is afraid of needles, and I'm afraid I'll be allergic to the ink, because I have a lot of skin problems.
What's the best parenting advice that you could give someone else, dear Pandas? What, for you personally, is the best way to find time for everyone in your family while also taking care of your health, work-related stuff, and having enough time for your hobbies? We'd love to hear what you think, so drop by the comments and have a chat with all the other Pandas. We hear they appreciate a good dad joke (or two)!
My niece told her brother he was adopted. Crying, he asked if it was true. I said, "yes, but they gave you back".
I asked my Dad if I was adopted... he said, "not yet but we're still trying..." Ummmmm
But the adoptive family must have initiated interest in adoption. Mother is not just going to pick someone off the street.
Load More Replies...My uncle always drove a Cadillac and back before it was common he had a remote opener for the trunk. So after church he would tell kids it was voice activated and then he would say "trunk open" and press the remote at the same time. They were all convinced it was voice activated and would stand there saying "trunk open" for quite a while.
I had a remote starter and did the same thing... well not to the priest....
Sarky? Is that even a word? I had to type it 3 times because my phone kept correcting it. I think he means snarky
British people use it as an abbreviation of sarcastic
Load More Replies...Perfection Dad… and in its own way it really shows how much you care!
This guy still thinks that his wife just really like back massagers.
Look in the bowl! That little beauty was never used. I feel bad for the person that dropped it.
Load More Replies...Guessing dad wasn't asked for his blessing before the boyfriend popped the question. Or he did and is just being a savage.
Or he's just being a typical dad and making fun of the pictures. Permission is not needed for a woman to be engaged.
Load More Replies...My dad did this when I took a poolside pic of my legs across my lounger. He sent me a pic of his legs across their couch.
Dad is making fun of his child’s engagement pictures by recreating them from where he is
Load More Replies...I'm guessing Dad thought she was showing off her matching nail polish. I didn't notice the ring until I saw the comments
Aww Dad just wanted to be clear. Some dads would have meant the dog! Plus dad is Mucho macho to be so expressive of his love for you!
Also this is now burnt into my brain and I will never not laugh when introduced to anyone named Prasad 😂😂
Load More Replies...You're not even going to introduce him to "down low" before you switch to "too slow"? Too harsh.
Meanwhile in Southeast Europe... I showed my classmates a Doom level I made, which resembled our school. The computer science teacher actually loved it :P
I remember a friend's young son getting suspended for saying he likes water bombs (water balloons)... I mean he was like in elementary school for goodness sake. 😒
In Australia people will just think your big supporters of the wiggles.
My school does the same thing... stupid the suspended kids for doing it
The fact that there are people in the US that hate guns so much that they would do this is astonishing. In Israel the teachers literally carry AKs with them where ever they go. I mean Israel does it because of their situation but still.
There are also people in the US who suggest teachers should be armed.
Load More Replies...But that film was made 37 years ago.Things were different back then. The same year Commando, Rambo First Blood part 2 and a lot of other violent films were released
Load More Replies...I am happy to announce that I am here at 69 and i refuse to change it. Also that school sucks and your dad is awesome
Yeah, must be hard to have 2 parents that love you and the luxury for new clothes all the time
Load More Replies...Dad keeps buying more 🤣 pictures dad with box of 365 shirts with "worlds best dad" for each kid 🤣🤣
I would not appreciate it very much if my father referred to my sister and I as his sperms lol
That's definitely more factual, since children aren't actually the sperm of the dad, but rather one tiny bit of his sperm delivered part of the info needed to make them. It's like calling a squirrel "my special stew" - there's much more that goes in there!
Load More Replies...My husband recently referred to our children as Spermoids. I laughed so hard I didn't even know how to respond to tgat
I think it was Kevin Smith who said when you think of it that way gives calling a little kid "squirt" new meaning
This is one answer to a question posted recently: "Why would you keep secrets from your partner (in this case account/password)?"
I casually told my husband about a petition going around to allow backyard chickens in our city. My husband just nodded, didn't say anything, but the next time I went on Pinterest all I got were pins for knitted sweater patterns for chickens.
remember: alpha is computer means glitchy and not fit for release to the public. Actually in bro speak it means the same thing, they just don't see it.
Load More Replies...Rival dad? That's a thing? What's the rivalry? Do the other dad's KNOW there's a rivalry? So many questions, LOL
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Load More Replies...Well the question asked who gave " my son" an onion, and the answer says they gave it to a little girl, so kudos to the girl for palming it off on her brother ( presumably) lol.
One time, our family had candy and a bowl of fruit in case people were allergic to candy. (Neighbors have gluten allergies) 4year old neighbor excitedly grabs a lemon and gets home yelling happily "The Worthens gave me a lemon! A lemon!"
Some kids, yes mine included, got sweet gerkin pickles one year. Oh also those little individual salt and pepper packets. Lemme tell ya...some parents were pretty heated and went in search of the house who dared do this to the kids in our neighborhood.
I legit once got an onion for halloween. My brother got a can of lima beans. Our new Canadian neighbour who grew up in communist Hungary didn't quite understand the holiday.
Its halloween... boy went trick or treating.... and came back with an onion... hope this helped😁
Load More Replies...Mad dad photosops baby in mad danger to madden family.
about 3 years ago I heard a little voice say daddy help, when I walked into the living room I found my son with his head stuck in the baby gate. He was not hurt and he could breath just fine but was sure as hell stuck.
Load More Replies...one time my dad photoshopped me with my arms and legs wrapped around telephone pole at the very top.
Load More Replies...I would have added a second pic of the floor below with pillows on it. To show you were thinking about her safety.
Daaannnnggggg, dude's got some mad Photoshop skills going on there
Isn't the kiddie gate supposed to keep the Kiddies in the area before the stairs.??? Parents are already having loads fun with this one.
Well, when my sister was 2 and I was still suckling at my mother's teat (not as bad as it sounds, I was less than a year old), we had construction going on at our two-storey house. My sister climbed up the scaffolding ladder when my dad wasn't watching her for a minute, and he went after her, and caught up with her when she was about roof high. The best part: The construction workers on the roof scolded him for climbing up there with a toddler...
My dad had a bowl like that for cereal... he called it his "Jethro bowl" lol
Jeez! I hate soggy cereal..bring the milk and pour only as you need
Treat it so it doesn't rust and leave it as your child did it
If she can spell & write like that at her age, then she's a little genius !!!
What is this in the future of which you talk? My generation grew up playing computer games and our kids are already learning that we mis spent our youth!
Yup. My ex does this to our son. Hilarious 😂
Load More Replies..."Dad I hate you!"..... "Son.... Go grab the Halo 2. I will show you what hate is"
My family was very close with this other family, and I'm was an honorary aunt. So, they want me to come over and play video games. I've always been an instinctual player...let my brain do the work, don't overthink it...and it always worked well. I beat them all...and they were so shocked, ragging on the oldest, who was a real gamer, for losing. Hehehehe...it was glorious.
I can't wait to beat my future children at Smash Bros. I will destroy their asses and feel zero remorse for it.
My dad mid heart attack, in an ambulance, taking a selfie.
it's just their sense of humor. i banter with my parents a lot too, pretending not to get along with them while we both love every second. it's hard to tell tone over text but that's probably what's going on here, otherwise he wouldn't think it's a funny thing to share online.
Load More Replies...judging from the levels of dust, lack of ceiling, and shelves made of wood, I am assuming this is in an attic or garage?
Um... when my brothers were little and still afraid of the dark they did this with the light switch. My youngest brother still uses it, and he's 13.
This is what innovative people did before remotes or Google Homes were invented
Not only did you have to turn the k**b, you had to adjust the rabbit ears.
Load More Replies...My dad taught me to swim by pushing me in the deep end of the pool whilst shouting ‘sink or swim!’
Did you read it as gif and gif or as gif and gif?
Load More Replies...I think that's actually illegal in a lot of places. Certain amount of decibels at certain times of day.
Those archaic laws make it illegal to use a leaf blower 24/7. My city says 60db max during the day, yet most gas and electric leaf blowers run well over it.
Load More Replies...Second time I've seen this dude refer to "rival dads". Does he just think of *every* other dad as a rival?
My dad is colorblind but can still see these shades.
Thanks, saved me asking. I can't see any words at all. I'm mostly red/green colourblind
Load More Replies...Ha ha ha. I'm colourblind and just asked my wife what this says. She carefully with the sweetest voice read it trying to not offend me.
A superior dad would have answered: 1/2" or 3/8"?
Load More Replies...Every time I went shopping, I buy a present to put in the Gift Box, so Christmas is not so expensive. I haven't done it this year.
I’ve been rejected from university twice now, so my dad bought me this pair of socks for Christmas...
Oh, that is my second favorite. My favorite is the "its just one bowl".
Load More Replies...Need many more of these posts PLEASE these are wayyyy better than funny parent tweets!
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Oh, that is my second favorite. My favorite is the "its just one bowl".
Load More Replies...Need many more of these posts PLEASE these are wayyyy better than funny parent tweets!
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