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You’d think that parent humor is all about dad jokes and outdated references that are only there for the specific purpose of making you look bad in front of your cool friends. Well, there’s much more than that.

There are genuinely funny parents out there—even the ones with all the literal puns—and the internet has become a bit of a channel for them to surface. We’ve scoped out the best of the best of them to compile this neat little (not really) listicle for your entertainment to prove just how hilarious moms and dads can actually be.

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#1

Mom Told Me The Rooster Was After Her Today. I Had To Check Security Cameras To Verify

A woman humorously runs from a chicken near a tractor in a backyard scene.

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    Genius

    Parent humor tweet about convincing kids they can hypnotize dad to nap and play a favorite game, gaining quiet time.

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    #3

    My Dad Asked Me If I Wanted An Egg Sandwich. I'm Not Even Mad, This Is Genius

    Boiled egg sandwich in a bowl showcases parents' humor with creative cooking.

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    #4

    I Jokingly Sent My Mom A Cutout Of Myself While I'm Studying Abroad. She Seems To Be Entertaining Herself With It

    Cardboard cutout of a man in humorous scenarios, including a fast food place, a table setting, a bed, and with a doctor.

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    Parents Gave Me A Gift For College Today, Which Was All The Money That My Mom Found In My Pockets When Doing My Laundry

    Stack of US dollars on a table showing a parent's humor in surprising their kids.

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    My Dad Had Eye Surgery, And My Mom Asked Where He Wanted To Go For Lunch After. So Here We Are

    Man with humorous pirate hat in restaurant, showcasing a parent's fun sense of humor.

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    #7

    My Dad Was Gonna Go For A Run. He Laid Down To Stretch His Back, And I Found Him Asleep 30 Minutes Later

    A parent humorously lying on the floor, head under a child's play table, showcasing their fun sense of humor.

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    #8

    My Mom Has This Hanging Above The Dryer In Her Laundry Room

    Socks hung under a humorous sign, showcasing a parent's wit in organizing with style.

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    #9

    I'm 24 And Still Live With My Parents. This Is What I Got For Christmas

    Two navy-blue suitcases humorously mimic parent and child side by side on the floor.

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    #10

    He Was Just Messing Around. He Likes Him A Lot

    Man proposing; in background, dad humorously holds a "Say No" sign.

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    #11

    Someone Stole My Mom's Zucchini From The Community Garden

    A humorous zucchini grave marker in a garden, showcasing parents' wit.

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    My Dad Gives All The Kids $100 Dollars Every Year In A Weird Way And This Year He Went All In

    Parents using humor to give cash as gifts: money frozen in ice, arranged like pizza, and hanging from an umbrella.

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    After Helping With A Project, My Dad Accidentally Took My Husband's Drill Bit Home In His Pocket. We Asked Him To Just Put It Somewhere Safe Until The Next Time We Meet And He Obliged

    A dad with a mischievous grin, finger on lips, hiding a small object under a towel, showcasing humorous parenting.

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    #14

    My Mom Has A Picture Of My Dad In Her Wallet Like This

    A wallet with a humorous picture of a man's face peeking through a window, showcasing parents' sense of humor.

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    #15

    My Dad Thinks He's Funny

    Bottle with humorous parental note contradicting "Not Your Father's Root Beer" label.

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    #16

    That Is The Most Horrifying Thing I've Ever Seen

    Doll makeover gone wrong by a dad, showing humor better than kids'. Before and after photos with altered eyes and lips.

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    #17

    My Dad Recently Got A 3D Printer And Made A Stool Sample For His Doctor

    A mini stool inside a 50ml specimen jar, showcasing a parent's humorous touch.

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    #18

    My Parents Just Got Internet, And My Dad Is Already Showing Videos To The Neighbors

    Man humorously taking a selfie with two horses behind a fence, showcasing parent humor.

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    #19

    My Mom Makes Pottery Masks As A Hobby, And My Dad Is Going Quarantine Crazy. This Is The Result

    Man humorously mimicking tree masks with funny expressions, showcasing a playful parent sense of humor.

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    #20

    My Parents Wouldn't Let Me In. Something About "Not Being On This List"

    Humorous parent-made isolation sign, listing exceptions like celebrities and firefighters with puppies.

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    #21

    In My Mom's Bathroom

    Light switch humor with a mock maid service button note on the wall, showcasing creative parents' humor.

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    #22

    Parents Waiting For The Bus On The Last Day Of School

    Parents with a great sense of humor in dinosaur costumes posing outdoors.

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    #23

    Dad Bought Mom A New Mask

    A parent with a humorous costume, wearing glasses and a blue outfit, showcasing their playful spirit and sense of humor.

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    #24

    Parents Got Snowed In At The Lake House. Mom Sent Me This And Said: "Your Father And His Friend Are Out Of Control"

    Parent with a sense of humor pulling a child in a kayak through snowy street using an ATV.

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    #25

    This Is What True Love Looks Like. My Mom Taking A Picture Of My Dad Acting Like He's Stuck In The Dryer

    A parent with a sense of humor poses inside a dryer, as another person snaps a photo, with a curious dog nearby.

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    #26

    I Dropped In On My Kids' Zoom Classes. This Was A Payback For All The Interruptions To My Work Calls

    Parent dressed in camouflage suit, taking a humorous selfie in the bathroom.

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    #27

    My Dad Just Posted This Photo With The Caption "Spring Is In The Air"

    Garden hose humorously tangled in a coil on a wire, with a house and trees in the background, showcasing parents' sense of humor.

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    #28

    I Removed The Plastic Wrap From The Family's TV Remote, And This Was My Mother's Response The Next Day

    A person holds a TV remote in a crocheted cover with bows, showcasing parents' humor.

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    #29

    I Came Home And Found This. I Love My Mom

    Bed with dinosaur bedding showcasing parents' humor.

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    My Daughter Turned 18 On Halloween, So I Carved Her The Scariest Pumpkin In Honor Of It

    Pumpkin carved with "YOU'RE AN ADULT" showcasing parents' humorous message in a garden setting.

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    My Dad Wanted To Take A Nice Picture With A Waterfall In Yosemite

    Man humorously posing with waterfall in background, wearing sunglasses and a cap, showcasing a playful parent's sense of humor.

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    #32

    Told My Dad His Toast Could Only Be One Page

    Father with long speech paper humorously addresses newlyweds at the wedding reception.

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    You Know Your Pops Is Committed To Dad Jokes When He Stops In The Middle Of A Six-Hour Drive In Wyoming Just To Take This Picture

    Man with sunglasses drinking water at Chugwater sign in Wyoming, showcasing parents with humor.

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    My Mom Washed My Snuggie And Hung It Up In My Room I Almost Had A Heart Attack

    A hoodie hung on a wall resembles a ghost, showcasing a parent's sense of humor.

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    My Dad's Garage Organization

    Storage bins with humorous labels like "Melty-Burny" and "Sparky-Zappy," showcasing parents' sense of humor.

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    #36

    I Asked My 17-Year-Old Son What He Wanted To Eat For Breakfast

    Bowl filled with torn paper notes, each reading "IDK" in red, reflecting a parent's humorous take on decision-making.

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    #37

    My Parents Have Contractors Doing A Long-Term Project, So My Mom Decided To Make It Festive

    Portable toilet humorously decorated with colorful Christmas lights in a yard.

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    My Mom Got Me Custom-Made M&M's

    A hand holds a yellow candy with a humorous message: "pick up clothes!"

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    I Made Fun Of My Mom Because She Didn't Know Tomatoes Were Fruit. She Made Me Fruit Salad For Dessert

    Chopped tomatoes in a white bowl with fork, showcasing parents’ humor in food presentation.

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    My Dad Said He Found Some Cute Baby Pictures Of Me And Handed Me These

    Parents smiling with a raccoon indoors, showcasing their sense of humor.

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    Where Can I Get These?

    Slippers with mop soles held in hand, showcasing a parent's humorous gift choice.

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    Somebody downvoted this because OP said it was Mexican. She is Mexican!

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    #42

    My Wife And I Went To Disney World. Also, The Kids Came

    A parent playfully dips their partner near a fountain, while kids react amusedly in a park setting, showcasing parental humor.

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    #43

    I Got A Text From Mum Saying: "Your Dinner For Tonight Is In The Fridge." This Is My Dinner

    Humorous parents place a £10 note in an empty fridge, showcasing their witty sense of humor.

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    #44

    My 87-Year-Old Dad Came To Help. Instead Of Finding Him Working I Found This And Not Him

    Humorous display with gloves on a shovel appearing like hands next to a wheelbarrow, showing creative parents' humor.

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    My Mother Just Told Everyone: "This Is The Vegan Option"

    Inflatable turkey on a platter showcasing humorous parenting.




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