We often talk about how the internet is practically comprised of cats, dogs, memes, and a whole lot of talking, among many other things.
Well, dad jokes should not be forgotten as they too are a prevalent force to be reckoned with on the internetscape. And one of the go-to places for dad jokes is, of course, @dadsaysjokes, also known as just Dad Jokes on Instagram and loads of other platforms.
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If you’ve been online for long enough, you’ll know very well what Dad Jokes is. Besides being featured numerous times on Bored Panda, the page itself is a big hit online that currently has 4.4 million followers on Instagram alone.
The page has already posted over 6,400 memes and jokes on its Instagram and the count keeps going up.
I think the posts go up and down depending on upvotes or downvotes. #42 yesterday could be #7 tomorrow
The page’s content is pretty much what you would expect—dad jokes. However, instead of the jokes that make people feel like they’re going to experience a heart attack, these ones are thought through and thought provoking. In fact, I’d wager the dad jokes this page throws out into the internet ether might just make your own dad proud, so go one-up your dad with these!
Well, despite mileage varying in terms of dad jokes—varying between absolute genius and your body disintegrating with the sound of the punchline, dad jokes have their benefits.
Even if the jokes aren’t funny, dads use these jokes as a way to lighten the mood and to deepen their relationship with those they love.
Psychotherapist, clinical hypnotherapist, and counselor Eugenie Pepper reminisces about her dad’s jokes and now, as a professional, understands that it was just his way of connecting with her and the grandkids.
Considering also that her dad grew up with a strict dad, he himself wanted to shift the dynamic to be more humorous and cultivate an environment where things weren’t taken too seriously.
“What’s new on the menu today, Edith?” “Lemme see, a coffee ring, ketchup stains, and a few mayo spots, and—“ “Please stop.”
Dad humor can also be a bit of a lifesaver as a single joke can have the potential to turn an uncomfortable situation into a more relaxed one. Even if the joke tanks in the most epic of ways, those reacting with “here we go again” are still taking part in the bonding experience. And this in turn brings out the playfulness in the family.
We horse owners are much more sensible about such things. Frankly, I'm glad my little grey horror of a small Welsh Mountain (she is obstreporous, opinionated, insouciant, and probably smarter than I am, and I utterly adore her for it - describing her as a horror isn't a diss, only accurate lol) doesn't understand me. I talk so much s**t to her and she'd spread it around the entire yard, she's SUCH a gossip. I like knowing my tea is safe. (But not my treats - she can smell them out.)
Now, if a dad joke tickles your funny bone, there’s even more benefit to be had. You see, by laughing, we increase our feel good endorphins, thus reducing our stress levels and creating a more relaxed feeling inside. And this can even be a mood changer. Heck, it can even prolong your life. Talk about laughing so hard, the grim reaper can’t get in a word edgewise and waits for you to finish.
Now, you might think that all dads are proficient in dad jokes and immediately acquire this superpower upon the birth of their firstborn. While romantic, it’s actually a more boring process of learning the ropes along the way and then forgetting any other genre of humor exists at all, thus emotionally alienating your entire family forever.
Don't I know. When I used to actually go out shopping, I was the convenient high-shelf item reacher for little old ladies. 😄
But all jokes aside, you’d have to read a guide or two to learn the ropes.
In a nutshell, the purpose of a dad joke is to embarrass everyone around you—especially your own kids—to a degree that they would roll their eyes or walk away. If they come back with a heartfelt “I hate you” or any other iteration of the emotion, you’ve won.
There are several types of dad jokes, but all have the same objectives, so choose the one you enjoy and can master quickly and then roll with it.
There’s the situation dad joke, which is to take advantage of the perfect opportunity to strike a cringe comeback, there’s the pun dad joke which is all about wordplay that makes your ears bleed, and then there’s physical comedy dad jokes that’s all about nonverbal communication and bodily expression. And probably farts.
I feel like half these jokes should be read in a Rodney Dangerfield voice
So, now that you’re all equipped to perform dad jokes, what will you start with? Share your best dad jokes in the comment section below!
And also consider checking out another one of our articles on the same topic to power up your arsenal of dad humor.
Reminds me of the joke where the doctor tells his patient that he has 6 months to live. The patient asks if there is there anything he can do? Doctor says “Marry a widow with six kids and live in a house with one bathroom. “ patient asks “will that make me live longer?” Doctor replies “ No, but that will be the longest six months of your life. “
Cheesy pick up line: Are you a library book? Because I’m checking you out. It worked on my wife.
This would actually make more sense if the first question was "What do you do for a hobby?"
Any husband who has to ask when his wife's birthday is should expect to be sent marching.
He ate too much pi, so he was getting a bit round in the stomach area.
Like the one where they renamed 'the john' 'the jim' so they could say they went to the Jim every day before work...
No, the teacher had everyone leave quietly, then turned off the light & shut the door.
Why are those dumb answers inserted in the middle? They don't add anything to the joke - it's a formulaic question with its own answer. The middle person is just supposed to say "How much?"
Rhys James: My girlfriend said she was leaving me due to my obsession with The Apprentice. I said "Thank you for the opportunity".
The challenge here is to be able to recall these at the right moment.
The challenge here is to be able to recall these at the right moment.
