Dad jokes are the perfect blend of corny and clever, guaranteed to make you laugh, groan, or both. These classics are sure to win over your audience—whether they admit it or not!
1. “It’s not the best ceiling I’ve ever seen, but it’s up there.”
Classic dad humor—always raising the roof, metaphorically.
2. “My step ladder is great, but I never knew my real ladder.”
That ladder left for milk and never came back.
3. “My grandpa always said when one door closes, another opens. Great advice, but he was a terrible cabinet maker.”
Grandpa was wise, but his craftsmanship? Questionable.
4. “What do you call a fish wearing a bowtie? Sofishticated.”
Sounds like the catch of the day!
5. “I used to paint ceilings, but I stopped. Too much overhead.”
Ceiling painters know—it’s a real pain in the neck.
6. “I once got stuck in an elevator. Now I take steps to avoid them.”
When in doubt, take the stairs—dad’s orders.
7. “Two muffins were in an oven. One said, ‘Wow, it’s hot in here.’ The other screamed, ‘Ahh! A talking muffin!’”
Proof that muffins don’t handle heat or surprises well.
8. “What’s the difference between a hippo and a Zippo? One is heavy, and the other is a little lighter.”
This joke is fire.
9. “What do you call a bear in the rain? A drizzly bear.”
Perfect weather for unbearable puns.
10. “Why do scuba divers fall backward into the water? If they fell forward, they’d still be in the boat.”
Dad-approved logic that holds water.
11. “Why does the second hand on a clock always look like it’s running? It’s working overtime.”
Dads love this one—it’s about time!
12. “Two goldfish are in a tank. One says to the other, ‘Do you know how to drive this thing?’”
Even fish need a crash course in tank driving.
13. “I told my wife she was drawing her eyebrows too high. She looked surprised.”
Classic dad joke that might get you an eye roll…or worse.
14. “Why do flamingos stand on one leg? Because if they lifted the other, they’d fall over.”
Flamingos: nature’s balancing act, and dads’ comedic gold.
These dad jokes are perfect for any occasion—family dinners, awkward silences, or when you just need to lighten the mood. Which one will you try out first?
