You know that moment when a joke makes you groan but also laugh at the same time? That’s the magic of dad jokes, they’re silly, corny, and somehow impossible not to love.
Here you’ll find hundreds of fresh dad jokes perfect for any occasion. Whether it’s for kids, adults, or holiday gatherings, and from one-liners to puns, flirty quips to animal humor, we’ve got something to keep everyone laughing.
Trending New Dad Jokes for 2026

Fresh dad jokes to keep your friends and family groaning, and laughing, this year.
- Why don’t eggs tell secrets? They might crack up.
- I told my coffee it was looking a bit bitter. Now it’s grounded.
- My plant asked for a raise. I said, Photosynthesis is included.
- Why did the smartphone go to school? It wanted better reception.
- I tried to make a joke about pizza, but it was too cheesy.
- Why did the broom get promoted? It swept the competition.
- The skeleton went to the party alone. He had no body to go with.
- I opened a bakery called Knead for Speed. Business is rising fast.
- Why did the scarecrow win an award? He was outstanding in his field.
- I told my printer a joke. It didn’t print, it just faxed.
- Why did the notebook break up with the pencil? It needed space.
- I bought a lamp to light up my puns. Now I have bright ideas.
- Why did the cookie cry? It felt crumby inside.
- I asked the Wi-Fi out on a date. It said, Connection failed.
- My math book is sad. Too many problems.
- Why don’t mountains tell jokes? They’re afraid of the rocky reactions.
- I got a pen that doesn’t write jokes. I guess it lost its point.
- Why did the calendar go to therapy? Its days were numbered.
- I told a joke about a roof. It went over everyone’s head.
- Why did the cat sit on the computer? It wanted to keep an eye on the mouse.Â
Jokes for Adults
Clever, witty dad jokes that adults will appreciate without feeling too cheesy.
- Why don’t secret agents tell jokes? They like to keep it classified.
- I bought a treadmill to run away from my problems. Works every time.
- Why did the accountant break up with the calculator? It couldn’t handle the pressure.
- I told my plants a secret. Now they’re rooting for me.
- My wallet is like an onion, it makes me cry every time I open it.
- Why did the coffee file a police report? It got mugged.
- I tried to catch fog yesterday. Mist.
- My glasses broke at the office. I guess I lost focus.
- Why did the stapler go to jail? It got caught binding illegally.
- I told my chair a joke. It found it sittingly funny.
- Why do programmers prefer dark mode? The light hurts their code.
- I made a pun about elevators. It had its ups and downs.
- Why did the keyboard break up with the monitor? It felt typed out.
- I tried to write a joke about construction. Still working on it.
- My fridge started making jokes. It was really cool.
- Why did the calendar fail comedy class? Its timing was off.
- I asked the clock for advice. It said, Time will tell.
- Why did the pen get promoted? It always made its point.
- I tried telling a joke about a blanket. It was a cover-up.
- Why don’t lawyers tell dad jokes? Too much legalese. Â
Dad Jokes English
Laugh out loud with these classic English-themed dad jokes that bring wordplay and fun to every line.
- Why did the grammar teacher go to the beach? To work on her sentence structure.
- What do you call a knight who is afraid of the dark? Sir Render.
- Why was the English book always stressed? It had too many tense moments.
- I told my friend a pun about punctuation… He didn’t get the point.
- Why do English teachers like parks? Because of all the proper nouns.
- I asked the dictionary for a joke… It said it was a little wordy.
- Why did Shakespeare only write in ink? Pencils confused him, 2B or not 2B.
- What’s an English teacher’s favorite fruit? A comma-lot of berries.
- Why did the verb break up with the noun? They didn’t agree on their tense.
- Why was the letter A so good at school? Because it knew all the capitals.
- I had a pun about adjectives, but it was too descriptive.
- Why was the book so cold? It left its jacket at home.
- Did you hear about the scarecrow who became a writer? He was outstanding in his field of words.
- Why did the poem get in trouble? It had too many lines.
- I told a joke about the Oxford comma… and now everyone is arguing.
- Why do writers always carry a pencil? In case they get struck by inspiration.
- I tried to write a joke in iambic pentameter… it didn’t have a good meter.
- What did the English teacher say to the class of cats? Read between the lines.
- Why did the sentence get detention? It ran on too long.
- I asked the thesaurus for a joke… now I have synonyms of laughter.Â
Best Jokes Flirty

Bring a little charm and cringe with these flirty dad jokes perfect for laughs and lighthearted fun.
- Are you a magician? Because whenever you’re around, everyone else disappears.
- Do you have a map? I just got lost in your eyes.
- Are you French? Because Eiffel for you.
- Can I follow you home? Cause my parents always told me to follow my dreams.
- Are you a Wi-Fi signal? Because I feel a strong connection.
- Do you have a name, or can I call you mine?
- Are you a loan? Because you’ve got my interest.
- Are you a camera? Every time I look at you, I smile.
- I must be a snowflake, because I’ve fallen for you.
- Is your dad a baker? Because you’re a cutie pie.
- Are you a parking ticket? Because you’ve got FINE written all over you.
- Can I take you out for dinner? Because you can’t spell menu without me and you.
- Are you a campfire? Because you’re hot and I want s’more.
- Are you a cat? Because I’m feline a connection.
- Do you like raisins? How about a date?
- Are you a light bulb? Because you brighten up my day.
- You must be tired… because you’ve been running through my mind all day.
- Are you a keyboard? Because you’re just my type.
- If you were a vegetable, you’d be a cute-cumber.
- Are you made of copper and tellurium? Because you’re Cu-Te. Â
Jokes With Answers
If you love the classic What do you call…? setup, but hate awkward silences, these dad jokes with answers guarantee a groan, a giggle, or at least an eye-roll you can frame.
- What do you call a dog that tells time? A watch dog.Â
- What’s a skeleton’s least favorite room? The living room.Â
- Why did the math book look tired? It had too many problems to solve.Â
- What do you get when you cross a snowman and a wolf? Frost-bite.Â
- Why don’t oysters donate to charity? Because they’re shellfish.Â
- What kind of tree fits in your hand? A palm tree.Â
- Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field.Â
- What do you call a bear with no teeth? A gummy bear.Â
- Why can’t your nose be 12 inches long? Because then it’d be a foot.Â
- What do you call a penguin in the desert? Lost.Â
- Why did the coffee file a police report? It got mugged.Â
- What has a head and a tail but no body? A coin.Â
- Why don’t scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything.Â
- What do you call a fish wearing a bowtie? Sofishticated.Â
- Why did the bicycle fall over? It was two tired.Â
- What do you call cheese that’s not yours? Nacho cheese.Â
- Why did the tomato turn red? It saw the salad dressing.Â
- What do clouds wear to bed? Thunderwear.Â
- Why don’t eggs tell secrets? They’d crack under pressure.Â
- What do you call a sleeping bull? A bulldozer.Â
Dirty Jokes
Lightly naughty and cheeky jokes that stay funny without going overboard.
- My laundry jokes are always a little filthy. Mainly because I never do them.Â
- I tried to tell a joke about mud, but it got too grounded in reality.Â
- Why did the vacuum cleaner get grounded? It kept lying about doing its job.Â
- I asked my soap if it had secrets. It said, I’m lathering up the truth.Â
- My car’s so dusty, I told it a joke just to see if it would crack.Â
- What do you call a dad who tells muddy puns in the rain? Soil-ent.Â
- I spilled coffee on my shirt and called it espresso yourself.Â
- My socks disappeared again. I think the dryer’s running a black market.Â
- Why don’t I trust dirty jokes? They always leave a stain on my reputation.Â
- I told a joke about grime. It was so grimy, even the roach blushed.Â
- My kitchen sponge filed for vacation. Said it was tired of soaking up drama.Â
- What’s a germ’s favorite dance? The sloppy shuffle.Â
- I tried to wash my hands of bad puns. But they keep clinging like grease.Â
- My boots walked into a bar. The bartender said, We don’t serve muddy footwear. They replied, Then I’ll just heel my way out.Â
- Why did the mop break up with the broom? It couldn’t handle all the sweeping accusations.Â
- I named my stain remover Sir Spill-a-Lot. It’s been knighted by red wine.Â
- My shower curtain told a joke so steamy, the mirror fogged over in shame.Â
- What do you call a dad who tells jokes while washing dishes? A sudsy storyteller.Â
- I dropped my sandwich in the dirt. Now it’s a grub club.Â
- My laundry basket whispered, You’ll never fold me into submission. I said, Watch me crease your attitude.
Jokes for Kids

Fun, silly, and totally kid-friendly dad jokes to make children giggle.
- Why did the teddy bear say no to dessert? It was stuffed.
- What do you call a bear with no teeth? A gummy bear.
- Why did the banana go to school? It wanted to be a smart peel.
- How do you make a lemon drop? Just let it fall.
- Why don’t eggs tell jokes? They might crack.
- What do you call a sleeping bull? A bulldozer.
- Why did the cow cross the playground? To get to the other slide.
- How do you make a tissue dance? Put a little boogie in it.
- Why did the kid bring a ladder to school? Because it wanted to go to high school.
- What do you call a dinosaur that is sleeping? A dino-snore.
- How does a penguin build its house? Igloos it together.
- Why did the cookie go to school? Because it wanted to be a smart cookie.
- What do you call a fish without eyes? Fsh.
- How do you fix a broken pumpkin? With a pumpkin patch.
- Why did the skeleton go to the party alone? He had no body to go with.
- What’s a cat’s favorite color? Purr-ple.
- Why did the chicken join a band? Because it had the drumsticks.
- How do you make holy water? Boil the hell out of it.
- Why was the broom late? It swept in.
- What kind of tree fits in your hand? A palm tree.Â
Classic Jokes
Timeless, groan-worthy dad jokes that never go out of style.
- Why did the math book look sad? Too many problems.
- I’m reading a book about anti-gravity. It’s impossible to put down.
- Why did the golfer bring extra pants? In case he got a hole in one.
- Why can’t your nose be 12 inches long? Because then it would be a foot.
- I used to play piano by ear. Now I use my hands.
- Why did the bicycle fall over? It was two tired.
- How do you organize a space party? You planet.
- I told a joke about a roof. It went over everyone’s head.
- What do you call cheese that isn’t yours? Nacho cheese.
- Why did the scarecrow become a comedian? He was outstanding in his field.
- How does a penguin build its house? Igloos it together.
- Why did the coffee file a police report? It got mugged.
- I used to hate facial hair… but then it grew on me.
- How do you catch a squirrel? Climb a tree and act like a nut.
- Why did the tomato blush? It saw the salad dressing.
- Why don’t scientists trust atoms? They make up everything.
- What do you call a fake noodle? An impasta.
- How do you make a tissue dance? Put a little boogie in it.
- Why did the cookie cry? Because its mom was a wafer too long.
- What do you call a dinosaur that is sleeping? A dino-snore.
Funny Dad Jokes

Jokes so silly, you can’t help but laugh, or groan, out loud.
- I asked the sun for advice. It said, Stay bright.
- Why did the ghost go to school? To learn how to be a little more spirited.
- My laptop is cold. I guess it left its Windows open.
- Why don’t oysters share their pearls? They’re shellfish.
- I told a joke about snow. It melted under pressure.
- Why did the fish blush? It saw the ocean’s bottom.
- I’m reading a book about glue. I can’t put it down.
- Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing.
- I told a joke about time. It didn’t last long.
- Why don’t skeletons fight? They don’t have the guts.
- My chair is a comedian. It always cracks me up.
- Why did the cow win an award? For outstanding milk performance.
- I told a joke about stairs. It was a step in the right direction.
- How do you make a lemon laugh? Tickle its zest.
- Why did the orange stop? It ran out of juice.
- I made a pun about electricity. It was shocking.
- My pen and paper broke up. There was too much friction.
- Why did the scarecrow win an award? Outstanding in its field.
- I asked the light bulb for a joke. It was illuminating.
- Why did the calendar go to therapy? Its days were numbered.Â
Best One-Liner Jokes
Short, snappy, and perfect for texting or social media.
- I told my fridge a joke. It was chilling.
- Why did the computer go to the doctor? It caught a virus.
- I tried writing a joke about a pencil. It had no point.
- Why don’t ants get sick? They have tiny anty-bodies.
- I told a joke about bread. It loafed around.
- Why did the music teacher go to jail? She got caught with too many sharp objects.
- I told my shoes a secret. They couldn’t heel themselves.
- Why did the golfer carry two pants? In case he got a hole in one.
- I tried a joke about a clock. It was about time.
- Why did the skeleton go to the party alone? No body to go with.
- My math book is sad. It has too many problems.
- Why don’t sharks like fast food? They can’t catch it.
- I told a joke about a roof. It went over everyone’s head.
- Why did the banana go to the doctor? It wasn’t peeling well.
- I asked the cow about its job. It’s udderly exhausting.
- Why did the pencil get detention? It couldn’t draw the line.
- I told a joke about water. It flowed perfectly.
- Why did the cat sit on the computer? It wanted to keep an eye on the mouse.
- I tried a joke about coffee. It was grounds for laughter.
- Why did the tomato go to school? To ketchup on its studies.Â
Corny Jokes

Extra cheesy jokes that are groan-worthy in the best way.
- Why did the corn cross the road? To get to the popcorn stand.
- I told a joke about butter. It spread quickly.
- Why did the pancake go to therapy? It felt flat.
- My bread is funny. It always loafs around.
- Why don’t eggs play basketball? They’d crack under pressure.
- I asked the cookie why it was sad. It felt crumby.
- Why did the mushroom go to the party? He was a fungi.
- I told my coffee a joke. It perked up.
- Why don’t peas share? They’re a little pod-ish.
- I tried telling a joke about milk. It didn’t curdle well.
- Why did the tomato sit down? It couldn’t ketchup.
- I told my cheese a secret. It was nacho business.
- Why did the peanut go to school? To be a little nutty.
- I asked my jam for advice. It said, Spread happiness.
- Why did the baker become a comedian? He kneaded laughs.
- I told a joke about vegetables. It was unbeetable.
- Why did the banana hide? It didn’t want to split.
- I tried a joke about soup. It was souper funny.
- Why did the apple stop rolling? It ran out of juice.
- I told a joke about honey. It was un-bee-lievable.Â
Best Dad Joke Puns
Playful wordplay that delivers maximum groans with minimal effort.
- I’m reading a book about anti-gravity. It’s impossible to put down.
- Why did the golfer bring extra pants? In case he got a hole in one.
- I wanted to make a joke about construction. Still working on it.
- Why don’t scientists trust atoms? They make up everything.
- I told a joke about a roof. It went over everyone’s head.
- Why did the bicycle fall over? It was two tired.
- I asked the coffee out on a date. It said, No grounds for romance.
- I told a joke about elevators. It had its ups and downs.
- Why did the math book look sad? Too many problems.
- I tried a joke about a clock. It was about time.
- Why did the scarecrow get promoted? It was outstanding in its field.
- I told a joke about a pencil. It had no point.
- Why did the cookie cry? Its mom was a wafer too long.
- I tried a joke about eggs. They cracked me up.
- Why did the tomato blush? It saw the salad dressing.
- I made a pun about electricity. It was shocking.
- I told my chair a joke. It was sittingly funny.
- Why did the cat sit on the computer? To keep an eye on the mouse.
- I asked the calendar for advice. It said, Your days are numbered.
- I tried a joke about snow. It melted under pressure.Â
Worst Jokes
So bad they’re good, these groaners are legendary in their awkwardness.
- I told a joke about a chair. No one sat down for it.
- Why did the broom get promoted? It swept everyone off their feet.
- I tried a joke about a pencil sharpener. It didn’t make the grade.
- Why did the bicycle fall asleep? It was two tired.
- I told a joke about glue. It stuck around too long.
- Why don’t eggs tell secrets? They might crack up.
- I made a joke about a hat. It went over everyone’s head.
- Why did the computer go to therapy? Too many bytes.
- I told a joke about milk. It curdled the mood.
- Why did the tomato turn red? It saw the salad undressing.
- I tried a joke about a roof. It was over everyone’s head.
- Why don’t skeletons fight? No guts, no glory.
- I told a joke about a clock. It didn’t tick everyone off.
- Why did the cookie cry? It felt crumby.
- I tried a joke about a dog. It didn’t fetch laughs.
- Why did the chair cross the room? To chair-ish the moment.
- I told a joke about bread. It loafed around.
- Why did the calendar go to therapy? Its days were numbered.
- I tried a joke about coffee. It was grounds for laughter.
- Why did the peanut go to school? To be a little nutty.Â
Dark Jokes

Lightly wicked humor perfect for Halloween or grown-up gatherings.
- I told a joke about the graveyard. It was dead funny.
- Why don’t zombies eat clowns? They taste funny.
- I asked the skeleton to dance. It had no body to lead.
- Why did the vampire read the newspaper? He heard it had great circulation.
- I told a joke about ghosts. It was spirited.
- Why don’t graveyards ever get overcrowded? People are dying to get in.
- I made a joke about coffins. It was a box office hit.
- Why did the witch go to therapy? Her broom had a complex.
- I tried a joke about tombstones. It was a grave mistake.
- Why did the haunted house hire a cleaner? Too many ghost stains.
- I told a joke about darkness. It was pitch perfect.
- Why did the mummy go to school? To unwind some knowledge.
- I made a joke about bats. It really took flight.
- Why did the black cat sit on the computer? To keep an eye on the mouse.
- I told a joke about the cemetery. It was dead serious.
- Why did the ghost go to the party? He had no body else to go with.
- I tried a joke about night. It was darkly funny.
- Why did the scarecrow stay calm during the storm? He was outstanding in his field.
- I told a joke about skeletons. It didn’t have any backbone.
- Why did the zombie go to school? He wanted to improve his dead-ucation.Â
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Dad Jokes Reddit
Crowd-tested jokes that Reddit users loved, or mercilessly groaned at.
- I tried posting a joke on Reddit. It got upvotes for being pun-ishing.
- Why did the Redditor bring a ladder? To reach the top comment.
- I made a joke about memes. It went viral.
- Why don’t Redditors fight? They only argue in threads.
- I posted a joke about cats. It paws-itively rocked.
- Why did the Redditor cross the street? To comment on the other side.
- I tried a joke about karma. It came back around.
- Why did the subreddit go on vacation? It needed a refresh.
- I told a joke about upvotes. It rose to the occasion.
- Why did the Redditor bring snacks? To feed the trolls.
- I made a joke about GIFs. It kept looping in my head.
- Why did the post get locked? Too many punchlines.
- I told a joke about moderators. They removed it for being funny.
- Why did the Redditor sleep with a dictionary? To define his dreams.
- I tried a joke about usernames. It really ID’d itself.
- Why did the post go viral? It caught the meme-stream.
- I told a joke about Reddit gold. It shined brightly.
- Why did the thread never end? It had too many puns.
- I made a joke about downvotes. It sunk fast.
- Why did the Redditor smile at the screen? Someone got the joke.Â
Situational Jokes
Perfect dad jokes for everyday life, from work to family dinners.
- Why did the printer go to therapy? It had too many paper jams.
- I told a joke at the grocery store. It got mixed reviews.
- Why did the coffee spill on the desk? It was mugged.
- I told a joke during a meeting. It went over everyone’s heads.
- Why did the stapler break up with the paper? Too many attachments.
- I tried a joke on the bus. It didn’t have good timing.
- Why did the cookie sit alone? It felt crumby.
- I told a joke at dinner. It was a table-turner.
- Why did the pen quit its job? It was running out of ink.
- I tried a joke at the gym. It didn’t lift anyone’s spirits.
- Why did the broom get promoted? It swept the floor with competition.
- I told a joke at the park. It went over the swings.
- Why did the fridge apply for a job? It wanted to chill.
- I tried a joke while cooking. It boiled over.
- Why did the elevator get a promotion? It was uplifting.
- I told a joke on the train. It derailed quickly.
- Why did the dog go to the bank? To make a de-paws-it.
- I told a joke at the library. It didn’t get a loud response.
- Why did the bike stand up? It was two-tired.
- I tried a joke at the dentist. It didn’t have enough bite.Â
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Holiday Jokes
Festive humor to light up your holidays, from Halloween to Christmas.
- Why did the turkey join a band? It had drumsticks.
- I told a joke to Santa. He sleighed.
- Why did the pumpkin sit alone? It felt gourd-geous.
- I told a joke at the Christmas party. It jingled all the way.
- Why did the Christmas tree go to school? To get more tinsel-ligence.
- I tried a Halloween joke. It was fang-tastic.
- Why did the snowman call his dog Frost? Because Frost bites.
- I told a joke at Thanksgiving. It was gravy fun.
- Why did the gingerbread man go to therapy? He felt crumby inside.
- I tried a New Year joke. It was a resolution hit.
- Why did the elf get promoted? He had great shelf-control.
- I told a Valentine joke. It was love at first pun.
- Why did the Easter egg hide? It was egg-stra shy.
- I made a joke about candy canes. It was twisted fun.
- Why did the reindeer go to school? To improve his sleighing skills.
- I told a joke at the Halloween party. It scared up laughs.
- Why did the Santa suit apply for a job? It needed Claus-trophobia relief.
- I tried a joke about menorahs. It was lit.
- Why did the Halloween cat sit on the computer? To keep an eye on the mouse.
- I told a joke during Christmas dinner. It was a roast hit.Â
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FAQ’s
What makes a joke a dad joke?
A dad joke is a wholesome, punny, groan-worthy one-liner that’s so cheesy, it loops back to being funny.
Are dad jokes appropriate for kids?
Yes, most jokes are clean, silly, and perfect for kids, teens, and even your boss.
Why do dads love telling bad jokes?
Because the eye-rolls build bonding, and embarrassment is just love in disguise.
Can dad jokes actually be funny?
Absolutely, if you laugh with the cringe, not at it.
When’s the best time to tell a dad joke?
At dinner, in the car, during Zoom calls, or any time you sense the room needs a groan-laugh reset.
How do I make my own dad jokes?
Focus on puns, wordplay, simple one-liners, and everyday situations, think groan-worthy but clever.
Can these jokes be dark or edgy?
Some can be lightly dark, but most remain tame and family-friendly while still funny.
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Conclusion
Dad jokes are more than just groan-worthy quips, they’re a way to connect, make people laugh, and lighten up everyday moments. From holiday dinners to work meetings, these corny one-liners, puns, and playful jokes can bring smiles to kids, teens, and adults alike.
Whether you’re telling a quick text joke or a full-blown pun, embracing the silliness of dad humor is a small but powerful way to spread joy. Keep this collection handy, and you’ll always have a joke ready for any occasion.Â
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