15 Classic Dad Jokes Everyone Should Know
The essential starter set of dad humor.
If you only learn a handful of dad jokes, start with these. They are short, clean and built on the kind of wordplay that has been making families groan for decades.
Why did the basketball court get wet?
Because it just received a technical foul!
Why did the cat go to the vet?
Because it was meowchy!
Why name a pig Ink?
It kept running out of the pen!
Why did the lion go to the dentist?
It had a little tiger in its mouth!
Why did the pig go to the library?
To get a hogshead of books!
Why did the farmer name his horse Mayonnaise?
Because he was always on the wagon!
Why doesn’t a bike stay up?
It’s two-tired!
How did the scarecrow earn an honor?
He was great in his job!
What happens when it rains cats and dogs?
You gotta watch out for poodles.
Why do bees have sticky hair?
They live in a honeycomb.
What’s the best music for fishing?
Something catchy.
What do you call a witch’s vehicle?
Brrrroooom, brrroooom!
What’s Santa’s favorite state to visit?
Ida Ho Ho Ho!
What is a pretend dad called?
A faux pas.
Did you hear about the guy who invented Lifesavers?
They say he made a mint!
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