30+ Best Dad Jokes Ever That Are Funny, Corny, and Just Plain Bad

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Father’s Day is just around the corner, and it’s always fun to celebrate the men in our lives, whether that’s spending the day together or picking up the perfect present. After all, dads do a lot for us! Like taking care of us, teaching us life lessons, and making us laugh (and roll our eyes) at the best dad jokes.

If your father or father figure likes to crack a cheesy riddle or pun, he’s in good company, since Drew and Jonathan love a joke as much as the next guy. (They’re identical that way. ) So in that spirit, we’ve compiled a list of the funniest dad jokes and puns that’ll remind you of him. They range from silly to just plain bad, and every single one will make you smile. Hey, you could even bring them to Father’s Day brunch to see if you can make him cringe for once!   

Funny Dad Jokes

• “When does a dad joke become a dad joke? When it becomes apparent.”
• “My dad told me a joke about boxing. I guess I missed the punchline.”
• “If a child refuses to sleep during nap time, are they guilty of resisting a rest?”
• “I tell dad jokes, but I have no kids. I’m a faux pa.”
• “Why did the dad bring a ladder to the bar? Because he heard the drinks were on the house!”
• “Why can’t you give Elsa a balloon? Because she will let it go.”
• “Did you hear about the teenager who failed his driving test? He thought it was a crash course.”
• “Did you hear about the guy who was afraid of hurdles? He got over it.”
• “What did one volcano say to the other? I lava you.”

Cheesy Dad Jokes 

• “Why do fathers take an extra pair of socks when they go golfing? In case they get a hole in one!”
• “Dad, can you put my shoes on?” “No, I don’t think they’ll fit me.”
• “What does a baby computer call his father? Data.”
• “I was at my local home improvement store yesterday and was looking in the window section. An employee came over and asked if I needed any help. I responded, ‘No thanks, I’m just window shopping.'”
• “Want to hear a DIY joke? I’m still working on it.”
• “Why did the dad take up gardening? He wanted to ‘turnip’ the fun in his life!”
• “Why is the graveyard the most popular place in town? Because everyone is ‘dying’ to get in!”
• “Dad, I’m thirsty!” “Hello Thirsty, I’m Friday.”
• “Why did Marie Curie stop dating that guy? There was no chemistry.”
• “Dad, did you get a haircut?” “No, I got them all cut!”
• “Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. Summer wasn’t too bad either.”
• “Did you hear about the restaurant on the moon? Great food, but no atmosphere!”

Dad Puns 

• “What do you call cheese that isn’t yours? Nacho cheese.”
• “I once wrote a song about a tortilla, but it’s more of a wrap.”
• “I could tell a joke about pizza, but it’s a little cheesy.”
• “Wanna hear a joke about paper? Never mind—it’s tearable.”
• “What do you call a fake noodle? An impasta!”
• “I’m reading a book about anti-gravity. It’s impossible to put down!”
• “Why did the bicycle fall over? Because it was two-tired!”
• “What’s Forrest Gump’s Facebook password? 1forest1.”
• “What do you call a snake that loves building houses? A boa constructor.”
• “Why did the computer go to bed? It needed to crash.”