76 votes

What are your favourite dad jokes?

I'm really partial to this one:

What's red and bad for your teeth?
.
.
.
A brick :P

80 comments

  1. [4]
    amerikiwi
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    For context, I'm American and my wife is from NZ. At a point when we were long distance and having a Skype call, she made a comment about it sucking how far apart we were. I said, "I blame...

    For context, I'm American and my wife is from NZ.

    At a point when we were long distance and having a Skype call, she made a comment about it sucking how far apart we were.

    I said, "I blame Pangaea. Just couldn't keep it together!"

    I laughed so hard at my own joke that she hung up on me.

    We've been married seven years now, and I have yet to top that one.

    40 votes
    1. [2]
      geckospots
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      As a geologist who also spent a bunch of time in a long-term long distance relationship I REALLY appreciate this joke.

      As a geologist who also spent a bunch of time in a long-term long distance relationship I REALLY appreciate this joke.

      8 votes
      1. Verboten_freedom
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        I was just reading about some of the First Gentleman geologists. Their work was groundbreaking.

        I was just reading about some of the First Gentleman geologists. Their work was groundbreaking.

        1 vote
  2. [7]
    norney
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    My favourite for kids just old enough to understand is the reverse knock knock Me: "Hey do you want to hear a knock knock joke?" Hapless 8 year old: "Yeah!" Me: "Ok, you start" Hapless 8 year old:...

    My favourite for kids just old enough to understand is the reverse knock knock

    Me: "Hey do you want to hear a knock knock joke?"

    Hapless 8 year old: "Yeah!"

    Me: "Ok, you start"

    Hapless 8 year old: "knock knock"

    Me: "Who's there?"

    Hapless 8 year old: "..."

    37 votes
    1. [4]
      horseplay
      Link Parent
      As for those, mine is still Knock knock Who's there? Interrupting Cow Interrup- MOO!!

      As for those, mine is still

      Knock knock
      Who's there?
      Interrupting Cow
      Interrup-
      MOO!!

      17 votes
      1. [2]
        geckospots
        Link Parent
        I like the ‘Interrupting starfish’ version where you hold your hand up in a ‘stop’ gesture at a polite distance from their face. with your fingers as wide apart as possible. :D

        I like the ‘Interrupting starfish’ version where you hold your hand up in a ‘stop’ gesture at a polite distance from their face. with your fingers as wide apart as possible. :D

        11 votes
        1. aphoenix
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          With my kids, I always do this with full (clean) hand applied to full (clean optional) face directly.

          With my kids, I always do this with full (clean) hand applied to full (clean optional) face directly.

          8 votes
      2. Savaaq
        Link Parent
        I like to follow this one up with: Knock knock. Who’s there? Interrupting sloth. Interrupting sloth who? polite smiling Interrupting sloth who? polite smiling Interrupting sloth whooo? Moo.

        I like to follow this one up with:

        Knock knock.

        Who’s there?

        Interrupting sloth.

        Interrupting sloth who?

        polite smiling

        Interrupting sloth who?

        polite smiling

        Interrupting sloth whooo?

        Moo.

        4 votes
    2. FastFishLooseFish
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      Knock knock Who's there? To To who? <as condescendingly as possible> To whom.

      Knock knock
      Who's there?
      To
      To who?
      <as condescendingly as possible> To whom.

      14 votes
    3. MrAlex
      Link Parent
      This works on adults too.

      This works on adults too.

      1 vote
  3. [5]
    Handshape
    Link
    Why do Peruvian owls fly in pairs? Because they're Inca hoots.
    Why do Peruvian owls fly in pairs? Because they're Inca hoots.
    34 votes
    1. geckospots
      Link Parent
      oh my god that’s fantastic.

      oh my god that’s fantastic.

      1 vote
    2. Matthias720
      Link Parent
      I just woke up and was about to share that one. Lol! It's so good!

      I just woke up and was about to share that one. Lol! It's so good!

      1 vote
    3. [2]
      im_prison_mike
      Link Parent
      What is it? I feel like it's right in front of me.

      What is it? I feel like it's right in front of me.

      1 vote
  4. Matthias720
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    MY TIME HAS COME! Did you hear that police forces are replacing old police dogs with young police cats? It's apparently an upgrade from K-9s to K-10s. I have talent for identifying birds. To be...

    MY TIME HAS COME!

    Did you hear that police forces are replacing old police dogs with young police cats? It's apparently an upgrade from K-9s to K-10s.


    I have talent for identifying birds. To be fair it's usually pretty easy. If it's got a beak and wings it's a bird.


    I'm trying to figure out who stole one of my boardgames. It's not the end of the world, but I literally don't have a Clue.


    I got a book of 101 uses for WD-40. It's non-friction.


    Wise caveman say, some months cold, summer hot.


    Have you noticed that Ireland is one sea away from Iceland?


    If a bull comes to your house trying to sell you a red cape, don't take it. He'll charge you a lot.


    A guy was trying to sell me a broken protractor yesterday. I couldn't figure out what his angle was.


    I tried to tie two ropes together, and found out I could knot.


    Why did the hippie drown at sea? He was too far out, man.


    I say no when friends ask me to go fishing.. because there's usually a catch.


    Are you tired? There's a nap for that.


    I went to the emergency room with a stomach ache last night and the doctor was like, "what happened and when did the pain start?". I said "Ate a clock"


    I've just been prescribed anti-gloating cream. I can't wait to rub it in.

    28 votes
  5. Very_Bad_Janet
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    I just heard this one. Where do they send bad rainbows? Prism. They get a light sentence, though. It gives them time to reflect.

    I just heard this one.

    Where do they send bad rainbows? Prism.

    They get a light sentence, though.

    It gives them time to reflect.

    25 votes
  6. [3]
    Hobofarmer
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    My favorite dad jokes are the ones that are apparent.

    My favorite dad jokes are the ones that are apparent.

    21 votes
    1. Checkmate
      Link Parent
      But they're not truly great until they're full groan.

      But they're not truly great until they're full groan.

      3 votes
    2. azaadi
      Link Parent
      That's a really underrated one!

      That's a really underrated one!

      1 vote
  7. [4]
    g33kphr33k
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    I have so many and my kids absolutely hate them, I use them repetitively on purpose. I love hearing the groans and sighs before I deliver the punchlines, or they finish them in unison. Did you...

    I have so many and my kids absolutely hate them, I use them repetitively on purpose. I love hearing the groans and sighs before I deliver the punchlines, or they finish them in unison.

    Did you hear about the magic tractor?

    He went down the road and turned into a field.

    12 votes
    1. [4]
      Comment deleted by author
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      1. [2]
        geckospots
        Link Parent
        What’s blue and smells like red paint? Blue paint. What’s brown and sticky? A stick.

        What’s blue and smells like red paint?

        Blue paint.

        What’s brown and sticky?

        A stick.

        8 votes
        1. aphoenix
          Link Parent
          What's brown and rhymes with snoop? Dr. Dre.

          What's brown and rhymes with snoop?

          Dr. Dre.

          9 votes
      2. A1sound
        Link Parent
        Not sure what stage you're at (why would I?), so I'll issue you with my patented 'good luck and/or congratulations!?'

        as a future parent

        Not sure what stage you're at (why would I?), so I'll issue you with my patented 'good luck and/or congratulations!?'

        2 votes
  8. codefrog
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    Why do scuba divers fall backwards out of the boat? Because if they fell forward they would still be in the boat

    Why do scuba divers fall backwards out of the boat?

    Because if they fell forward they would still be in the boat
    12 votes
  9. 13bit
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    A priest, a minister, and a rabbit walk into a blood bank. The rabbit says “I think I’m a Type O”.

    A priest, a minister, and a rabbit walk into a blood bank. The rabbit says “I think I’m a Type O”.

    12 votes
  10. [10]
    Stumpdawg
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    What's a pirates favorite letter? "I dunno, R?" No, his first love will always be the "C"

    What's a pirates favorite letter?

    "I dunno, R?"

    No, his first love will always be the "C"

    11 votes
    1. [6]
      BoomerTheMoose
      Link Parent
      What's a pirate's favorite vegetable? Arrrrugula!! What's a pirate's favorite fast food restaurant? Arrrby's! What's a pirate's favorite element on the periodic table? GOLD! Sorry, I used to be a...
      What's a pirate's favorite vegetable? Arrrrugula!!
      What's a pirate's favorite fast food restaurant? Arrrby's!
      What's a pirate's favorite element on the periodic table? GOLD!

      Sorry, I used to be a pirate at Disney World

      13 votes
      1. Stumpdawg
        Link Parent
        Totally thought the last one was gonna be ARRRRgon

        Totally thought the last one was gonna be ARRRRgon

        9 votes
      2. FastFishLooseFish
        Link Parent
        What is a pirate's favorite branch of the military? The Navy.
        What is a pirate's favorite branch of the military? The Navy.
        2 votes
      3. [3]
        Raistlin
        Link Parent
        Hey, hello fellow former cast member! I used to work at Pecos Bill, and got intimately familiar with the word "howdy".

        Hey, hello fellow former cast member! I used to work at Pecos Bill, and got intimately familiar with the word "howdy".

        1 vote
        1. [2]
          BoomerTheMoose
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          I worked in 3/4 parks, mostly in attractions. Started in 07 on Sunset at Studios, working Tower and Coaster. then became a pirate at The Pirate's League from around 2010-2012, and did a brief...

          I worked in 3/4 parks, mostly in attractions. Started in 07 on Sunset at Studios, working Tower and Coaster. then became a pirate at The Pirate's League from around 2010-2012, and did a brief stint at Epcot at The Seas.

          I haven't worked for Disney since 2016 but I still live near the parks and frequent them. Congrats on making it through Disney food service, I don't think I'd have the fortitude to last long there. When did you serve?

          3 votes
          1. Raistlin
            Link Parent
            You were proper Disney then! I did a semester of the Disney College Program in 2010. Met my wife there's too. Started as housekeeping at the Polynesian, was utterly awful but they liked me, and...

            You were proper Disney then! I did a semester of the Disney College Program in 2010. Met my wife there's too. Started as housekeeping at the Polynesian, was utterly awful but they liked me, and they transferred me to Magic Kingdom after that.

            Honestly wasn't that bad. Hours weren't terrible, fellow cast members were great. Boss even let me keep a 5 dollar tip, a thing we were explicitly told not to take.

            But after that semester, the chance for extending it came up, and I was so done. I don't think I've ever been more tired.

            Man, you got around. I really would've liked to work at Epcot in retrospect. Such a cool place.

            2 votes
    2. [2]
      aphoenix
      Link Parent
      I masterfully presented this to my son over a period of weeks. What's a pirate's favourite letter? Week 1: R! (Arrrrrrrrgh matey) Week 2 he says "R!" and I say, no his first love is the "C". Week...

      I masterfully presented this to my son over a period of weeks. What's a pirate's favourite letter?

      Week 1: R! (Arrrrrrrrgh matey)

      Week 2 he says "R!" and I say, no his first love is the "C".

      Week 3 he says "The C" and I say, no "X" because X marks the spot.

      Week 4 he says "X" and I say no, "P" because without it he's just Irate.

      Week 5 he says, "I dunno, X? C. P! R? Shut up!" and I say "Well it's actually F, but since you're not interested I won't tell you why."

      There's no answer for F. It drove him bananas for a week.

      11 votes
    3. SquigglyWiggles
      Link Parent
      I keep telling this joke and always love people tripping over the third part: Why are pirates called pirates? Because they aaaaaaarrr! Where do they go shopping? At the supermaaaaaaarket! And how...

      I keep telling this joke and always love people tripping over the third part:

      Why are pirates called pirates?
      Because they aaaaaaarrr!

      Where do they go shopping?
      At the supermaaaaaaarket!

      And how do they get there?
      (Gesticulate like you're steering a wheel and lead them into saying...)
      ...By caaaaaaaaaaar?
      No, by boat! They're pirates!

      Almost guaranteed a massive eyeroll.

      7 votes
  11. mezze
    Link
    These two are near and dear to me: I bought a pen that can write underwater. It can write other words, too. The man who stole my journal died today. My thoughts are with his family.

    These two are near and dear to me:

    • I bought a pen that can write underwater. It can write other words, too.

    • The man who stole my journal died today. My thoughts are with his family.

    11 votes
  12. g33kphr33k
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    Why did the scarecrow win an award? He was outstanding in his field.
    Why did the scarecrow win an award? He was outstanding in his field.
    8 votes
  13. [3]
    anxieT-rex
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    Went to a zoo. They only had one animal. It was a shih tzu.

    Went to a zoo. They only had one animal. It was a shih tzu.

    8 votes
    1. ThrowdoBaggins
      Link Parent
      Oh my entire gosh, I’ve only ever heard that one out loud, and never made the connection… thank you!

      Oh my entire gosh, I’ve only ever heard that one out loud, and never made the connection… thank you!

      2 votes
    2. BigFella
      Link Parent
      This is the one for me. I have been waiting since before my kids were born for them to be old enough to pull this one out. They are getting close, probably just a few more years to go.

      This is the one for me. I have been waiting since before my kids were born for them to be old enough to pull this one out. They are getting close, probably just a few more years to go.

  14. Australia
    Link
    Did you know diarrhea is genetic? It runs in your genes .
    Did you know diarrhea is genetic?

    It runs in your genes

    .

    7 votes
  15. [2]
    Drewbahr
    Link
    Did you hear? The President of IKEA was recently elected to be the Prime Minister of Sweden. He's currently assembling his Cabinet. (this one needs to be spoken) What do you call a pig with four...
    Did you hear? The President of IKEA was recently elected to be the Prime Minister of Sweden.

    He's currently assembling his Cabinet.

    (this one needs to be spoken) What do you call a pig with four eyes?

    P-i-i-i-i-g! (draw out that i-sound)

    6 votes
    1. geckospots
      Link Parent
      What do you call a fish with no eyes? make a sort of explosive Fsh! sound
      What do you call a fish with no eyes?

      make a sort of explosive Fsh! sound

      2 votes
  16. SG_Juan
    Link
    What did the pirate say when he turned 80? Ayyyyyye Matey!

    What did the pirate say when he turned 80?

    Ayyyyyye Matey!

    6 votes
  17. BoomerTheMoose
    Link
    How much does a rainbow weigh? It's pretty light Two peanuts were walking down the road One was a salted Why does the little mermaid wear seashells? She's too big for B shells
    How much does a rainbow weigh? It's pretty light
    Two peanuts were walking down the road One was a salted
    Why does the little mermaid wear seashells? She's too big for B shells
    5 votes
  18. [2]
    aphoenix
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    More of an uncle joke, but it's my son's favourite joke. He's 8. What kind of bees make milk?Boo Bees!

    More of an uncle joke, but it's my son's favourite joke. He's 8.

    What kind of bees make milk?Boo Bees!

    5 votes
    1. grumble
      Link Parent
      I appreciate you making the distinction between Dad and uncle jokes. Dad jokes shouldn't really be dirty at all, but uncle jokes can and should have a tinge of that. I have a 5yo. I just became an...

      I appreciate you making the distinction between Dad and uncle jokes.

      Dad jokes shouldn't really be dirty at all, but uncle jokes can and should have a tinge of that.

      I have a 5yo. I just became an uncle a few months ago. I'll be a triple uncle by the end of this year. I can't wait for my time to shine!

      3 votes
  19. [2]
    ack
    Link
    What did the fish say when he hit a wall? Dam
    What did the fish say when he hit a wall?

    Dam

    4 votes
    1. xathien
      Link Parent
      What do you call a fish with no i's? Fsh
      What do you call a fish with no i's?

      Fsh

      2 votes
  20. elguero
    Link
    What’s the neighbor of USA? USB What do Computers take to get drunk? Screenshots Scientists found out, but went back inside.
    What’s the neighbor of USA? USB
    What do Computers take to get drunk? Screenshots
    Scientists found out, but went back inside.
    4 votes
  21. Lapbunny
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    We used to read stone tablets, then we read parchment scrolls, and then we read paper books. But what's the next way people read? We scroll through books on tablets! If a one L lama is an...
    We used to read stone tablets, then we read parchment scrolls, and then we read paper books. But what's the next way people read? We scroll through books on tablets!
    If a one L lama is an important monk, and a two L llama is a fuzzy animal, what's a three L-llama? A big feckin' fiyah in Boston!

    And I need to get my son with this since my dad would do this to me all the time - he would tell me it's going to snew outside.

    I'd reply, "What's snew?" Not much, what snew with you?
    4 votes
  22. im_prison_mike
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    I work at a bank, and our vault is on the outer wall of the building. One really cold morning, like -5°F, I was pulling my drawer out for the day and I said "I've got cold hard cash for anyone who...

    I work at a bank, and our vault is on the outer wall of the building. One really cold morning, like -5°F, I was pulling my drawer out for the day and I said "I've got cold hard cash for anyone who needs it today."

    4 votes
  23. [5]
    ingannilo
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    One of my favorites is more a chain of increasingly painful color themed jokes What's brown and sticky? A brown stick. What's green and sticky? A green stick What's blue and smells like red paint?...

    One of my favorites is more a chain of increasingly painful color themed jokes

    What's brown and sticky?

    A brown stick.

    What's green and sticky?

    A green stick

    What's blue and smells like red paint?

    Blue paint.

    Best if you terminate with something not so anti/dad-jokey at the end to come full circle

    3 votes
    1. FastFishLooseFish
      Link Parent
      Did you hear about the tanker carrying blue paint that collided with a tanker carrying red paint? Both crews were marooned.

      Did you hear about the tanker carrying blue paint that collided with a tanker carrying red paint? Both crews were marooned.

      4 votes
    2. Hobbykitjr
      Link Parent
      i think the answer to the first is just supposed to be "stick" and then "green stick". similar "how do you shoot an elephant? - with an elephant gun! How do you shoot a blue elephant... with a...

      i think the answer to the first is just supposed to be "stick" and then "green stick".

      similar "how do you shoot an elephant? - with an elephant gun!
      How do you shoot a blue elephant... with a blue elepahant gun!
      How do you shoot a green elephant? [green elephant gun?!?] NO! theres no such thing as a green elephant gun... you hold his nose until he turns blue and then shoot him with a blue elephant gun!"

      3 votes
    3. [2]
      grumble
      Link Parent
      Not quite a dad joke, but I'm partial to "what's brown and rhymes with snoop?" Dr. Dre

      Not quite a dad joke, but I'm partial to "what's brown and rhymes with snoop?"

      Dr. Dre
  24. Auk
    Link
    What's the difference between a hippo and a Zippo? One is very heavy and the other is a little lighter
    What's the difference between a hippo and a Zippo?

    One is very heavy and the other is a little lighter

    3 votes
  25. WillBikeForBeer
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    So this is a day overdue, but: Do you know why there aren’t any knock knock jokes about the Fourth of July? It’s because freedom rings.

    So this is a day overdue, but:

    Do you know why there aren’t any knock knock jokes about the Fourth of July?

    It’s because freedom rings.

    2 votes
  26. DumpsterGrackle
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    Two guys walk into a bar. The third one ducked.
    Two guys walk into a bar. The third one ducked.
    2 votes
  27. [2]
    hvk
    Link
    Where do you take someone who has been injured in a peek-a-boo incident? To the ICU
    Where do you take someone who has been injured in a peek-a-boo incident? To the ICU
    2 votes
  28. If_in_doubt_lick_it
    Link
    What is grey and cannot swim? A Castle.

    What is grey and cannot swim?

    A Castle.

    2 votes
  29. elight
    Link
    "I'm hungry." "Hi, Hungry! I thought your name was <insert real name>." "In my head, I'm thinking <somethjng>" "That's interesting. Where else do you do your thinking?"

    "I'm hungry."
    "Hi, Hungry! I thought your name was <insert real name>."

    "In my head, I'm thinking <somethjng>"
    "That's interesting. Where else do you do your thinking?"

    1 vote
  30. TheJorro
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    I like to bust these ones out when there's a lull in the conversation. You know what's funny? Comedy You know what's scary? Horror.

    I like to bust these ones out when there's a lull in the conversation.

    You know what's funny?

    Comedy

    You know what's scary?

    Horror.

    1 vote
  31. cubic8
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    Why did the Mexican push his wife off the cliff? Tequila Whats it called when two prams collide? A creche Why are there no painkillers in the jungle? Because the Parrots eat em all
    Why did the Mexican push his wife off the cliff? Tequila
    Whats it called when two prams collide? A creche
    Why are there no painkillers in the jungle? Because the Parrots eat em all
    1 vote
  32. RoyalHenOil
    Link
    When does winter arrive? When fall leaves.
    When does winter arrive?

    When fall leaves.

    1 vote
  33. Coupaholic
    (edited )
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    I know a couple of naughty ones. Two Vampires walk into a bar. One orders a glass of fresh blood. The other asks for a mug of hot water. The blood Vampire asks "why didn't you order blood too, are...

    I know a couple of naughty ones.

    Two Vampires walk into a bar. One orders a glass of fresh blood. The other asks for a mug of hot water.

    The blood Vampire asks "why didn't you order blood too, are you alright?"

    His friend pulls a used tampon out of his pocket, turns and says "it's OK, I bought a tea bag."


    A friend of mine was out all night. He came into the kitchen at breakfast time because he had to tell me something.

    "This new bar was amazing! The staff were gorgeous, great music and decent drinks. The best part is the solid gold urinals in the mens toilet!"

    He was still going on about this 'amazing' bar when I hear a knock on the door. I leave him in the kitchen to answer it. It's a policeman and another gentleman I don't recognise, but looks very upset.

    "Excuse me sir, would you be the gentleman who attended the Gala club last night?"

    I shake my head, and ask what this is about. The policeman turns to the other guy.

    "This is a musician who performed on stage at the club. He was playing saxophone when someone at this address climbed on stage and...well..."

    1 vote
  34. nul
    Link
    From Mayor West: "I bought this laptop here yesterday, but when I got home I noticed the apple already had a bite taken out of it!"

    From Mayor West: "I bought this laptop here yesterday, but when I got home I noticed the apple already had a bite taken out of it!"

    1 vote
  35. [3]
    idiotheart
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    My dad used to politely ask people if they wanted to see his pride & joy that gave his life meaning. He’s then pull out his wallet and show them this picture: https://ibb.co/chKgcZf It’s the most...

    My dad used to politely ask people if they wanted to see his pride & joy that gave his life meaning. He’s then pull out his wallet and show them this picture: https://ibb.co/chKgcZf

    It’s the most gleeful I’ve ever seen him.

    1 vote
    1. [2]
      geckospots
      Link Parent
      This is spectacularly funny.

      This is spectacularly funny.

      1 vote
      1. idiotheart
        Link Parent
        I loved it, but the absolute glee he would radiate was even better.

        I loved it, but the absolute glee he would radiate was even better.

  36. Perhaps
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    Me to my kids: “Hey can you get me that under there?” while gesturing vaguely. Kids: under where? Me: Ha! You said underwear! Or this classic: What do you call cheese that doesn’t belong to you?...

    Me to my kids: “Hey can you get me that under there?” while gesturing vaguely.

    Kids: under where?

    Me: Ha! You said underwear!

    Or this classic:

    What do you call cheese that doesn’t belong to you?

    Nacho cheese

  37. [5]
    Algernon_Asimov
    (edited )
    Link
    Off-topic: If you (@azaadi), post your own joke in a comment, you'll be able to use the expandable sections formatting to hide the punch-line. For example: What's brown and sticky? A stick! EDIT:...

    Off-topic: If you (@azaadi), post your own joke in a comment, you'll be able to use the expandable sections formatting to hide the punch-line.

    For example:

    What's brown and sticky?

    A stick!


    EDIT: This is not the main post. If you have a joke, it's better to post it as a top-level comment of its own, rather than attaching it to this comment (which is just a suggestion to the OP about how to share their joke).

    7 votes
    1. [3]
      bobstay
      Link Parent
      What's brown and runny? Usain Bolt
      What's brown and runny?

      Usain Bolt

      3 votes
      1. doingmybest
        Link Parent
        Exceptional! Also love its relative: what’s brown and rhymes with snoop? Dr Dre.

        Exceptional!
        Also love its relative: what’s brown and rhymes with snoop?

        Dr Dre.

        1 vote
      2. Algernon_Asimov
        Link Parent
        You might want to post your joke as a top-level comment, for better visibility.

        You might want to post your joke as a top-level comment, for better visibility.

    2. freestylesno
      Link Parent
      What's red and shaped like a bucket? A red bucket.
      What's red and shaped like a bucket?

      A red bucket.