Father’s Day is the perfect time to show a little love to the guy who taught you how to ride a bike, change a tire, and—perhaps most importantly—appreciate a truly terrible pun. Whether your dad’s the king of corny one-liners or just a good sport when you fire them off, this is the day to bring on the laughs. We’ve rounded up 30 jokes that aren’t just dad jokes—they’re jokes for dads.
Think of them as our way of saying thanks to the men who’ve always had a punchline ready, even when no one asked. Share them over brunch, text them to him with a goofy emoji, or sneak one into his Father’s Day card. However you deliver them, these groan-worthy goodies are guaranteed to earn at least a chuckle... or an eye roll. Either way, Dad wins.
The Best 30 Jokes
- Why did Dad bring a ladder to the barbecue?
Because he heard the steaks were high. - What do you call a dad who’s also a magician?
A Dadgician. - Why don't eggs tell jokes?
Because they’d crack each other up—and Dad's already scrambling! - What do you call it when Dad sings in the shower?
A soap opera. - Why did the scarecrow win an award?
Because he was outstanding in his field—just like Dad. - How does Dad like his steaks?
On the grill, with a side of pun-chlines. - Why can’t Dad tell a joke while he's grilling?
Because the steaks are too high! - What did the coffee say to Dad on Father’s Day?
You’re brew-tiful. - Why was Dad staring at the orange juice?
Because it said “concentrate.” - What do you call Dad when he falls asleep on the couch?
Napoleon. - Why did the dad sit on the remote?
He wanted to control the situation. - What do you call a dad who fixes things with duct tape and determination?
Handy. - How do you know a joke is a dad joke?
It becomes apparent. - Why did Dad cross the road?
To tell a joke on the other side. - What did Dad say when he walked into a bar?
“Make it a double” - Why did Dad put his money in the blender?
He wanted to make some liquid assets. - Why did the computer go to Dad?
It needed some troubleshooting… and a good pun. - What do you call a Dad who can play guitar and fix cars?
A rock and wrench star. - What did Dad say about the lawn mower race?
“It was cutting-edge competition!” - What do you call a Dad who tells the same joke twice?
Consistent. Classic. Committed. - Why did Dad become an electrician?
He wanted to conduct himself professionally. - What kind of music does Dad like on Father’s Day?
Pop music, obviously. - What’s Dad’s favorite kind of math?
Pun-damentals. - Why did Dad get kicked out of the bakery?
He kept telling crumby jokes. - Why did Dad buy a belt made of watches?
Because he wanted to waste time in style. - Why is Father’s Day like a second birthday for Dad?
Because he still expects cake… and a nap. - Why did Dad install a light on his grill?
So he could meat in the dark. - Why did Dad put ketchup on his Father’s Day card?
Because he relishes your love. - What did the tie say to Dad?
Thanks for always knot giving up on me. - Why did Dad bring a pen to the party?
Because he wanted to draw some attention.
Isabelle Adler is a contributor for ELLE.com, Esquire.com, Harpersbazaar.com and Town&countrymag.com. When not writing about all things fashion, she can be found at a sample sale or sipping a Hendricks EXTRA dirty martini.
