The Evolution of Dad Jokes in Real Time

BenRegular

3d ago·1 min read

Year 1: Kids laugh at everything because they think their dad is hilarious. Year 3: Kids laugh at actual dad jokes sometimes. Year 7: Kids preemptively groan. Year 10: Kids start telling YOUR jokes to their friends and pretending they came up with them. My oldest literally told one of my classic zingers at school and got a laugh. Didn't even credit me. This is how it works out people. You create them, you refine them, and then they steal your material.

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CCarlos M.New Dad3d ago

Don't forget year 6 when they start telling YOU dad jokes to try to out-dad you.

AAntonioRegular3d ago

This is painfully accurate. My 5 year old laughs at everything still and I'm dreading the day that switch flips. Enjoy it while it lasts.

SStevenRegular3d ago

Year 4 or 5 they realize your jokes are bad but also that YOU know they're bad and that somehow makes it funny again. There's hope.

BBrandonNew Dad3d ago

This hits different. Year 1 is the golden age where you can't miss. Cherish it because year 3 is when they start to develop actual taste.

RRonRegular3d ago

Haha this timeline is too accurate. The eye rolls are coming but somehow that makes it funnier.

DDanielRegular2d ago

Wait, so what joke finally lands with them in year 3? I'm taking notes for future reference haha

KKevin M.New Dad3d ago

Year 4: They actively avoid your jokes but secretly repeat them to their friends. This is just how it goes.

SStevenRegular2d ago

Year 3 is when they start to actually get your humor though, right? Like they understand the joke structure but refuse to laugh out of principle?