So I told my son 'I'm reading a book about anti-gravity, it's impossible to put down' and he actually laughed. Then he goes 'Dad please never say that again.' Best and worst moment of my week honestly.
I think it's the moment they realize you're actually trying to be funny on purpose. It goes from 'my dad said something that made me laugh' to 'oh no dad is doing the thing.'
That's the peak dad joke reaction right there. They laugh because they get it but also get embarrassed that they got it. You've achieved perfect dad comedy.
This is legitimately hilarious because it means your joke was good enough to land but also bad enough that he's uncomfortable. That's the sweet spot of dad humor.
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The anti-gravity joke is a classic. My kids do the exact same thing where they think it's funny but also want me to never tell it again.