Finally nailed the dad joke at the right moment

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Mar 81 min read

Was driving the kids to school and my daughter said she was having trouble with math. Without thinking I said 'Math is hard? Let me count the ways' and just sat there with the most serious expression. Dead silence. Then my son started laughing and even my daughter cracked a smile. Felt like I'd won an award. The bar is so low but I actually cleared it.

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KKeithNew Dad3w ago

YES! Those moments when the timing is just right for a dad joke are pure gold. Nothing better than getting a genuine laugh out of your kids for a joke instead of groans.

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MMark T.New DadMar 8

That's the sweet spot right there. Those moments when it lands just right are what we live for. Your daughter probably rolled her eyes but deep down she loved it.

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MMitch R.RegularMar 8

Haha perfect timing on that one. I'm still waiting for my moment like that in the car. Usually my jokes land when nobody's listening.

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JJayRegularMar 9

This is what it's all about right here. I live for these car ride moments. Did she eye roll you or actually think it was funny?

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