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fathers day jokes
/ˈfɑːðərz deɪ dʒoʊks/
Definition
1
A subgenre of humor, typically characterized by deliberate groan-inducing puns, anti-humor, and simple wordplay, often shared during Father's Day celebrations.
2
A cultural trope featuring dads as the primary delivery mechanism for 'dad jokes,' often critiqued in media for perpetuating the 'clueless father' stereotype.
Examples
My dad insists on telling Father's Day jokes that are so bad they make me wish I were an orphan for the afternoon.
While the internet treats fathers as the ultimate punchline for clueless behavior, at least their puns give us something to ignore during Sunday brunch.
He spent the entire day reciting Father's Day jokes with a level of confidence usually reserved for people who think they can actually fix the plumbing themselves.