The Science of Dad Jokes
Which jokes land the biggest groans? Who's the funniest author? Dive into the data behind our joke collection and discover what makes audiences laugh (or cringe).
The Big Picture
“Did you hear about the new book on anti-gravity? || It's impossible to put down.”
How Are Jokes Landing?
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Hall of Fame
The jokes that earned their place in dad joke history. Ranked by average rating with at least 3 votes.
Did you hear about the new book on anti-gravity? || It's impossible to put down.
Did you hear about the world's greatest watch thief? || He stole all the time.
Why was the basketball court all wet? || People kept dribbling all over it.
Why do you never see elephants hiding in trees? || Because they're really good at it.
Did you hear about the circus fire? || It was in tents.
Author Showdown
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Why did the cookie cry? || Because his mother was a wafer so long
Why did the chemistry student break up with the base solution? || It was too OH-verbearing.
Why did the chicken refuse to jump off the roof to save the day? || Because that plan was fowl and he didn't want to wing it.
Why did the trolley driver break up with the road? || He said their relationship had too many strings attached.
Why did the soldier refuse to leave the boat? || He didn't want to abandon his anchor management duties.
My wife is really upset that I have no sense of direction. || So I packed up my stuff and right.
Why do optimists have to wear sunglasses? || Because they're always looking on the bright side.
Why did the calendar break up with the clock? || It felt like their days were numbered.
As a doctor, I'm addicted to hitting my patients on their knees || I really get a kick out of it
Where’s the bin? || Dad: I haven’t been anywhere!