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8 pieces of proof that Dad jokes are the absolute best

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Jun 1st 2014, 9:30 AM 37,233 Views 69 Comments

THERE’S A SPECIAL type of humour in the world, and it’s the preserve of the Dad.

It’s silly, it’s annoying, it’s pun-heavy – and it’s absolutely the best.

So if you can identify with this:

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Then you’ll know what we mean.

1. This text exchange

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2. This phone call

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3. This present

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4. This meme

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8. And finally…

These jokes.

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It's hard to explain puns to kleptomaniacs. They always take things literally. #dadjokes
— Just some guy on a soap box (@soapboxmine) May 1, 2014

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Go on, break out your best Dad joke in the comments. We know you all have them in you.

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8 pieces of proof that Dad jokes are the absolute best