Groans guaranteed
Dad Jokes, Puns and GIF Culture, All in One Place
Welcome to Dad GIFs, home of clean, proudly corny humor. Find a joke for every occasion, learn to write your own puns, pick out a Father’s Day gift and discover where dad memes came from. GIF energy, zero borrowed clips.
Jokes and guides
The Best Dad Jokes, Sorted by Category
Over 60 clean, groan-worthy dad jokes on food, animals, science, work, sports and more.
Dad Jokes for Kids: Clean, Silly and School-Safe
School jokes, animal jokes, knock-knocks and riddles for kids, plus tips for joke-telling together.
How to Write Dad Puns (and Deliver Them Shamelessly)
The types of puns, a simple formula for making your own, and how to deliver them for maximum groan.
Father’s Day Gift Ideas for Every Kind of Dad
Gift categories for every kind of dad and budget, plus when Father's Day falls around the world.
Dad Memes and GIF Culture, Explained
A short history of the GIF, how dad memes work, and how to share GIFs legally and accessibly.
Today’s featured groaners
- What do you call a fake noodle?An impasta.
- Why don’t seagulls fly over the bay?Because then they’d be bagels.
- Why couldn’t the bicycle stand up by itself?It was two tired.
- I’m reading a book about anti-gravity.It’s impossible to put down.
Why dad jokes work
Dad jokes work because they’re safe, short and shared. They’re clean enough for any audience, quick enough to slip into everyday conversation, and so obviously corny that the groan becomes an inside joke between the teller and everyone else. Learn the techniques in our pun guide.
About the “GIFs” here
Most reaction GIFs online are clips of copyrighted films and shows, so we don’t host them. Instead, our animations are original drawings and CSS, and they stop automatically if your device is set to reduce motion. Read more in dad memes and GIF culture.
Frequently asked questions
What is a dad joke?
A dad joke is a short, clean joke built on a pun or obvious wordplay, told with pride and usually met with a groan. The groan is part of the fun.
What is the best dad joke of all time?
It is hotly debated, but “Why couldn’t the bicycle stand up by itself? It was two tired” and “Hi Hungry, I’m Dad” are perennial favorites.
Are these jokes appropriate for kids?
Yes. Every joke on Dad GIFs is family-friendly, and we have a dedicated page of dad jokes for kids with knock-knock jokes and riddles.
Can I use these jokes in a speech or card?
Go for it. Classic dad jokes are folk humor shared by countless families. Use them in toasts, cards, lunchbox notes and group chats.
Does Dad GIFs host GIFs from movies and TV?
No. To respect copyright, we only use original drawings and CSS animation. Our GIF culture guide explains how to share and make GIFs responsibly.
When is Father’s Day?
In the US, UK and Canada it is the third Sunday in June. Dates vary elsewhere, such as the first Sunday in September in Australia and New Zealand.