Yes, dad jokes can be fun. They play an important role in how we interact with our kids. But dad jokes may also help prepare them to handle embarrassment later in life, write Shane Rogers and Marc Hye-Knudsen.
Dad jokes can help to ease uncomfortable social situations too, or resolve conflict by giving the audience a shared experience.
I gave my notice at a workplace a few years ago and while my coworkers were happy to see me pursuing something I cared about, they were unhappy about us not working together anymore. We were discussing some breakfast items for my last day there and I said I didn’t think donuts or muffins were appropriate, but would be happy to provide coffee and hash browns, as they seemed more fitting. When asked why, I replied with “that way I can give you a proper ‘later tater’”.
After that they all seemed much happier about my new opportunity.
Dad jokes can help to ease uncomfortable social situations too, or resolve conflict by giving the audience a shared experience.
I gave my notice at a workplace a few years ago and while my coworkers were happy to see me pursuing something I cared about, they were unhappy about us not working together anymore. We were discussing some breakfast items for my last day there and I said I didn’t think donuts or muffins were appropriate, but would be happy to provide coffee and hash browns, as they seemed more fitting. When asked why, I replied with “that way I can give you a proper ‘later tater’”.
After that they all seemed much happier about my new opportunity.
Jokes are magic