2.4 Benefits

Although some people are cynical when it comes to Dad jokes (Jinsook 2018), Dad jokes have many demonstrable benefits. For example, Dad jokes are helpful for children:

Dad’s jokes are essential for child development.

—Stafford (2020) (23 August 2020)

While children are traditionally seen as the beneficiaries of Dad jokes, this view is far too restrictive:

Dad jokes are not meant to be told on stage of a high-profile comedy show; they are meant to bring a lite (sic) laughter to any room in any situation. They bring smiles when a smile seems impossible, they bring joy in the darkest of times and they can bring a group together when nothing else can.

— Nolen (2017), p. 4

I once bought a dog from a blacksmith. As soon as I got it home, it made a bolt for the door.

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