I don’t get it, where’s the punchline?
Dad jokes are about much more than punchlines. It turns out they can bring surprising benefits to your kids
Submitted 1 year ago by unionagainstdhmo@aussie.zone to australia@aussie.zone
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autotldr@lemmings.world [bot] 1 year ago
This is the best summary I could come up with:
Dad jokes are a distinct style of humour consisting of puns that are simple, wholesome and often involve a cheesy delivery.
These jokes usually feature obvious wordplay and a straightforward punchline that leaves listeners either chuckling or emitting an exaggerated groan.
A study published earlier this year found people enjoy puns more than most other types of jokes.
The authors also suggested that if you groan in response to a pun, this can be a sign you enjoy the joke, rather than find it displeasing.
Instead, fathers can revel in the embarrassment their dad jokes can produce around their image-conscious and sensitive adolescent children.
In fact, in a study, one of us (Marc) suggests the playful teasing that comes with dad jokes may be partly why they are such a widespread cultural phenomenon.
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LallyLuckFarm@beehaw.org 1 year ago
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.
Dangy@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 year ago
Jokes are magic