Dads have a weird sense of humor. And if you point that out, you’ll just end up ignored, roasted, and humiliated. This is why you should always be on your toes whenever you’re having a conversation with your father.
If you don’t believe that, here are 20 really hilarious dad texts as proof.
1. Classic “When I was your age”
This dad may be at the ripe age of fifty, but he’s still in the know about how kids these days talk. In fact, he would’ve passed as a young man had he not made the mistake of calling it back to the good old days of “wrappin.”
2. A witty reminder
Dads can be some of the most generous people, and this one surely won’t let his kid forget about that. You have to give him props, though, for inserting such a witty reminder in just the span of two texts.
3. Good advice
Sometimes you need good advice from dad. Sometimes what you get is a movie reference.
4. Kidnapped at school
Props to this dad for such a genuinely well thought out joke. It might not have been the funniest, but we’re betting his kid’s day just got a little bit better after reading these texts.
5. Getting there faster
Dads can get a bit impatient, especially when they reach a certain age, so it’s best not to make them wait. This father has definitely gotten to that point. It’s a good thing he seems pretty chill about it.
6. Staying up to date
Now, this one’s just a tad bit too corny, but we have to give this dad props for well…using props to set the stage for his joke. We wonder what he texts his children whenever Apple releases a new iPhone…
7. A hilarious misunderstanding
With gender reveal parties and LGBT issues being talked about so frequently these days, we can’t say we blame this dad for getting things mixed up. It’s a good thing that one of his kids clarified to avoid further awkward exchanges at the party.
8. The takeaway
Sometimes a dad’s humor is just so obscure that no one gets it, not even their kids. This is an example of that.
9. The big leek
Receiving the first text, this kid probably thought he’d be in big trouble. Fortunately, he was able to breathe a big sigh of relief after realizing that it was just a classic dad joke.
10. Creating his own slang
Who says all older people are completely out of the loop? Some of them can even be more advanced when it comes to slang than the younger generation, as proven by this dad and his invention of the word “pelfie.”
11. Horses are cool
Emojis are always fun to use. They’re a great way to add humor to conversations and even express one’s feelings better via text. Although, we’re still trying to figure out what this dad may be trying to communicate with his constant use of the horse emoji.
12. How Harry Potter really walks
While his joke may not be the most creative, we’re pretty amazed this dad even knows who Harry Potter is. We guess that’s what raising a Potterhead kid can do to parent.
13. Seen it coming
This kid has most definitely gotten used to his father’s brand of humor and can see a joke coming from a mile away. That doesn’t deter his old man from making them. Not even a bit.
14. Unsure about ‘Sure’
Everything can turn into a fun moment when dads are involved. Proof is in this hilarious exchange between father and son about something as simple as deodorant.
15. When things don’t go as planned
Kids may think they can easily outsmart their parents when it comes to technology, but they’re still no match to dads and their savage one-liners. Case in point is this autocorrect prank that backfired in the most amusing way.
16. Proud dad
Dads are typically laxer compared to moms when it comes to disciplining kids. While this is certainly epic, we’re pretty sure this kid’s mom won’t be too pleased to hear about what they did and how their dad reacted proudly to it.
17. Taking care of the family
Sometimes dads sound a whole lot more like teens than teens do. This might be one of those times.
18. Death by moth
This is probably one of the funniest dad jokes we’ve encountered so far. There’s just something absolutely hilarious about the contrast between the seriousness of the kid’s texts and the deadpan humor of their father.
19. Master of acronyms
When dads learn Internet slang, they get serious about it…really serious. The proof is this father’s surprising knowledge of this rather obscure meme/acronym. No wonder his kid is totally impressed.
20. When dad’s a police officer
This dad has probably seen some serious stuff at work being a police officer, and he’s developed a dark brand of humor. It seems like it’s rubbed off on his kid, too.
21. This dad doesn’t have favorites
They say every parent has a favorite child, but this dad is adamant to prove that he doesn’t. While he’s probably just trying to make a child who feels left out a bit better, that’s still some pretty good parenting right there.
22. No reason to go
Sometimes it’s just easier to ask mom for permission to go out. She may also have many questions to ask, but we’re pretty sure they aren’t as savage as dad’s.
23. When they just use you for your knowledge
We go to our dads for knowledge. It only makes sense that now and then they might come to us for ours as well.
24. Most supporting dad award goes to…
Say what you will, but dads and their humor can make light of any situation. This dad’s humor probably made his kid feel just a little bit better about whatever event they were nervous about.
25. Keeping things secret from mom
Kids sometimes forget that their parents were young once. And chances are high that, despite the generation gap, they both enjoy the same ‘recreational’ stuff.
26. Getting the kids confused
Having multiple kids, parents can sometimes get siblings’ names mixed up with each other. And this is the text equivalent of your dad mistakenly calling you by your brother or sister’s name.
27. Darn auto-correct
A father and son bond is different from a mother and daughter bond. While some may see this exchange as rude, it’s actually how a lot of dads express their happiness for their sons.
28. Trouble with Siri
Hilarity always ensues whenever a parent is introduced to new technology. Proof is this dad’s struggles with Siri and texting. Hopefully, he’ll eventually get the hang of things.
29. Taking things literally
There’s no predicting when dad will crack out one of the jokes he’s been keeping for later. It can come up anytime, especially in the middle of seemingly normal texts like the one above.
30. How a turkey smells
Is it really Thanksgiving if your dad doesn’t make at least one turkey joke? This one didn’t even wait for his kid to come home before reminding him of what being back home is like.
31. Just a concerned dad
The photo’s original poster shares that this was how her and her dad’s texts would go after she first started going to college. Now, if that isn’t an awww-inducing story we don’t know what is.
32. Just a random thought
We bet mom had a hand in stopping this dad from actually naming their kid ‘Jadaveius’. And he or she is definitely thankful about that. Still, that doesn’t stop dad from reminding them.
33. Doing just fine
Here’s a hilarious reminder not to worry too much about dad. He can definitely take care of himself just fine…as long as he’s got access to your savings account.
34. Not in a meeting
The funniest thing about this text convo is how the dad doesn’t seem to be aware that he just butt texted his kid the same message about eight times before replying.
35. When he just can’t admit it
Dads can be softies, but that doesn’t always mean they can admit to being softies. That’s okay. We know this one is.
36. Wait until mom hears about this
Isn’t it funny how both dads and their kids can use mom as a threat to each other? This kid has certainly found this useful realization and puts it to good use.
37. How dads roll
Imagine getting this random text from your dad while you’re at work and thinking “WTF?” We guess dads just have to dish out the jokes whenever the inspiration strikes them.
38. Dad is jiggy with that
Simply judging from these texts, we bet this dad is one chill dude. His slang might be a bit dated but he’s still cool in our books.
39. Ruining the family name
While moms are known for being more encouraging when it comes to their kids’ study habits, dads serve as a balancing force when it comes to parenting it seems. This one definitely is on the polar opposite of most parents.
40. The look of disappointment
For better or for worse, parents have discovered how to send pictures via text messaging and they are definitely using it to their advantage. We can’t blame them though, sometimes emojis just can’t convey the same emotions.
41. It’s the thought that counts
We wonder how long it took this dad to realize his hilarious mistake. Still, he deserves some points for simply being concerned about his kid.
42. Terms of endearment
There’s no doubt that all parents love their kids. Some couples just have unconventional terms of endearment they use for their children…behind their back.
43. Ed Sharon is the best
Clearly, Siri needs to get her stuff together so this dad can correctly express his love for Ed Sheeran. We’re not sure though why he thought liking the singer would make him gay.
44. MarriageGoals
Now, this is some joke-ception. And we have to say, being this comfortable with your significant other is a serious #marriagegoal right there.
45. AN ACCOMPLISHMENT
Getting the hang of texting on smartphones can be difficult for some. A great example is this dad who hasn’t quite figured out how to type in all caps yet. Good thing his kid is there to help him out.
46. Mr. Uber to the rescue
Concerned dads around the world are all thankful for Mr. Uber. Now, they can make sure their kids get home safe without having to jump out of bed in the middle of the night to drive them home themselves.
47. Sailing through the rough waters of Facebook
As the younger people migrate off Facebook for Twitter and Instagram, their parents are slowly dominating Facebook. Some of them need some help navigating the site, though, as evidenced by this dad.
48. Tough love
Sometimes dads declare opposite days without telling their kids. They need to maintain that strong, manly image, you see? Hopefully, Amy sees through this and gets her dad’s real message.
49. Just a regular straight guy
As they say, adults are just kids with money. This dad is certainly proof of it. We bet he and his teenage sons get along really well.
50. Early late dinner
Anyone up for some lightly fried fish fillets? We bet living in this household means being fed random delicious meals at random parts of the day, and we’re all about it.
51. When they know what you’re going to ask
He might be playing mind reader a little bit too much. Or maybe not. We’re not going to judge.
52. Good news and bad news
We have to give props for this kid’s excellent way of delivering bad news to his pops. We bet there were a million thoughts already running through his dad’s head after reading the first text.
53. Dropping subtle hints
It seems like the apple didn’t fall far from the tree. The use of subtle hints to ask for money is definitely smart but not wise to use on the person from whom they probably learned the trick.
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54. Hope’s crushed
Now, this one has got to hurt. This kid’s dreams of owning a new phone just got crushed by their own dad. Worse, their sister is the one who is getting what they wanted.
55. They still need you
Even if the kids grow up, that doesn’t mean dad doesn’t need them just as much as they used to need him. Sometimes it’s just to get “unhacked.”
56. When it still gets you
You can never be prepared for dad jokes even if you try. Keep that in mind and never let your guard down. Otherwise, you’ll just end up like this person.
57. Reality check
Dads keep their sons grounded. However, that doesn’t mean that they’ll be subtle about the whole thing.
58. Someone’s excited
Knowing that your parents still enjoy each other’s company is great. Receiving a text message like this, however, is a totally different story.
59. How do you reply to this?
Dads tend to have great eyes and they will notice every single thing in their kids’ houses. In this case, it was the dog’s private parts.
60. No chance
We all want some specific things in life, but it’s definitely hard to get all of them. This dad was just showing his kid how hard it would be for him to get the car he wanted and he’s using a really weird example.
61. Just practicing
When you are learning something new, you need to repeat it a couple of times to memorize it. It’s probably what this dad is doing.
62. Getting there
It’s hard to keep up with the latest trends, particularly with so many things going around. It’s a good thing that this dad is actually trying to keep up.
63. Another dad joke
Admit it or not, this joke is quite funny. You must have been stuck with the glue, too.
64. When you’re not on the same page
It’s hard to say if this dad still feels proud after realizing that his son was talking about a different “base”. He sounded excited before that.
65. He knows his kid well.
This dad knows his kid too well and he’s not buying any of his explanations. That includes him having friends at school.
66. A good reminder
In giving advice, you don’t always have to deliver long messages. Sometimes, pointing out reality is more effective. Take it from this dad.
67. Good point
This dad has so much trust in his kid. He didn’t just let him buy his sneakers on Amazon, but he also let him pick what design would make him look good.
68. A serious burn
At first glance, you might think that this dad was being serious in asking about what gift his son would want for his birthday. But as it turns out, he’s just being savage.
69. Decoding the message
I’m having a hard time interpreting this dad’s message. It looks like my dream of working for the CIA isn’t going to happen.
70. Just in case
Most dads would prepare survival kits and weapons for the zombie apocalypse. This dad, however, is sending out love messages just in case the zombies come. What a sweet dad!
71. Foreign language
No matter how hard I try, I can’t seem to understand what this dad means. The only thing I’m quite sure of is the fact that emojis aren’t considered as a language.
72. What gift?
You should always be careful when it comes to asking gifts from parents. Once they bring out this argument, fighting back will be hard. I mean, how can you argue with someone who gave you life?
73. Just updating
It’s either this dad just wants to keep his kid updated or he’s dropping hints that he seriously wants his kid to give them a call. I hope he got what he really wanted.
74. Not upgrading soon
This dad prefers the flip phone and it’s not hard to see why. Although smart phones are nice and handy, they aren’t for everyone.
75. Too hard
Your dad will always be cooler than you. He’s likely to be more savage, too.
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