It is usually kids who play pranks on their parents or make funny jokes about them. As the saying goes, like mother like daughter, so often times these kids have smart and funny parents too. After all, peoples personalities are largely shaped or inherited by their parents thanks to their sense of humor. But in some cases the parents outshine their kids in the humor department. Take for instamce these 75 instances that follow, in which parents troll or poke fun at their children. The results are gold!


1. Mayo Is Watching You
This dad decided to put googly eyes on practically every item in the refrigerator! How can you possibly drink milk from the jug with the puppy eyes?


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2. Family Photo
Well, this picture seems to be saying โIf you choose not to follow us on our family vacay, thereโs someone else who willโ! And itโs absolutely brilliant!


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3. Mushroom Brother
These parents used to tell their kids that they had another child who turned into a mushroom from not having a bath. They went so far as to put pictures of โhimโ in the family photo album! Hilarious!


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4. Embarrassing
Canโt imagine how embarrassed their kids were when the parents posed like this for the photo! It had to be done though!


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5. Gymnastics
When you post such a bold picture on social media, you better be prepared for someoneโs response. This guyโs parents trolled him in the best way possible.


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6. Dog Room
When you leave for college youโre probably worried that your parents will feel lonely and sad at the sight of your empty room. Not these parents, who decided to turn their childโs room into the dogโs room!


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7. Panc-man
When your dad decides to play with his pancakes, this is what could happen. This guy took pacman to the next level!


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8. Over Protective Dad
This dad decided to take some extreme measures to make sure his child wonโt drive carelessly. So he came up with this funny idea.


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9. Virginity Protection Blanket
This is what this dad calls the blanket with his face on. No wonder why he came up with this name!


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10. Cool Doctor
This dad is a gynaecologist and he was on-call for Christmas. Now imagine him doing rounds in this outfit- we bet he made the patientsโ day!


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11. School Stuff
Could it get more embarrassing than that? Although it highly probably this dad didnโt even look at the bag when he put his childโs stuff in to take them to school.


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12. Puzzle
When your parents think itโs a good idea to prank your girlfriend with an impossible puzzle, but she proves to be a real pro!


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13. Been There, Done That
When your parents have lived the good life and know what youโre likely to do in your early 20โs. Itโs no use denying it!


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14. Birthday Card
Hereโs two more open-minded parents, who know whatโs going on in their childโs personal life. And donโt mind admitting it.


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15. Jackson Five
This is such a smart gift! Hats off to this dad who came up with this brilliant idea and executed it perfectly!


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16. Thought Youโd Be Missed?
One more case of dog replacing a child. These parents decided to fill the gap their son left when he moved out, with the family dog!


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17. Beware What You Ask For
This boy asked for โcold hard cashโ for his birthday and, indeed, he received it. Well, it might take a little time before itโs ready to use, but stillโฆ


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18. Creepy Prank
This is the parentsโ reply to their childโs text about whether theyโre fine after it was announced that there was an escaped murdered near where they live. Both funny and creepy.


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19. Sucked By the Computer
Wow, this dad is a creative one! After his daughter watched Tron, she had a nightmare about him being sucked by the computer. This is what he set up for her to find in the morning.


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20. Eye-Pad
This is what her parents gave her when she asked for an i-pad. Certainly thereโs more to it than a misunderstanding!


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21. Tele-chess
This dad wants to check his daughterโs new boyfriendโs competence, so he challenged him to a chess video chat! Not bad!


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22. Home Alone
Is this what dads actually do when theyโre home alone? We thought they just read their newspaper, while drinking coffee!


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23. Cute Packaging
This is how a mom wrapped her daughterโs new rug for Christmas. Itโs kind of cute, donโt you think?


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24. Lion King
Letโs admit it! Everyone wants to do this at some point! And this dad did!


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25. Priorities
These parents seem to love Ghostbusters! They seem to have thought โwell, heโs celebrated many more birthdays after that, why keep the oldest one?โ


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26. Attention Seeker
This dadโs idea to draw peopleโs attention when left alone in the car is brilliant! His face says it all!


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27. Dad Selfies
This dadโs reactions to his daughterโs posts are priceless! Do you think he has more followers than her?


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28. Not Impressed
These guys tried to prank their mom, but she didnโt seem to worry that much. She just took this photo and went back home!


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29. Lego Tower Tournament
This parent competed against their daughter in a lego tower tournament and, obviously, won. The girl didnโt like it apparently!


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30. Threat
This statement is pretty bold and should be taken into serious consideration. And, really, he seems to be doing to his daughterโs boyfriend what he does to her.


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31. Goatee Extensions
When this dad found his daughterโs extensions knew exactly what he should do with them. And it worked- he looks quite cool!


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32. Pride and Joy
When your dad says heโll show you a picture of his pride and joy, at least you expect to be in the picture. Not in this case though!


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33. Soda Prank
Parent goals- make your kid think theyโre drinking soda, while youโre really giving them some kind of healthy juice!


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34. Family Selfies
When your younger brother takes a selfie with his new phone and the whole family recreates it- notice the same T-shirt theyโre all wearing!


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35. New Earrings
This dad decided to wear his daughterโs new earrings in a very unique way. We donโt want to know details and we bet theyโre his earrings now!


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36. Cutout
When this guy studying abroad sent his parents a cutout of himself, he sure intended it as a joke. His parents didnโt. Hereโs how the cutout lives a new life with them now.


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37. He Wanted In
When your daughter is about to attend a military ball and you desperately want in. We love the unsuspicious faces of the guys at the front.


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38. Fancy Frame
This mom decided this was the only frame available to display her sonโs photo in. We bet the sonโs not loving it.


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39. Hidden Message
When you receive mail from your parents and itโs covered in these stamps, you can help wondering if thereโs a hidden message they want to send you.


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40. Souvenirs
These parents went to France and brought back these souvenirs for their child. Too innocent or very clever?


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41. Kitchen Reno
While renovating their kitchen, this couple found some time to send a photo to their child. Funny and creepy at the same time.


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42. Funny Moms
These moms had the genius idea to recreate their sonsโ photo from a dodger game. And they nailed it!


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43. Druid
This dad found his daughterโs extensions and decided to spam the family with fun photos of him rocking them! Indeed he does!


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44. Roll Throne
This is what happens when your dad is tired of always reminding you to refill the roll! This seems to require some patience though!


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45. Not Quite
This girl asked her parents to buy her a 6 ft teddy bear for Christmas. She ended up with this. Well, you canโt blame them, she should have been a bit more specific!


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46. Matter Of Perspective
This is another take on the ipad joke. Doesnโt it look like a cute little monster?


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47. Wrong Hands
When these parents got their hands on their daughterโs phone, they went crazy with it and started posting such photos to her Facebook. The question is, how many likes did they get?


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48. Shorts
This dad took the โteach by exampleโ saying to another level! He just wanted to show his daughter how ridiculous it is to wear shorts.


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49. Dadโs Response
Once again, a dad strikes back, responding to his daughterโs sexy photo on social media. Arenโt his socks cute?


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50. Mr Fluffy
His daughter got a new phone case and didnโt realize it wasnโt tor the model she owns. Then she decided to give it to her dad and he seems to be loving it!


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51. Proud Parents
When your parents are so proud of you they even print T-shirts with your face on them! Embarrassing? Donโt think so- okay, maybe a little!


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52. Faity-tales
This mom told her kids there were fairies in the garden. The kids went outside and found these. No wonder they didnโt talk to her for quite some time!


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53. Dominance
This is a dad casually posing for a picture with his daughterโs boyfriend. We think heโs making a point there.


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54. Santa Call
These kids would do anything to get to talk with Santa Claus on the phone. So their mom said through daddyโs feet was the only way to call him.


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55. Deceiving
When your parents give you thins on your birthday, youโre probably expecting something more than a USB stick!


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56. Too Dark
Rule number 209,817: never take your parents out for dinner to a place that doesnโt have enough light for them to read the menu. Theyโll find a way to embarrass you.


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57. Senior Picture
When your dad decides to recreate your senior picture. We canโt see whatโs wrong with it!


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58. Meteo Sneakers
Thereโs nothing wrong with this dad just rocking his new sneakers- heโs a meteorologist and obviously passionate about his job!


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59. Matter Of Grade
When your daughter pulls a D in maths class, this is a cool idea to give her some motivation to try harder! We bet the girl nailed her next maths test.


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60. Pet Party
When youโre living abroad and you ask your parents to throw a party for your dog. These parents even organized a party only for pets!


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61. Lost Gopro
When you lose your Gopro and your dad, a month later, hasnโt stopped reminding you. We bet heโs not stopping any time soon!


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62. Rocking It
When this dad found a rock that he thought resembles a face, this is what he did with it! And his child made him famous online!


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63. Healthy Treat
Hats off to this mom who convinced her kids raising are candy! They seem to be loving their treats!


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64. Spot The Dad
These girls were excited to walk across the frozen lake. Apparently, this dad was excited too! Can you spot him?


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65. Hold My Cape
When your budget isnโt enough for special effects, you get someone to hold your cape for the photo! This dad sure gave a laugh to his children with this one!


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66. Invisible Car
When this dadโs car was stolen during his honeymoon, he didnโt worry too much, he had a back-up invisible one!


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67. Christmas Stocking
When your parents say theyโll be making your wife a stocking for Christmas, the last thing you expect to see is this. Do you think his wife appreciated it?


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68. Happy Birthday
This is the cake her parents made for her 18th birthday! Nothing but the truth.


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69. Parent Area
This dad set up a โPatient Parent Rest Areaโ with chicken wings and beer. Thatโs an awesome idea!


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70. Props
When you move around carrying props, make sure you donโt forget them in your dadโs car, because this is what could happen!


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71. Subtle Question
Well, that was discreetโฆ or not really! This guy just brought his girlfriend to the family dinner for the first time. And this is the dessert they got!


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72. Improvise
When your child is turning 19 but you donโt have nineteen candles on hand, what do you do? Just stick this candle in their cake and say itโs โforโ their birthday!


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73. Favoritism
When your parents say they love their kids equally, but prepare this for Christmas, maybe itโs a bit hard to believe!


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74. Breaking The Rules
This dad is breaking the rules big time! What a rebel, right?


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75. Age-old Fight
When your dad works for Pepsi, this is what you grow up with. What a marketing genius!


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Whether your parents are so funny as these guys or not, you now have many ideas for jokes to play on your own kids one day!
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