Dad Humor Is Even Funnier When It Happens By Mistake (14 Fails)

My dad just came to visit last week and, while he was here, he lost a pill bottle that he swore he just had. After tearing apart the entire apartment and giving up, he opens his bag, and there it is right on top of everything. I didn’t let him live it down the rest of the time he was here.

He’s lucky that wasn’t as bad as some of the funny dad fails people are sharing online. Dad jokes are even funnier when it’s completely by accident.


1. “My dad never wanted to spend the money on a new toy after my Woody doll broke as a young child. I present this cursed creation that I spent an unholy amount of time with.”

Newtonhog

2. “The way my dad put the leftover pasta in the fridge.”

Deuuis

3. “My dad’s phone…”

OsoEspacial

4. “My father joined our family Zoom call with his phone. Then he also joined with his computer. Both up for the whole hour.”

Learnmorehere

5. “I wish my father would have packed my lunch different today”

Pringelbumser

6. “My dad’s name + Him leaving created something not quite right”

Everybodys-Guy

7. “So my parents own a restaurant and this is their latest food pic of stuffed chicken breasts for their socials. Should I let them know….?”

jetchflosher

8. “Went to my parent’s house the other day. My dad labeled his phone.”

McMilto

9. “My initials are DT, husband is FT. My poor, sweet dad gave us this stationary for Xmas.”

danideahl

10. “My fiancée is having her bridal shower at my parent’s place. My dad wanted to help decorate”

dude_man123

11. “I’m 46(M). For all my adult life my dad has been the most random gift-giver you could imagine. I present this year’s Christmas gift… Spicy Corn Relish, Mexican Vanilla Flavoring, plastic mask inserts (5ea), and… my favorite this year, a werewolf claw back scratcher. I love you Dad, never change.”

EnergyFX

12. “My Dad “fixed” my lawnmower”

RphilRT

13. “Was at my kid’s school for a costume parade. One Dad misunderstood in the best way possible.”

MrNoodleIncident

14. “My dad just turned 60 and figure out how to use the printer. This was his first idea.”

GodOfOnions2

h/t

Nate

Nate Armbruster

When he's not doomscrolling Twitter or writing for Pleated-Jeans, Nate Armbruster writes jokes—and then tells them on stage as a stand-up comedian, where he can watch audiences (hopefully) laugh in real-time.