When does a joke become a dad joke?

When it becomes apparent.

Dad jokes are both beloved and despisedlike corny puns, they’re funny because they’re so not funny.

Text on a green checkered background reads: “Dogs can’t operate MRI machines. But catscan.

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But what makes a dad joke different from a regular pun?

The signature of a dad joke is that it’s utterly uncool.

Grandma may be the queen ofnonsensical sayings, butDadis certainly the king of cheesy jokes.

A joke on a blue grid background reads: “What did the nose say to the finger? Stop picking on me!"

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Whether we’re willing to admit it or not, sometimes these jokes are actually funny.

Text on a green checkered background reads: “RIP boiling water. You will be mist."

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“Text on a light blue plaid background reads: ““I’ll call you later. Don’t call me later. Call me Dad!"""

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Text on a grid-patterned background reads: “What do you call it when Batman skips church? Christian Bale."

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A text message on a blue grid background reads: “To whoever stole my copy of Microsoft Office, I will find you. You have my word!"

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A quote reads, “I wouldn’t buy anything with Velcro. It’s a total rip-off,” on a white background with a light green grid pattern border.

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Adult holding a child who is laughing joyfully. They are sitting together in a brightly lit room, both expressing happiness.

People joyfully singing and dancing inside a car. A woman in the passenger seat and a child in the backseat are smiling, as the man drives with enthusiasm.