Cringe that Connects: 39 Dad Jokes That Bring People Together
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A Washington Post Well+Being feature explains why dad jokes—corny puns and literal twists—can actually bond people; a preprint analysis of 32,000 dad jokes found the funniest rely on punning, literalization and pedantic humor, and researchers say these jokes help people connect and make memories across generations, with the piece also sharing 39 example jokes.
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