There’s something timeless about a good dad joke. Whether it’s a pun so perfectly cringy that it elicits a groan or a fresh take that leaves everyone in stitches, dad jokes are here to stay. Here are 25 of the best dad jokes for 2025—some classics, some new. Share them, laugh, groan, and enjoy the simple joy of a great dad joke!
1-5: CLASSICS THAT NEVER GET OLD
- Why don’t skeletons fight each other?
Because they don’t have the guts! - What do you call cheese that isn’t yours?
Nacho cheese! - Why couldn’t the bicycle stand up by itself?
It was two-tired! - Why did the scarecrow win an award?
Because he was outstanding in his field! - What do you call fake spaghetti?
An impasta!
6-10: NEW JOKES FOR 2025
- Why did the robot get a job at the bakery?
It knew how to make byte-sized cookies. - Why do mushrooms always get invited to parties?
Because they’re such fungis! - I told my suitcase we’re not traveling this year.
Now it’s just emotional baggage. - How does the moon cut its hair?
Eclipse it. - Why don’t computers ever get married?
They can’t handle commitment—they just crash under pressure.
11-15: TECHNOLOGY-INSPIRED GEMS
- Why did the smartphone go to therapy?
It had too many hang-ups. - I tried to write a joke about time travel…
But you didn’t like it. - What do you call a singing laptop?
Adele. - Why did the smartwatch break up with the alarm clock?
It found the relationship too time-consuming. - I told my phone I’d charge it later…
Now it’s giving me the silent treatment.
16-20: FOODIE DAD JOKES
- Why did the tomato turn red?
It saw the salad dressing! - Why was the baker feeling down?
He couldn’t make enough dough. - What do you call an alligator in a vest?
An investigator. - Why don’t eggs tell jokes?
They’d crack each other up. - I’m on a seafood diet.
I see food, and I eat it.
21-25: WILD CARD LAUGHS
- Why don’t calendars ever get tired?
They always have dates. - Why did the golfer bring two pairs of pants?
In case he got a hole in one. - What do you call a bear with no teeth?
A gummy bear! - I told my dog a joke about fetch…
He didn’t get it. - Why did the math book look sad?
It had too many problems.
Laugh, share, and spread the groan-worthy joy of dad jokes. Here’s to a hilarious 2025!