52 Original Dad Jokes: The 2016 “Gotta Catch ‘Em All” Edition

In 2016, the world moved outside—but everyone was still looking at their phones. While kids were trespassing in neighbors’ yards to catch a Pikachu and the “Mannequin Challenge” froze everyone in place, dads were busy updating their analog puns for a world of augmented reality. This is the definitive collection of 2016 dad wit—designed to be as viral as a “Bottle Flip” and twice as cringeworthy.

The 2016 Top 10: Golden Classics

The Pokémon GO: Why did the dad walk into a tree while looking at his phone? He was trying to catch a “Sap-poleon.”
The Leonardo DiCaprio: Why did the dad start crying at the 2016 Oscars? Because he realized if Leo could win, there was a “chance” he could finally fix the leaky faucet.
The Bottle Flip: Why was the dad so good at the bottle flip challenge? Because he’s been “flipping” his lid over the electricity bill for years.
The Deadpool: What do you call a dad who tells jokes in a red suit? “Dead-pan” Pool.
The Stranger Things: Why did the dad like the new show? Because he spent the whole 80s in the “Upside Down” (his garage).
The Mannequin Challenge: Why was the dad the champion of the standing-still challenge? He’s been practicing that look every time someone asks him for money.
The iPhone 7: Why did the dad stare at the bottom of his new phone for an hour? He was looking for the “jack” of all trades (the headphone jack).
The Dab Dance: Why did the dad sneeze into his elbow in 2016? He wasn’t sick, he was just trying to be “Dab-ulous.”
The Finding Dory: Why did the dad keep forgetting where he parked his car? He was having a “Dory” moment.
The Rogue One: Why did the dad bring a map to the Star Wars movie? He heard they were going “Rogue” and didn’t want to get lost.

The Full 2016 Archive (Extended List)

The Brave Broom: Why did the broom go to the 2016 party? To sweep the dance floor.
The Little Bee: What do you call a bee that’s a professional athlete? A “jock-bee.”
The Skateboard: Why did the skateboard go to the bank? To get some “grind” money.
The Ghost’s Diet: Why do ghosts love diet soda? Because they want to stay “boo-tiful.”
The Empty Wallet: Why is my wallet like a library? Because everyone wants to “check out” what’s inside.
The Broken Fence: Why was the fence so happy? It was “well-supported.”
The Brave Sandwich: Why did the sandwich go to the gym? To get “crust-y.”
The Little Ant: What do you call an ant that’s a doctor? An “ant-i-biotic.”
The Scared Ghost: Why did the ghost go to the gym? To work on his “dead” lift.
The Little Cloud: Why was the cloud so moody? It was under the “weather.”
The Scared Snake: What do you call a snake that’s a mathematician? An “adder.”
The Little Ant: What do you call an ant that’s always in a hurry? “Inst-ant.”
The Scared Elephant: Why don’t elephants use cell phones? They’re afraid of the “trunk” calls.
The Little Pig: What do you call a pig that’s a painter? “Pig-asso.”
The Scared Bird: Why did the woodpecker go to the doctor? He had a “splitting” headache.
The Little Frog: What do you call a frog that’s a spy? A “croak-and-dagger” agent.
The Scared Spider: Why did the spider join the band? He was great at “weaving” melodies.
The Little Dog: What do you call a dog that’s a genius? A “smart-ie” spaniel.
The Scared Tree: Why did the pine tree go to the barber? It needed to be “needled.”
The Little Mountain: What do you call a hill that’s always tired? “Slope-y.”
The Scared Computer: Why did the computer go to the dentist? To get its “Bluetooth” checked.
The Little Star: Why did the moon go to the bank? To change its “quarters.”
The Scared Road: Why was the highway so stressed? It had too many “forks” in the road.
The Little Ant: What do you call an ant that’s a doctor? An “ant-ibiotic.”
The Scared Ghost: What’s a ghost’s favorite dessert? “I-scream.”
The Little Cloud: Why did the cloud get a promotion? It was “high” up in the company.
The Scared Spider: Why did the spider go to the mall? To find a new “web-site.”
The Little Dog: What do you call a dog that’s a sailor? A “sub-woofer.”
The Scared Elephant: Why do elephants have trunks? Because they don’t have “glove compartments.”
The Little Pig: What do you call a pig that’s a baker? A “pie-thon.”
The Scared Bird: Why did the owl get fired? He didn’t “whoo” the boss.
The Bank Vault: Why did the dad bring a pillow to the bank? He wanted to “rest” his account.
The Coffee Bean: Why was the coffee bean so tired? It was “roasted” all day.
The Gym Socks: Why did the gym socks go to the party? They wanted to “smell” the fun.
The Little Sun: Why did the sun go to the doctor? It was feeling “light-headed.”
The Scared Baker: Why did the baker get arrested? He was caught “rolling” in the dough.
The Little Bee: What do you call a bee that’s a king? A “wasp-er.”
The Scared Road: Why did the road go to the doctor? It had “asphalt” issues.
The Little Frog: What do you call a frog that’s a pilot? A “fly” catcher.
The Scared Ghost: Why did the ghost go to the gym? To work on his “dead” lift.
The Little Cloud: Why was the cloud so angry? It was “storming” out.
The Pokéball: Why did the dad throw his lunch at the neighbor’s cat in 2016? He said he was just trying to “capture” the moment.