53 Original Dad Jokes: The 2009 “Cloudy” Edition

In 2009, the world was changing. While everyone was busy creating their first blue avatars or learning how to text for free on WhatsApp, dads were busy figuring out how to make puns about “The Cloud.” This collection features the quintessential 2009 groaners—delivered with a side of cargo shorts and the first generation of truly “smart” phones.

The 2009 Top 10: Golden Classics

The Avatar: Why did the dad paint himself blue in 2009? Because he wanted to be an “Ava-dad.”
The WhatsApp: What did the dad say when he downloaded the new messaging app? “What’s up?… No, really, what’s-app?”
The Cloud Computing: Why did the dad take his computer outside during a storm? He wanted to try “Cloud” computing.
The Michael Jackson: Why did the dad start moonwalking in the kitchen? He heard it was the “Thriller” of the year.
The FarmVille: Why did the dad start a farm on Facebook? Because he wanted to “grow” his social circle.
The Angry Birds: Why was the dad so good at the new bird game? Because he was a natural at “flipping” his lid.
The Bitcoin: Why did the dad try to mine a coin in the garden? He heard “Bit-coins” were buried somewhere on the net.
The Hangover: Why did the dad love the movie The Hangover? Because he finally found a group of guys more lost than he is in a grocery store.
The Kindle: Why did the dad put his book in the fireplace? He heard the “Kindle” was the best way to read.
The Up Movie: Why did the dad tie balloons to his armchair? He wanted to give his “up-time” a new meaning.

The Full 2009 Archive (Extended List)

The Brave Broom: Why did the broom go to the gym? It wanted to be a “sweeping” success.
The Little Bee: What do you call a bee that’s a king? “Bumble-dore.”
The Skateboard: Why did the skateboard get a job? It was “tired” of being pushed around.
The Ghost’s Diet: Why do ghosts love lean meat? Because they want to stay “boo-tifully” thin.
The Empty Cup: Why was the cup so quiet? It was “feeling” empty inside.
The Broken Clock: Why did the dad throw the clock out of the 2009 party? He wanted to see “time fly” into 2010.
The Brave Potato: Why did the potato go to school? To become a “smart-tater.”
The Little Ant: What do you call an ant that’s a doctor? An “ant-i-dote.”
The Scared Ghost: Why did the ghost join the police? He wanted to “haunt” down criminals.
The Little Cloud: Why was the cloud so happy? It was “mist” in love.
The Scared Snake: What do you call a snake that’s a designer? A “boa” constructor.
The Little Ant: What do you call an ant that’s 100 years old? An “anti-que.”
The Scared Elephant: Why do elephants never use computers? Because they’re afraid of the “mouse.”
The Little Pig: What do you call a pig that’s a genius? “Ham-stein.”
The Scared Bird: Why did the penguin go to the bank? To “freeze” his assets.
The Little Frog: What do you call a frog that’s a pilot? A “fly-catcher.”
The Scared Spider: Why did the spider join the circus? He was a “web-obat.”
The Little Dog: What do you call a dog that’s a scientist? A “Beagle” assistant.
The Scared Tree: Why did the oak tree go to the dentist? It needed a “root” canal.
The Little Mountain: What do you call a hill that’s a comedian? “Hill-arious.”
The Scared Computer: Why did the computer go to the tailor? To fix its “hard-wear.”
The Little Star: Why did the moon go to the party? It was “beaming” with pride.
The Scared Road: Why was the highway so stressed? It had too many “pave-ment” issues.
The Little Ant: What do you call an ant that’s a scientist? An “ant-alyst.”
The Scared Ghost: What’s a ghost’s favorite food? “Soul” food.
The Little Cloud: Why did the cloud get a promotion? Because it was “cirrus-ly” talented.
The Scared Spider: Why did the spider go to the gym? To work on its “web” strength.
The Little Dog: What do you call a dog that’s a detective? “Sherlock Bones.”
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 Scared Spider: Why did the spider go to the computer? To fix his “home-page.”
The WhatsApp Profile: Why did the dad put a picture of a tap as his profile photo? Because he wanted everyone to know he was “on-tap” with the latest tech.