The 100 Best Dad Jokes for Kids With Cheesy Parents We were going to tell you these a-maize-ing jokes, but they're too corny. Apr 30, 2021 It's hard to put your finger on what makes the difference between a regular joke for kids and a "dad" joke. For starters, the name is a misnomer — it doesn't actually have anything to do with the parental status of the deliverer. (I'm a case in point — between me and my husband, I'm the one who's more likely to tell the dad jokes, and I'm certainly the only one in my family who laughs at them.) And the format doesn't matter; it can be anything from a one-liner to a cheesy knock knock joke. Instead, dad jokes are defined more by their desired effect. You kind of want your kids to laugh at these, but groaning and rolling their eyes is even better. And there's definitely an element of wordplay that brings about those scoffs and whines. Whether you're a beginner dad-joke-teller or a seasoned pro looking to expand your repertoire, these are the best dad jokes to use on your kids.