Dad Jokes Are More Than Just Corny The History of Dad Jokes The term "dad joke" is a relatively recent addition to the English language, and it has become quite popular in the last decade or so. A dad joke is a type of pun or corny joke that is usually delivered by a father figure, and it's often met with a groan or an eye roll from the audience. However, the concept of dad humor has been around for much longer than the term itself. For as long as there have been dads, there have been jokes that are so bad they're good. In fact, many of the earliest examples of dad jokes can be found in classic literature, such…