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“Humorous montage of dad jokes through history, from ancient scrolls to 1970s sitcom dads to modern TikTok, with pun merchandise floating around.”
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Dad Jokes: From Ancient Groans to Modern Merch

Dad jokes aren’t just groan-worthy puns—they’re cultural fossils that refuse to stay buried. From ancient Sumerian fart jokes to Shakespearean wordplay, from 1970s sitcom dads to modern TikTok roasts, dad humor has survived centuries of ridicule and admiration. Once confined to living rooms and barbecues, these cheesy quips have now been immortalized in mugs, t-shirts, and plaques. This blog dives into the hilarious evolution of dad jokes, exploring why they’ve endured, why society loves to mock them, and why being corny has never been so profitable.

“Realistic photo montage of dad jokes evolving from Sumerian times to TikTok, ending with dad joke merch on shelves.”