100+ “My Best Dad Joke” – Hinge Answers

By Dig Dates StaffPublished on 5/30/2025Last updated on 5/31/2025

Dad jokes are my love language — corny, silly, and just the right amount of cringe. When someone laughs (or groans), I know we’re gonna get along. I had way too much fun putting together this list.

So if you’re here for charm, giggles, and solid banter starters — you’re in the right place.

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Classic Dad Jokes You Can’t Un-hear

  1. Why don’t eggs tell jokes? They’d crack each other up.
  2. I only know 25 letters of the alphabet. I don’t know y.
  3. What’s brown and sticky? A stick.
  4. How do you organize a space party? You planet.
  5. I used to be addicted to soap… but I’m clean now.
  6. Why do cows wear bells? Because their horns don’t work.
  7. I don’t trust stairs. They’re always up to something.
  8. What do you call fake spaghetti? An impasta.
  9. Want to hear a construction joke? I’m still working on it.
  10. Why couldn’t the bicycle stand up by itself? It was two-tired.

Smooth Dad Jokes for Flirty Vibes

  1. Are you French? Because Eiffel for you.
  2. Are you a loan? Because you’ve got my interest.
  3. I’d tell you a pizza joke… but it’s a little cheesy.
  4. I’m no photographer, but I can picture us together.
  5. Did it hurt? When you fell from heaven?
  6. You must be Wi-Fi, because I’m feeling a connection.
  7. If you were a vegetable, you’d be a cute-cumber.
  8. Do you have a map? Because I just got lost in your profile.
  9. I donut know what I’d do without you.
  10. Can you help me? I’m lost… in your eyes.

Clever Wordplay & Puns

  1. I’m reading a book about anti-gravity. It’s impossible to put down.
  2. I used to play piano by ear, but now I use my hands.
  3. I’ve got a great joke about time travel, but you didn’t like it.
  4. I’m on a seafood diet. I see food, and I eat it.
  5. I used to hate facial hair… but then it grew on me.
  6. I was going to tell a joke about an elevator, but it’s an uplifting experience.
  7. Want to hear a joke about paper? Never mind, it’s tearable.
  8. I once had a job as a professional cricket impersonator. I was out after one gig.
  9. Don’t trust atoms. They make up everything.
  10. I tried to catch some fog. I mist.

Animal Dad Jokes

  1. Why did the dog sit in the shade? He didn’t want to be a hot dog.
  2. What do you call a fish with no eyes? Fsh.
  3. Why don’t elephants use computers? Because they’re afraid of the mouse.
  4. What do you get from a pampered cow? Spoiled milk.
  5. Why did the cat sit on the computer? To keep an eye on the mouse.
  6. What do you call a lazy kangaroo? A pouch potato.
  7. How do cows stay up to date? They read the moos-paper.
  8. What sound do porcupines make when they kiss? Ouch.
  9. Why did the frog take the bus? His car got toad.
  10. What do you call a dog that can do magic? A Labracadabrador.

Everyday Life Dad Jokes

  1. I told my wife she was drawing her eyebrows too high. She looked surprised.
  2. Why did the coffee file a police report? It got mugged.
  3. I only eat tacos on days that end in “y.”
  4. I accidentally swallowed some food coloring. The doctor says I’m okay but I feel like I’ve dyed a little inside.
  5. What do you call a factory that makes good products? A satisfactory.
  6. I bought a ceiling fan the other day. Complete waste of money—he just stands there applauding.
  7. Why did I bring a ladder to the bar? Because I heard the drinks were on the house.
  8. I asked the cashier if the milk was pasteurized. She said, “No, just regular milk.”
  9. Why do seagulls fly over the ocean? Because if they flew over the bay, they’d be bagels.
  10. I told my suitcase there would be no vacation this year. Now I’m dealing with emotional baggage.

Party Jokes & Random Zingers

  1. Why didn’t the skeleton go to the party? He had no body to go with.
  2. What did the janitor say when he jumped out of the closet? Supplies!
  3. I used to be a baker, but I couldn’t make enough dough.
  4. I once had a job as a banker, but I lost interest.
  5. I tried to take a selfie with my coffee but it was too latte.
  6. What do you call a snowman in summer? A puddle.
  7. I’d tell you a joke about chips, but it’s kinda nacho business.
  8. I don’t trust calendars — their days are numbered.
  9. I made a pencil with two erasers. It was pointless.
  10. I dream of being a baker, but I can’t make enough bread.

Dating & Relationship Dad Jokes

  1. You must be a magician, because every time I look at you, everyone else disappears.
  2. I wanted to tell you a breakup joke, but I’m still not over it.
  3. Let’s make like fabric softener and snuggle.
  4. You + me = ❤️. That’s not math, that’s fate.
  5. Let’s taco 'bout us.
  6. I was going to flirt with you, but I figured you get that a-latte.
  7. My ideal date? One where you laugh at my dad jokes.
  8. If you were a burger, you’d be McGorgeous.
  9. I’m not good at math, but I’m great at counting on you.
  10. Our chemistry is better than my high school grades.

Nerdy Dad Jokes

  1. Why can’t you trust atoms? Because they make up everything.
  2. Why did the computer go to therapy? It had too many tabs open.
  3. Why did the PowerPoint break up with Word? Too many bullet points.
  4. I would tell you a chemistry joke… but I wouldn’t get a reaction.
  5. What do you get when you cross a joke with a rhetorical question?
  6. I have a joke about binary, but you might not get it.
  7. Did you hear about the claustrophobic astronaut? He needed a little space.
  8. Parallel lines have so much in common. It’s a shame they’ll never meet.
  9. I asked the librarian if the library had books on paranoia. She whispered, “They’re right behind you.”
  10. I have a PhD in dad jokes. Pretty hilarious Dad.

Slightly Groan-Worthy Classics

  1. I told my lamp it was glowing. It blushed.
  2. I asked the dog if he wanted to go for a walk. He said “woof.”
  3. I told a joke about chemistry. There was no reaction.
  4. Why do ghosts love elevators? They lift their spirits.
  5. Why did the belt get arrested? For holding up a pair of pants.
  6. My cat told me to stop making puns… I told her to paws for a second.
  7. My dentist loves candy jokes. They're sweet and drill-iant.
  8. I’m great at multitasking — I can waste time, be unproductive, and procrastinate all at once.
  9. I don’t play soccer because I enjoy the sport. I’m just doing it for kicks.
  10. I was going to write a joke about boxing… but I forgot the punchline.

Bonus Dad Jokes to Seal the Deal

  1. How do you make holy water? You boil the hell out of it.
  2. I named my dog “5 miles” so I can say I walk 5 miles every day.
  3. I would tell you a joke about pizza, but it's too cheesy.
  4. Why did the banana go to the doctor? Because it wasn’t peeling well.
  5. Why did the photo go to jail? It was framed.
  6. I told my plants a joke. They were rooted to the spot.
  7. I used to hate facial hair… but then it grew on me.
  8. I made a pun about the wind but it blows.
  9. Want to hear something hilarious? This message.
  10. Why do I have 100+ dad jokes? Because I'm a father figure… to fun.
  11. Bonus: Swipe right if you actually laughed at any of these.

Why Dad Jokes Win Hearts on Hinge?

Dad jokes are lighthearted, easy to engage with, and surprisingly flirty when done right. They show personality without being too intense.

How to Use Them on Your Profile?

1. Drop 1–2 as your Hinge answer.
Keep it short, sweet, and guess-worthy.

2. Let them reply with the punchline.
Instant banter = instant chemistry.

3. Match your joke to your photo.
Cute face + dad joke = 10/10 combo.

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