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517: No Such Thing As Julius Caesar's Dad Jokes

No Such Thing As A Fish

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Dad Jokes: Theories and Origins

The speakers explore different theories about why dad jokes occur, including the idea that dads tell bad jokes to push their children's limits of embarrassment and to build their confidence. They also discuss how dad jokes can help teach language skills and structure, and debate whether dad jokes are actually funny or intentionally predictable and corny.

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