Did you know that studies led by René Proyer, a psychologist at the University of Zurich, show that people who are playful appear to be better at coping with stress and have more flexible thinking?
While those who are playful may sometimes be seen as unreliable or are not taken seriously, Proyer found that “when looking for solutions to complex problems, they can easily change perspectives. This allows them to find unusual and novel solutions.”
Playfulness is also positively correlated with greater levels of physical activity and positive emotions.
In light of this, and with Men's Health Week and Father’s Day fast approaching, we give you: our favourite dad jokes that made us laugh and facepalm at the same time. But mostly facepalm.
So without further ado...
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My partner said I should do lunges to stay in shape. That would be a big step forward.
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Why do fathers take an extra pair of socks when they go golfing? In case they get a hole in one.
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Singing in the shower is fun until you get soap in your mouth. Then it's a soap opera.
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What do a tick and the Eiffel Tower have in common? They're both Paris sites.
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How do you follow Will Smith in the snow? You follow the fresh prints.
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I asked my dog what's two minus two. He said nothing.
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"Dad, did you get a haircut?" "No, I got them all cut!"
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I used to hate facial hair, but then it grew on me.
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How do celebrities stay cool? They have many fans.
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Dogs can’t operate MRI machines. But catscan.
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Why were the utensils stuck together? They were spooning.
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I tell dad jokes, but I don’t have any kids. I’m a faux pa.
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If a child refuses to nap, are they guilty of resisting a rest?
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I know a lot of jokes about retired people, but none of them work.
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Why did the scarecrow win an award? He was out standing in his field.
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I like telling Dad jokes... sometimes he laughs.
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How do you weigh a millennial? In Instagrams
