Your Pregnancy

IN DEFENCE OF DAD JOKES

There are huge changes in a man’s life that are governed by biology. It doesn’t matter how rich, good-looking or genetically gifted you are, every man is affected. So, for example, a significant one is puberty, where voices and testicles drop, and body hair starts growing in earnest. But the biggest one we’re investigating in this story: the start of dad jokes. Instead of outwardly physical changes, once men become fathers, they’re genetically hardwired to share lame puns and corny one-liners. The bad news? No man is exempt from this verbal cheesiness. The good news: it’s not all cause for eye-rolls and family embarrassment. Here’s why dad jokes can be a good thing for everyone (not just dads).

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