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Dad joke of the week

Dad joke of the week, 17 August 2026 to 23 August 2026

The winner: "I thought about using a colander to look at the eclipse But I was worried I might strain my eyes" It took 7 ratings on its day, and 3 dads spilt their beer.

How did the week's jokes rank?

I thought about using a colander to look at the eclipse

But I was worried I might strain my eyes

I didn’t think orthopaedic shoes would help

…but I stand corrected

Sent in by MaraQ

I replaced my rooster with a duck

Now I wake up at the quack of dawn

Sent in by Rich

What did the ghost say to the bee?

Boo Bee

Why did the math book look so sad?

It had too many problems.

Why can’t pirates finish the alphabets?

Because they get lost at C

Sent in by Rich

What did the twig say to the windscreen wiper

Leaf me alone

Ratings: spilt my beer 5 points, hard nose exhale 3, short nap 1. Ties go to the joke with more ratings.

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