Dad Jokes

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My son asked me to explain what a solar eclipse is? I said no son. (lemmy.ca)

submitted 8 months ago by philo@lemmy.ca to c/dadjokes@lemmy.world

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[–] Spitzspot@lemmings.world 27 points 8 months ago (2 children)

*"My boy asked me"...try and avoid reuse of the punch line.

[–] Laticauda@lemmy.ca 9 points 8 months ago (2 children)

"my kid" is more natural sounding and indicates parenthood a bit more obviously.

[–] Spitzspot@lemmings.world 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Reuse of the punch line within the setup diminishes the tension. Subsequently the payoff is less effective.

[–] Laticauda@lemmy.ca 2 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

The punch line is that "son" and "sun" sound the same. "my kid" isn't a reuse of the punchline any more than "my boy" is, but it reads less awkwardly.

[–] DebatableRaccoon@lemmy.ca 1 points 8 months ago

"My boy" is perfectly acceptable too. Might be a regional thing but it does exactly what you said.