Try Not to Laugh Dad Jokes Challenge: Prepare to Fail Spectacularly

Think you can make it through a Try Not to Laugh Dad Jokes Challenge without cracking a smile? Spoiler: you can’t.
These jokes are dangerously funny — the kind that turn a calm face into a full laugh-snort before you even realize what’s happening.

Whether you’re playing solo, competing with friends, or trying to look serious in a meeting, these dad jokes are your ultimate test of self-control.
Rules are simple:

1. Don’t laugh.
2. Don’t smile.
3. Don’t even smirk.

But let’s be honest — you’re not making it past Level 1.

Ready to test yourself? Let’s see how long you last (and if you fail early, you can recover with our bad jokes or corny jokes — because practice makes worse).

LEVEL 1: Easy Mode (You’ll Still Lose)

Think this is going to be easy? That’s adorable. Level 1 is “beginner friendly,” but it’s already out to destroy your poker face. If you break here, don’t even look at Level 2.

😐 What do you call a factory that makes okay products?
A satisfactory. (If your lips twitched, that counts.)

😐 Why don’t scientists trust atoms?
Because they make up everything! (You smiled. Admit it.)

😐 What did one wall say to the other?
I’ll meet you at the corner. (Eye roll detected. You’re out.)

😐 Why did the scarecrow win an award?
He was outstanding in his field. (Classic dad move.)

😐 What do you call fake spaghetti?
An impasta. (Still straight-faced? You’re lying.)

😐 Why don’t eggs tell jokes?
They’d crack each other up! (Okay, that giggle counts.)

If you somehow survived this round, congrats — you’ve got elite dad-joke tolerance. But it won’t last.

LEVEL 2: Medium Difficulty (This Is Where Everyone Breaks)

Made it past Level 1? You’re either emotionally unavailable or part machine.
Level 2 is where even the most stoic players collapse. These dad jokes are pure chaos — dumb in all the right ways.

🤐 I used to hate facial hair, but then it grew on me.
(Wordplay that sneaks up on you.)

🤐 What time did the man go to the dentist?
Tooth-hurty. (2:30… You know it. You laughed.)

🤐 Why did the bicycle fall over?
Because it was two tired! (A pun so bad it’s good.)

🤐 I told my wife she was drawing her eyebrows too high.
She looked surprised. (If you didn’t crack, you’re lying to yourself.)

🤐 Why don’t skeletons fight each other?
They don’t have the guts. (Bonus point if you didn’t groan.)

🤐 What’s orange and sounds like a parrot?
A carrot. (Peak dad energy right here.)

🤐 I’m reading a book about anti-gravity.
It’s impossible to put down! (You just lost.)

🤐 Why did the golfer bring two pairs of pants?
In case he got a hole in one. (And you just made the face.)

If you’re already wiping tears away, just wait — Level 3 is where it gets truly impossible.

LEVEL 3: Expert Mode (Nobody Survives This)

You shouldn’t be here.
This is the final boss of the Try Not to Laugh Dad Jokes Challenge — where even the most stone-faced players crumble. These jokes are aggressively dad-tier: legendary, painful, and somehow perfect.

If you think you can handle it… you’re already wrong.

💀 How do you organize a space party?
You planet. (This one gets everyone. Every. Single. Time.)

💀 I’m on a seafood diet.
I see food, and I eat it. (Your mouth twitched. Admit it.)

💀 What do you call a bear with no teeth?
A gummy bear. (If you didn’t smile, check your pulse.)

💀 Why don’t oysters donate to charity?
Because they’re shellfish. (Yup — you lost.)

💀 I used to play piano by ear.
Now I use my hands. (So dumb it’s elite.)

💀 Why did the math book look sad?
Because of all its problems. (Relatable and ridiculous.)

💀 What do you call cheese that isn’t yours?
Nacho cheese. (A classic. Still undefeated.)

💀 I’d avoid the sushi if I were you.
It’s a little fishy. (The smirk was visible. You’re done.)

💀 Why did the coffee file a police report?
It got mugged. (Game over.)

Still upright? Then you’ve earned honorary dad status. But don’t celebrate yet — the next round is pure chaos.

For more unreasonably good bad jokes, check out our dad jokes collection or bad jokes so bad they loop back to genius.

BONUS ROUND: Rapid Fire Challenge (30 Seconds to Survive)

This is it: 10 jokes. 30 seconds. No blinking.
If you make it through with a straight face, you’re officially superhuman. Ready? Go.

⚡ Broken pencils are pointless.
⚡ I’d tell you a chemistry joke, but I know I wouldn’t get a reaction.
⚡ Parallel lines have so much in common. It’s a shame they’ll never meet.
⚡ Why did the stadium get hot after the game? All the fans left.
⚡ I used to be addicted to soap, but I’m clean now.
⚡ A termite walks into a bar and asks, “Is the bar tender here?”
⚡ Why did the Clydesdale give the pony a glass of water? He was a little horse.
⚡ How does Moses make his coffee? Hebrews it.
⚡ I don’t trust stairs — they’re always up to something.
⚡ Past, present, and future walked into a bar. It was tense.

Did you make it? No? Didn’t think so.

Warm up those abs with our funny jokes for adults — because laughter counts as cardio, right?

Challenge Mode: Play With Friends (Maximum Chaos)

Want to turn the Try Not to Laugh Dad Jokes Challenge into a full-blown battle? Gather your friends, hit record, and prepare for total destruction.

RULES:

• Face-Off Format: Two players take turns telling dad jokes.
• No Smiling: Even a smirk = automatic loss.
• Three Strikes: Laugh three times, you’re out.
• Ultimate Penalty: Loser must post their loss on social media (proof required).
• Winner Gets: Eternal bragging rights and moral superiority.

PRO TIPS FOR WINNING:

• Avoid eye contact. Their face is your enemy.
• Think about boring stuff (like taxes or laundry).
• Bite your tongue (not metaphorically).
• Focus on your breathing — deep, serious, monk-style.
• Accept your fate. You’re going to lose anyway.

⚠️ Warning: This challenge has caused tears (of laughter), ruined friendships, and birthed viral clips. Play responsibly — or don’t, because where’s the fun in that?

Once you’re done wiping your eyes, check out our funniest jokes and dad jokes for kids for your next round of chaos.

Why You Keep Losing the Try Not to Laugh Dad Jokes Challenge

There’s a scientific reason you can’t win this challenge — and no, it’s not because you lack self-control. It’s because dad jokes hack your brain.

Psychologists call it “groaner laughter” — the reflex laugh your brain produces when a joke is so bad, it short-circuits logic. You know it’s terrible. You know you shouldn’t laugh. But your body says, “too late.”

Here’s why dad jokes are undefeated:

🧠 Predictable but surprising: You see the punchline coming… and it still hits.
🤣 Anti-comedy perfection: They’re so unfunny, they loop back to funny.
🙃 Universally awful: Everyone suffers equally.
😶 Impossible to defend against: No poker face survives a perfect pun.

And here’s the psychological kicker: the second someone says “don’t laugh,” your brain starts fighting itself. It’s reverse psychology — and dad jokes are the weapon.

So when you fail this challenge, don’t feel bad. It’s not weakness. It’s biology.

If you want to test your limits again, warm up with some corny jokes or bad jokes that never should’ve been this funny. Spoiler: you’ll lose there too.

Share Your Defeat (Because You Definitely Lost)

Let’s be honest — if you made it through even one level without laughing, you’re either lying… or you’ve ascended to a new plane of existence.
For the rest of us? Total collapse. And that’s okay — dad jokes exist to destroy our composure and bring us together in shared suffering.

So now, your mission:

• Send these to your group chat.
• Challenge your family.
• Ruin your coworkers’ lunch break.
• Record your attempt and post the inevitable failure.

How long did YOU last? Comment your time below and tag someone who claims they can do better (they can’t).

If these jokes broke you, share the chaos — because misery loves company, and nobody survives a dad joke alone.

Need more impossible laugh challenges?
Check out our full collections of dad jokes, corny jokes, and bad jokes.
Or if you want to see how your humor stacks up, try the funniest jokes for adults next — they’re just as dangerous.