Exceptionally Bad Dad Jokes: So frightfully awful.. yet wonderfully spiffing

Exceptionally Bad Dad Jokes: So frightfully awful.. yet wonderfully spiffing

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Every dad thinks he's hilarious—now you can hand him proof. This dad jokes book packs 106 pages of groan-worthy one-liners, and the first page doubles as a greeting card.

A Dad Jokes Book So Bad It's Good

Exceptionally Bad Dad Jokes is a paperback collection of clean, family-friendly one-liners written for the man who can't resist a punchline—no matter how much everyone else begs him to stop. You know the type. He delivers the joke with a straight face, waits for the groan, and considers that groan a standing ovation. This book gives him fresh material.

What makes this one stand out on a shelf full of gag gifts is a genuinely clever touch: the first page has space to write a special message, which means the book works as the card and the gift in one. Skip buying a separate card—write your message inside something he'll actually pick up again.

Why This Dad Jokes Book Earns Its Spot on the Nightstand

  • Clean, family-friendly jokes: Nothing you'll have to explain to the kids or apologize for at the dinner table—safe to leave out at any family gathering.
  • Built-in message page: The first page has room for a personal note, so you can skip buying a separate greeting card.
  • Made for the occasion: A natural pick for Father's Day, birthdays and Christmas stockings alike.
  • Part of a series: It's Book 1 of 2 in the Dad Jokes series, so if he burns through it, there's a sequel waiting.
  • Easy to give: At 6 x 0.27 x 9 inches and 3.53 ounces, it slips into a stocking, a gift bag or a White Elephant exchange without any drama.

Who Gets the Biggest Laugh Out of It

This is the gift you buy for dads, husbands, grandpas and new fathers—the men in your life who love telling jokes and making everyone laugh (cough, cough). Kids can give it to Dad for Father's Day with a message on the first page; grown-up children can add it to a birthday pile; and it makes a reliably funny Christmas stocking stuffer that gets used all year.

It also shines as a White Elephant or Secret Santa gag—everyone wants to steal it, and whoever ends up with it will read three jokes aloud before the party's over. If your family road trips involve someone clutching a joke book and narrating the entire drive, this is that book.

Worth Knowing Before You Buy

Know what you're getting: this is a deliberately terrible joke book—that's the entire point, and it's the joke. It's a 106-page paperback in English, independently published by author Spiffy McChappy, sized 6 x 0.27 x 9 inches and weighing 3.53 ounces. It won't suit anyone looking for highbrow comedy, and it's a book, not a novelty gadget. If Dad already owns Book 2 of the series, note that this one comes first.

If there's a dad on your list who thinks he's the funniest man alive, give him 106 pages of ammunition. Grab a copy, write your message on the first page, and get ready for the groans.

Specifications

Publisher
Independently published
Language
English
Print length
106 pages
ISBN-10
1099879965
ISBN-13
978-1099879968
Item Weight
3.53 ounces
Dimensions
6 x 0.27 x 9 inches
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Frequently asked questions

Are the jokes in this book appropriate for kids?

Yes. The book is made up of clean, family-friendly jokes, so it's safe to read aloud with kids or leave out at family gatherings.

Can I use this book instead of a Father's Day card?

Yes. The first page has space to write a special message, so the book doubles as a greeting card and gift in one.

How big is the book and how many jokes does it have?

It's a 106-page paperback measuring 6 x 0.27 x 9 inches and weighing 3.53 ounces, packed with dad jokes throughout.

Is there a second book in the series?

Yes, this is Book 1 of 2 in the Dad Jokes series, so there's a follow-up if he works through the whole thing.

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Page updated on October 13, 2026.