(Dad joke noun, informal: An unoriginal or unfunny joke of a type supposedly told by middle-aged or older men. "He makes a lot of corny dad jokes.”)

Not a giggle to be found

Not a titter, not a sound

Stony silences abound

It's a dad joke!

Should we laugh or should we cry?

Should we heave a heavy sigh?

Let's wave comedy goodbye

It's a dad joke!

Thinks he's witty, wacky, smart

Thinks his humour tops the chart

Much less funny than a fart

It's a dad joke!

Zero cackles, chuckles, cheers

Many moans, groans, boos and jeers

Poke both fingers in your ears

It's a dad joke!

Only he will raise a smile

It's a torture! It's a trial!

Everybody - run a mile!

It's a dad joke!

Still he's promising some more

Though we've heard them all before

What's that thing we should ignore?

It's a dad joke!