‘Dad joke’ popularity surged during the 2020 pandemic.
✓ TRUE FACT
During lockdowns, people leaned into low-stakes, family-friendly humor that works in group chats and video calls. “Dad jokes” are short, predictable, and pun-heavy—perfect for stressed brains that wanted quick laughs, not emotional homework.
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