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The Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Britain's favourite ‘dadisms' from pretending their not asleep to repeating the same joke, survey reveals
THE nations favourite 'Dadisms' have been revealed – with pretending they're not asleep, just 'resting their eyes', telling the same story multiple times, and of course, dad dancing featuring on the list. A poll of 2,000 adults found that while Brits love to moan about their dads' cringey behaviour, three quarters wouldn't choose to change them if they could. 1 Other favourites include fixing things around the house, telling corny jokes, and having a favourite chair that no one else is allowed to sit in. Falling asleep on the sofa, saying 'back in my day…' or 'when I was your age…', and complaining about the cost of things all also got a shoutout on the list. Despite this tendency for Dadisms, three quarters (76 per cent) claimed they don't find this behaviour embarrassing and prefer to humour their fathers – with 62 per cent likely to laugh at their jokes even when they're not funny. This may be because 85 per cent partake in Dadisms themselves – with the most common including complaining about the cost of things (28 per cent), falling asleep on the sofa (25 per cent), and sending the thumbs up emoji (17 per cent). A spokesperson from Moonpig, which commissioned the research, said: 'Dads can make us laugh more than anyone else – even if this isn't always intentional. 'And they seem to have so many universal behaviours, as if they've been given a manual on what makes a dad a dad. 'This Father's Day we want to celebrate all father figures and the little quirks that make us love them so much.' The other ingredients that make up a classic father figure were also revealed, with top traits identified as hardworking, caring, supportive, and reliable. Dad-centric hobbies included watching football, gardening, and DIY – as well as travelling, reading, and going to the pub with his mates. And the possessions most treasured by any fatherly figure are likely to be his car (24 per cent), toolbox (17 per cent), and family photographs (24 per cent), according to data. Home Bargains launches Father's Day gifts in store & there's a £5.99 present shoppers are already snapping up When asked, a higher percentage of those polled also claimed to find them unintentionally funny (25 per cent) rather than intentionally hilarious (17 per cent). And, on average, a dad will only know 35 per cent of their kids' friends' names – with eight per cent not knowing any of them at all. To celebrate the father figures in their lives, 73 per cent will celebrate Father's Day every year – and to commemorate this day, are most likely to buy him a gift (62 per cent), a card (61 per cent), and go out for a meal (30 per cent). The top factors that influence selecting the perfect card were also identified as humour (50 per cent), a fun and personal design (31 per cent), and a sentimental message about how great he is (30 per cent). Interestingly, more than half (54 per cent) claimed they are more likely to buy a humorous card to celebrate their dad on Father's Day than their mum on Mother's Day – perhaps because 73 per cent hope to see their favourite Dadisms referenced on the cover. Moonpig's spokesperson added: 'Our father figures can be such a source of inspiration, support, and laughter – which is why it's so important to celebrate them every chance we get. 'A heartfelt message, inside joke, or personalised reference to the things they love on their Father's Day card can make all the difference to letting them know how much you care. "So this Father's Day, take a moment to revel in those eye-roll-worthy Dadisms and the little things that make your bond so special – and say it all with a card that's as unique as he is." TOP 30 FAVOURITE 'DADISMS' 1. Fixing things around the house 2. Pretending they're not sleeping just 'resting their eyes' 3. Falling asleep on the sofa 4. Telling bad/corny jokes 5. Saying 'back in my day…' or 'when I was your age…' 6. Telling the same story multiple times 7. Having a favourite chair that no one else is allowed to sit in 8. Dad dancing 9. Complaining about the cost of things 10. Complaining about what you're watching on TV but then sitting down to watch it anyway 11. Starting conversations with strangers 12. Sending the thumbs up emoji 13. Doing a dad grunt when sitting down or standing up 14. Always coming round to your house with a toolbox 15. Giving unsolicited advice 16. Making jokes to waiters 17. Cleaning his car for fun 18. Always ordering the same meal at a restaurant 19. Wearing socks with sandals 20. Having questionable dress sense 21. Doing the head-nod greeting to strangers 22. Tinkering with something that isn't broken 23. Being obsessed with the water/electricity meter 24. Not using emojis properly 25. Talking through a film you're trying to watch 26. Claiming to be great at BBQ-ing 27. Calling you by your sibling's name 28. Having a 'usual' in the pub 29. Taking atrocious selfies 30. Farting a lot
Buzz Feed
23-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
47 Hilarious Older Adults Who Proved You're Never Too Old To Have A Sense Of Humor
1. You've heard of Dad Jokes, but Grandpa Jokes are at a WHOLE different level. 2. In fact, I must apologize to grandpas everywhere for not knowing about their Grandpa Jokes game. 3. This is way better than a real Tesla, IMO. 4. This grandma said, "damn, fine," after the disagreement last year. 5. This grandma's got jokes! 6. If there's one thing a grandparent will do, apparently, it's commit to the bit. 7. This grandma had jokes from beyond the grave. 8. This grandma was still able to find some hilarity on a sad day. 9. Whatever floats your boat, Grandma! 10. Sometimes, you gotta just make the best of what you've been given. 11. This older woman still had her youthful sense of humor. 12. I love it when older people give themselves full permission to be as eccentric and silly as possible. 13. I want these cards. 14. These cards also need to make a comeback. 15. This label-maker-armed grandma had a hilarious way of dealing with this mystery light switch. 16. My favorite part about older people? They just DGAF anymore. 17. They certainly wear whatever they want. 18. And just overall do what they want! 19. And they're not afraid to express themselves. 20. When you get to this age, you might as well enjoy yourself. 21. This grandma knew not to take things to hold onto things for a few decades so she could one day remind you what you said about her. 22. This grandpa improvised when asked to get a balloon for their grandson. u/thatronspecial / Via 23. This grandpa knew just what to give his grandson to remember him by. u/ElSnuggzadore / Via 24. What we might call rude, older people just call honest. u/tatsmith / Via 25. This older gentleman just found a way to express what most of us are thinking on a daily basis. u/conkledicks / Via 26. After all, sometimes honesty is the best policy. u/the_vole / Via 27. This grandma is SUCH a vibe. u/Thee_Nick / Via 28. Same with this woman. [deleted] / Via 29. This older woman knew sometimes things just need a little encouragement. u/Nitto1337 / Via 30. This older woman just had to share her petty revenge. [deleted] / Via 31. This is what I aspire to one day. u/RocksAndSoup / Via 32. This grandma just wanted to show she was thriving. u/clt96 / Via 33. What is it with older men and hilarious business cards? u/thanks_schoolwifi / Via 34. Seriously, where do people get these made??? u/hil0916 / Via 35. I need these socks. u/neekoriss / Via 36. This grandpa hit a NSFW joke in plain sight. u/WestleyThe / Via If you don't get the joke, check out the tie from the side. u/WestleyThe / Via 37. This grandpa knew how to pick a card. u/Tank_88 / Via 38. This grandfather decided to get with the a way. u/MichaellaJane / Via 39. This 101-year-old proved "my ass" jokes are still funny at any age. u/Ringoose / Via 40. There's something about aggressive embroidery that really tickles me. u/threatlevelmidnight_ / Via 41. Like, this grandma should 100% sell her needlepoint. u/Alternative_Door9790 / Via 42. This grandparent had the perfect gift. u/GoshtoshOfficial / Via 43. And these grandparents found the perfect wrapping for their gift. u/duckduckpenguin92 / Via 44. I'm hoping Grandma handed this to anyone who mentioned wanting to exercise. [deleted] / Via 45. I'm not going to name names, but there are businesses I've worked for that could use this sign. [deleted] / Via 46. This woman found a creative solution to their problem. u/omcw / Via 47. And finally, these older neighbors decided on the perfect consequences for dog-poop litterers. u/SrgntPeppers / Via
