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Mon, 17 Feb 2020

Dad Jokes to Break the Ice on a Chairlift

You can tell a lot about person by their interactions on a chairlift. While some like to day dream and scope their next line with their head phones in, others find it awkward to not acknowledge the person they're sharing bum space with. So how to break the ice with those impermeable lift mates? We've rounded up the best Dad jokes that are sure to win over at least a smirk.

TeePee Town heated chairlift at Banff Sunshine Village, Banff National Park. Photo by Banff Sunshine Village. TeePee Town heated chairlift at Banff Sunshine Village, Banff National Park. Photo by Banff Sunshine Village.

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What does one snowman says to his buddy? Do you smell carrots?

What do you call the cheese that is not yours? Not-yo-cheese (Nacho cheese)

How do you know if a joke is a dad joke? The punch line is a parent

Two fish are in a tank, one turns to the other and asks... do you know how to drive this thing?

Why can’t you hear a ptmarigan go to the bathroom? The p is silent.

Did I tell you the time I fell in love during a backflip? I was heels over head.

Did you know the first French fries weren't actually cooked in France? They were cooked in Greece.

Why are mountains funny? Because they’re hill areas.

What did the Buffalo say to his son when he left for college? Bi-son

Why can’t eggs tell jokes to each-other? Because they’d crack each other up

Why did your dad get fired from the orange juice factory? Because he couldn’t concentrate.

Do you want to hear a joke about pizza? Never mind….it’s too cheezy

Why can’t the bike stand on its own? Because its two-tired

Why do cows wear bells? Because their horns don’t work

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