Dad Joke MuseumPlease groan responsibly.

The Garage

Tools, lawns, and cars. Measure twice, groan once. 20 original exhibits — tap a setup for its punchline.

Why did the C-clamp get a solo in the garage choir?

It can hold a note longer than anyone.

Exhibit № 1 · The Garage

Why does my ladder never miss a phone call?

It always picks up on the first rung.

Exhibit № 2 · The Garage

Why did the circular saw lose the debate?

Every one of its arguments was circular.

Exhibit № 3 · The Garage

Why is my workshop the calmest room in the house?

The sawhorses keep everything stable.

Exhibit № 4 · The Garage

Why won't the other tools listen to the torque wrench anymore?

It's all torque and no action.

Exhibit № 5 · The Garage

Why are bolts so popular on social media?

They post excellent threads.

Exhibit № 6 · The Garage

Why doesn't the screw worry about getting home late from the workshop?

It always has a designated driver.

Exhibit № 7 · The Garage

I finally wrote that book about painting your own house.

Honestly, it's just a primer.

Exhibit № 8 · The Garage

How do drywall installers end all of their arguments?

They patch things up.

Exhibit № 9 · The Garage

Where did all the scratches on my old dresser go?

They varnished.

Exhibit № 10 · The Garage

Why did the faucet sign up for dance lessons?

It was born to tap.

Exhibit № 11 · The Garage

How did the plumbing company find so many new hires?

They built a great pipeline.

Exhibit № 12 · The Garage

Why is the wall socket the most emotionally healthy thing in my house?

It always has an outlet.

Exhibit № 13 · The Garage

Why does the grass refuse to chat with my lawn mower?

Every conversation gets cut short.

Exhibit № 14 · The Garage

Why did the sprinkler cancel on our picnic?

It took a rain check.

Exhibit № 15 · The Garage

Why did the neighborhood car club finally get organized?

They formed a steering committee.

Exhibit № 16 · The Garage

Why did the transmission get hired on the spot?

It was willing to work any shift.

Exhibit № 17 · The Garage

Why do my tires listen to the same songs over and over?

They love heavy rotation.

Exhibit № 18 · The Garage

Why does my new car have such good hindsight?

It came with a backup camera.

Exhibit № 19 · The Garage

How did I finally learn to drive a stick shift?

I read the manual.

Exhibit № 20 · The Garage

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