Dad Joke MuseumPlease groan responsibly.

The Garage

Tools, lawns, and cars. Measure twice, groan once. 20 exhibits, punchlines shown below. Flip Quiz me to test yourself first.

Punchlines shown below — flip to test yourself first

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

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It can hold a note longer than anyone.

Exhibit 256·The Garage·19 words

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Why does my ladder never miss a phone call?

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It always picks up on the first rung.

Exhibit 257·The Garage·17 words

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Why did the circular saw lose the debate?

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Every one of its arguments was circular.

Exhibit 258·The Garage·15 words

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Why is my workshop the calmest room in the house?

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The sawhorses keep everything stable.

Exhibit 259·The Garage·15 words

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

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It's all torque and no action.

Exhibit 260·The Garage·17 words

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Why are bolts so popular on social media?

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They post excellent threads.

Exhibit 261·The Garage·12 words

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

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It always has a designated driver.

Exhibit 262·The Garage·18 words

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I wrote a book about painting your own house.

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It's really just a primer.

Exhibit 263·The Garage·14 words

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How do drywall installers end all of their arguments?

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They patch things up.

Exhibit 264·The Garage·13 words

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Where did all the scratches on my old dresser go?

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They varnished.

Exhibit 265·The Garage·12 words

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Why did the faucet sign up for dance lessons?

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It was born to tap.

Exhibit 266·The Garage·14 words

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How did the plumbing company find so many new hires?

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They built a great pipeline.

Exhibit 267·The Garage·15 words

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

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It always has an outlet.

Exhibit 268·The Garage·18 words

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

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Every conversation gets cut short.

Exhibit 269·The Garage·16 words

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Why did the sprinkler cancel on our picnic?

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It took a rain check.

Exhibit 270·The Garage·13 words

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How did the neighborhood car club get organized?

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They formed a steering committee.

Exhibit 271·The Garage·13 words

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Why did the transmission get hired on the spot?

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It was willing to work any shift.

Exhibit 272·The Garage·16 words

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

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They love heavy rotation.

Exhibit 273·The Garage·16 words

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Why does my new car have such good hindsight?

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It came with a backup camera.

Exhibit 274·The Garage·15 words

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How did I finally learn to drive a stick shift?

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I read the manual.

Exhibit 275·The Garage·14 words

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