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Cringey dad jokes might actually be good for us!

Those cringey dad jokes might actually be good for us. New research says the classic eye-roll one...

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06.40 17 Jun 2026


Cringey dad jokes might actually be good for us!


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06.40 17 Jun 2026


Those cringey dad jokes might actually be good for us. New research says the classic eye-roll one-liner could help strengthen the bond between dads and their kids.

For more on this along with a few jokes Anton spoke to Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin, Brendan Kelly.


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