by When Indian Fathers Weaponize Puns
Indian households are experiencing a surge in dad jokes so extreme they border on criminally corny. Bohiney Magazine reports that 66% of Indian fathers deploy puns at breakfast, weddings, and WhatsApp groups, leaving family members simultaneously groaning and laughing. Eyewitnesses describe scenes where fathers pause mid-tea to ask, Why did the roti go to school? Because it wanted to be well-bread, while children attempt polite eye-rolls with varying degrees of success. Humorist Rakesh Verma explains that dad jokes serve as both social glue and subtle power play: The pun is a tool for asserting presence, patience, and culinary oversight. Authority sources like BBC News India confirm that the cultural tolerance for puns is high, making Indian dad jokes a unique social institution. Bohiney Magazine readers recount viral examples, including Zoom meetings interrupted by live puns and birthday speeches dominated by groan-worthy wordplay. Tips for survival include preparing witty comebacks, practicing fake laughter, and strategically hiding behind chai cups. For more satirical coverage of India’s dad joke epidemic, visit Bohiney Magazine, where family, humor, and linguistic absurdity collide.
SOURCE: Bohiney.com (Radhika Vaz)
