Funny Father's Day gifts have a reputation problem: half of them are a 30-second laugh followed by the trash can. The picks here are the opposite. Each one earns a real laugh when he opens it and then gets used, whether that is a joke book he quotes at dinner or a card game the family plays on the back porch. We compared listings, publisher pages and owner reviews and kept five that are widely sold and well reviewed. Father's Day 2026 is Sunday, June 21.
Who These Gifts Are For
These picks suit the dad who already makes the dad jokes, the dad who runs family game night and the dad who is impossible to shop for because he says he does not want anything. Funny gifts work best when the joke matches his humor. A dad who loves puns will treasure the joke book. A competitive dad will take the card games seriously. A dad with a slightly juvenile sense of humor will love the Squatty Potty, and so will everyone who visits his bathroom.
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The 5 Best Funny Father's Day Gifts
Dad Jokes: Over 600 of the Best (Worst) Jokes Around by Jimmy Niro
Best for The pun-loving dad
This Sourcebooks paperback collects more than 600 knee-slappers, head-shakers and groan-makers, and it is a USA Today bestseller with a 3.98 average on Goodreads.
It is the rare joke book that actually gets used, because dads read the jokes out loud at dinner, in the car and during every family gathering. Write your favorite joke on the inside cover so he knows you read it first.
Exploding Kittens Original Edition
Best for Family game night and grown kids
Exploding Kittens is the card game where players draw until someone pulls an Exploding Kitten and is out, unless they have a Defuse card like a laser pointer.
It plays 2 to 5 people, ages 7 and up, in about 15 minutes, with art by The Oatmeal. It is easy enough for kids and sneaky enough for adults, which is why it keeps coming out at family gatherings long after Father's Day.
Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza Card Game
Best for The loud, competitive dad
Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza is a fast slap game from Dolphin Hat Games: players flip cards while chanting the five words and slap the pile when the card matches the word.
It plays 2 to 8 people in about 10 to 15 minutes and gets louder every round. It is a strong pick for a dad who likes to win and does not mind looking a little silly doing it.
What Do You Meme? Family Edition
Best for Dads who want to keep up with the kids' humor
The family version of the viral caption game includes 300 caption cards and 108 photo cards.
Each round, players pair their funniest caption with a photo and a rotating judge picks the winner. It is listed for ages 8 and up and three or more players, so it works for a Father's Day afternoon with the kids. The jokes are clean, so grandparents can play too.
Squatty Potty Original Bathroom Toilet Stool, 7 Inch (White)
Best for The dad with a bathroom sense of humor
The Squatty Potty is the gift that gets the biggest laugh at the table and then quietly becomes part of his routine.
The original 7 inch model fits standard toilets, is a single piece of plastic with no assembly and tucks around the base of the toilet when not in use. Walmart's listing rates it for up to 350 pounds. Give it with a straight face and a card that explains nothing.
What to Check Before You Buy
- His sense of humor. Match the joke to him. A dad who hates bathroom humor will not find the Squatty Potty funny, and a dad who hates games will not play them.
- Ages at the table. Exploding Kittens and Taco Cat are rated 7 and up, and What Do You Meme? Family is listed for 8 and up.
- Player counts. Exploding Kittens plays 2 to 5, Taco Cat 2 to 8, and What Do You Meme? Family needs at least 3.
- Edition. Several of these come in themed or expansion editions. Make sure the listing is the original or family edition you want.
- Timing. Father's Day 2026 is Sunday, June 21. Order by mid June for standard shipping.
How to Choose a Funny Gift for Dad
Start with how he spends his free time. A dad who is always telling jokes gets the joke book. A dad who organizes game night gets Exploding Kittens or Taco Cat. A dad who loves being with the kids gets What Do You Meme? Family. A dad who will laugh at anything bathroom related gets the Squatty Potty.
Then decide if it is the whole gift or the funny add-on. Any of these pairs well with something more practical, like a tool or a grilling gift, because the laugh opens the card and the bigger gift lands after. The best funny gifts are the ones he will still be using in August.
How We Chose
Shelzy Perkins researched these picks from retailer listings, product specifications, independent reviews and patterns in verified buyer reviews. We did not physically test them. Prices change often, so check the current price and delivery estimate on the listing before you order. Read the full editorial policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good funny Father's Day gift?
A dad joke book is the best funny Father's Day gift because he will use the jokes all year.
What funny gift can the whole family use?
Exploding Kittens is the best funny family gift because it plays in about 15 minutes for ages 7 and up.
Is a Squatty Potty a weird gift for dad?
It is a little weird, which is the point, and it is a gift he will actually keep using.
When is Father's Day 2026?
Father's Day 2026 is Sunday, June 21, 2026.
