Presidents’ Day is a time to honor the leaders who have shaped the history of the United States. It’s also a time to lighten the mood with some good old-fashioned dad jokes inspired by our nation’s presidents. In this article, we’ll explore the lighter side of Presidents’ Day with a collection of presidential dad jokes guaranteed to make you smile.
Short Presidents Day jokes
1. What is the most unfair thing about the U.S. presidential election?
We get 50 choices for Miss America but only two for president.
2. What’s the problem with political jokes?
They get elected for president.
3. Which U.S. president got the job online?
Abraham LinkedIn.
4. Which U.S. president starred in sci-fi movies?
Ronald Ray Gun.
5. Why was Herbert Hoover the best president?
He gave a dam.
6. In what state was George Washington born?
Naked and crying, just like the rest of us.
7. How many senior presidential aides does it take to change a lightbulb?
None. They are supposed to keep the president in the dark.
8. Want to hear a politically incorrect joke?
President Ben Franklin walked into a bar…
9. How did the elves get Bilbo Baggins elected for president?
By using propa-Gandalf.
10. How can you tell the difference between a president and an actor?
One leads the land, while the other lands the lead.
11. Which president holds the record for the shortest term?
Grover Cleveland. He was the twenty-second president.
12. What did Franklin D. Roosevelt say after he dropped his pickle?
“I want a new dill.”
13. What was the one issue the presidential candidate couldn’t overcome?
Gerrymandering was where he drew the line.
14. Which U.S. presidents were the greenest?
The Bushes.
15. How are presidents like diapers?
They need to be changed regularly and for the same reason.
16. Which U.S. president bought the most gasoline?
Millard Fillmore.
17. What is the rarest mythical creature?
A presidential candidate who is honest, smart and electable.
Funny Presidents Day jokes
18. Why did the 38th president dine and dash?
He couldn’t a-Ford-it.
19. Why did no one attend the president’s press conference at midnight?
Biden it was too late.
20. What is Michelle Obama’s favorite vegetable?
Barackoli.
21. Why weren’t dogs allowed at the White House from 1989 to 1993?
The Secret Service was worried they’d chase the Quayles and pee on the Bushes.
22. Which one of Washington’s generals had the best sense of humor?
Laugh-ayette.
23. What would you get if you crossed a gorilla with the 16th U.S. president?
Ape Lincoln.
24. Who is in charge of the kitchen remodel at the White House?
The president’s Cabinet.
25. What do you call George Washington’s false teeth?
Presidentures!
26. How do you tell the difference between a presidential candidate and a chemistry professor?
Ask them to read this word aloud: unionized.
27. Why did Barack Obama take all the writing instruments with him when he left the Oval Office?
Because Donald Trump was bringing his own Pence.
28. What computer code should you use to write a song for a presidential candidate?
The Al Gore rhythm.
29. What did the President say when he lost his notes before addressing the country?
Nothing. He was speechless.
30. What should you do if Lincoln, Washington, Jefferson and Roosevelt all get poison ivy?
Rename it Mount Rashmore.
31. Which president’s wife had to do the most laundry?
Mrs. Washington.
32. Why did the president of the cheese company run for president of the United States?
So she could make America grate again.
Conclusion: Laughter and Legacy
As we celebrate Presidents’ Day, let us not forget to embrace the humor and levity that our nation’s leaders bring to our lives. Whether through witty remarks, playful banter, or good-natured pranks, presidents have shown us that even in the highest office, a sense of humor can go a long way.
So, as you enjoy the day off or reflect on the legacy of past presidents, take a moment to share a laugh with friends and family. After all, in the words of Abraham Lincoln, “It’s better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt”—unless, of course, you’re telling a good dad joke!
Remember, these presidential dad jokes are meant to bring a smile to your face and honor the leaders who have shaped our nation’s history. So go ahead, share a laugh, and celebrate Presidents’ Day in style!