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I’m wondering if Father’s Day is part of other people’s family traditions and, if so, how everyone celebrates. Wikipedia lists 100 countries that have some kind of recognition, but it doesn’t give many details.

The dads in our family usually receive gifts or get a special outing. And, of course, children have been known to make beautiful cards. What about entertainments? Does anyone perform for their father or tell dad jokes?

Sarah Lemire at Today writes, “Did you hear about the father who lost his left leg? He’s all right now. How about this one: My dad said he wanted something groundbreaking for Father’s Day. So I got him a shovel. …

‘Of course, it also doesn’t hurt to also give Dad a thoughtful card with a few heartfelt sentiments written inside to remind him that when it comes to dads, he’s simply the best.

“In the end, however, laughter is the real gift, and [here’s] everything you need to deliver the perfect punchline this Father’s Day. …

“I was going to tell my dad a pizza joke for Father’s Day. But I decided it was too cheesy.

“For Father’s Day, I got my dad a book on anti-gravity. Now he can’t put it down.

“My dad opened a gym once. But it didn’t work out.

“Why did the golfer cry? He was going through a rough patch.

“My dad is really bad at golf. I told him to join the club. …

“My dad used to steal soap, but eventually he came clean.

“I took my dad camping for Father’s Day. It was in tents.

“My dad used to be addicted to the hokey pokey. But then he turned himself around.

“My father ate a frog. Now I’m worried he’s going to croak.

“Why do golf announcers whisper? They don’t want to wake up the spectators. …

“My father spilled invisible ink all over himself. He’s at the hospital waiting to be seen.

“My dad quit his job as an archeologist. Now his career is in ruins.

“The last time my dad played baseball he got arrested. Apparently he tried to steal second base.

“My dad’s computer caught a cold. He must have left a window open.

“My dad said he wanted something groundbreaking for Father’s Day. So I got him a shovel. …

“I never liked my dad’s facial hair. But now it’s starting to grow on me.

“My dad bought a pair of camouflage pants. Now I can’t find him.

“My father doesn’t like trees. He thinks they’re shady.

“For Father’s Day, my dad asked for a gift with no strings attached. So I bought him a broken guitar. …

“I got my dad a book about glue once. He couldn’t put it down.

“My dad won’t play cards in the jungle. He says there are too many cheetahs.

“My grandfather got fired from the keyboard factory. He wasn’t putting in enough shifts.

“My dad wanted to listen to music while we were fishing. So I put on something catchy.”

More bad jokes at Today, here.

And you might like to read about Sonora Dodd, who started Father’s Day in Spokane, Washington, in 1910. Her dad had raised six children after their mother died, and she wanted to see him get some credit. More here.