Parenting is tough. Kids are great, the light of our lives, but sometimes they can really try our patience. That's why it's so important to have a sense of humor because if you didn't, they would literally drive you insane! These parents have got humor by the bucketload and they use it in the best possible way.
Sometimes it's just not enough to be able to laugh off kids bad behavior, many of these parents come up with genius and hilarious pranks to get a little subtle revenge on their offspring as well. From mastering the art of the embarrassing dad to reminding your adult kids who's still boss.
Son's Birthday Is Coming Up
This dad decided to take his sons gift request a little too literally when he asked for a remote-control car. You have to admit, it is pretty hilarious!
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Thanks, Dad
This dad just didn't have the time or energy to write a soppy deep happy birthday message to his kid although we are sure he loves him very much. Instead, he found the perfect card that takes minimum effort and has maximum reward
Halloween Mom
This mom decided to take Halloween to new levels when she dressed up as her son. From the fake mustache, the hair, to the clothes!
Dad Slid This Under Her Door
This is actually heart-warming. This dad put in the effort to cheer up his daughter after she got her phone taken away by sliding this adorable note faking a WhatsApp conversation under her door. And let’s point out that he wrote his name as ‘daddio’, can it get any cuter?!
Designated Driver
One benefit of being a little person is that you can drive your daughter around in her Barbie jeep.
How In The World, Mom.
Okay, I think she has to be the coolest mom on the list. After dropping her daughter off at college for her Freshman year it seems she went on her own adventure and stumbled upon the collage football team.
She Ain't Right, But She Ain't Wrong.
So my brother, Richard, is a paraplegic and has been in a wheelchair for about 25 years. I'm fairly certain my mom didn't much care if he was a Walking Dead fan. She just thought this was freaking hilarious, as did the rest of us.
The Advertisement Birthday Cake
This toddler loves the ads for a local personal injury lawyer so much, his mom made it his birthday party theme.
This Might Be The Reason She First Left
Another family that gets endless joy from embarrassing their young ones: "We decided to embarrass our daughter at the airport after 3 months away (we don't normally dress this way)."
Coloring With My Sons
This guy decided to use his sons' innocent coloring book as a way to express his beliefs and vent his frustrations: mainly those of annoying Jehova witnesses.
My Mom Always Finds A Way To Surprise Me On My Birthday
Okay, can you get any cuter than this mom? She loves to surprise her son on his birthday, and not in the way you think… check out the cake decorations he was lucky enough to get on his birthday this year.
Actual Photo Of Me Waiting For My Daughter To Finish Her Homework
No one likes homework, not kids and certainly not parents who have to wait up and explain the same thing over and over again. This mom decided to prove her point by staging this hilarious photoshoot.
I Don't Always Get Packages From My Father, But When I Do...
Okay, I’m laughing out loud looking at this dad’s way of checking the postal system. He wanted to see if he could get an axe through the mail, and indeed he could! But the sweetheart didn’t forget to pay his son for helping him test out the theory.
Replaced By A Pooch
My buddy and his sister refused to go do a photoshoot with their parents. Subsequently, their parents decided who their favorite child was that day.
My Jewish Mother Gave Me This As A Housewarming Gift
This is one creative and rather hilarious housewarming gifts, Jewish moms are known for their good food, protective instincts and apparently their kickass humor!
Today My Dad Finally Decided To Cash This Chip In, I'm 35.
You have got to take your hands off to this dad who kept this adorable hand-written note by his son presumably written when he was around five inviting him out for lunch. He is now 35 but the father still had it and decided to cash it in when he knew his son could afford to great his dad!
My Son's First Day At School Today. I Handled It Really Well.
It's not easy watching your little one walk out the door on that first day of school. It symbolizes the end of an era and beginning of your child’s growing up process. This dad is clearly having separation anxieties and dealing with it in one hilarious way.
The Joke That Backfired
My dad and I (jokingly) told my mom we would leave the Apple store only after she had taken a "selfie" on every single device. Next thing I know her face is all over the store.
My Mom Is Selling My Brother's Iguana
This mom sure knows how to write one flattering recommendation on craigslist. When she decided it was time for her son’s iguana to relocate she wrote this very detailed and rather hilarious description to lure in potential buyers.
My Mom Sent This To Me For Easter. I Love My Mom.
This is one badass mom. Instead of going the usual Easter route with some cute bunny decorations, this mom went all out monster mode and surprised her kid with one violent bunny eating situation.
My Friend Was Running Late To Drop Off Her Daughter At School
A Family That Plays Together, Stays Together.
'My son started to cry when he saw Santa, so I decided it'd be a good idea if we all joined too.' Talk about solidarity.
Thank You, Thank You Very Much.
My family is pretty odd. Tonight, my mom hired an Elvis impersonator and didn't tell anyone about it.
If You Never Try You'll Never Know
This little kid has some sass! When he got a measly $1 from the tooth fairy he thought it was fitting to write a letter requesting an upgrade to $5. But he did not expect the extra formal response he would get, I mean I could barely even understand a word of it!
If I Ever Have A Son, I'm Making Him Wear This T-Shirt.
Still living with your parents when you hit the 20’s or 30’s can be a little bit of a touchy subject. Which makes this guy wearing a top stating ‘ I still live with my parents’ al the more hilarious. You still got some time little guy!
Keeping Grandma Happy
Kid's don't always react how we would like them to when receiving gifts: My son didn't react in the video to his grandma's present, so I just screenshotted him yawning and sent that.
I Found A Horribly Fun Way To Disappoint My Kids In The Morning
This parent has one nasty sense of humor! Can you imagine his kid’s excitement when they think they are getting this deliciousness to eat before they realize it’s an air refresher… cruel I tell you…cruel.
My Dad Gave My Fiancé A Goat As Dowry For Our Recent Engagement As A Joke
Okay, another one of the funniest on the list. This dad decided to tap into the medieval ways to make his son’s engagement official when he actually purchased a goat as dowry for his son’s wife! Okay so she didn’t have to look after it, but it’s certainly the thought that counts.
Guy Says He's Made A Hobby Out Of Embarrassing His Daughter
What is it with dad’s that they seem to get immeasurable joy out of embarrassing their offspring? Is this like some secret embarrassing society that children don’t know about? Anyway. This dad goes to lengths to embarrass his daughter like wearing some very inventive outfits.
I Asked For An Apple Watch For My Birthday. This Is What I Got.
You can’t deny it, he got what his child askes for! Yes, it may not be the exact apple watch they were referring to, but this is definitely the most affordable version.
Friendly Advice
A box of presents just arrived from home. Instead of a card, I got this wonderful piece of advice from my mother, in the form of an embroidered pillow (which she made herself. I love my mom).
Friend Puts Fine Dining Menus In His Son's Lunch Box
I don’t even know where to begin with this parent who actually goes through the efforts to put fine dining menus in his son’s lunchbox. Is it hilarious? Is it ridiculous? We will leave you guys to decide.
Mom Went Couch Shopping. She Sent My Sister A Pic. Then We Noticed Something.
This mom is adorable. When she went couch shopping she decided to have s little fun and play some mind games with her daughter when she sent her this picture to zoom in for her pleasure.,
The Problem Solver Father
I live in the basement. I told my dad I needed more natural light in my bedroom, so he bought me this mirror.
My Dad Dressed Up As Buddy The Elf To Pick Me Up From The Airport
Remember we spoke about parent’s delight in embarrassing their kids? Well, this is exhibit B. this dad decided to dress up from had to toe like an elf when picking up his kid from the airport. You have to give it to him for the commitment to the prank.
Got A Vasectomy. Parents Got Me A Gift.
You have to love the parents who are there to help and make fun of every single situation no matter what. When this guy decided to get a vasectomy, his parents gave him some ‘dead nuts’ and we are laughing out loud.
Larry David Takes His Daughter To Tour Every Civil War Battlefield
Larry David is the man you love or hate. This funny guy takes his daughter to every civil war battlefield that exists and as you can see by her face, she is not as impressed as he wants her to be.
Rock 'N' Roller
My wife likes to send me pictures to remind me that my son misses me - doing this made me feel better about it. We see a masician in this kid's future.
Daughter Yelled At Me To Make Her A “Surprise Snack”
When she asked her mom to make her a surprise snack, we are sure she had something like ‘surprise muffins’ or a ‘surprise chocolate bar". But this mom took the whole surprise thing a little too seriously and the result is hilarious.
So I Run Out And Tell My Son Josh His Tires Got Slashed! Get It? Slashed?
What a cruel (and absolutely hilarious) mother. When she ran out to tell her son her tires got slashed we can imagine his horror. Just look at his expression of relief when he discovered that by ‘Slashed’ she meant something a little different,
"Cooler Than Me"
My daughter and me at Busch Gardens today. "I think I'm getting the hang of this tween daddying thing." We can just imagine her cringing.
It's The Thought That Counts
My mom slid this under my door after walking in on me watching Buffy and sobbing. Nice to know a mom gets the things that really matter to a teenage daughter.
Faceswapped My Brother And My Daughter. I Will Never Stop Laughing At This.
When face swap became a thing, the most wonderous, disturbing and hilarious images started popping up on the internet. Take this dad who decided to face swap his daughter and brother. The results are truly epic.
Mother Of The Year
Mom has never had good taste in picking out shirts for me, but this year she nailed it.
When My Mom Tries To Combine My Husband's Love Of The Outdoors And Star Wars
She gets an A+ for creativity on this one. Her mom really put in effort to get her son in law a gift that combines all his passions, outdoors and Star Wars and the result was pretty funny if we do say so ourselves.
Thanks, Judas.
So I sent my sister a Snapchat of a party I had when my parents were gone. She sent me this back (it's my dad).
The Awkward Pizza Delivery
My father decided to order me pizza while I was away at college. His added request would explain the awkward exchange with the delivery guy and me.
Well played, Grandpa. Well played.
My dad is nearly 70 and not especially computer savvy. However, he learned "an internet saying" and put it on my Amazon Christmas gift receipt.
Surprise The Kids Tonight With Some Feetloaf
Some of these parents on the list have some seriously disturbing sense of humor. When she decided to make meatloaf that looked exactly like a foot (THERE ARE TOENAILS!) we are pretty sure everyone lost their appetite instantly.
Should've Been More Specific
My boss said his daughter wanted one of the frozen Disney toys for Christmas. He bought this as a present. But honestly, how is he supposed to know frozen culture!
Finally Installed My Child's Car Seat!
We hope this was only for the picture sake. This guy decided to have some fun before installing his child’s car seat and pose for this hilariously dangerous looking picture. Yet the kid doesn’t look like he has a care in the world!
Playing The Waiting Game
After 3 months of being a father, a friend of mine got one of these for his son. Maybe one day he will understand the joke.
So Apparently Mom's Given Up On Names This Year. I'm Child 2 Of 3.
This mom just got totally sick of mixing up and remembering her child’s names, she decided to label them by numbers instead. Okay, it may be a bit offensive, but you have to admit it is definitely a time saver.
Mom Took An Extra Dose Of Prescription Cough Medicine
This hilarious ‘not suicide’ note was just to warn her family that despite taking one extra dose of cough syrup, she is in no way attempting to take her life. we pretty sure one extra dose wouldn’t have that effect, but she is just adorable for being concerned.
"Bags Under His Eyes"
My grandpa just passed away. This dad joke was found in one of his old albums while we were reminiscing.
The Card That My Mom Got For My Stoner Little Brother
We love that this mom is chill enough to appreciate a little marijuana pun in her birthday card. When her son wanted her to get a little ‘hi’ on her birthday, we can only imagine what he was really trying to say.
(Safety) Seal Of Approval
Squeeze out those last few hours! It’s Friday! I didn’t take the safety seal out yet, but he didn’t know that.
Now That's Commitment!
My parents drove almost an hour out of their way to prank me after I pranked their cars over Thanksgiving weekend. I’m open to any ideas on how to get them back.
Ran Into This At Our Local Greasy Spoon This Morning
While her face looks kind of miserable and not into it, her t-shirt is one that probably brings a giggle from every single customer that passes through.
I Had To
This guy decided to have a little fun at his kid’s graduation and re-enact this hilarious pose. Although his son does not look too impressed it could also just be his way of re-enacting that miserable facial pose.
So Subtle. Riiight.
Roommate got this Christmas gift from her father. All subtlety has gone out the window. I mean. everyone wants to see their daughter happy with a loved one, but not everyone is this obvious about it!
How My Mother Wrapped A Chipotle Gift Card
This mom has a weird way of storing gift card. She decided to wrap a chipotle gift card in the food itself! Talk about inception (and talking about a soon to be a soggy gift card)
What's New Pussycat?
My mom asked NBA point guard Deron Williams if she could take a picture of his shirt. He thought she was a fan just trying to get a picture of him.
Why We Have Kids. Great Winter Parenting!
These parents know how to chill out a bit and let their kids do some of the work. This photo says it all, as their little ones shovel the snow in the background they seem to be enjoying a couple of beers. We love it!
You've Been Caged!
My friend's wife refused to let him buy this. She said nothing about his mother giving it to him as a birthday gift.
A+ Parenting
This mom has one of the best sense of humor around when she made this ridiculously vulgar and extremely creative birthday cake stating the honest truth we love to ignore about giving birth and the sacrifices we make for our children hehe.
My Parents Gave Me This For Christmas (It's Them)
This is one way to bring a smile to your child’s face on Christmas eve- gift them with a picture of you too looking like some old school farmers and we are sure it’ll bring a giggle to their kid's face every time she walks past it.
Parents, It's That Time Of Year Again.
Well, some parents have separation anxiety when it’s time for their kids to go back to school, others know to enjoy and appreciate a bit of the freedom they get. Like this mom sneakily popping some Champaign behind her kids ‘back to school’ picture.
Taking The Piss
Mom asked what kind of cake I wanted for my birthday. Jokingly said "urinal". She delivers as she did 23 years ago.
Forgot To Buy My Son A Lunch Box For The First Day Of School. This Should Do.
When this mom’s poor parenting skills led her to forget to buy her kids a lunchbox for their first school day, she improvised like a queen and sent them of in style with a crown royal toiletry bag packed with goodies.
April Fools! Carrots And Broccoli In The Eggs!
This little girl does NOT look too pleased at her parent's joke when instead of finding chocolate goodies in her Easter egg she found some carrots and broccoli. We get you girl, we would not be too pleased either.
How Dumb Do My Parents Think I️ Am
Pretty dumb it seems. We guess these parents severely underestimate their child’s understanding of the simple things of life if they feel the need to instruct him to remove the plastic before eating…
Replaced 15-Year-Old Daughter's Stash Of Wine With Orange Squash
Honestly, if your 15-year-old daughter has a stash of wine you should be a little concerned. But these guys took it to new levels when they replaced the wine with orange squash. We hope this teen learns a thing or too about the risks of drinking,
His Son Wanted A Switch For His Birthday
We honestly feel for this kid. It's an IT joke. He wanted a switch for his birthday, and he got this, which is a switch (in the computer world) . We hope this joke didn’t last too long and that the poor kid’s birthday wasn’t ruined!
My Son Really Wants Halo 5 For Christmas. He's Getting It, However...
Another parent who used his son’s birthday wishes to play a little cruel prank. despite assuring us that he will eventually get Halo 5 for his birthday, this dad couldn’t resist having a bit of fun with him before.
My April Fools Prank On My 11-Year-Old Son. The Bait And Switch.
April fools is the perfect excuse to be a little cruel to your little ones. take this as an example. We imagine the disappointment on this little guy's faces after they realize the switch out!
Lock, Stock, And Two Laughing Parents.
Bored while my teenage daughter was doing her first late night babysitting gig. Sent her this fake news screenshot with "you heard about this right?"
How To Scare Your Kids This Holiday Season
These parents went all out when it came to scaring their children and built one disturbing looking snowman tall enough to peer into their kid’s window! Honestly, I can imagine waking up to the site and it would not be pretty.
Dad Level Ultimate
We have t0o give it to this dad for coming up with this seriously creative idea to get his kids to do some cleaning. While we are sure they can’t be too pleased to have to earn the right to the Wi-Fi password, at least they will have a clean house at the end of the day!
Our Child Might Be The Reason You Drink
These parents are geniuses when it comes to getting their children’s teachers end of year gifts. Unlike the boring candles or flowers, they went for something a little more creative and re-branded wine bottles with a picture of their son and the title ‘our child might be the reason you drunk so enjoy this bottle on u!’ talk about genius.
Decides To Spoof My Son's Facebook Profile Photo. How Did We Do?
Facebook opened up a whole new realm of ways parents could mess with their kids like this one where mom and dad decided to spoof their child’s Facebook profile pic. We have to admit they look pretty damn good and are like a carbon copy of their mini-me’s
Finally Found My Sons
This guy clearly passed down his funny genes to his kids. When they decided to pose as mannequins and he couldn’t find them. Instead of getting annoyed when he finally spotted his kids he joined in on the joke!
Monkey See, Monkey Do?
When I was 12, I was attacked by a howler monkey in Costa Rica. My dad runs a tour and travel company down there, and I found this postcard on his rack.
Welcome To The Family Empire
My friend's daughter just flew by herself for the first time. This was how he greeted her at the airport.
A New Hairstyle For Every Month
People kept commenting on how much hair our baby son has, so naturally, this was the next step. Clearly the styles are endless.
Photos Or It Didn't Happen
'In 1980 I got my head stuck in a fence and instead of helping me my parents took this photo.' Although it probably seemed crueld at the time, we are sure looking back they all find it hilerious.
My Mum Made A Facebook Account And This Was Her First Message To Me
Parents and technology can sometimes be a scary mix. And this picture is evidence of that. After this girl’s mother made a Facebook account the first thing she sent her was this warped selfie! Looks like she’s having plenty of fun exploring the face filtering opportunities…
Oh, Dad.
This dad has sass! What started out as planning schedules with her dad ended up in some rude gestures on his part! At least he knows how to take a selfie I guess.
Mom Broke A Knife While Cooking And Sent Me This Picture
You can’t help but get a major shock when looking at this picture, besides the fact that realistically, there should be a whole lot more blood, it actually looks like a horrible cooking accident! This is one mom who has no shame in freaking out her kids!
I Asked My Mom For A Cool Bookmark And She Gave Me This (Yes, That's Her)
Another legend of a mother. When her daughter asked her for a cool bookmark she decided it would be a great way to remind her daughter how much she loved her mom every time she opened a book and made a miniature copy of herself to hold the place between the pages!
Parents, Make A Series Of Inappropriate Photos To Give Their Kid On Their 18th Bday
This is one of the smartest and most original ideas for a gift for a child’s 18th, not to mention a gift with lots of effort! These parents made a series of inappropriate photos like the one above which they aim to give to their kid when they’re old enough to appreciate this wicked kind of humor
My Cousin Placed A Horse Mask On His Dog, His Son Didn't See The Humor In It.
Okay we actually totally understand this poor kid freaked out expression. The dad tried to eb funny by placing a horse’s head on their dog, but the results were pretty horrifying, and we wouldn’t be surprised if this poor kid is scarred for life.
Get Me Out Of Here!
1) Get your child to squash up against a window. 2) Take a photo. 3) Set as the phone's background. 4) The child is 'stuck in' phone.
That's One Way To Avoid Sharing Dessert
I put vanilla pudding in a mayonnaise jar. My kids were horrified as I ate it while watching them open their Easter presents.
2-Year-Old Daughter Fell Asleep Like This, We Added The Knife For Dramatic Effect.
When this poor little girl passed out on the floor with one hand peeping out on the other side, her parents were quick to take the opportunity and stage this shot for dramatic effect.it could be a scene from a horror film.
My Dad Just Walked In And Taped This To My Door
Some dad’ Have a little too much time on their hands which could lead to hilarious practical jokes on their kids or just sticking some hilarious lord of the Rings inspired posters on the doors of their unsuspecting offspring.
Now That's Self Control
Gave my 11-year-old his new meds this morning. He looked at it and said, “I'm not putting a big “D” in my mouth.” Took every bit of responsible mom power I had not to scream, “That's what she said!”
My 3-Year-Old Nephew Had Some Anatomy Questions For My Sister
Anatomy is not always the easiest to understand for toddlers that are yet to have biology class. So, when little Ryan asked his mom if she peed out of her but due to her lack of penis, we could only wonder if she thought it was time for the first anatomy lesson or to keep this belief running.
A Quick Way To Destroy Your Kid's Faith
We have to give it to these parents for actually putting in some major effort to pull this prank off. Without focussing on the disappointment and lack of trust these poor kids must feel when opening their candy wrappers, it is one great prank idea.
A Friend Of Mine Just Dropped Out Of High School And This Is What His Dad Did
This dad knew how to look on the bright side when it came to his son dropping out of school. Rather than berating him for throwing away his education, he decided to buy a boat and fittingly name it ‘tuition’ for the tuition that would never be going to college
Tall, Dark, And... Okay!
My girlfriend's mom definitely won this round of cards against humanity. Totally am a black guy. I love our families.
I Wanted To Know If I Am Her Real Dad
This guy took his photoshopping and dressing up skills to the max when he transformed his little girl into a baby version of himself! You can’t deny behind the glasses and the bears the resemblance is uncanny.
Came Home To This In My Drawer. Well Played, Mom.
This is another sassy mom who knows how to play with her daughter. She arrived at this hilarious sign accompanies by a Barbie doll in her drawer. At least her daughter took it with a pinch of salt and appreciated the joke.
Know Your Audience
My mom has always been artistic when it comes to decorating cakes, this will always be my favorite. "Jeffaroonie" didn't appreciate it as much as the rest of us.
I'm A Bad Father, I Convinced My Kids This Is An Eyeball Remover.
Another dad that I’m pretty sure has scarred his kids for life and potentially stopped them from ever being able to face using a wine opener. He convinced his kids this was an eyeball remover! And honestly, looking at it we can kind of see why they’d buy it.
My Mom Gives Me The Best Presents
Some moms give some seriously boring gifts, but that is far from what these kids receive from their mom with one wicked sense of humour. Just read the inscription on the mug and you will know exactly what we’re talking about.
Sorry Son, I Couldn't Resist.
This dad used his photoshop skills for the very best reason possible and inserted his kid sticking his finger and some weird and wonderful places. There is no denying that he is also clearly a football fan. We hope when this child gets older he will appreciate his parents’ sense of humor.
Dad Never Fails To Rip Ass During Family Photos
