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What makes a good dad joke? Psychology professor Paul Silvia shares the key pillars

What's brown and sticky? A stick, of course. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Paul Silvia, a psychology professor at UNC Greensboro, about new research on what makes a good dad joke.

Published June 20, 2026, 11:40 AM
Updated June 20, 2026, 12:16 PM1.4K
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What makes a good dad joke? Psychology professor Paul Silvia shares the key pillars

What makes a good dad joke? Psychology professor Paul Silvia shares the key pillars

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What's brown and sticky? A stick, of course. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Paul Silvia, a psychology professor at UNC Greensboro, about new research on what makes a good dad joke.

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