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People are telling dad jokes on Twitter - and it's excellent

What’s E.T. short for? Because he’s only got little legs.

IF YOU HAVEN’T remembered, today is Father’s Day.

*Pause to allow you panic/plan what to buy him in the garage on the way over*

It’s a day where we remember that, by and large, dads are great. They cut the grass, fix things using copious amounts of WD-40 and teach us how to drive (until the stress gets too much).

They also tell jokes. Hilarious, terrible, cringe worthy jokes.

The @Ireland Twitter has been asking people for their favourites today, and Irish people have responded brilliantly.

Here are some of the best.

What’s your favourite? Let us know in the comments.

Read: 20 things Irish dads love

Read: ‘It means everything to me’: Temple Street dads on their love for their kids

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