🔤 Wordplay

My landlord sent me a text saying we need to talk about how high my air-conditioning bill is.

I responded: Come by any time, my door is always open.

Why This Joke Works

"My door is always open" is a polite, welcoming idiom — but it's also the reason the AC bill is so high. Leaving the door open while the AC runs is exactly the behavior causing the problem, making the friendly response an accidental confession.

🎤 How to Tell This Joke

Say the response with genuine friendliness and zero self-awareness — "Come by any time!" — like you don't realize you've just admitted to the crime.

Perfect for:

•During a tenant-landlord conversation that turns awkward
•When summer energy bills arrive and they're alarming
•At a housewarming where AC costs come up

💡 Did You Know?

Studies show that "dad jokes" as a term surged in popularity after 2015, though fathers have been telling groan-worthy puns since at least ancient Rome. The format — short setup, obvious punchline — is designed to maximize eye rolls per word.

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