🎯 Pun
What did the plumber say when he got bored?
This job is draining!
Why This Joke Works
"Draining" means exhausting or tedious — but plumbers literally drain pipes as their primary function. The plumber's complaint about boredom is expressed in his own professional vocabulary, which he uses without realizing the irony.
🎤 How to Tell This Joke
Say it with the weariness of someone who's been unclogging drains all day — the exhausted delivery sells both meanings with equal conviction.
Perfect for:
- •When a plumber comes to fix something at your house
- •During a conversation about tedious or exhausting jobs
- •When someone says their work is draining and means it
💡 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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