Derek Hough Embraces Fatherhood With His First Official Dad Joke

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Derek Hough has unmistakably accepted the age of fatherly puns. The “Dancing with the Stars” judge and newly-made dad cracked a joke that was so unmistakably paternal that it just indicated a new chapter in his life, just weeks after his little girl, Everly, was born. His audience, who made it a point to be uncharacteristically supportive and to accept him into their circle, found it hilarious, and so this very simple post became the cause of the primal fun.

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The post, in itself, was rather ordinary. Hough said, “I just found out about this and kept thinking that I should tell it.” In the meantime, the actual punchline was insinuated in the picture he had uploaded—a conventional setup leading to a ‘new parent’ related punchline which offends and makes people laugh at the same time. The humor was not the joke, but the statement: a professional dancer and performer has turned into a father, first of all. And this moniker comes with certain… obligations.

The quickness of the funny encounter was actually a confirmation of their knowing mirth. One user declared, “Dad Jokes in less than 30 days people. We’re DONE FOR. LOL.” It summed up the prevailing view that Hough’s vote for the corny humor was just getting started and there was no going back. One more commenter put it to Hough’s new pun-oriented side hinting that his baby was the reason for the change, “Everley turned your dad joke superpower on.”

A funny thing was when the timing came up in the comment debates and people were not sure if he was an early bird or a late sleeper for jokes. One asked, “Omg have the Dad Jokes already begun?” and there were instantly replies. “He’s been doing Dad jokes even before he got married,” one user commented. It’s amusing that it ignored the fact that fatherhood did not take away the instinct of the father joke, but it only made it more real. Jokes have now a reason and a tiny, albeit captive, audience. When another commenter said, “Yeah, but now it’s official,” it was tacit acceptance.

The general attitude was one of warm congratulations. “Dad jokes from the new dad. Go ahead,” one friend told him, while another teased him about the full-fledged dad outfit, “If you start wearing Bermuda shorts with socks and sandals, I’m unfriending you.” It is all a part of the ritual that is engaging and everyone would like to think they have a closer-to-real version of the celebrity while using parental humor that is so common to all.

Some commentators hinted at the adorable, sleep-starved reality under the laughter. “Say you’re in the newborn sleep deprived stage without saying you’re in the newborn sleep deprived stage,” one person wisely remarked. This could not be a joke but rather a figment of a clouded, love-filled brain, making the moment even more real and touching.

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Derek Hough, known for his elaborate dance numbers and delightful critiquing, is now making his way through the beautifully chaotic and ambiguous land of parenting. His public debut of telling dad jokes is a landmark. It is a signal that he is completely accepting the role, whether it’s with or without socks with sandals. The audience’s response is a clear signal of their willingness to support and applaud him for every cheesy pun and every diaper change. For Hough, the dance floor now stretches to include night feedings and a whole new set of groan-worthy jokes that only a parent can appreciate. And honestly, he seems to be very excited about it. This joy follows a recent prestigious award he received. His journey into fatherhood was preceded by a heartwarming musical moment for his unborn child, and he has also shared an incredible dance routine from an African youth group.