Scientists Discover How to Extract Energy from Dad Jokes

In a groundbreaking scientific breakthrough, a team of researchers has discovered a way to extract energy from dad jokes. The team, led by Dr. Richard ‘Dick’ Pun (no relation), professor of humor studies at the University of Minnesota, made the discovery while studying the thermodynamics of laughter.

“We noticed that when people laugh at dad jokes, they tend to release a small amount of energy, like, really small, normally just a tiny exhale through the nose, but still,” said Dick Pun. “At first, we thought it was just a coincidence, but after further research, we realized that there was a definite correlation between dad jokes and energy production. Like how cabbage makes you fart.”

The researchers believe that dad jokes work by tapping into a previously unknown form of energy called “pun energy” or ‘punergy’ if you will. Pun energy is a type of potential energy that is stored in the brain and released when a person tells or hears a dad joke.

“Pun energy is a very powerful force, some say too natural,” said Dr. Dick. “Here’s a pun fact for you: punergy is estimated to be several orders of magnitude stronger than nuclear energy pound for pun-ound.”

The discovery of pun energy has the potential to revolutionize the world’s energy supply. If scientists can figure out how to harness pun energy, it could provide a clean, renewable source of power for generations to come.

“Imagine a world where our homes and businesses are powered by dad jokes,” said Dick. “It would be a much funnier and more sustainable world. And it would give dads something to do.”

The researchers are currently working on developing a device that can convert pun energy into electricity. They hope to have a prototype ready for testing within the next year.

“We’re excited about the potential of pun energy,” said Dr. Pun. “It has the pun-tential to change the world. I’m trying to think of a pun to go here, but I apologize I am not a father.”