Chip Leighton’s New Book ‘Dad Can You Not?’ Has the Funniest Things Kids Say (Exclusive)
The social media star's new book is packed with hilarious, cringe-worthy moments from fatherhood!
Key Takeaways
- Chip Leighton's new book is inspired by the massive following on his Leighton Show social chann
- Leighton says he wrote the entire book without including a single dad joke—mostly.
- The book compiles hilarious, cringeworthy quotes and questions kids ask their dads every day.
With more than 1.5 million followers on Instagram and TikTok, Chip Leighton is beloved for sharing his hilariously candid moments from fatherhood across social media channels. And his new book, Dad Can You Not?, compiles laugh-out-loud lines galore! Here, a peek at the book just for WW readers!
‘Dad Can You Not’ exclusive excerpt
Dads! This book is for you. It’s my long-shot attempt to help you be less embarrassing and cut down on your epic fails…
As with my first book, this one is inspired by the community that’s formed around my Leighton Show social media channel. What started a few years ago as an outlet to share funny stories from my own family has turned into a platform where so many of you generously share hysterical stories about your kids, spouses, parents and yourselves. Thank you.
Finally, I’m proud to say that I’ve written an entire humor book about and for dads without including a single dad joke. This was a tough decision for me, because it had its prose and cons (okay, one slipped in).
A note from the Leighton kids: From what he told us about this book, our dad is including lots of the dumb dad stories that we have to witness every day. A bunch of his million-plus followers (probably mostly bots) have chimed in with their stories, so apparently having an embarrassing dad is universal.
Keep reading for an exclusive look at Leighton’s new book, Dad Can You Not? A Dad’s Guide to Being Less Cringey, on sale now wherever books are sold! We rounded up some of our favorite—and hands-down hilarious—quotes, questions, moments and “rules” for dads to follow—or at least try to!
Kids say the funniest things!
- “I hate the way you cough.”
- “Do NOT like my post until it has at least 20 likes.”
- “Don’t use punctuation, it’s a new age.”
- “Do you use laundry detergent every time or is that just for special occasions?”
- “Stop texting so much. No one wants to wake up to an essay.”
- “Are you filtering what you send me? You’ve sent seven things so far today.”
- “Do we have cream cheese with hives?”
- “Please don’t make eye contact with anyone in the store.”
- “Do we have any raw eggs?”
- “Why did you say ‘television?’ Just say TV.”
- “Does the vacuum have Bluetooth?”
- “Did you already wash those shorts I wore yesterday? Because I think I left a biscuit in the pocket.”
- “Do I need ID to buy red wine vinegar?”
- “Oh, did I tell you I accidentally dropped your toothbrush in the toilet yesterday?”
- “How do you say burrito in Spanish?”
- “Where do we keep the ice?”
- “Are clothes in the dryer clean or dirty?”
- “What’s with all the dots and other marks you put in when you text me”
Want to read the entire book? Pick up your copy of Dad Can You Not? at Amazon.com or BN.com!
Excerpted from Dad Can You Not? A Dad’s Guide to Being Less Cringey. ©2026 by Chip Leighton. Courtesy of Countryman Press, a division of W. W. Norton & Company, inc. All rights reserved.
This article originally appeared in the June 22, 2026 print issue of Woman’s World.
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