Andrew DeMaio Fires Back: Claims Rick Hunt Plagiarizes Dad Jokes and Lacks Genuine Humor

Haddon Heights, NJ – In an unexpected twist to the ongoing Dad Relays drama, 2023 champion Andrew DeMaio has launched a humorous counterattack against his accuser, Rick Hunt, claiming not only does Rick plagiarize his dad jokes, but he also fails to deliver any original humor.

The controversy, already thick with the scent of competitive spirit and cardboard, heated up when Andrew DeMaio decided to respond to Rick's allegations of "Boxgate". According to DeMaio, the real issue isn't about who packs a car better, but who brings the genuine laughs to the Dad Relays. "Rick's so-called 'original' dad jokes? I heard those on a bad sitcom back in the 90s. His humor is like finding an old sock in the dryer—expected, a little stale, and it doesn’t match anything current," DeMaio quipped during a local radio interview.

The statement released by DeMaio’s camp further stirred the pot, adding, "If the Dad Relay Committee starts awarding points for originality in humor, Rick would finally win something—least funny dad."

When asked about the humor feud, DeMaio didn’t hold back. "Look, everyone loves a good dad joke, but Rick’s are just not it. He’s like a tape recorder, all repeats and no surprises. Last year, he tried to tell a new joke, and even the crickets went silent."

Community reactions have been a mix of chuckles and anticipation for how this spat will unfold at the upcoming Dad Relays. "It's all in good fun," one local dad commented, "but seriously, I hope they both bring their A-game in humor and packing. It's what makes the Dad Relays such a great event."

As the day of the event approaches, all eyes—and ears—are on both DeMaio and Hunt, not just to see who can pack a car better, but whose jokes will pack the bigger punchline. Whether this back-and-forth banter will clear the air or cloud it with more laughter remains to be seen. But one thing is certain: the Dad Relays will be as entertaining as ever.