35+ Over-the-Top Dad Jokes, Riddles, and Punch Lines About Medium's Mysterious Earnings System

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Jan 15, 2025

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A humorous and whimsical illustration featuring a dad sitting at a desk surrounded by symbols of confusion about Medium's earnings system. Floating around him are claps, question marks, dollar signs, a mysterious algorithm book, and a wall labeled 'Paywall.' The dad has a classic 'dad joke' vibe, wearing a cheesy sweater and holding a coffee mug that says 'World's Best Writer.' The background is light-hearted with cartoonish clouds and a chalkboard-style analytics graph that makes no sense. The overall tone is fun and playful.

Medium writers, rejoice (or groan), because we’re about to tackle the confusion over engagement, rewards, and transparency with the only thing that makes sense in a senseless world: dad jokes. Grab a coffee, a comfy chair, and your best “ugh” face — here are 35+ over-the-top dad jokes, riddles, and punch lines about Medium’s perplexing payout system.

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