A redditor's explanation for why he, as a dad, tells Dad Jokes.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Jokes/comments/25x850/the_new_father/chlq6ko?context=1

I remember one time passing through the security line for a flight out of Seattle, when a TSA agent asked me where I'm from. I can understand why - I'd make the rather obvious mistake of flying while brown. Whoops.

So I turned to him and said "Are you asking where I'm living now? Where in the US I was born and grew up? Or where my parents are from? I'm appreciate some clarification - your question is rather ambiguous."

At which point he got a rather unhappy look on his face, pointed me down the line, and grumbled "Go on."

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Most of the time, though, I realize this isn't coming from a bad place. Someone's either genuinely interested, or trying to make small talk. I don't take any offense, and just tell them "My parent's are from [insert-country-here].". It gives them the information they're looking for, while gently telling them I'm an American without making them feel bad for asking.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toVbV13uYu0

"Practical and safe."

I'm with Dallas - I'm all for this, but the stuff I have that's worth renting is worth renting out because it's so very expensive.