AI Roadtrip Companion That Sounds Just Like Someone's Dad

Offering the perfect comment for every moment of your drive

Are you nostalgic for the days of family road trips?

Have a long drive and wish you could make it with your dad?

Comments from this AI road trip companion will make you feel like he's right there in the front seat with you.

“We aren’t stopping, so don’t drink all that.”

“We will get there when we get there.”

“Oh excuse me, Ms. Corolla, you must be in a big hurry to get to something important — is it your driving test or a court appearance? I can’t tell.”

“You’re not gonna get good gas mileage with your window down, you know.”

“Look at that! That guy should get a ticket.”

“Is this highway ever NOT under construction? I think they’ve been working on it for 30 years already!”

“Nice car, Mr. Mercedes. Too bad it didn’t come with a working blinker!”

“Could this person go any slower? We don’t have all day, Honda!”

“That’s driving like a real jerk.”

“Oh, I’m going 12 over the speed limit and that’s not fast enough for you??? You gotta honk at me?”

“Look, that guy got pulled over. I knew it!! Ha!”

“When you drive you can choose the music.”

“Give me that drink! I said we aren’t stopping. and I meant it!”

“Pfff, New Jersey driver! What do you expect?!”

“You sure you can afford a speeding ticket, Ford Escort? That’s not what your loose bumper is saying.”

“They got one guy with the flag and six guys just standing around! Are you all on the clock?! Must be nice! Must be really nice!”

“When did you last replace your wiper blades? They’re terrible.”

“You don’t want to use a restroom at a rest stop. That’s what everyone does! Why would you want to go there? Home Depot or Lowes, nobody uses those bathrooms. And they’ve got granite countertops! If you see one of those, let me know. I could use some wood glue and a new leaf blower too.”

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You don’t want to keep the humor to yourself, do you?

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Hello Substack Friends,

It’s Father’s Day weekend, so I figured a little dad humor was appropriate. Everyone talks about dad jokes, but not as much is spoken about the comments dads make while driving.

One comment I remember my dad making repeatedly on long car trips when I was young was, “Now that’s driving like a real jerk.”

And, you know what? He was never wrong.

I also learned some unique driving tips from my grandpa. One is that using your blinker is optional if there are no other cars around. What’s the point if no one sees it?

The second was to drive past your destination to find the closest parking spot. Otherwise, how do you know if it’s the closest?

Please note, I can’t take responsibility for the results of following either of these pieces of advice.

It’s been 20 years since I’ve been able to celebrate Father’s Day with either my dad or grandpa. But this weekend, amid a bit of sadness, there is a deep appreciation for them both. I still remember the way they each laughed, and I hope I always do.

I don’t know what kind of dad you have, or what your relationship is like, but I hope on the road of life you have someone to point out the jerks and laugh with you. We all need someone like this.

Thanks so much for reading Humor in the Middle!!

Jen