'Weird Al' Yankovic Posts Rare Photo of His Daughter — and the Caption Has Fans 'Crying Laughing'originally appeared onParade. "Weird Al" Yankovichas built a legendary career on his sharp wit and playful parodies, and this week, he brought that signature humor home for a very special occasion: his daughter Nina'scollege graduation. The proud dad shared a rare, sweet photo of his daughter onInstagramto mark the milestone, but it was his perfectly understated caption that had fans roaring with laughter and applause. In a classic display of his quirky, deadpan humor, Yankovic celebrated his daughter's major accomplishment with a joke that any dad would be proud to claim. He posted a picture of himself with Nina on her graduation day and wrote, "My daughter Nina graduated from college today. Sorry, this is the most recent picture I could find of her." Fans immediately recognized the comedic genius at play—a father cheekily pretending an up-to-the-minute photo was ancient history—and flooded the comments section with appreciation for the masterfully delivered dad joke. View this post on Instagram A post shared by "Weird Al" Yankovic (@alfredyankovic) The comment section quickly turned into a lovefest for both Nina's achievement and her father's comedic timing. Many fans played right along with the gag. One user noted, "I'm crying laughing at this caption. We don't deserve you, Al. Congrats, Nina!!!," while another sarcastically lamented, "Disappointed that you couldn't find a photo from 5 seconds ago. I guess I'll just try to imagine what she looks like now. Congrats!" Beyond the humor, the post also drew an outpouring of genuine, heartfelt congratulations for the Yankovic family, showcasing the affection his followers have for them. A fan gushed, "Oh how I love this young lady!!! Congratulations to Nina and to you both! What a miraculous human you have raised." Of course, it wouldn't be a 'Weird Al' comments section without a playful jab at the artist himself. One follower teased him for his casual attire in the photo, writing, "Congrats to Nina and it's nice to see you're still living in an Amish Paradise with that outfit!" For an artist known for his larger-than-life parodies, the post was a heartwarming glimpse into his role as a proud father. It was a simple, loving, and hilariously on-brand tribute that proved even after all these years, 'Weird Al' Yankovic's sense of humor is just as sharp and beloved as ever. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 'Weird Al' Yankovic Posts Rare Photo of His Daughter — and the Caption Has Fans 'Crying Laughing'first appeared on Parade on Jun 10, 2025 This story was originally reported byParadeon Jun 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
