Why do people call priests "Father"?
Because it’s too suspicious to call them "Daddy."
Why do people call priests "Father"?
Because it’s too suspicious to call them "Daddy."
Listen up, buttercup. The joke plays on the double meaning of "Father." Priests are called "Father" as a sign of respect, but "daddy" is often used as a sexual term. So, the joke is funny because it suggests something inappropriate.