Attic joke is not standard common idiom with single definition, but it can refer to joke that is old, dusty, stored away like something kept in attic, or joke that is obscure, forgotten, or only understood by few people who remember old context, similar to attic being place where old things are stored. In some contexts, attic joke might mean joke that is hidden or private, like inside joke kept in attic of mind, not shared widely. It could also refer to joke that is stale or corny, as if it has been sitting in attic for long time. Without specific cultural reference, meaning depends on context where phrase is used. In literature or theater, attic joke might refer to joke made about attic or involving attic setting. If you encountered phrase in specific book, show, or conversation, context would clarify intended meaning, as it is not widely recognized slang with fixed definition, but generally implies something old, stored away, obscure, or private like items kept in attic rather than actively used.
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