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Dads Being Dads: 30 Posts And Memes That Sum Up Fatherhood, As Shared By This Instagram Account
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Oh, the joys of parenting. Some days are unimaginably chaotic, while others are full of joy, peace, and excitement. And sometimes, those days fit into one day filled with ups and downs. The only thing that is stable throughout is dads being dads.
They are a different species of men - kind and gentle while strong and strict at the same time. No wonder that with such a mix in mind, we are presented with dad jokes and memes.
These two mediums unite dads all around, and therefore, the Instagram account @viraldads was born. Here at Bored Panda, we are happy to present you with a collection of dad memes that will either make you giggle, leave you in awe, or make you cringe with embarrassment.
So, Pandas, we invite you to scroll down. Don't forget to comment and vote for your favorites.
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We were interested in the origins of this Instagram account and wanted to get to know the person behind this feed. That is why Bored Panda got in touch with the account owner, also known by the handle @this.american.dad.
Evan, a father of two adorable boys, has opened up about the difficulties and stereotypes dads have to face in our society. This dad not only made this feed for laughs and entertainment, but also to address fatherhood issues. On his account @this.american.dad, Evan also refers to himself as “Mental Health DADvocate” which reflects on his educational posts about parenting from a dad's perspective.
In the interview, Evan wrote that he started his Instagram account during his time as a stay-at-home dad to shed some light on fatherhood. “At the time, dads were kind of the butt of most of the parenting pages across social media…” he shared his experience.
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Bob La Capra 3 years ago
While out for a walk I saw a dad and daughter kicking a soccer ball around. She ran after the ball, turned and kicked it and yelled "I am so happy right now!" Melted my heart.
In this new day and age, dads' reputation deserves a shift in society's perceptions, since men have become more involved in their children's lives than ever before. And that should be celebrated, because children need loving dads who promote inner growth and strength in their kids.
Though that doesn't mean that difficulties will not appear even to the most affectionate parents. “Dads are easy targets, but we’re trying our best, and some of us actually love it! I just wanted to help showcase that in a fun and lighthearted way online and also be open/honest/relatable about the ups and downs I’ve faced along my own journey…”, Evan shared.
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Peej Maybe 3 years ago
I miss that too. My teen daughter is completely over lego but used to love it as a kid. Just pouring a huge tub of bricks out onto the floor and building stuff is the best stress reliever an adult can possibly have, and it's a great way to bond with your kids so if you're doing that thing, I am very very pleased for you (and a tiny bit jealous)
The stigma of stay-at-home dad is still prevalent to this day and it only adds to gender role stereotypes. Nowadays, there are more and more dads who actively choose to stay home and take care of their kids while their spouse is going off to work. Men at home do chores, pack school lunches, and actively participate in their child's life, which is contrary to society's norms of fatherhood.
“I’ve learned most men all face the same very similar challenges as they transition into the role of being a dad, but very few talk about it. I want to help break that stigma and help dudes feel less alone in their own journey,” shared Evan of his experiences.
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Queen Julius Her Majesty the 3rd 3 years ago
When did this guy marry and have kids. Guess it wouldn't been ready for him due to his electric personality
The era of the distant, only money-giving, and strict belt-holding dad is over, and it is time to accept it. Also, being an unemployed dad does not equal being a hopeless, unintelligent, childish deadbeat. Due to the lack of positive role models, these dads must feel doubtful and underappreciated. Therefore, Evan’s idea was to promote a healthy and positive outlook.
In the end, he added: “I like to say, ‘tell dad jokes, don’t be a dad joke.’”
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Black Pearl 3 years ago
I literally always have to get up at 6:30, even if I stay up past midnight. At this point it's mostly my fault if I stay up too late since I have no bedtime now, but still it's annoying.
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thatlesbiantacocat 3 years ago
Oh, uh I gotta do my 10-page homework. After they've been asked 73 different times if they had homework🤦
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cadena kuhn 3 years ago
.me and my husband always say the worse time we have getting there the the better time we have
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Black Pearl 3 years ago (edited)
I HATE Elf on the Shelf. The one in my first grade classroom traumatized me when it fell off the shelf onto me and everyone in the class blamed me for taking his magic away. I cried a lot and my parents had to promise to never get one for our house.
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cadena kuhn 3 years ago
Once ran to the store. Gone maybe 15 min. Got back they were both covered in shaving cream. I was like wth
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Jennifer Norton 3 years ago
Oh man I LOVE weekends and have always loved them with my kid. I would plan stuff and make sure she and I had a ton of time together. You gotta grab up all those moments with these kids because they grow up waaaayy to fast!
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Black Pearl 3 years ago
I've never been so brave, but my sister was and she ended up getting everything that was in her stocking taken away for a couple hours. It was rough.
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tHeBoRdEsTpAnDa 3 years ago
This is my sister, my dad is always the one taking a million photos
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Black Pearl 3 years ago
Never works. My sister and I used to get into slap fights in the middle of Home Depot.
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Star Anäis 3 years ago
I'm a very lucky girl to grow up with an incredible, wonderful father!❤️💕 Thanks for this
Joshua Moore 3 years ago
These were great. My kids are teenagers and I've posted stuff before about them. I get the look, "Ugh Dad, you're an idiot" the normal teenage stuff, but I still love them to pieces. I'll get some great hugs here and there, and hearing them laugh and watching them figure stuff out on their own, or starting to ask more "graduated questions" it is interesting and exciting. My little monsters figuring things out and letting me in, still play Dad for them, it's great!!!😁
Ches Yamada 3 years ago
This post made me wish for what I didn't have... but grateful for my loving husband now ♡
Cassi Lyris 3 years ago
Never had a Dad a single day in my whole life. Seems like some of you truly got lucky out there. Made sure my kids all had one dad who was always involved in their lives. I hope they think of him this way.
R Dennis 3 years ago
When my daughter was really small, she had a lot of princess stuff (including a real tiara she got to wear when we stayed in a castle in France). My sister was saying to her that being a princess is fine, but in this world women needed to be warriors. I looked at my daughter and said WARRIOR PRINCESS and did Xena's scream. I then got her a sword to go with the dress.
Scarlett 3 years ago
Glad ya’ll had dads that weren’t emotionally manipulative and then later when I didn’t turn out exactly like him; emotionally, verbally, and mentally abusive. Treasure your dads (and here I’m being grateful that my dad isn’t physically abusive as well like my friend’s was. She’s safe now.)
Grendels Rage 3 years ago
My dad will always be my hero. We didnt have a lot of money but i never had to go without. He had z great sense of humour and a heart of gold. He passed in 2019 and im still learning to live without my best friend. Last night i looked in the mirror and saw his face looking back at me. It hit me that he will always be a part of ne, both in my personality and my features as well as in my heart. I hope ive made him proud of who i am today.
Star Anäis 3 years ago
I'm a very lucky girl to grow up with an incredible, wonderful father!❤️💕 Thanks for this
Joshua Moore 3 years ago
These were great. My kids are teenagers and I've posted stuff before about them. I get the look, "Ugh Dad, you're an idiot" the normal teenage stuff, but I still love them to pieces. I'll get some great hugs here and there, and hearing them laugh and watching them figure stuff out on their own, or starting to ask more "graduated questions" it is interesting and exciting. My little monsters figuring things out and letting me in, still play Dad for them, it's great!!!😁
Ches Yamada 3 years ago
This post made me wish for what I didn't have... but grateful for my loving husband now ♡
Cassi Lyris 3 years ago
Never had a Dad a single day in my whole life. Seems like some of you truly got lucky out there. Made sure my kids all had one dad who was always involved in their lives. I hope they think of him this way.
R Dennis 3 years ago
When my daughter was really small, she had a lot of princess stuff (including a real tiara she got to wear when we stayed in a castle in France). My sister was saying to her that being a princess is fine, but in this world women needed to be warriors. I looked at my daughter and said WARRIOR PRINCESS and did Xena's scream. I then got her a sword to go with the dress.
Scarlett 3 years ago
Glad ya’ll had dads that weren’t emotionally manipulative and then later when I didn’t turn out exactly like him; emotionally, verbally, and mentally abusive. Treasure your dads (and here I’m being grateful that my dad isn’t physically abusive as well like my friend’s was. She’s safe now.)
Grendels Rage 3 years ago
My dad will always be my hero. We didnt have a lot of money but i never had to go without. He had z great sense of humour and a heart of gold. He passed in 2019 and im still learning to live without my best friend. Last night i looked in the mirror and saw his face looking back at me. It hit me that he will always be a part of ne, both in my personality and my features as well as in my heart. I hope ive made him proud of who i am today.
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