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James Breakwell, a dad of 4 girls, is the creator of the Exploding Unicorn project and one of the best-known parents on the internet. He’s witty. He’s insightful. And odds are that you’ve seen some of his hilariously relatable posts floating by on your social media feeds. If you’re anything like us, he got a good chuckle out of you.

The professional comedy writer shows how much fun parenting really is, no matter the challenges and emotional rollercoaster rides, by sharing the very best conversations he has with his daughters. Daily talks about your favorite dinosaurs? Yes, please! We’ve collected some of James’ top recent tweets to share with you, Pandas. Get ready to have your mood boosted, scroll down, and don’t forget to upvote your fave posts!

Bored Panda got in touch with James for a quick chat about what helps his tweets stand out from the crowd, how he balances parenting and writing, and what new projects he's currently working on. Read on to check out our interview with him.

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Wysteria_Rose
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Kind of like when my kid says: I can't wait to be an adult and get to do whatever I want. I always say: Oh, my sweet summer child...

Jennifer Norton
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

okay, any time my kids tell me something absurd or ask a crazy question I do the Jim from the office thing too... like is this being filmed, are they messing with me????

James told Bored Panda that what helps him stand out the most is how relatable and to-the-point his posts are. People really enjoy short-form content because they're so busy all the time.

"I convey my parenting disasters in a way that's relatable and, more importantly, short," he said.

"Parents are pressed for time. I condense big stories into small tweets. That's why readers keep coming back," the writer explained how he stands out from other creators.

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    Panda Nerd
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this is something that both introverts and extroverts can understand =)

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    Khavrinen
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's the reason for most bad days.

    Mumsie
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And yes, you may eat that entire pint of icecream!

    Gajoco Productions
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah this hit WAY too close to home for my liking… damn…

    Kamryn Mall
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My introverted powers have activated. SO RELATABLE

    Michelle C
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I highly recommend following his Twitter if you don't already and his whole body of work is funny and relatable indeed!

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    Ryan Mercer
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dad wants too much. Just be glad 12 year old is even talking to you, let alone about their day.

    ravina nimje
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Most important information for collage, beer comes out of nose if chugged to hard.

    ViFi
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ahh, you have learned the most ancient of secrets.

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    James seems to find a great balance between being a parent and managing one of the most well-known comedy brands on the internet. However, he's a parent like everyone else. The reality is that he's just as pressed for time as everyone else is! He does his best to juggle parenting and writing, and sometimes even sacrifices sleep. We were curious how he approaches this and what advice he'd give other parents.

    "You'll never feel like there's enough time because there's not enough time. You can't do it all," he explained.

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    ViFi
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    🎶who run the world? girls🎶

    Tushar Roy Mukherjee
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    With the Kohinoor still in the Royal premises, I can confirm that its indeed a bad idea. Yes I'm Indian. Unfortunate incidents have happened to every Indian King who possessed that Diamond.

    Michelle C
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    RIP, Your Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. God save the King and may he have an equally impactful reign that simply makes the world a better place in the end.

    HogHedge
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have a frootloop for our king. A very rich frootloop. Who knows nothing about what it's really like being human. He does love trees however, so that's a tick for him. Not that we have a choice.

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    Pepe Silvia
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to do this to both parents trying to get at least one of them to admit they like my sister better.

    pink_panda
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's it, back to the baby store with you!

    Sarah Nunns
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ouch! Just got a cut off that honesty.

    Brandon Parisien
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mother has a favorite child.. and grandchild

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    Sad Quokka
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Shucks, this kid is going places

    Shyla Bouche
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Probably to the door when the pizza person arrives.

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    Aristan Maranichi
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why are they unhappy about home food tho? - every single mom

    I Am, In Fact, That Weirdo
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I loved being 12 it was so awesome still not a teenager yet but mature enough to face 13

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    "The secret is that no one else can, either, no matter what they claim on their posts about their 'perfect' life on Facebook and Instagram. I make time by writing on my phone while hanging out with my kids and also by staying up later than them," the writer said.

    "But ultimately, I sacrifice sleep to be productive. Something always has to give."

    Meanwhile, the founder of Exploding Unicorn gave us a peek into what he's currently working on. "The best place to follow me is on Substack, where I flesh out my short stories into epic tales that will definitely make you glad you're not me," he said that this is where you can find some more long-form content.

    "I'm also working on a sequel to my sci-fi debut, 'The Chosen Twelve.' Finally, my first children's picture book, 'You Can't Be a Pterodactyl,' comes out in July."

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    Jungle Empress 85
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's my new goal in life.

    Katiekat
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I went to an animal preserve and swam with otters. Just as awesome as it sounds. 10/10 would do it again.

    Michelle C
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They are sweet and sociable. :-)

    NicoleighB
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    College is going to be sooooo worth it 🤣💕

    ViFi
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that kid's going places.

    Lyone Fein
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's a career path for that.

    Adashimalover
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "this one says I'm an otter... With a dark side" this immediately made me think of that quote🤣

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    Ramona Rhein
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is quite a precocious child.

    Stary_cat
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know that’s why I liked going to high school new kids to yell my name on guess who is who things that I write I like reading on it

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    Alison Hell
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How does hair get this bad?? No, I never had a daughter but I do have hair lol.

    studio687
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It totally possible. My daughter 100%. She rolls around all night in bed. Every morning this is what it looks like.

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    Wondering Alice
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have seen kids arrive at school with neat hair but leave like this. Seems more common with fine hair.

    shan
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh please braid your hair before going to bed, that will help to avoid this & other damage.

    Laura Aliaga
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I felt this in my soul, my kid *somehow* always manages to create a full-blown rat's nest in her hair in the course of a few unsupervised hours... there isn't enough conditioner in the world to sort it out sometimes.

    Autumn Rose
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That kid hasn’t brushed her hair fo a5 least a week!

    The Starsong Princess
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, it’s been more than one day since that kid’s hair has been brushed.

    Beruthiel45
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me of one of my grand daughters. She hated her hair being brushed but it looked terrible every morning. If she slept over I insisted on brushing it before school and she acted as if I was stabbing her with pins under her fingernails. I mixed up a diluted conditioner in a spray bottle, problem solved. Neither of her sisters had the same issue thank goodness because they all had and still have long hair. I did too when young so I knew all the hair tricks.😊

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    It’s safe to say that the Exploding Unicorn project has been a massive success. James has nearly a million followers on Twitter, almost 300k fans on Facebook, and over 156k devoted internet users follow him on Instagram.

    Good humor, consistent posting, and relatable stories are what help James’ posts stand out from the crowd online. James started up his Twitter account in 2012. In 2016, it went viral and he became of the most popular dads on the planet.

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    KMill
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She’s gonna go far. I’d vote for her.

    Bex
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hahahah this is me and my niece!!!

    Cpt. Lime
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I see this I just hear the Soviet anthem in my head.

    ToastedFroggy
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This would definitely be something my youngest granddaughter would say.😊

    Karen Clark
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Next level negotiator.....at 8 years old. Good luck, Pa! 😄

    Pandora
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    全部烧掉并杀死地铁繁荣

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    Rats Inc
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i eat popcorn with chopsticks. i started doing it as a child though i dont know exactly when.

    Kitty Divine
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I eat Cheetos with chopsticks... got an entire office to do the same once they realized they could eat Cheetos and still touch paper at the same time without leaving smudges.

    Aristan Maranichi
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i just use my tongue bc i am that much of a menace

    ThatNerdZoe
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    More of a menace than my 5 y/o brother who I saw putting my clarinet together without permission (hundreds of dollars, he could've broken it) and frequently breaks my makeup (has put tide pods in it before) and steals stuff out of my room all the time

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    Butler Amadeus Torso
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I eat every single salad with chopsticks. I love chopsticks! It’s so much better than having stuff squash or break apart if you try to spear it with a fork. I also love feeding babies with chopsticks; it is so cute.

    Butler Amadeus Torso
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Was supposed to be a reply & agreement to rats inc oopsers.

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    Rocky Mom
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh man, so I have a story. I was eating Hot Cheeto Puffs with some silicone campers to not get my freshly painted nails dirty. The next day, my husband serves himself Puffs along with the clamps so I questioned him and he tells me he hadn't realized I was specifically doing it to protect my nails but that he genuinely thought it was a great idea. Hahaha... Gotta love 'em

    Angela
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I eat cheetos puffs one at a time with a toothpick.

    Heather Talma
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But licking the butter off your fingers at the end is the best part! That and swiping the bag for excess butter.

    sabbatha
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah just like eating what is left in the bag of chips :p totally my style :D

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    Upstaged75
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    LOL!! Amazon sells fingertip protectors for when you eat Cheetos/other snacks and don't want to get messy: https://www.amazon.com/Non-Stick-Fingers-Finger-Protectors-Protection/dp/B08M5G86CD/ref=sr_1_1?crid=YXXSI80D7JQO&keywords=fingertip+covers+for+eating+chips&qid=1679594714&sprefix=fingertip+covers+for+eating+chips%2Caps%2C71&sr=8-1

    Sarah Lowry
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Um... his kid might just be a genius... definitely going to try that next time I have popcorn.

    James A Tipton
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really love licking the butter off my fingers.

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    Shyla Bouche
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ouch! That's what I said to my dad over 45 years ago in the same situation.

    Panda Nerd
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No sweetie, back then there were dinosaurs.

    ViFi
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    hey, it could be worse. i asked my mom if her high school mascot was a real live t-rex

    Strahd Ivarius
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I was a kid, tigers used to smoke...

    Sheena Leversedge Wood
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    like most children, I once asked my mum what dinosaurs were like

    Yu Pan
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This reminds me of a conversation between my sister and my nephew. My sister (not the mom) was in her early 30s then and my nephew was 10. My sister: Well, when you get older, say, in high school, I'll pick you up at the school. My nephew: but you'd die of old age by then.

    Icecream Sarang
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My daughter once loudly asked me at Six Flags if I remembered when the train we were riding was made, then promptly said, oh you were born in 1877, not 1867.

    Missy Corron
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was asked what I was doing when God separated heaven and Earth.... I was 40!

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    Recently, Bored Panda got in touch with writer James, the founder of Exploding Unicorn, for a chat about his family and parenting style.

    “I would describe my parenting style as one of loving neglect," he quipped during an earlier interview with us.

    "I’m the opposite of a helicopter parent. I’m more of an observe-from-a-safe-distance parent. That way, my kids develop a sense of independence and learn from their mistakes, all while I’m outside the blast zone,” he opened up.

    "My own parents were very laid back. They never pressured me in any way, yet I excelled at many things. I also failed—hard—at an exhaustive list of activities," James told Bored Panda earlier.

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    "My mom and dad gave me the freedom to figure out who I was and what I wanted to do. That’s a large part of the reason I’m a comedy writer today. So basically they ruined my life,” he joked.

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    JJ K
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that aint a burn that’s a whole damn wildfire

    Mumsie
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "denial: not just a river in Egypt!"

    Panda Nerd
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel like all the 10-year-old comments are just the child roasting the father... and I'm all for it =)

    Michelle C
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oooooooooh! Heh. Some of my students are surprised when they find out I'm in my thirties for this reason exactly- being an adult means being old!!

    Cat lover
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ouch. That's hurt. LMFAO

    RedPanda
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me of a convo between my uncle and cousin: “Daddy are you still growing?” “Well I’m getting older and hopefully wiser” “widerrrrr?”

    Pandora
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What's it like to live in a magical place called bored panda?

    Miki
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even when i was a kid, "old" was my grand grandmother. Not my parent.

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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Totally counts. Reading is reading.

    Jungle Empress 85
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me playing video games is reading. :D

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    howdylee
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's like reading a *live action* graphic novel then, right?!?! Purdy slick :)

    Thanatos Charles
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yup, mine (11f) does this on Netflix with Korean shows..

    RomanceRadish
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We read books together daily, but when TV is on we keep closed-captioning on for an added bonus!

    Rocky Mom
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ahwhhhh, this broke the genuinety of this thread because this totally a regenerated sort of idea.

    Beruthiel45
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Your 8 year old will go far in life. 👍

    Michelle C
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She's right, technically...!!

    Some rando dude
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Smart........ I never would have thought of that at 8

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    Helicopter parenting is what happens when grownups become overly involved in their children’s lives and try to protect them from even minor inconveniences and failures.

    Unfortunately, this leads to kids growing up shy, timid, and poorly equipped to handle things on their own. It makes for a more difficult life when they have to leave home for college or when they have to find a job.

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    MellonCollie
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Damn, these are relatable with an 11-year-old and a 9-year old at home ;-)

    any rei
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh that is so relatable. My kid shows me tiktok videos and looks at me expectantly for a reaction but it's always the same like "um, I don't know what I just saw"

    ThatNerdZoe
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I sent my dad the Shia LeBouf live music video and he didn't turn the sound on... (Go watch it now and imagine watching it with no sound) 😭

    Adashimalover
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I did that to my father with a lycoris recoil clip🤣

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    Stary_cat
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is why I know my trees

    Aristan Maranichi
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Minecraft taught me how to divide with 64

    Jenn C
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Animal Crossing taught my nephew fish species

    Llama_flower93
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's too many times in life I will relate real life to a video game. Not aloud of course. But definitely in my head.

    Oliver
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don’t drop out of school kids, you’ll get better at Minecraft

    Jungle Empress 85
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who says video games aren't educational?

    ViFi
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    now i know my a-b-trees, next time won't you mine with me

    SkylerN_B
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is why I know about cool rocks

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    Stary_cat
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My question whenever there are guests

    Aristan Maranichi
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Moms really think the guests will think we are savages for not making our beds

    Wysteria_Rose
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My husband will clean the house for the maintenance workers/bug sprayers/etc. Even if they're only coming in for a minute, he will get everything cleaned and put away.

    Leah Pruitt
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cousin w/ uncles or cousins w/ aunts?

    any rei
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have that conversation with myself

    Michelle C
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Assume you clean, yes, no matter who the people are.

    Some rando dude
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Strangely, this is the logic I use every time.

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    One way to tackle this issue is to consciously give them more independence. Parents can let go of their need for control by taking a step back, one area at a time, and seeing how they handle themselves. You’re always there to support your kids if things go wrong.

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    Pandora
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    HIGH amounts of sass from 12.

    Pandora
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is why you don't quit drugs

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    Stary_cat
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This happens too much with me and my dad

    RomanceRadish
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Proof that some Dads tend to stay in bathroom a long time!

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    Do-nut touch da donut
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But running is fun.... oh wait shes twelve... continue

    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't find running even remotely fun. Unless someone's chasing me with a butcher knife I'm going to stick with walking. :)

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    HogHedge
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Know what she means. When I'm heading out for a run and someone says "enjoy your run", I'm like "how?"

    Erick Blood
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When my wife and I see someone jogging, we look at each other and say, “ They’re not having any fun.”

    ViFi
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    you, my young friend, have my 17 year old soul in your 12 year old body

    The Original Bruno
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Marathon-running friend: You wanna run? Me: Why? Is there a bear behind us?

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    Scp_049
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They said "The year" not "A year". Meaning they just want enough to last until December 31st of that year.

    Kelly Kenrick
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They don’t have to last a year, just to the end of the year…..maybe a month depending how far from Christmas you are making the cookies

    jon gilbertson
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    my mom would always send me a tin of homemade Russian teacakes at Christmas. always ate the whole batch in a day or two. very tasty with some Twillings

    meow point1
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Each daughter and parent would eat 60.833333 cookies if they shared them equally and had made enough to have one cookie a day for a year.

    ViFi
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i aspire to be this girl when i am a grandmother

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    ohjojo (you/your's)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Adolescent females are very tender. Enter with caution. You could be setting her up for life

    Shyla Bouche
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You horrible parent, you! 🤣🤣🤣

    Sinnsyk Jakte
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I /was/ the dishwasher. And a lot of cooking for my siblings (which...they /hated/ when I made scrambled eggs because I was young and didn't know you had to use all the spices)... I actually did do a lot... If a kiddo tells me that they do everything, I'll pop up and lead them on a tour. They do the dishes. Take out the trash. Walk the dog. Fill your gran'ma's pills. Pay bills. Drive everywhere. Work. Etc.

    any rei
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I swear they are all the same

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    Stary_cat
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes I know how this works

    Jenn C
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "He did this to me" Response: "What happened before that"

    RomanceRadish
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As an Only, I am sometimes bewildered by sibling dynamics in families!

    Terry Fergusson
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is how the middle east problems started....

    Beck
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When my kid was about 3 he blacked my eye from his head butting me when he was sitting on my lap.

    Beruthiel45
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The eternal old old story. Just be glad you didn't have Cain and Abel.

    Sinnsyk Jakte
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had to wear an eyepatch for two weeks after my brother whipped me in the eye with a belt buckle. So I turned and threw a LEGO at his face as hard as I could at about point blank range. He now has a permanent scar on his forehead. Later, he kicked me right in the a**e. I turned around after the pain subsided and tore apart his G.I. Joes. It's just vengeance all the way down. ...he was only ten months younger than me. We were either comrades helping each other over baby gates to commit a sweet mischief...or laying down oaths against each other.

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    Panda Nerd
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I THINK THIS IS GENIUS (apples in the toilets are my fave too)

    RomanceRadish
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not the worst thing you could've heard. Unless, she flushed....

    Aristan Maranichi
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How did she even sneak the dang apple all the way to the bathroom?

    Lois Matelan
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh good luck! One of mine did that but didn't tell me until my bathtub backed up with raw sewage.

    Jill Bussey
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No foodstuffs in the bathroom/toilet.

    Tonya Markle
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh this happens at other peoples houses? No one would fess up to why all of sudden the toilet overflowed.

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    that weird wallflower
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Minecraft messes can take over a year to clean up! Like, if you flood a village, or just dump out five buckets of water in a village, or dump out a bucket of water in a house in a village, it is near impossible to clean up that water. So, depending on how he made a mess of the Minecraft house, it could be impossible to clean up (sorry, I just love making minecraft houses so it upset me. Like, I cannot tell you how many times my sister has ruined a thing I made in minecraft and it was impossible to clean up)

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    Aristan Maranichi
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All you need to do is tell her you built her a house, but make it out of dirt

    Elise Tin
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the REAL house is fine, but the MINECRAFT house? NO!

    SkylerN_B
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The minecraft house is THE MOST IMPORTANT! Even more important than the real house

    Nichole Harris
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now....wait til they set it right and do it again while pissing and whingeing

    Sinnsyk Jakte
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    DO IT MOOORE. (...I am not a parent. But I am petty.)

    any rei
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A good example of "parenting can be fun" (yes, I did that as well, thank you Minecraft)

    Michelle C
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, boy......I understand that one should never mess with one's video games, including Mario anything, Minecraft, and Roblox, as my students tell me....!!

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    that weird wallflower
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's also the Animal Crossing Thanksgiving event. That's a thing to do

    Penny Polek
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I haven't played that for a while, what happens in the Thanksgiving event?

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    Wysteria_Rose
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Exactly why Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday as an adult.

    ThatNerdZoe
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have to clean every holiday so I despise holidays. And weekends. I wish I could relax on weekends but we're always cleaning and I'm sick of it.

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    Leah Pruitt
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    3 sisters and….. no one is ever right

    Icecream Sarang
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And you grow up and get into a committed partnership and same thing.

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    Stary_cat
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I got one when I was 12, kids I know had iPads a laptop and phone at age 3 some kids are a bit spoiled in my opinion

    crowspectre (he/they)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah. Kids shouldn't be getting electronics before they're at least ten

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    Liv
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I got a phone at 10 because that’s when my mom stopped being a stay at home mom and I had to be home by myself for a few hours after school so I had to contact my parents for emergencies

    any rei
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a difficult topic with no easy answer and I wished schools would do media training with kids so there wouldn't be so many ramifications when they get confronted with all of this at a very young age. I also waited until my kid was 12 and got them one because they were bullied in school for not having one. But still it had ramifications. Because at that age being confronted with all the lies, hate and other bs on social media how can that not mess with the kids? I'm definitely not one speaking against technology but I feel we as a society should do a better job at training our kids to deal with that. Because compared to young people today we grew up sheltered. They getting bombed every day and I think most of us aren't aware of that.

    Tim Douglass
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wasn't allowed to get a cell phone until I was 45. And by "wasn't allowed" I mean "couldn't afford" plus most of those 45 years they didn't exist.

    Rahim Carlock
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was so thrilled to get a ballpoint pen when I was six.

    Olivia The Cloud
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I got my own phone when I was 12! Everyone had phones before me but I honestly think it's ridiculous to give kids phones unless their getting old enough to actually need them. Up until I got a phone, i shared an iPad with my siblings

    Benita Valdez
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My first cell was in 2001 when I was 18 because I was away at college and that first dorm phone bill was not pleasant. Mind you I was in New York and just calling different areas of New York and it was still crazy high.

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    Bols
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Haha :D my 4yo recently told me "Mom I'm going to do something which will make you think I'll break my neck so please don't look" xD

    Panda Nerd
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Relatable. My younger sister (6) once ran up with an empty box and said "I'm gonna trick you! Here's a present."

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    Shyla Bouche
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's her story, and she's sticking to it.

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    jon gilbertson
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i drove for the first time at 6. well steered mostly. blue Triumph tr6 dad had.. super fun car.

    Miki
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That escalated quickly :D

    Khavrinen
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe put a few other steps in between.

    YTK
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The logical next step

    Mackenzie cupit
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Y’all know how to tie your shoes?

    RomanceRadish
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When my son was young, I convinced him he had to learn how to tie shoelaces because Velcro/straps were for baby shoes. Well guess what. The entire shoe industry then underwent a revamp, and most kids' shoes (for all ages) now feature Velcro or straps. It was a verbal struggle for years!

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    Shyla Bouche
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd let her play in the snow. How often do kids even want to play real things anymore? It's all video.

    Kevin Weber
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Saying that to play video games is the same crazy argument as saying playing sports is not real playing. Let them play things they have fun with. Thats what playing is about

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    Kamryn Mall
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Let her play! It is outside it's fine.

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    Adashimalover
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm bad at math 😔 but I keep getting put in the advanced classes and can't switch out

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    Nova
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No......Noooooooo...CAN NOT LET THAT HAPENNNNNN

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    ohjojo (you/your's)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Probably letting them know that the more invisible they are the sooner they might get their stuff back

    SkylerN_B
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When my siblings are grounded, it is the best and worst week of the month. Best because no waiting for the switch and worst because they will bug the absolute c**p out of me.

    ThatNerdZoe
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just realized im probably gonna have to share my switch w my brother when he's older fml

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    Brenda
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mom told me to remember exactly who I was punishing when I grounded my kids. She was so right!

    Sinnsyk Jakte
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Backfire. But also... Just ignore them. Not to detriment to their health...but just... Pointedly hum. Play your music. Dinnertime comes, you just make what you want and if they don't like it...boo.

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    Rats Inc
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    good. as she should. pokemon is cool :)

    that weird wallflower
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I use YT to learn about Gravity Falls fan theories. Gravity Falls is my favorite show, I just finished watching it for the eighth time lol

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    Adashimalover
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pokemon is best!!! I was so obsessed with pokemon I wound up accidentally memorizing the Pokedex🤣🤣

    Aristan Maranichi
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pokemon= useful. Math= use a calculator

    Ryan Mercer
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My daughter loved learning her ABCs on youtube. Later, Hank Green's Crash Course Chemistry, and Phil Plait's Crash Course Astronomy.

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    Sinnsyk Jakte
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...this is a squarely and squirrely sound logic that I have to look in the eyes of a seven year old girl with a will of steel--my guy's nephew--and I calmly...but firmly...explain...in a low octave... 'It's /because/ I love you every day that I do not /give/ you candy every day. Go see your gran'ma. She'll tell you all about diabetus. Now...run along. No. No. Nooo--do not start playing on my Switch--' *sigh.* Now I have to rationalize how to get her to stop playing my games. Solution? I made her own savegame slot.

    Aristan Maranichi
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She's right we all need candy every day

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    Some rando dude
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All I wanna know is where are these kids getting so much SASS from? It's hilarious! Dad must be fun

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    Adashimalover
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fr tho especially the middle school ones

    Kevin Weber
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tho ther is nothing as despicable, ruthless and depraved as the things scheeming teenage girls do. Boys can be a******s, but they will be straight on a******s. You dont have to fear your best friend for the last few years just played being your friend in an elaborate scheme to destroy your entire being.

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    Sinnsyk Jakte
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They seem to wildly oscillate between worst and best. My ex ruined my life...my creativity...my ability to be myself. My guy now is highly encouraging. He wants me to get back to who I was before the last guy... And I'm gonna do it.

    Captain Kyra
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Human beings suck. Animals are the best and books are the most faithful friends. Cherish the good true friends you make in life because they are rare.

    Nova
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    YES THEY ARE THE WORST...ALL OF THEM

    Stary_cat
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I didn’t learn this for while as I refused to play with girls till grade 3, now I can’t stand ‘em

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    Sad Quokka
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    😂 tbf nineteen anything is old to me too 🤭

    RomanceRadish
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Teens call that "the nineteen hundreds" I've been informed.

    Icecream Sarang
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As far as music goes, anything 201x or lower is old…and my first concert was NKOTB.

    SCP Panda [REDACTED]
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Listen, in 2023, If something came out in 1999, it's at least 23 by now. Old, but not REALLY old.

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    that weird wallflower
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I stay up till 4am at sleepovers, and I also went 24hrs without sleep at one!

    RafCo (he/him/ele)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I sometimes forget that there are a lot of children on this site. Then I wonder about all the things I said having forgotten that there are children on this site. Then I remember my 7 year old told me to "f**k right off" when I said she had to get up to get ready for school and I'm content in the knowledge that I'm a terrible person raising horrific people, and spreading that awfulness to all of you. It's the little things. PS: I asked "what did you say to me?" She giggled and said "I didn't say f**k". Clever little wretch.

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    Olivia The Cloud
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I stay up til 2 am at sleepovers and then I wake up at 8 full of energy

    Alia Khan
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh my god this is so true! I’m exhausted normal days when I sleep at 9 and wake up at 8, but somehow at sleepovers I wake up sharp at 8, completely not tired after like 4 hours of sleep

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    ViFi
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    2:00 am? amateur hour. *gathers both Legally blonde movies, netflix, romance novels, and best friend* b***h we'll be up until 6:00 pm

    Rylee Ann Mccusker
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ive stayed up till 3:00am once never again

    PrettyJoyBird
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Went 48hrs without sleep during labor and delivery of 1st child in 2015

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    RafCo (he/him/ele)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This age is my favorite. The stuff 6 year olds come up with is just bonkers. My six year old describing a cross "you know it's that wooden thing you put people on". We're not Christians, so I was surprised she had any context for it at all.

    Sinnsyk Jakte
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Immediate thought: 'What, child, do you intend to kick?'

    Michiel nospam
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    after the 1967 post singularity short story: my shoes are untied and i must kick

    ViFi
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this will serve her well in life

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    Olivia The Cloud
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lol I'm 13 and I once wore my mom's Adidas because mine are the exact same and didn't even notice til about an hour later

    Insono
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yep my feet reached their final size at age 12, but my mom was happy because that meant shoes would last me wayyy longer from then on lol

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    ohjojo (you/your's)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can repair it. There is such an item to fix a shrunken sweater. Because you might do it again anyway

    Starbug
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yep, soak it in water with a bit of fabric softener, stretch it back carefully. She'll soon grow out of it anyway

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    ShriSha Kamboj
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i mean it is the favorite sweater :)

    Tricia Barnes
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Soak it in water with hair conditioner - you'll be able to stretch it back out.

    HogHedge
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She won't forget it, you know. She'll always bring it up at Christmases and birthdays. Probably at her wedding too.

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    Nina Lundström
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In Swedish "ankle" is actually "vrist" so she could be a doctor here :)

    Panda Nerd
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe she'll revolutionize the health industry with her ideas!

    The Raven Wizard
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you directly translate it from Japanese, ankles are foot necks

    Davidmh
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am still annoyed at the germanic languages for wasting a whole word on the foot fingers.

    Show thyself
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In germany ankles & wrists are just called as what they are... "Gelenk" = "joint". We also include the location of said joint: "Fußgelenk"="foot joint" & "Handgelenk"="hand joint"

    your friendly cyclops
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm very sorry sir but your foot wrists are broken

    Bonnie Buttons
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awww. Cute. My ten-year old called her big toe "the thumb toe".

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    FoxThatHasFennecaphobia
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    True story here: Once we took a field trip and 80% of the time we were on the bus... the other 20% we were eating lunch. Edit: The field trip (bus and lunch) was 8 hours long.

    that weird wallflower
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, the bus ride CAN be fun, as long as you sing We Don't Talk About Bruno and Never Gonna Give You Up the whole time

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    Beruthiel45
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm close to 80 and still remember a horrific school trip aged 12 in freezing weather in a deluge, where we tramped up on the Moors to visit a world famous Roman ruin that we'd all seen before, and where I ruined a pair of leather shoes, we all got sick, and sat for hours soaking wet in an unheated bus going back to civilization. Ugh.

    RafCo (he/him/ele)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is my 8 year old. Wanna go to grandmas? No it's so far!!! Ready to go home? No it's so far!!

    The Original Bruno
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I was a kid, the bus rides were the most fun part of a field trip. Of course, we didn't have seat belts back then. Seriously: they figured no-one could fly through a windshield from several rows back. Of course the OLD busses had seats that consisted of a bare steal pipe across the back of the seat, so THAT would've killed you. Which is why we never stayed in our seat.

    ThatNerdZoe
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We still don't have seatbelts on school buses. Source: I'm 13 and ride the school bus to and from school every day and on field trips

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    Shyla Bouche
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wanted an eatyourbrothersaurus.

    that weird wallflower
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that a reference to the book Sisters, or am i just thinking that because I was reading that book a few minutes ago?

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    Dani M
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It´s horrible. Nobody ever asks me what my favorite dinosaur is. ever.

    Min
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    Premium
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know, right? It's like they don't even care!

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    Mumsie
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm gonna ask someone today what is their favorite dinosaur! Velociraptor, baby!

    QuirkyKittyGirl
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, what IS your favorite dinosaur? Mine's Steve.

    The_OG_Catlady
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or like my youngest son who always asks existential questions like: "would you rather be eaten by rats or by lions?"

    Sheena Leversedge Wood
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My husband will never know. even without kids :P

    any rei
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least it's a question you can answer, unlike "what's your favourite little pony?" Or "what's your favourite mob in Minecraft" um, idk the rainbow one and a chicken??? What's yours? - your momma 🙄

    Iffydust
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would love to talk more about dinosaurs, but prefer to do it with other adults keep the children away from me

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    GenXandEarnedItAll
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've found its easier when they have a friend over. They keep to themselves.

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    ohjojo (you/your's)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah but I think you missed the sympathy and support part...

    GenXandEarnedItAll
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She's training for sneaking in drunk when she gets older...

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    DiscoqueenJ
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My son thought his shoes, that light up on the bottom, made him run faster (he was 4-5 y/o at the time)

    Kevin Weber
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dont trust her if she wants violet shoes!

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    Shyla Bouche
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Milk. Butter. Eggs. Ice cream.

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    ThatOmniCapybara(she/they)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    why wait to write books? I'm writing one right now, and I'm TWELVE!!!

    Nayla Kanaan
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    oh have fun I would recommend using some online sites to help I find them super useful

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    Indecisive_Bee
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well she's not wrong... ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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    that weird wallflower
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well my parents actually never let me watch the news so I never know what is going on. I rely on you pandas to tell me

    Insono
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are you American? If so try finding an international news site, they're usually more objective and less politically influenced so you're more likely to get the facts. Plus it's good to know what's going on in other countries besides your own :)

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    Brenda
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Take your wins where you can get them

    Shelli Aderman
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    2 years ago

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    They still do these archaic things? 🤦🏽‍♀️

    Lyone Fein
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why is this any different from take your daughter to work day?

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    ohjojo (you/your's)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sorry to hear about your emergency. Glad you seem to be getting better.

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    Geoffrey Scott
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Daughter and wife were arguing about the state of her room. I asked why she was arguing with a 15yr old. She told me to handle it. I took all clothes on the floor and put them in a bag and put them in the garage in the rafters. Daughter asked where they were. "I threw them away, you abandoned them". Ohhh the drama. Kept them there about a week. All my wife needed to do after that is tell her that her Dad would clean the room

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    Shyla Bouche
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How dare you! By any chance, was the meat bacon? I'd pay you for that sandwich.

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    CrazyCatLady
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don’t have friends so yay, don’t have to clean my room!

    Insono
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have no friends either but my cats like throwing litter around like it's confetti, no empathy I swear 🙄

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    Sarah Mills
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wish I'd thought of that as a kid, lmao

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    that weird wallflower
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But... but... You can't wear a sweater to bed! You won't be able to sleep!...

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