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In 2006, Tom Hanks sported a long mane, baby blue polo, and khakis for the cover of Esquire magazine. He held a beer with one hand and was grabbing a cheeseburger from the grill with the other, all while winking at us. Thanks to his likable character, reassuring attitude, and smashing sense of humor, Hanks was named "America’s Dad," embodying all the best the title has to offer.

Nowhere is it more obvious than on Hanks’ Twitter, followed by a whopping 16.6 million. His spot-on description reads: “I'm that actor in some of the movies you liked and some you didn't. Sometimes I'm in pretty good shape, other times I'm not. Hey, you gotta live, you know?” And this is just the tip of the iceberg.

To realize just why the internet is going crazy for Hanks' hilarious posts, you gotta scroll through the selection down below. From his wholesome little gestures to the groovy "lost and found" snaps, this is something we all need these days.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And then, suddenly, masks and health advice became politics. *face palm*

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Tom Hanks is one of the rare Hollywood stars that has transcended the decades and turned into an icon, but remains loved by film critics, colleagues, and virtually anyone. The star of Forrest Gump and Saving Private Ryan has also been known for his genuine interest in connecting with people.

The stories of fans meeting Hanks in the streets, restaurants, and anywhere, really, are treasured like tales that take on a life of their own on social media. Read about the stories of people encountering Hanks in real life in Bored Panda's previous article right here. Many lucky fans stressed that Hanks’ magic has to do with what a down-to-earth and simple guy he really is.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's called 33 Thomas Street in New York. It is used to be called AT&T Long Lines. Once a telephone exchange, but not anymore. It's rumored to be a mass surveillance hub site run by the NSA (codename: Titanpointe). It's totally secure and self-sufficient, and can survive nuclear fallout. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/33_Thomas_Street

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My ID pictures always look like I'm in a police lineup. Are all Fordham IDs this good?

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Hanks' down-to-earthness also explains why he was named America's Dad. According to Esquire, which first presented Hanks in a dad persona for their 2016 cover, “Hanks' star persona has always depended on his ability to embody the white Americana spirit the Esquire spread referenced; it only makes sense that he'd come to also embrace the image of the All-American Dad on-screen.”

In fact, “It strikes one as the only logical next step for the actor in his third decade as a Hollywood leading man.” Moreover, Esquire emphasizes that “Hanks' recent roles have made the righteous and saintly father the latest iteration of the Everyman mode that made him a star.” This was especially apparent in his portrayal of Walt Disney in the 2013 film Saving Mr. Banks.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Way to go! I am a donor too,though I have a fear of needles, and fainted a few times,but compared to the problems and difficulties those who need this are going through,it is nothing.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All young guys (and a few older ones too) had hair like this in ‘74. ‘‘Twas a fuzzy time in history. Barbers cried.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You mean you weren't tempted to break into character as Hamlet? Or more of a supporting role as Horatio?

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I thought little Mr. Rogers was holding the infinity gauntlet...

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh, 2019! We didn't truly appreciate you until you turned into the wretched bitch of 2020!

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Because tap is on the right side for cold water duh.

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