On Fathers’ Day, aka Father’s DayWe can’t think of a better gift for a famously hard-to-buy man than a few loving words that sum up the history of fatherhood.
We’re celebrating some of their weird and wonderful ways – the idiosyncrasies, unique sayings, rituals, and precious personality traits that make fathers who they are. From the way they tolerate spiders (and our crappy tbf) and their dubious SPF application to their obsession with basic auto maintenance, airport times, and *dramatic* sneezes, let’s take a look. hear it out for the adorable DIY-loving dads who are ruling our world!
The thumbs up emoji is his favorite and often only form of communication. Love the ginger beer. On great condition with Siri. “Do you have enough gas?” Haunted by barrel days. Lawn care is self-care. Food must be shaken before eating. Usually nuts. Eat BBQ very serious. Had to get to the airport 10 o’clock just because… he’d rather be early. Definitely tell the taxi driver the fastest route. Boldly RUN ahead of you in his cargo shorts, because his airport mode is already *activated*. Refusing to sit down. Get a dedicated directory for vacation insurance, boarding passes and all the other miscellaneous airport administrators. Love a National Trust Day. Your personal taxi. And the most hyped man. B&Q’s Most Valuable Player. Fall in love with someone he knows everywhere you go. DIY is his love language. Passionate about basic car maintenance. Connect deeply and spiritually with the thermostat. Crocs? Oh, they like them. Trade with spiders so you don’t have to. Inhale the food. Have the biggest set of keys you’ll ever see. Apply sunscreen when omitted carelessly. You know, obsessed with the family dog, the one he doesn’t want. Anything can be built. Only *one* volume for sneezing, coughing and snoring. The decibels simply cannot be matched. Love car boots. Rub your head when stressed. Asking for a reasonable birthday gift? He doesn’t know them. Unusual protection against fire. Likely there will always be a gauge on the person, just in case. Have a degree in reverse parking. Endless dad jokes. Terrible jump. Totally confused by your ripped jeans. Always a phone call away. There will always be change in your pocket. Drop an inspirational quote whenever you need to hear it. Always remember the things you loved 10 years ago. Use one finger tap on all devices. Sing weird old songs. Wearing the same 5 t-shirts over and over won’t remove anything. TK Maxx is his entire personality. Like to go to the grocery store in person. Tells you to be sensible whenever you’re out. “Don’t drink too much.” Never sleep, just close your eyes to rest. Still asking you to pull your finger after all these years. Give the best hugs.
Basically, love dad.
