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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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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He's going to be president for life, if there's anything left of Ukraine for him to be president of.

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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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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Next step up is hot chocolate. Top shelf is hot chocolate with added marshmallows. — If that don’t make you feel at least a litte de-stressed, you’re using the wrong brands of chocolate and marshmallows.

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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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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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)

Black Pearl
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm a teen girl and I cannot imagine ever getting over Lego. I still love it so much. I'm actually working on a huge castle build right now. I don't really build with my dad a ton anymore because he works a lot, but it's still something we can bond over. I'm sorry you and your daughter can't do the same. Is there anything else you two could do together?

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Ray Heap
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Grandad here.... You want to see the universes I can build in Lego with the grandkids.

Giles McArdell
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cannot upvote this enough, it was Lego, then minecraft, then loads of other games, now he's into VR Chat and coding, he'll come talk my ears off about stuff that's way above my head and I make sure I smile and listen despite not always being interested because one day I'll be the one who just needs someone to talk to.

oktopus
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lego is great. Here in Japan there's a chain of second hand stores which have these boxes full of random Lego bits and you can stuff the bits you want into a box of a certain size for a fixed price, so I went around and acquired all the bits which come in useful for the kind of building projects my son loves. Soak them in a tub with warm water and detergent overnight and good to go.

Lori Hertzberg
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But then if you are extremely blessed you might have grandchildren

MygrandsonscallmeNia
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My kids are 33, & 35. I don't do anything with them anymore.... It started at 12, & 13 yo. I miss camping, walking, talking, eating, playing, and just having fun with them. I have my grandsons, but it's not the same. I miss my kids....

Middz Parker
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's called parallel play. A shared space, but working on your own thing. Leggo is excellent for just mindless meditation. You might stop and ask for a brick or something. It's perfect. I am 56, my kids left their leggo with me when they moved out. I play leggo and the dachshunds help by trying to eat the bricks.

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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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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When did this guy marry and have kids. Guess it wouldn't been ready for him due to his electric personality

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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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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I definitely had a text phone in the 90s, and I'm not remotely a well-off human being.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

From the looks of it, you gave birth to a white chocolate dipped sugar cone. Meanwhile, a man is birthing a baby’s head.

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Black Pearl
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

.me and my husband always say the worse time we have getting there the the better time we have

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Man, as a kid who grew up loving ‘Home Alone’, will seeing this dude’s path in life ever not be somehow a bit soul-crushing to see?

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lol dam things hurt if you don't and if they really big you might knock yourself out

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We do that too - and I have to tell him in secret or otherwise our daughter will want to join me. (2y)

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love pizza and movie night! No cooking/washing dishes and an hour and a half of silence ☺️

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've done this due to the very subtle differences in the packaging of hygiene products. At a glance they all look the same but they are not.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Discuss with your kids teacher what the penalties are for unexcused lateness. As kids "If you make us late, you will be picking up litter all recess instead of playing, because I'm not writing you a note." Always worked to get us moving.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Never works. My sister and I used to get into slap fights in the middle of Home Depot.

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