Dad life yo...
June 5, 2015 6:17 PM Subscribe
Four dads bring it home (SLV) For most kids growing up it just seems your parents are never as cool as you want them to be. They usually don’t like your style of clothes or your choice in music. But for these dads they’ve set out to show you just how cool they are.
When the beat drops, I lose it
When the beat drops, I lose it
I'm going to have to get that Dad Rock ep from something awful
posted by boo_radley at 7:40 PM on June 5, 2015
posted by boo_radley at 7:40 PM on June 5, 2015
This totally made me laugh as a 46 year old dad of young kids.
But how come "church on the move" makes the hair stand up on the back of my neck?
posted by maniabug at 7:43 PM on June 5, 2015 [2 favorites]
But how come "church on the move" makes the hair stand up on the back of my neck?
posted by maniabug at 7:43 PM on June 5, 2015 [2 favorites]
Interesting; they pronounced "Weber", as in the grill, "Weeber", as in the county in northern Utah which is also spelled Weber. I wonder if they're Utahns.
Out of context, the few seconds after this timepoint are unutterably creepy.
posted by gurple at 7:50 PM on June 5, 2015
Out of context, the few seconds after this timepoint are unutterably creepy.
posted by gurple at 7:50 PM on June 5, 2015
"Weeber" jumped out at me too.
This spawned the Mom Life from the Christian Faith Center too. Also calls back to the other cutely-ironic-juxtaposition-of-hiphop-culture-with-middle-class-family-life thing - discussed earlier here relative to the Parent Rap. I'm not a fan.
posted by Miko at 7:58 PM on June 5, 2015 [2 favorites]
This spawned the Mom Life from the Christian Faith Center too. Also calls back to the other cutely-ironic-juxtaposition-of-hiphop-culture-with-middle-class-family-life thing - discussed earlier here relative to the Parent Rap. I'm not a fan.
posted by Miko at 7:58 PM on June 5, 2015 [2 favorites]
God, I'm old. This cracked me up. (I jus turned 45 and have a 2 year old).
posted by tristeza at 8:22 PM on June 5, 2015
posted by tristeza at 8:22 PM on June 5, 2015
Thank you. I feel so much better about not being a father now.
posted by entropicamericana at 8:27 PM on June 5, 2015 [3 favorites]
posted by entropicamericana at 8:27 PM on June 5, 2015 [3 favorites]
Do kids want their parents to be cool? I always thought that whatever parents did was de facto Not Cool. As parents you have a responsibility to only like things that are Not Cool with the kids so they can enjoy things that are Cool in peace. The kids are wrong, of course - parents like all sorts of Cool things. My Dad, for example, liked mountain biking, road biking, jazz, electronics engineering, Monty Python, Jacques Tati and 70s era progressive rock. Whereas I liked Roxette and the Teenage Mutant Ninja turtles. By any standard he was way ahead of me on any sanely measured Cool scale, but the important thing to remember is that I was 11, and therefore wrong about everything.
posted by Jon Mitchell at 8:31 PM on June 5, 2015 [10 favorites]
posted by Jon Mitchell at 8:31 PM on June 5, 2015 [10 favorites]
Cool is a lever by which commercial marketing can access a particular and lucrative demographic. I consider being uncool a very high priority among my obligations to progeny.
posted by maniabug at 8:43 PM on June 5, 2015 [2 favorites]
posted by maniabug at 8:43 PM on June 5, 2015 [2 favorites]
I remember this when it came out, very well done.
posted by prodigalsun at 8:45 PM on June 5, 2015
posted by prodigalsun at 8:45 PM on June 5, 2015
boo_radley: "I'm going to have to get that Dad Rock ep from something awful"
I'm going to have to get that Dad Rock ep from something awful
posted by boo_radley at 9:02 PM on June 5, 2015 [1 favorite]
I'm going to have to get that Dad Rock ep from something awful
posted by boo_radley at 9:02 PM on June 5, 2015 [1 favorite]
I think my ideal hipster-dad goal is to be intensely uncool in the moment, and then surprisingly cool in hindsight. My kids need two things, as far as I'm concerned: the wherewithal to figure out what they like, independent of (and likely in opposition to) what I like or want them to like; and the understanding later in life that actually they were wrong and I was right.
(but seriously, I just assume I will always do uncool things in front of my hypothetical kids no matter what, and will probably just make it my goal to embarrass the shit out of them at especially inopportune moments)
posted by chrominance at 9:03 PM on June 5, 2015 [5 favorites]
(but seriously, I just assume I will always do uncool things in front of my hypothetical kids no matter what, and will probably just make it my goal to embarrass the shit out of them at especially inopportune moments)
posted by chrominance at 9:03 PM on June 5, 2015 [5 favorites]
This is painful. Is that the joke?
posted by escape from the potato planet at 9:15 PM on June 5, 2015
posted by escape from the potato planet at 9:15 PM on June 5, 2015
In the future, could we get a direct YT link instead of some sorta trashy blog? Noting the creators of the video would have been nice too.
posted by JauntyFedora at 9:32 PM on June 5, 2015 [3 favorites]
posted by JauntyFedora at 9:32 PM on June 5, 2015 [3 favorites]
I can totally relate!!1! I'm stupid and I hate my life too!
posted by askmehow at 9:38 PM on June 5, 2015
posted by askmehow at 9:38 PM on June 5, 2015
I have a goatee, and Dockers (no, worse, L.L. Bean Chinos) with both the crease and the pleats... I wear them on Wednesday when they make us wear non-jeans and a tie, because someone got kicked upstairs before reading the "Thou Shalt Not Mess with the Nerds, lest they bail for sweeter paying gigs nearby" edicts.
They don't actually hate their life, tho. They're kind of proud and happy about where they're at, an relentlessly honest about it.
It's of a hip-hop tradition, now. Drop pretense, rap about who you are, where you're from, and what you know, regardless of what it is. Pay homage to your inspirations with the beats. Doesn't happen anywhere near enough in hip-hop. I loved this.
posted by Slap*Happy at 10:17 PM on June 5, 2015
They don't actually hate their life, tho. They're kind of proud and happy about where they're at, an relentlessly honest about it.
It's of a hip-hop tradition, now. Drop pretense, rap about who you are, where you're from, and what you know, regardless of what it is. Pay homage to your inspirations with the beats. Doesn't happen anywhere near enough in hip-hop. I loved this.
posted by Slap*Happy at 10:17 PM on June 5, 2015
Do kids want their parents to be cool? I always thought that whatever parents did was de facto Not Cool. As parents you have a responsibility to only
all I ever wanted my dad to do was NOT embarrass me, which he was generally pretty good at. My mom on the other hand -- you just got out of her way, kind of like a lightning storm. Whatever happened, it was always impressive, perhaps horrifying.
posted by philip-random at 11:29 PM on June 5, 2015
all I ever wanted my dad to do was NOT embarrass me, which he was generally pretty good at. My mom on the other hand -- you just got out of her way, kind of like a lightning storm. Whatever happened, it was always impressive, perhaps horrifying.
posted by philip-random at 11:29 PM on June 5, 2015
Do kids want their parents to be cool? I always thought that whatever parents did was de facto Not Cool.
When I was a teenager, I took care to note what my parents did and swore that I would do the opposite when I was a parent, and therefore be a cool parent and not some lame dorko like my parents.
It didn't work. My son hated what I did, because he viewed it as lame. Probably because it was a strategy devised by a teenager.
So, the lesson is - Do what you're gonna do. Teenagers suck at judging things, you should never ever ever allow them to be the arbiter of what is cool or not cool.
posted by Pogo_Fuzzybutt at 12:09 AM on June 6, 2015 [2 favorites]
When I was a teenager, I took care to note what my parents did and swore that I would do the opposite when I was a parent, and therefore be a cool parent and not some lame dorko like my parents.
It didn't work. My son hated what I did, because he viewed it as lame. Probably because it was a strategy devised by a teenager.
So, the lesson is - Do what you're gonna do. Teenagers suck at judging things, you should never ever ever allow them to be the arbiter of what is cool or not cool.
posted by Pogo_Fuzzybutt at 12:09 AM on June 6, 2015 [2 favorites]
somebody said it a long time ago, teens know what's hot but they haven't got a clue about cool
posted by philip-random at 12:26 AM on June 6, 2015 [3 favorites]
posted by philip-random at 12:26 AM on June 6, 2015 [3 favorites]
This is painful. Is that the joke?
The realities of being a dad are the joke. These guys are owning it.
A favorite line of mine from The West Wing: "...fifteen years ago we took a trip to Egypt. All five of us, saw the Pyramids and Luxor and then headed up into the Sinai. We had a guide, a Bedouin man, who called me 'Abu el Banat'. And whenever we'd meet another Bedouin, he'd introduce me as Abu el Banat. And the Bedouin would laugh and laugh and offer me a cup of tea. And I'd go to pay them for the tea and they wouldn't let me. 'Abu el Banat' means 'Father of daughters' They thought the tea was the least they could do."
posted by mhoye at 6:16 AM on June 6, 2015 [1 favorite]
The realities of being a dad are the joke. These guys are owning it.
A favorite line of mine from The West Wing: "...fifteen years ago we took a trip to Egypt. All five of us, saw the Pyramids and Luxor and then headed up into the Sinai. We had a guide, a Bedouin man, who called me 'Abu el Banat'. And whenever we'd meet another Bedouin, he'd introduce me as Abu el Banat. And the Bedouin would laugh and laugh and offer me a cup of tea. And I'd go to pay them for the tea and they wouldn't let me. 'Abu el Banat' means 'Father of daughters' They thought the tea was the least they could do."
posted by mhoye at 6:16 AM on June 6, 2015 [1 favorite]
Since becoming a dad,
1. I had to get a car with a third row of seating
2. Lost all of my friends who are not also Dads. Realized that most of my friends who are Dads, are not all that fun to hang out with.
3. Did not purchase a ride on lawn mower, did not purchase a barbecue.
4. Totally lost touch with new music. I've been able to get to like 10 shows in the last 6 years.
5. Quit a job I hated because life is too goddamn precious and short to spend it holed up for a paycheck.
6. Become a much more stylish dresser. Since I can no longer waste money going out, or traveling, or like anything at all fun, and I still have to wear clothes every day, this is where I shifted my discretionary money. Besides, I have 2 boys and someone's going to have to teach them the importance of having a seasonal rotation of ties, how to identify Italian leather and selvedge denim, and the absolute imperative of owning a Swiss watch as soon as one can afford it.
7. Developed an interest in soccer. I don't know why, but this a universal thing about dad-hood, all kids want to play soccer. It wasn't like this when I was young. Go Sounders.
8. Got my kids on skis almost as soon as they could walk. Skiing and surfing are ecstatic joy and as close as one gets to touching the infinity of the universe without drugs and I have never forgiven my parents for not exposing me to this when I was a child.
9. Raised them on a steady diet of the Ramones and AC/DC. I realize this increases my risk of being the uncool dad of a teenager, but it is important to start with the fundamentals. Plus, I always give their music equal time because, Uptown Funk is a fucking sick jam.
10. Weirdly developed an interest in model trains. The set comes down after Christmas but my wife is not unreasonably worried I'm going to turn the basement into a permanent layout.
11. Installed a lawn. The kids need a place to tackle each other and I need a place to shout at people to get off of.
12. I've also bought a power washer, a table saw, and I really want an air compressor even though I admit I'm not entirely sure what one does with one.
In summary, being a dad changes you, it's good to avoid becoming a stereotype, the suburban dad stereotype is particularly repellant, but some of it is inevitable.
posted by Slarty Bartfast at 7:48 AM on June 6, 2015 [5 favorites]
1. I had to get a car with a third row of seating
2. Lost all of my friends who are not also Dads. Realized that most of my friends who are Dads, are not all that fun to hang out with.
3. Did not purchase a ride on lawn mower, did not purchase a barbecue.
4. Totally lost touch with new music. I've been able to get to like 10 shows in the last 6 years.
5. Quit a job I hated because life is too goddamn precious and short to spend it holed up for a paycheck.
6. Become a much more stylish dresser. Since I can no longer waste money going out, or traveling, or like anything at all fun, and I still have to wear clothes every day, this is where I shifted my discretionary money. Besides, I have 2 boys and someone's going to have to teach them the importance of having a seasonal rotation of ties, how to identify Italian leather and selvedge denim, and the absolute imperative of owning a Swiss watch as soon as one can afford it.
7. Developed an interest in soccer. I don't know why, but this a universal thing about dad-hood, all kids want to play soccer. It wasn't like this when I was young. Go Sounders.
8. Got my kids on skis almost as soon as they could walk. Skiing and surfing are ecstatic joy and as close as one gets to touching the infinity of the universe without drugs and I have never forgiven my parents for not exposing me to this when I was a child.
9. Raised them on a steady diet of the Ramones and AC/DC. I realize this increases my risk of being the uncool dad of a teenager, but it is important to start with the fundamentals. Plus, I always give their music equal time because, Uptown Funk is a fucking sick jam.
10. Weirdly developed an interest in model trains. The set comes down after Christmas but my wife is not unreasonably worried I'm going to turn the basement into a permanent layout.
11. Installed a lawn. The kids need a place to tackle each other and I need a place to shout at people to get off of.
12. I've also bought a power washer, a table saw, and I really want an air compressor even though I admit I'm not entirely sure what one does with one.
In summary, being a dad changes you, it's good to avoid becoming a stereotype, the suburban dad stereotype is particularly repellant, but some of it is inevitable.
posted by Slarty Bartfast at 7:48 AM on June 6, 2015 [5 favorites]
Interesting; they pronounced "Weber", as in the grill, "Weeber", as in the county in northern Utah which is also spelled Weber. I wonder if they're Utahns.
I was guessing Kentucky due to the UK (University of Kentucky) hat one of them is wearing
posted by inthe80s at 8:22 AM on June 6, 2015
I was guessing Kentucky due to the UK (University of Kentucky) hat one of them is wearing
posted by inthe80s at 8:22 AM on June 6, 2015
But how come "church on the move" makes the hair stand up on the back of my neck?
Here's the video on YouTube. (Click the YouTube logo in the corner of any embedded video and link to that, folks! Random clickbait sites don't deserve the attention.)
The uploader is COTMTulsa. Guess what COTM stand for.
posted by Sys Rq at 9:26 AM on June 6, 2015 [2 favorites]
Here's the video on YouTube. (Click the YouTube logo in the corner of any embedded video and link to that, folks! Random clickbait sites don't deserve the attention.)
The uploader is COTMTulsa. Guess what COTM stand for.
posted by Sys Rq at 9:26 AM on June 6, 2015 [2 favorites]
(Church on the Move appears to be a "Christian" megachurch -- 11,000 members -- associated with an equally "Christian" summer camp and "Christian" school: "Lincoln Christian School is a partnership between parents and the church - the only two institutions ordained by God to teach children." So...yeah.)
posted by Sys Rq at 10:07 AM on June 6, 2015 [1 favorite]
posted by Sys Rq at 10:07 AM on June 6, 2015 [1 favorite]
being a dad changes you
To be fair, a lot of the same things happen to people without kids, as part of getting older. Minus the soccer and the like, of course. But the model trains? Don't blame that on the kids! That's a latent tendency and inevitable despite family formation. Switching up the hated job, realizing a lot of people you hang out with aren't your ideal friends but more situational friends, getting more interested in the place you live and kitting it out - ditto.
posted by Miko at 8:56 AM on June 7, 2015
To be fair, a lot of the same things happen to people without kids, as part of getting older. Minus the soccer and the like, of course. But the model trains? Don't blame that on the kids! That's a latent tendency and inevitable despite family formation. Switching up the hated job, realizing a lot of people you hang out with aren't your ideal friends but more situational friends, getting more interested in the place you live and kitting it out - ditto.
posted by Miko at 8:56 AM on June 7, 2015
Bookmarking this to post on my dad's facebook on Father's Day. He's gonna think I'm so cool.
My dad's got an air compressor. Crank that bad boy, then inflate everyone's tires to the recommended PSI. Aw, yea.
posted by MsDaniB at 9:55 AM on June 13, 2015
My dad's got an air compressor. Crank that bad boy, then inflate everyone's tires to the recommended PSI. Aw, yea.
posted by MsDaniB at 9:55 AM on June 13, 2015
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