Dad Guy Billie Eilish Parody Is Dad Humor At Its Finest

Set to Eilish’s goth-pop beat, FunkTurkey highlights the every day, not-so-glamorous parts of dad hood. We see him plucking his overgrown nose hairs, downing an entire bag of chips, and struggling through a jog. The lyrics are equally relatable, with lines such as “You ask/ I say go ask your mom” and “Gained a couple pounds type/ eat over the sink type.” Fellow dads on Reddit are loving the video, which now has over 594,000 views on YouTube....

December 24, 2022 · 1 min · 201 words · Cheryl Davis

Is Santa Real A Psychologist S Case For Telling Kids The Truth

Psychologist and parenting expert Justin Coulson, Ph.D., thinks that parents are overcomplicating the whole thing. “Tell your kid the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth,” says Coulson. Fatherly spoke to Coulson at length to find out why he thinks radical truth about the myth of Santa Claus is the best for kids. You really advocate for nothing but being brutally truthful regarding Santa? Yes, and the argument I use is this: Christmas is going to be exciting and fun and enjoyable whether kids know the truth about Santa or not....

December 24, 2022 · 4 min · 674 words · Dorine Park

Let Kids Drink Snl S Hilarious Sketch Tells Parents To Let Kids Drink Booze

“Parents need some help these days, kids could use some, too,” cast members sing in last Saturday’s sketch, which they claim is a public service announcement. “So given the special circumstance, we’d like to introduce a special rule: Let kids drink.” The video, which starts with a black-and-white montage of parents and kids pleading for help, then cuts to kids downing bottles of “booze” from wine to beer to martinis....

December 24, 2022 · 2 min · 271 words · Nicolette Sokolowich

Lord Of The Rings Star Wars Recognized By Library Of Congress

Each year, the Library of Congress selects films that are deemed “culturally, historically or aesthetically significant” to become the latest entries into the National Film Registry. One of the biggest criticisms leveled at the NFR is that it values certain genres (primarily dramatic films that are more likely to win Oscars) while overlooking others (blockbusters, horror, comedy). However, this year’s list is filled with entries that show the Library of Congress may be broadening its outlook....

December 24, 2022 · 2 min · 276 words · Kevin Reed

No Time To Die Ending Song We Have All The Time In The World Explained

Here’s the ending of No Time To Die, explained, plus the significance of that classic 1969 song. Very big spoilers ahead. Right when Bond is about to die (yes, he dies, it’s true) he has an emotional goodbye with Madeleine Swann, during which she confirms that the adorable kid Mathilde is his child. He then tells her that she and Madeleine “have all the time in the world.” It’s a fitting line....

December 24, 2022 · 2 min · 352 words · Renee Ward

Star Trek Picard What Kind Of Red Wine Is Ch Teau Picard

Ever since The Next Generation introduced the fact that Picard’s family owned a winery in France called Château Picard, wine buffs and Trekkies alike have wanted to get their hands on and corkscrews into some vintage red French red from the future. In real life, there is a winery called Château Picard in Saint-Estèphe, France. In Trek lore, despite having an English accent, Picard was born in Labarrère, France which is about two hours away from Saint-Estèphe, but surely quicker if you’re beaming....

December 24, 2022 · 3 min · 454 words · John Mercado

Star Trek Prodigy Trailer Looks Perfect For Kids With Big Dreams

Since the beginning, Star Trek has always worked on a lot of different levels, for various demographics. Watching different kinds of Star Trek with your older kids can be fantastic. And, it’s not like kids like Trek because there’s a ton of moral and ethical dilemmas. Children like Star Trek because the ships are cool, beaming is awesome, and it makes space travel seem cozy and fun. But, until now, there hasn’t been a Star Trek series designed for children....

December 24, 2022 · 2 min · 338 words · Edwardo Garcia

The Dark Crystal Age Of Resistance Ignites Nostalgia For Sad Muppets Fatherly

And now, The Dark Crystal is back as a Netflix series called The Dark Crystal: The Age of Resistance. Following the stories of three Gelflings trying to rid their world of dark powers, the new series is actually a prequel to the original 1982 film, which means it will show how and why this mythological world got overtaken by the vulture-like Skeksis Here’s the official description from Netflix: For the record, though the series is produced by The Jim Henson Company, Frank Oz is not explicitly connected to the series....

December 24, 2022 · 1 min · 106 words · Christopher Carroll

10 Helpful Texts To Send Someone When They Re Having A Bad Day

exactly what to say, the sentiment of solidarity can mean a great deal whether it’s sent in shorthand, a few sentences, or some carefully curated emojis. Expressing faith and unity toward your partner can help boost their mood, confidence, and outlook just enough to help them make it through even the worst days. We spoke to two experts — both licensed clinical psychologists, and experts on relationship dynamics — who told us just how effective these seemingly modest shows of affection and/or attention can be at reviving a day that’s gone awry....

December 24, 2022 · 7 min · 1372 words · Anthony Gulinson

12 Best Beatles Songs For Kids Yellow Submarine Not Included

If you’re going to listen to the Beatles with your kids, why don’t you actually listen to the Beatles, and not just the songs you think are kid-friendly? With that in mind here are twelve great Beatles songs that I have tested out on my two-year-old with a vinyl turntable. “All You Need is Love” is not on this list, because that’s not the kind of list we’re dealing with here....

December 24, 2022 · 4 min · 807 words · Brandy Lawrence

12 Heartwarming Reactions To Nassib Coming Out

Nassib’s video announcement was a tearjerker of the best variety. In his video shared to his account, he said, “I just want to take a quick moment to say that I’m gay. I just think that representation and visibility are so important. I actually hope that like one day videos like this and the whole coming-out process are just not necessary, but until then I’m going to do my best and my part to cultivate a culture that’s accepting, that’s compassionate....

December 24, 2022 · 1 min · 145 words · Mario Dickerson

12 Pieces Of Barware For Home Mixologists Making Great Cocktails

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December 24, 2022 · 1 min · 30 words · Steven Miller

15 Of The Very Best 80S Cartoons And Where To Stream Them

But where can you watch and stream ‘80s shows online right now? Here are 15 great ‘80s cartoons, plus where to stream the shows. Inspector Gadget (1983) The classic Inspector Gadget is currently streaming on Paramount+. DuckTales (1987) Although the contemporary reboot of DuckTales is excellent, the original show is still near and dear to our hearts. Along with the new show, that DuckTales is streaming on Disney+. Adventures of the Gummi Bears (1985) Rember that killer theme song?...

December 24, 2022 · 2 min · 330 words · Vicki Morse

20 Minute Bodyweight Cardio Workout Meant For Your Living Room

Minutes 0-1: Warm Up/Front Lunges How to: Clear the perimeter of your living room and walk the edges via deep lunges. Start by stepping far forward with your right leg, bending your right knee until it’s over your right toes, and keeping your back (left) leg straight. Push through the ball of your left foot and swing left leg far forward, landing in a low lunge on your left side....

December 24, 2022 · 5 min · 895 words · Rodney Henry

2005 S Herbie Fully Loaded Is Good Actually

Many of us – or many of our kids – grew up with Lohan. She exploded onto the scene in 1998 with The Parent Trap. She was 12 years old. That was followed by Life-Size, Get a Clue, Freaky Friday, Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen, and Mean Girls. Lohan was a Disney teen queen, a bona fide star with a bright, bright future ahead of her. She could really act, excelling at drama and comedy, and she sang, too....

December 24, 2022 · 3 min · 582 words · Joyce Byers

30 Best Places For Men S Clothing Online

That is to say, if you’re shopping for men’s clothes online, variety is your friend. So where to start? We talked to Fatherly editors, fashion editors from Bustle, and editors from The Zoe Report about what they shop for and where they keep on going back for more. The result: a list worthy of bookmarking — and shopping daily. All Saints Born out of London in the ‘90s, All Saints is the place for all things contemporary grunge — from leather biker jackets to distressed denim and snug knitwear....

December 24, 2022 · 8 min · 1614 words · Etta Veatch

30 Funny And Suprising Would You Rather Questions For Kids

30 “Would You Rather” Questions for Kids

December 24, 2022 · 1 min · 7 words · Cheryl Boatwright

300 Orgs Push To Get Child Tax Credit For 2023 Make Children The Priority

In an open letter, the organizations urged the lawmakers to renew the expanded Child Tax Credit that gave qualifying parents hundreds of dollars a month per kid from mid-2021 to the end of last year. This pandemic-era program lifted millions of children out of poverty before it was scrapped and let to expire, and many millions of kids fell back into poverty after the program ended. The push to restart the Child Tax Credit comes as negotiations heat up and Congressional lawmakers try to strike up a year-end spending deal....

December 24, 2022 · 3 min · 445 words · William Wilson

31 Nice Things Dads Can Do For Their Breastfeeding Wives

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December 24, 2022 · 1 min · 9 words · Jamar Lefebvre

40 Years Later E T The Extra Terrestrial Remains Perfect For One Surprising Reason

Single mom Mary Taylor (Dee Wallace) is doing her best to raise her kids, Elliott (Henry Thomas), Michael (Robert MacNaughton), and Gertie (Drew Barrymore). There’s plenty of bickering and hijinks, some of it even just a bit mean-spirited, and no one believes Elliott when he says he encountered a creature in the tool shed just outside the house. Once everyone comes to meet E.T., however, they become something of a unit....

December 24, 2022 · 3 min · 555 words · Roscoe Goggin