Dads are just wonderfully difficult creatures of the wild; in other words, they cannot be tamed at any cost. Even when they say and do the strangest things, we calm our nerves and remind ourselves, “That’s my dad!” These 10 qualities will tell you that you’ve got an overgrown child for a dad!
Misplaces things
Socks, keys, wallet, phone(s) – you name it! He’s put it someplace (very close) but can’t really seem to remember where. Brace yourselves for a screaming contest. Why did you marry this big baby, mother, why?
Fat jokes
You will always and forever be his goru, aloo, burger and moti. Of course, once in awhile he will make an effort to say, ‘mmm, shundor lagche,’ followed by ‘…biye diye dite hobe.’ PLS. NO.
Vulture instincts
Try eating a sandwich in the same room as your dad; rest assured there will be follow up questions on where you got it from, what’s it made out of, is it fresh and…OHH, CAN I HAVE A BITE?
Tech addiction
He’s really into the techie stuff to the point where he picks on you for not doing a crash course on technology and gadgets. FORGIVE ME FATHER, FOR I HAVE SINNED.
Backseat driving (literally)
And when you tried getting behind the wheel under his tutelage, it felt like taking instructions from an F1 racer. ‘Left-left-left-left’,’ go right,’ ‘THAT’S THE ACCELERATOR NOT THE BREAK!’ Cut me some slack Luis Hamilton.
Bully/Bodyguard
Poking, tickling or even flicking your nose and running away in roadrunner speed. But if he catches someone else doing it to you, may God help that person.
Experiments with food
Some days you find yourself awestruck by the monstrosity that he eats; you even resent his immune system for being able to digest jam, cheese and caffeine all at once. WHAT IS THIS EVEN?…I JUST CANT!
Night owl
When the entire world is sleeping, he’s up all night watching TV with the speakers blaring; do you even have eardrums?
Crude humour
When the sight of you in a state of misery makes him burst into giggles; even when you’re attached to a hospital bed. WHY YOU DO THIS?
Loves debating
Dads might seem like an adultier- adult, but there are times when you ask yourself, ‘okay, who’s the parent?’ And if he’s seen you squint your face, believe us when we say this, he’s actually having the time of his life. The discussion’s just an excuse to annoy you.