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“Hey, Hungry! Nice to meet you, I’m Dad!” Love them or hate them, you can’t deny that dad jokes are iconic. And there’s something so wholesome about silly, harmless humor coming from the man who raised you and loves you more than anything in the world. So if you’re looking for a list celebrating the planet’s sweetest fathers, you’ve come to the right place, pandas.

Bored Panda has scoured the internet and compiled a list of hilarious images of dads being unapologetically themselves. From making cheesy jokes to creating innovative inventions, enjoy scrolling through these examples of dads being absolute legends. And be sure to upvote the fathers that deserve the title Dad of the Year!

#1 That’s A Chill Dad There

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#2 This Dad Who Had The Most “Dad” Ever Response To His Kid’s Good News

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#3 I Love Your Dad

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Growing up with a great father is a huge blessing. In fact, over a quarter of kids in the United States live in a household without a dad. So if you recall eating dinner with your father every evening and being able to call your dad in the middle of the night to help you change a tire, I hope you’ve made it clear how much you appreciate him. Plus, if he managed to teach you some incredible dad jokes, you shouldn’t hesitate to share those with the world!

As far as the benefits that we receive from growing up with a loving father, Pediatric Associates of Franklin notes that our dads play a crucial role in our cognitive and social development. And a supportive father can go a long way in instilling self-confidence in his children.

#4 Adopt Me Please

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#5 Pursuit

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#6 First “Body In A Suitcase” Story With A Happy Ending

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From a young age, we also learn what kind of treatment to accept from others based on how our fathers treat us. So if your dad is patient, loving and kind, you probably won’t be willing to accept anything less from your friends and partner.

At the same time, subconsciously or not, our dads will form our perception of how a man should act. If a father is in touch with his emotions and not afraid to cry, his children will learn that everyone is able to express their feelings openly, regardless of their gender. And if a dad cooks, cleans and contributes equally to the household, his kids will grow up understanding that both men and women are responsible for keeping the house in order.

#7 Can’t Stop Laughing

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#8 I Just Laughed So Hard

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#9 I Just Told My Dad That I Was Able To Compete In A Math Contest, And He Sends Me This

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According to Care.com, there are also plenty of benefits that dads themselves can experience after having children. Apparently, fathers undergo hormonal changes, including an increase of oxytocin, after the birth of a child just like mothers do. “This ‘bonding hormone’ rises in men throughout the first six months of fatherhood, and it also increases in fathers after they play with their children,” Elizabeth Karberg, fatherhood and child social development expert, told Care.

#10 Venmo Request From My Dad, Now That I’m Over 18

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#11 This Dad Tweeted His Son’s Fake ID On The Liquor Store’s Wall Of Shame

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#12 This Is Absolutely Amazing

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Research has also found that fathers who have two or more children actually have a lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease than men of the same age who have no kids. Is this because they start taking better care of themselves to try to live as long as they can for their children? Or is it because having kids just makes their hearts stronger? Either way, it’s great to have a healthy heart.

#13 He’s Speaking Facts Miss Girl

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#14 Thanks, Apple. I’ll Let Her Know

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#15 My Dad Regularly Sends Me Messages Like This

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Another unexpected benefit of becoming a parent that many fathers experience is watching their definition of masculinity evolve. They might have never considered being nurturing, gentle, loving and patient as masculine qualities, but these are necessary qualities to be a great parent. And while it’s already natural for many men to want to be protectors, they often find a new way of going about that after having children.

#16 My Dad Sent Me A Picture This Morning And Said “It Finally Happened”

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#17 “I Can’t Even Watch Your Dad Sometimes” – The Text I Received From My Mom This Morning. For Those Of You Wondering… The Tractor Made It Into The Van Without A Problem

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#18 I Was Out Of Town And Asked My Dad If He Could Pick Up Some Toilet Paper For Me. Came Home To This At The Bathroom Door

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So what does it take to be a wonderful father? Well, Bright Horizons notes that an important step is spending plenty of time with your kids. Play their favorite game with them, show interest in their hobbies and be present. It’s also wise to remember that you are their role model, whether you like it or not. Model the kind of behavior that you would be proud to see them replicate. And don’t hesitate to teach them powerful lessons. Because if you don’t, someone else will.

#19 Every Christmas I Give My Kids A Personalised Card. This Year I Decided To Mess With Them

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#20 I’ll Never Forget June Of 2004 When The Entire Thing Was Crossed Out

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#21 We Love The Boomers

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Regardless of whether or not a child’s mother and father are still together, it’s crucial for them to respect each other and make it clear that they will always put their children first. And if both parents are together, it’s best for Dad to eat meals with the family every day, as well as read to his kiddos before bed. The more involved a father is in his children’s lives, the more likely they’ll be to grow up singing his praises online and laughing at his cheesy, over the top jokes.

#22 Everyone Kept Hitting Their Heads As They Walked Down My Stairs, So I Hung A Sign As A Warning

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#23 The Kids Have Been Asking, Dad Is Delivering. Christmas Is Going To Be Great

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#24 Using A Prank Idea From Askreddit, I Put Vanilla Pudding In A Mayonnaise Jar. My Kids Were Horrified As I Ate It While Watching Them Open Their Easter Presents

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Is this list inspiring you to text your own father and tell him that you love him? We hope you’re enjoying these wholesome pics, pandas, and remember to keep upvoting all of your favorites. Then, if you’re looking for more hilarious examples of dads being the best people on the planet, check out this Bored Panda list next!