Moments That Prove Parents Aren’t So Bad, They’re Actually Kind Of Great

Growing up, a lot of us think our parents aren't very cool or they don't understand us and they're only going to stand in our way. It's easy to forget that our parents are people too, who grew up and faced a lot of the same challenges we do.

In the end, it becomes clear that our parents aren't so bad even though they don't really understand memes and never give up on the dad jokes.

She Seems Very Confused.

a tweet about a mom not understanding a meme
Photo Credit: Twitter / @Zeluhs_
Photo Credit: Twitter / @Zeluhs_

You can't drop an intricate meme like that on your mom with no warning. You have to ease her into them, starting with ones she'll understand and continue to teach her from there.

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What Beautiful School Pictures!

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a mom replaced one of her son's photo with Napoleon Dynamite
Photo Credit: Reddit / TexanMcDaniel
Photo Credit: Reddit / TexanMcDaniel
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But it does seem that one of them is a little different than the others. This guy's parents did him dirty, framing a picture of Napoleon Dynamite like that thinking no one would notice.

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Oh So Scary!

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someone's dad put fake eyebrows on a dog
Photo Credit: Twitter / @ughHugs
Photo Credit: Twitter / @ughHugs
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Dads and pets are always an ace combo. They tell you that they don't want a dog or cat, but when the pet in question is left in their care, some serious, hilarious bonding happens.

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Who Doesn't Love A Good Chimney?

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a tweet about a daughter not wanting to accept her dad's friend request on Facebook
Photo Credit: Twitter / @oliviagirling
Photo Credit: Twitter / @oliviagirling
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This photo album of chimneys seems like the exact reason you would want to friend your dad on Facebook. If you don't, you'll never hear the end of it and you know he'll sit you down and show you anyway.

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Kiwi Head!

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a dad put a kiwi sticker on their baby's head
Photo Credit: Reddit / khalifa69
Photo Credit: Reddit / khalifa69
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I can feel how soft this picture is from here. This is a prime example of what happens when you leave dad alone with the kids, even for an hour.

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Sounds Supportive?

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a text from a dad telling his daughter to stop crying and come downstairs
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Photo Credit: Instagram / @females.relatez
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I'm sure what he meant to say was, "Daleynee, we love you very much and are sorry you're sad. You can do a lot better, he was a total scrub. Now come down for dinner."

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That's A Mean Trick!

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a dad tricked his daughter into drinking apple juice
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Photo Credit: Imgur / username
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I'm sure it gets hard to trick kids into making healthy decisions, especially when junk food is so good, but this is exactly how trust issues form. She's going to reflect on this moment 20 years down the road in therapy.

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Are They Twins?

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a mother dressed up like her daughter for Halloween
Photo Credit: Twitter / @BBeam_o
Photo Credit: Twitter / @BBeam_o
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You could have fooled me. Now, mom and daughter can share clothes. Although, I'm willing to bet her style changed shortly after because as soon as your parents think something is cool, it isn't anymore.

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Very Mature.

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a funny 'that's what she said' joke card from parents
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Photo Credit: Imgur / username
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That being said, the beautiful handwriting takes away from the trashy aspect of this birthday card. I would say it's worth a good eye roll now, and maybe an audible groan.

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This Is So Wholesome.

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a tweet about a mom who tucked in her child's dog
Photo Credit: Twitter / @Vaishnavioffl
Photo Credit: Twitter / @Vaishnavioffl
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While tucking this pug into bed for his afternoon nap, this person's mom put pillows on either side of him so that he wouldn't roll off the bed while sleeping! So thoughtful.

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They've Got A Genius In The Family.

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a woman wearing goggles while she chops onions
Photo Credit: Imgur / endofthenightmare1
Photo Credit: Imgur / endofthenightmare1
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Moms always have the best and most efficient ways to deal with troubles in life. Like this mom who is wearing pool goggles to cut up onions, protecting herself from tears.

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Think She Will Notice?

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a before and after picture of a ruined doll after being cleaning with white spirit
Photo Credit: Twitter / @TashP351
Photo Credit: Twitter / @TashP351
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White Spirit is a legit cleaner, so I'm not sure why they thought anything else would happen. It's a bold move cutting eyes out of a magazine. I would have tried to draw them back on.

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Family Is Forever.

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a dad holding up a sign that says 'so no' as his daughter gets proposed to
Photo Credit: Twitter / @allison_barron
Photo Credit: Twitter / @allison_barron
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This guy is proposing his way into a life of dad jokes. It's a good sign (haha), though. The more a dad makes fun of you, the more he likes you.

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That's Some Serious Sass.

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tweet: My mom listened to Beyonce and then told my dad to shape up if he wants to keep her
Photo Credit: Twitter / @pettylifetm
Photo Credit: Twitter / @pettylifetm
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But doesn't Beyoncé have this effect on all women? When Lemonade came out, we all had this conversation with our man. This mom has just done it with extreme style and class.

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It's Cute, Sort Of?

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an ugly cinnamon roll with eyes
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This mom wanted to make cute cinnamon buns for a school function and ended up with these. They are cute, in their own ugly little way. I'm really feeling the goggly eyes.

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Wow, That Is Quite The Look.

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a dad walking in on his son wearing a panda mask
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Photo Credit: Imgur / username
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Never have I seen a parent look more disappointed. He's probably going over all the 'when I was your age' speeches and trying to pick which one would be the least futile.

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Is It Just Me, Or Can You Hear This Picture?

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a dad trying to put a cowboy hat on his cat
Photo Credit: Reddit / catbedtime
Photo Credit: Reddit / catbedtime
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This dad was trying to put a cowboy hat on their cat to take some silly pictures. The cat was obviously not having it. Don't worry, no dads or cats were harmed in the making of this photo.

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So Uncool.

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tweet: I'm at the mall with my daughter and her cousin, and because I cramp their style, my kid has asked me walk behind them at a distance. So now I'm just a 51 year old man following two 12 year old girls around the mall
Photo Credit: Twitter / @AndyRichter
Photo Credit: Twitter / @AndyRichter
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We all did this to our parents when we were younger. We need them to drive us and pay for our things, but we didn't want them to be anywhere near us.

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Well, Ok Then.

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a dad send's a package with an axe in it
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Is this person's dad Ron Swanson? In case you're wondering, he did receive the ax in the mail and I hope they emailed their father as asked. Who doesn't love an extra couple of dollars?

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No One Is Immune.

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a picture of Larry David reenacting a civil war battle
Photo Credit: Instagram / @cazziedavid
Photo Credit: Instagram / @cazziedavid
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Even celebrities and their celebrity parents do the most dad things possible. David Larry was taking his daughter, Cazzie, on a tour of Civil War battlefields. This sounds absolutely thrilling.