{"id":7572,"date":"2021-05-05T09:49:25","date_gmt":"2021-05-05T08:49:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/?p=7572"},"modified":"2026-04-02T11:49:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T10:49:00","slug":"the-many-kinds-of-dad-a-spotters-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/the-many-kinds-of-dad-a-spotters-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"The Many Kinds of Dad: A Spotter’s Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Dads come in many different varieties, and using our handy Father\u2019s Day dad-spotting guide, you\u2019ll be able to recognise the different species of dad in the wild. If you\u2019re lucky, you might even spot them at home in their natural habitats!<\/strong><\/p>

A word of warning though: dads are easily spooked, and you should never approach one without the safety precautions of a cup of tea and a comment about the weather.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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The DIY dad<\/b><\/h4>

Often found in cellars, garages or other rooms lit by a single bare lightbulb, DIY dads are recognisable by their tiny battery-powered FM radios and paint-stained jeans. From plumbing to woodwork, car engines to painting and decorating, these dads are \u2018expert\u2019 handymen. Oh sure, they might occasionally hang a wonky shelf or put a door on upside down, but DIY dads are always there when we need them. They\u2019re no strangers to hard work, and enjoy nothing more than imparting their wisdom when it comes to drill bits and tool kits.<\/span><\/p>

Listen out for: \u2018Ooof, I tell you what, my knees\u2026\u2019 <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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The workaholic dad<\/b><\/h4>

The workaholic dad is usually adorned with suit and tie, and can be seen most often answering important emails or taking work calls. Brimming with advice about interviews, cover letters, and when to help yourself to the meeting room sandwiches, the workaholic dad sometimes appears to be all work no play. But don\u2019t let appearances fool you, when this dad lets their hair down it\u2019s truly a sight to behold. Ambitious, driven and successful, the workaholic dad wants the best for his children, and is sure to help them with homework, exam revision and career development \u2013 even if they don\u2019t ask for advice!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Listen out for: \u2018Why does it have to install updates <\/span>now<\/span><\/i>?!\u2019<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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The hipster dad<\/b><\/h4>

The natural habitat of the hipster dad is a cool coffeehouse or independent caf\u00e9, though they can often be spotted reading an obscure novel while their children play in the park, creche or leisure centre. Easy to identify thanks to their well-oiled beards, fisherman\u2019s hats, band t-shirts, tattoos, and trademark moustaches, hipster dads are super stylish, and their children are always the trendiest in the class.<\/span><\/p>

Listen out for: \u2018Yeah, I\u2019ve been spending a lot of time with Dostoyevsky recently. No no, not the author, that\u2019s what I named my son. Dosty for short.\u2019<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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The helicopter dad<\/b><\/h4>

The helicopter dad is so called because he is always hovering, lovingly fussing over his children while they play on the swings or kick around a football in the park. Caring, reliable and over-protective to the last, the helicopter dad\u2019s trademark hover makes him easy to pick out of a crowd, and he is sure to always be on hand with a first aid kit in case of an emergency.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Listen out for: \u2018I\u2019m sure I had disinfectant for duck bites in here somewhere\u2026\u2019 <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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The proud dad<\/b><\/h4>

Often seen at the pub showing bored mates pictures from his kids\u2019 graduations, weddings or just Tuesdays, the proud dad will never miss an opportunity to brag about his children and their successes. While we\u2019re sure his friends and colleagues are sick to the back teeth of his boasting, the proud dad simply cannot contain his amazement that he ended up with such wonderful kids. And while he\u2019s kind of embarrassing sometimes, we must admit that it\u2019s always nice to know our dad is proud of us.<\/span><\/p>

Listen out for: \u2018Oh no wait, this was <\/span>last year\u2019s<\/span><\/i> dentist appointments! The photos from this year are even better, hang on a sec\u2026\u2019<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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This concludes our safari for now. What kind of dad do you have? No matter his \u2018dad vibe\u2019, he\u2019s sure to appreciate a funny <\/span>Father\u2019s Day card from thortful<\/span><\/a>. With literally thousands of cards to choose from, you\u2019ll definitely find one that\u2019s perfect for yours.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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