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Every parent fails once in a while, and laughing about those parenting goof-ups is what keeps us going. All parents are guilty of and allowed some mistakes now and then. As parenting trends change, we see dads learning the ropes, and it’s hilarious to watch them in action. While every parent can accept having a parenting ‘oopsie’, whenever dads fail—it’s 20x funnier!
Everyone on the internet is sure to have come across the #dadfails. Maybe it was a diaper change gone wrong, or perhaps a disastrous photo. Ranging from random to hilarious, dad fails are all over the internet, and they carry a special place in our hearts—especially when they come with pictorial evidence.
Here are 15 of the funniest dad fails that these fathers shared in the spirit of embracing the fatherhood flaws:
1. This Dad Tried To Draw A Picture Of His Kids On Back To School Night, And It Didn’t Turn Out Quite Like He Imagined
Sketching my kids, they think I did caricatures! Good excuse for poor sketching #dadfails pic.twitter.com/z7tNPReMkV
— Satpal Shekhawat (@shekhawatgp) January 21, 2018
I am sure his kids will have a good laugh looking back at this drawing one day!
2. When Dad Messes Up The Emoji Game
miss you too dad😂❤️ #dadfails pic.twitter.com/LUKBALRBU0
— haley ann (@haleywinberg) September 15, 2016
Well, this dad sure needs to up his emoji-game!
3. Now Watch Me Whip, Now Watch Me Nae-Nae
Just sang “Jesus Loves Me” with my daughter. When we finished she said, “watch me whip!” and proceeded to do the ‘Nae Nae.” 😂 #DadFails
— Andrew Wingreen (@CoachWingreen) November 11, 2015
Oh! This is one hilarious dad fail!
4. When Daddy Proves That Dad Brain’ Is Indeed A Thing
What a start to the day. Was my turn to drop Lily off at Nursery…forgot it was my turn…got to work and found her still sat in my car!! #parentingfails #fatherfails
— Nick Steele (@NickDjSteele) November 5, 2018
Imagine how clueless the kid would have been! “Daddy, what are you even doing?”
5. When Dad Becomes Mr. Poo Poo Pants
Trying to reason with my two year old.
“Jake please stop saying poo poo”.
“Ok Mr poo poo pants”.#dadfails #terribletwos #mustnotlaugh
— Chris Downes (@ChrisDownes85) February 5, 2017
This dad would have definitely regretted arguing with his toddler in the first place!
6. When Dad Fails Because Of Netflix
Watching Frozen for the 500th time
Via: 📷 byclintedwards#parenting #dad #dadfails pic.twitter.com/5MY9q90b84— TheDaddest (@TheDaddest) February 25, 2020
I guess this would have left the dad screaming inside with pain!
7. When Daddy Insists On Playing On The Playground
When You Let Dad Play On The Playground, No Good Can Come Of Ithttps://t.co/tGa1HSr6jj#Dadfail #Dadfails #Entertainment #Funny #Funnydad #Funnydads #Hilarious #Humor #Joewelkie #Playgrounddad #Playgrounddads #Playgroundfail #Playgroundfails
Kids Viral pic.twitter.com/d1gX6FfyQz
— Kids Viral (@kidsviral) May 15, 2018
This dad’s hilarious playground fail has got us rolling on the floor laughing!
8. Look Mamma, Daddy Dressed Me Up For School Today
Dad Hilariously Fails To Dress His Baby, Becomes … https://t.co/VMhA8lY5Zo #BrookeHawleybasso #DadFails pic.twitter.com/mHgeIUcyYq
— Humor Circus (@HumorCircus) July 11, 2016
Shirt or no-shirt! Baby Olivia seems to be enjoying herself anyway!
9. When Skiing Is Fun For Daddy, But Not For The Kids
Had a great time in Bozeman this weekend! Went sledding, skiing, to an @MSUBobcats basketball game, and spent some great time with the fam. #getoutside #famtime #dadlife #dadfails #failscanbefuntoo #afterthetears 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/rZpHIBTc2H
— Eric Karls (@karlsscience8) February 6, 2019
Kid – “Daddy, save me, there’s snow in my mouth!”
Daddy – “Wait what? I don’t see anything, I am having fun!”
10. When Dad Fails At The Dressing Your Baby Game’
#ThatMomentWhen you realize your dad put your onesie on over your pants🙈😭 #dadfails pic.twitter.com/4ZjT2cRGub
— Heather (@HeatherKQ16) August 12, 2016
Maybe this is why moms don’t trust dads with dressing the baby!
11. When Daddy Forgets To Put Your Swimming Diaper On!
Wife: Did you put the swim diaper on her?
Me: (Lying) Of course, why?#Parenting #parentfail #DadLife #DadFail pic.twitter.com/cZeDyRNuaZ— Lee Robbins (@Ravishing_Lee) June 4, 2018
Oh honey, don’t worry! I have got everything under control here at pool day!
12. When Daddy Dozes Off After Leaving The Snacks Outside
I should start a blog! #dadfails pic.twitter.com/wefEamf7Uq
— Stacy Patrick Laws (@MrsStacyLaws) July 26, 2016
All those cookies are going to give that kid one hell lot of sugar-rush!
13. When Daddy Is In Charge Of Watching The Kids
I caused my wife a little post-decisional dissonance, after she left me alone with the girls to go to the gym this weekend! @Theorytalk #babygothelipstick #daddyfails pic.twitter.com/AVDI7PgKLZ
— Jacob Shook (@realImShook) March 13, 2018
I am sure this mommy would have regretted her decision of leaving her husband alone with the kids!
14. When Dad Hilariously Fails At The Parenting Game
Me: I had everything under control.
Wife: Then what happened?
Me: The kids woke up.
— James Breakwell, Exploding Unicorn (@XplodingUnicorn) August 11, 2020
We have only one thing to say! Kids – 1, Dad – 0
15. When Dad Tried His Hand In The Kitchen
I really am crap at icing. #BirthdayNextWeek #TheBigThree #JamesTheTankEngine #NotThomas #TestBake #ItsNotTheWorst #DaddyFails #BakeOffWouldntHaveMe #TGBBO pic.twitter.com/WlF1Wh1rvm
— The Dad Diaries (@the_dad_diaries) November 3, 2018
This dad failed terribly at icing a birthday cake for his kids!
Leaving a dad responsible for kids, in other words, is asking for trouble. However, despite their countless failures, dads everywhere ensure that they can provide the best for their children. And that’s why we love the efforts dads put into showering all the love on their children.
Did you have a great laugh reading through these dad fails? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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