Men Who Turned The ‘Dad Mode’ Knob All The Way To 11

There is a special genetic trait that almost every dad possesses.

They know exactly how to embarrass their kids, find practical solutions to problems, and don't take themselves too seriously, all while providing their children with unconditional love. These dads are embracing their inner dad to the fullest.

Who's Keeping Who Out?

Man playing video games with a play pen gate around him. Baby playing with toys.
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Having a newborn baby appears to have eaten into the time this dad usually spends playing video games.

As a way to make sure that his little one doesn't get at the expensive equipment, he's creatively used the baby gate.

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Aspiring Barber

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Boy's hair with a chunk taken out of it.
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You need to make sure that children are supervised at all times.

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This dad found out the hard way that his son got a little too carried away with the clippers.

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Dad From Day One

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Dad holding newborn baby in hospital room wearing a stereotypical dad outfit.
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It may be day one of this man's life as a dad, but he is ready for the role!

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He dressed the part in the delivery room and we think he's setting himself up for lifelong success as a dad.

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Kid Dividers

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Dad in driver's seat with dividers between kids in the back seat
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A big frustration as a parent driving multiple kids in a car is when the kids start to act up in the backseat.

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A couple of pieces of bristol board between the seats solved that problem for this dad.

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The Napping Model

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Dad napping on couch and three kids on the ground drawing him.
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You need to take every opportunity to rest when you're a parent, as having kids takes a lot of energy.

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This dad decided to have his kids draw him when he was lying down and took the opportunity to catch a few Zs.

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Baby Motorcycle

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Baby on motorcycle with dad.
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When you have to watch the baby but you also want to take your motorcycle out for a spin.

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This dad might have thought he could get away with it, but with this photo proof, we're not so sure.

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Wannabe Instagram Model

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Daughter taking a selfie with a leaf crown, her dad in a photo to the right recreating her selfie
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Dads are also great at having a little bit of fun at their child's expense.

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This dad recreated his daughter's Instagram pictures and posted them on his account. It was probably mortifying for the daughter—but hilarious for the dad.

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Homemade Bubbles

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Child using hand mixer to create bubbles in a bath.
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This little one is well on his way to being a great dad someday with antics like this.

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The little guy thought it would be funny to whip up some bubbles and the dad was all for it.

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The Kiwi Kid

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Baby head with a kiwi sticker beside an actual kiwi with a sticker.
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Just because your child is asleep doesn't mean that you can't have a little fun with them.

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This dad saw the striking similarity between his child's head and a kiwi and we can't really argue with him!

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Like Father, Like Son

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Dad screaming while holding a screaming baby.
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Babies do not always cooperate when you'd like them to be calm and quiet.

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This dad is embracing his son's screams and is doing his best to imitate him. He looks to be doing a pretty good job.

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Dad Funnel

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Dad holding a beer funnel up for baby.
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There are some parties that you should just leave your child with a babysitter.

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A dad decided to bring his child and got them a little too close to the beer funnel.

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Not Getting Very Far

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Baby's pants tied to the base of the crib.
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You need to know where your child is at all times.

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That can be difficult as they can get away so quickly. This dad discovered they won't get anywhere if you tie their pants to the side of the crib.

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Efficient Swing Set

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Dad sitting on porch while swinging child on swing set with a string on the other side of the lawn.
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Dads are oftentimes the master of the phrase "work smarter, not harder."

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This is a perfect example of that. Dad has figured out how to push his child on the swing while relaxing with his feet up.

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The Aspiring Artist

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Baby whose eyebrows are painted on as well as a painted-on mustache.
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Dad got a little too carried away with Mom's makeup and decided that their child was the perfect canvas.

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The child is completely unaware that it is the subject of their dad's creativity.

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The Lion King Lover

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Dad in monkey costume recreating Lion King scene.
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We're pretty sure that this man had been waiting his whole life to become a father and recreate this famous scene.

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Only a Lion King superfan would purchase an adult monkey costume.

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Lifelong Dream

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Baby in Halloween robot costume that dad is behind.
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Here is another case of a dad who had been waiting his whole life to create this moment.

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While his wife was pregnant, he spent months creating this costume based on a video game he had played growing up.

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The Father Swing

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Father using his body as a swing for baby.
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This dad was stopping at nothing when it came to making sure his daughter was having a good time.

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We're wondering how long his shoulders and back lasted being a human swing.

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The Fruit Baby

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Baby in stroller with fruit placed around its head.
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This is what happens when you need to have a cart but you also have to push your baby's stroller.

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The dad was enjoying himself with this little move, but we're not so sure that mom would approve.

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Bath Time Fun

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Four pictures of baby with bubbles made into a wig.
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Bath time is an opportunity for both the parent and child to have some fun.

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The kid is having a great time while the dad is getting a little creative with the bubbles.

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Dad Is A Highway

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Dad lying down with streets drawn on the back of his shirt. Kids playing with cars on his back
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This dad has mastered the art of being able to entertain his kids while having a nap.

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He just designed a shirt with some roads on it and gave his kids a couple of cars.