‘Hip And With It’ Parents Who Are Cooler Than We’ll Ever Be
From merlot-loving soccer moms to BBQing fathers constantly armed with dad jokes, there are a lot of different kinds of parents out there. While some of them don’t quite get our ever-changing millennial slang, nor do they know how to turn on a computer, we love them all the same.
But whether it’s social media memes, pop culture, or just silly humor, these “hip and with it” parents are cooler than a January morning in Alaska.
“Live, Laugh, Leave”
If there’s one thing millennial women love, it’s decorative wooden signs, and none as much as the king of all signs, “Live, Laugh, Love.”
These parents decided one of these signs was in order for their own property, and they just wanted to let people know that they’re always welcome at their home...up to a point.
There’s Always Thyme For Memes
Guaranteed that after looking at these tea towels one proud mother recently bought, you’ll know exactly what classic memes they’re referring to.
This mom is ready to make some new meme-ories in the kitchen.
Elmo Wishes You A Very Happy Birthday
While we’re on the topic of memes, the world might currently be a flaming dumpster fire but it didn’t stop this mom from turning a beloved Elmo meme into her son’s birthday cake.
So not only does this mom know her memes, but she’s also a talented baker. Can she make my birthday cake too?
Margarita Monday
Remember when I mentioned millennial women’s love of home decor and decorative signs? Aside from “Live, Laugh, Love,” the next popular wooden sign involves wine or any other alcoholic beverage. I know, because I have two funny wine signs in my kitchen. Apparently, this mom felt the same way.
If she brings the tacos and the margaritas this mom is welcome at my home anytime.
“Hey All You Cool Cats And Kittens”
I apologize in advance for all the repressed memories this is going to bring up, but just this once, think back to early 2020 and ask yourself, “What was the last year's biggest pop culture phenomenon?” That’s right, you guessed it, Tiger King.
These hip parents emulated 2020’s biggest Netflix phenom, dressing up as feuding feline frenemies Carole Baskin and Joe Exotic.
An R-Rated Carrot
“My mom found a naughty carrot in her harvest and asked me to put it on social media... so here’s the naughty carrot…”
In order to be hip, parents must master new and confusing technologies, and none are as confusing as the nuances of social media. So she might not have known how to post this photo, but she was savvy enough to know the internet would get a kick out of it.
85 Degrees And Fartly Cloudy
Whether you’re a comedian or an immature teenage boy, the almighty fart joke is a comedy staple. So when this mom noticed a funny typo in the local newspaper, she couldn’t help but crack a mom joke.
“My mom sent me this and said 'a weather forecast that really stinks.'”
This Is Fine
“I chalked this dog in my driveway so we could discuss the state of the world. It’s fine.”
Known as The Chalking Dad on social media, this dad’s art skills are as masterful as his knowledge of trending memes. Because after the past 18 months we’ve all had, what’s more fitting than the “This is fine” meme?
The (Not-So) Little Mermaid
It’s not just memes and Netflix documentaries that these hip parents are experts on, but also beloved childhood movies.
We’re not quite sure whether he’s emulating Ariel from The Little Mermaid or perhaps Madison the mermaid from Splash, but the look on his daughter’s face tells us he’s the coolest dad in the world.
Krispy Kreme
This 65-year-old mom embarked on a trip to New York City and found herself at a Krispy Kreme donut shop. When her kid told her that they were going to begin dieting, this is how she replied back.
If life taught this mom anything, it’s that life is too short for diet trends and donuts will always win. I wonder if she’s related to Homer Simpson?
For The Love Of Libraries
This fellow with a jet-black leather vest and skeleton might look intimidating at first, but upon closer inspection, he just wants kids to learn to love books. And what’s cooler than learning?
Remember, kids, “Having fun isn’t hard when you’ve got a library card.” At least that’s what Arthur taught me growing up.
Bothersome Bookmarks
While we’re on the topic of reading, this user loves reading so much that they wanted a new bookmark and asked their mom for a “cool” one, and boy does this clever mom deliver.
It's a funny and practical gift. What’s not to love?
“They Grow Up So Fast”
Parents love to remember their child’s first day of school by taking the “first day of school” photos of their kids, often while holding a decorative sign or chalkboard commemorating the occasion.
This wife was so proud of her husband finally going back into the office after a long stint of working from home that she just had to celebrate the momentous occasion too, all while clutching a backpack and kid’s lunchbox.
The Greatest Pain Known To Man
“A mom for 4 years, and I am a parent officially today. I stepped on my first Lego!”
This proud momma has just officially been ushered into parenthood after stepping on a Lego, which as everyone knows, is probably up there next to “childbirth” on the list of most painful things a person can experience.
Father Of The Year
When a random account on Twitter started liking this woman’s tweets, she automatically assumed it was a bot—that is until she realized who was actually behind the screen. This supportive dad just wanted his daughter to be the queen of Twitter.
While Carrot Mom might not know how to use social media, this tech-savvy dad absolutely does.
If 2020 Was A Christmas Tree
Remember when I asked you to recall 2020 and said it’d be the only time? Well, I lied. We’re more than halfway through 2021, but in case you can’t wait to get into the Christmas spirit, let me present you with this very topical tree in case you needed some decor inspiration.
So not only are these parents in the know when it comes to global news stories, but thankfully they also came with a sense of humor to help lighten the mood a bit.
Happy 21st (Or 3rd?) Birthday
This was the birthday cake given to someone who was celebrating their 21st birthday. Perhaps these parents are mathematicians or they just love to troll their kid, but we appreciate the simplistic sense of humor.
It’s a dad joke but in cake form, which is perhaps the best kind.
Rave Reviews
Growing up you probably remember your parents carefully unfolding a gigantic paper map when you needed to find directions during a road trip, and it was definitely before the days where you could pull up a restaurant on Google and read its reviews.
Not only do today’s hip parents always read the reviews, but they also turn them into funny home decor signs.
