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The Men In My Life Turned Me Into A Geek And I Love Them For It

The Men In My Life Turned Me Into A Geek And I Love Them For It

My dad started it, my life of geekdom. He didn’t mean to start anything except side A of Physical Graffiti to kick off a long car trip, or Johnny Winter in time to grill chicken for dinner. All he wanted was his favorite music to help him get stuff done like it had since 1974. All he wanted was a daughter who appreciated where he was coming from. Instead, he managed to build the first piece of me as Franken-dork through the power of classic rock. More »

The Editors Debate: Father’s Day & The Merits Of Gay Dads

The Editors Debate: Father's Day & The Merits Of Gay Dads

In honor of Father’s Day, editors Jennifer Wright and Ashley Cardiff struggle to debate gay dads, despite the fact that they’re both pro-gay dads. Luckily, it manages to devolve into stereotyping and namecalling. And unicorn-riding. More »

What Your Type Of Dad Says About You

What Your Type Of Dad Says About You

The Traditional Dad

Absentee Father

The Young At Heart Dad

The assumptions are going to be extra specific in honor of Father’s Day. More »

Video: James Van Der Beek Models ‘DILF Khakis’

Video: James Van Der Beek Models 'DILF Khakis'

James Van Der Beek is a) a new dad, and b) trying to act like he’s in on the whole “James Van Der Meme” joke. Combine the two things and you get this – a video advertisement for “DILF Khakis.”

What Should You Get Your Dad For Christmas?

What Should You Get Your Dad For Christmas?

Our Gift Guide for Dudes was too overwhelming? Fine. Here’s a simpler chart. – Buzzfeed More »

Poll: Would You (Or Did You) Let Your Partner Watch You Give Birth?

Poll: Would You (Or Did You) Let Your Partner Watch You Give Birth?

Over at Babble.com, there’s an article about whether or not dads should witness the birth of their kids — as in, watch them come out of their partner’s vagina. The writer begins by saying that she’s anti-her husband watching, but … More »

Poll: Would You Take Beauty Tips from Your Dad?

Poll: Would You Take Beauty Tips from Your Dad?

Liv Tyler said in a recent interview that she gets beauty tips from her dad, Aerosmith frontman (and possible future American Idol judge) Steven Tyler. I get what she’s saying, but not all of us had dads who were in … More »

Cashmere for Dad

Cashmere for Dad

It’s almost time to hit the shops… online or otherwise to shop for Dad, who just happens to be the most difficult guy to buy for. But, I think that I have found the perfect thing. “Whether you want to … More »