19 Dads Who Totally Nailed the Texting Game
Family & kids
10/22/2019

Dads and texting can be a whole new genre of entertainment. It can be comedy, or tragedy, or a good ol’ roast session. They usually have no filter or shame, so be prepared to read everything. You’d better keep that in mind if you are going to teach them how to use their new smartphones.
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Has your dad sent you similar messages? We bet he has! And we would love to see some funny or witty conversations, so please share them with us and everybody else!
Please note: This article was updated in December 2022 to correct source material and factual inaccuracies.
Preview photo credit jennabelsome / twitter
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