Dads are part chefs, handymen, advice givers, financers etc. What remains unchanged is their strange ability to always be the shoulder we can lean on. They can be complex creatures too, working hard to the fullest extent but never taking a break or a treat to reward themselves.
With Father's Day being around the corner, we are now going through the annual struggle of ‘what to gift’. Some fellow people do settle for a wallet, a tie, an expensive pen or shoes.
This year can be about a gift that is thoughtful and deadpan funny because the man who said ‘I only know 25 letters of the alphabet, I don’t know y.’ deserves a little something more than a bottle of that expensive cologne.
We are starting strong with this gift idea that makes every father see themselves as the superhero they are. They could be a cafe owner in the morning but a spy in the night. Personalise everything, from his catchphrases to his superpowers.
Dads love their terrible, tear worthy jokes which will always put a smile on your face. Give him a gift that shows him your love for those dad jokes. If not a dad joke, how about a phrase which is his catchphrase of all time? Yes, that typical whatsapp reply of a thumbs up is also an eligible candidate. Celebrate his Hall-of-Fame worthy one liners with a gift that honours his sense of humour.
Picture this, a sleek and James Bond themed custom artwork piece featuring his favourite dad joke. It’s bold, personal and ridiculous in a good way.
Trying to come up with gift ideas that feel heartwarming rather than overwhelming feel like building furniture without the instruction manual. The Lazy Legend Kit has everything in it to pamper all the dads. A remote control holder, a massager, a cold drink, a coupon for ‘everything you want to eat is free for you!’ and maybe also a note letting him know that all his stories are special even if he tells them a second time.
Let him call shots over everything for the day. Where to eat? His choice. What to wear? His choice. Extra points if he asks everyone to pull up in an embarrassing outfit. Even better if dad-approved playlists play at the house and in the car for the next 12 hours. For one day, your dad will be in charge of everything and all you can say is ‘yes!’
Memories come in boxes full of surprises. They also come in voice notes. Combine them both and you have a voice note treasure box. A thoughtful and heartening gift which turns your words into a keepsake for your dad. It’s a time capsule full of laughter and untold stories recorded by you and loved ones on a recorder and stored in a usb drive. A classic dad joke enactment, your favorite memory with him, things you have always wanted to say but couldn’t - are some of the many ways to make this voice note treasure box a keepsake for the years to come.
Why do you need Cannes when you can literally roll out a red carpet in your own living room for a film festival to celebrate your movie buff father. It’s not just watching a movie, it is an experience to make his favourite film feel like a movie premiere. You can create a welcome kit which has it all, a ticket to the film festival and a brochure. All you need is a projector, a film festival vibe and all your best outfits to outshine Cannes this Father’s Day.
This could be an extension to the Yes Day challenge or maybe a getaway from the mini film festival. The best way to end Father’s Day and connect is chasing the sunset. Pack his favorite snacks, roll out the blanket and enjoy the scenic view. Curating a list of your dad’s favourite songs is non-negotiable.
No matter if your day is a movie king or in it for the snacks, these gift ideas will make his day extra special. Nothing makes Father’s Day unique like a gift which is personal and has a lot of thought put into it. These gift ideas will surely warm a way into every father’s heart. Make way for some belly laughs and quality time.
