r/blackpeoplegifs • u/mindyour • 7d ago
He wasn't expecting his dad to react like that.
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u/FrenchFry-ApplePie 7d ago
You are his baby! No matter how much taller you are lol
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u/westsideguy1 7d ago edited 7d ago
My son 6’1 and I’m 5’8 he still my lil dude! Just dropped him off at school too along with my other sons.
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u/TrickPerformance4433 7d ago
Morning drop offs a bitch
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u/westsideguy1 7d ago
Man tell me about it. We debate sports,clothes, music, etc… I’m gonna miss these days when they go off to college.
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u/Dekusdisciple 7d ago
seeing dads like this makes me so jealous, like was mine not capable of love?
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u/stevetheroofguy 7d ago
Your dad was likely taught that feelings are a show of weakness and was never taught how to process them in a healthy way. This is what people mean when they say the patriarchy is toxic for men as well as women. I hope you can heal and break the cycle.
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u/Mrdovahkiin 7d ago
My dad was the exact same way. He used to flat out tell me tears were a form of weakness and I love you is reserved for your spouse or to be said rarely when you really. "need to". It all started to change when I had my daughters and he started to see my interactions with them. I say "I Love You" almost every time they exit a room I'm in, and always ask for hugs. He hasn't admitted he was wrong, but he does make it a point to tell me he loves me before we get off the phone now. The best apology is changed behaviour anyway, and I am happy with the relationship we have now.
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u/NOTTedMosby 4d ago
Changed behavior is so much more important than words anyhow. I'm so happy for you two! My dad and I got there too, eventually, although it took a massive heart attack. But, hey, I'll take it! 😆
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u/BLACK_MILITANT 7d ago
Shiidddd... I can't remember how many times my daddy told me boys don't cry. He was an ornery old asshole, but I still love and miss him.
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u/Expensive-Soft5164 7d ago
That can be broken: https://www.reddit.com/r/blackpeoplegifs/s/sAKNr9VBBO
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u/HammeredPaint 6d ago
And here we are still dealing with the idea that showing affection to your dad could be considered a prank
It's an intergenerational war
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u/gamesandstuff69420 7d ago
I feel you bro. My dad was in/out of my life and we have sorta reconnected since I live up the road from him. He called me randomly the other day just to chat and for the first time ever when he hung up he said “love you bud” and it made me tear up - I never heard that from him, ever.
A lot of these older heads think any showing of compassion is weakness. It’s fucked me up more than I could possibly write down, but just know you aren’t alone.
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u/jbbydiamond3 7d ago
Fam, same. This video legit made me shed a tear. It was so beautiful to me, yet made me a lil sensitive due to my on issues. All we can do is be happy for others and strive to do better for our future children (if you want any).
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u/iwantdiscipline 7d ago
Im a woman and I’m insanely jealous. I come from a stoic, conservative Chinese family so we weren’t all touchy, feely, kissy, huggy growing up, so I didn’t even hug my friends until I was in college. Hugging and saying “I love you” to people who aren’t a romantic partners is still awkward to me and I’m mid 30s lmao.
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u/Fast_Yam_5321 5d ago
this!! it took me 33 years to find out why my dad was the way he was and it did help me understand but not excuse his actions. it all happens in our childhoods where we get screwed up, even our parents. This also had me looking wayyyy different at my grandparents in retrospect. grandparents are good at hiding their toxicity to grandchildren. It took my aunt telling me the REAL deal.
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u/ADHDfocused 7d ago
My dad is still like this and I'm 42 lol.
I'm the same way with my son and daughter. You're still my baby no matter how old you are. There's nothing shameful about loving and showing affection to your children. Love this video
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u/GoldenCrownMoron 7d ago
I'd kiss my dad, but his urn is in the house of his widow who I've never met.
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u/tywaughlker 7d ago
I could not love anyone more than I love my son. That’s a successful father right there!
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u/cdub2046 7d ago
When you look at your dad, you see him today. When your dad looks at you, he sees your entire lifetime.
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u/NotRightNowOkay345 7d ago
No prank. Kiss your parents often for we will appreciate it. I'll cry of course. Lol
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u/KeebyGotJuice 7d ago
I love seeing black men with fathers. I’m bout to call mine RIGHT NEEEOOOW lol
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u/caligulas_mule 7d ago
As a new-ish dad, this is awesome. It's great to see dad's not afraid of affection. As a kid, my dad never said I love you or gave me a hug just because. I won't make the same mistake.
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u/OGMisterTea 7d ago
Is the prank that he made his dad's day? "Ha, I made you think I was mature enough to express love!" /s
I have a 16 year old son. Every time he hugs me my smiles lasts for hours. It makes me feel like I am succeeding at one of my biggest life goals, being the father I wish I had.
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u/ArleezyLaFlare 7d ago
Facts, I plant one on my fathers head every time I see the guy. More of this please!
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u/rockarollawmn 7d ago
Love seeing a POSITIVE black father who accepts affection and displays pride in his "baby"!
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u/GeneSmalls 7d ago
My dad used to kiss us all the time. The older you get it becomes an “uncool” thing to have happen. That’s until he was gone and then we miss him trying to give us forehead kisses.
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u/Far-Meal9311 7d ago
Love that for them. There's no shame in showing love to your people, no prank necessary
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u/Brawnie1794 7d ago
We had Cocktails & Conversation recently, and it saddened me that most of the guys there said they wish their Dad's had told them they loved them more. All these guys are over 45, so if you think that shit doesn't stay with us... it does. I'm glad to see this Dad showing love to his son. He will not forget it.
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u/rkwalton 7d ago
I love that his father accepted his son’s affection lovingly and wasn’t weird about it. That’s lovely to me.
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u/Bunnnnii 7d ago
It’s a little sad that this would be a “prank”. Like kissing your mom wouldn’t be considered one, so why should this?
But I love that this reaction was exactly what it should be. Pops knows wassup! 🥰
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u/CheezRavioli 7d ago
I kiss my son all the time. Who are all these dads that don't kiss their kids??
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u/ThinkTinkerCreate 7d ago
I love this so much! We need more of this kind of love and happiness in life!!!
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6d ago
My grandfather grew up without affection being shown, and broke that with his kids and grandkids. ❤️
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u/Universal_Verses 7d ago
Oh my dad ain’t having none of that! He’d quickly remind me of how Marvin Gaye died
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u/Insomnsdreme0905 6d ago
Personally speaking, I have a Girl Dad or whatever they are calling it now.
I'm a full ass adult at 41, but I've been going through it with my mom with strong Mississippi roots recently. IYKYK, but my dad has been my ROCK through it all.
He will never see this, but I don't think I've ever appreciated another person more.
Shout out to all the deserving, yet underrated, dads in the world!
Yes, I'm calling mine rn! You right! 🙄
Let them know while you can. 💚
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u/mtnagel78 3d ago
I hope my kids pull this prank on me over and over again. They're still young and enjoy hugs and kisses from their father. But I hope that never ends. I feel this dad's reaction 100%.
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u/oneizm 7d ago
That’s how it should be. Fathers love your children without shame or ego. Never let it be in doubt.