We could say that Father’s Day is an invention of commerce meant to sell merchandise – everything from schmaltzy ‘best dad’ mementoes to hobby kits, gadgets to alcohol. We have all embraced it with enthusiasm – with ‘heartfelt’ social media posts and of course the inevitable Father’s Day gifts. It is no wonder then that brands saw this as a great way to sell too. Check out how people --- and brands --- said Happy Father’s Day.
This is a great reason for celebs to post cutesy throwback pictures and tell us all about that special bond with dad.
OK that dad making the hula hoop go around for his kid? Adorable!
As anyone who has lost their father will tell you, that dad-shaped hole in the heart is something that remains forever.
…For showing how it’s done.
The number of single moms raising kids far outnumbers single dads raising kids on their own. So really, single moms are performing a dad’s duties too and Father’s Day is for them as well.
Some kids are raised by two moms and some are raised by two dads and feel blessed.
Others were a little weird.
One could just dismiss Father’s Day as an example of crass commercialisation or think of it as a day to remember the people most important to us and say ‘thanks’ or ‘I love you’.
NASA tweeted out some planetary info and the fact that names were chosen based on Roman Mythology.
…Because why not
It’s a good idea to watch a dad-themed film with dad on Father’s Day.
Have a special meal with dad – cook it or order it suggest this tweet.
Brands were offering us all great ideas for Father’s Day gifts – like buying him clothes from Myntra.
Never off duty, like a dad.
This brand takes a roundabout way to get to the point. It says Happy Father’s Day but it doesn’t as well.
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