40 Awesome Things About Andy Herald

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It’s not often you get to meet people who are that rare combination of funny and smart. They’re like some kind of misunderstood unicorn. It makes you wonder how they managed juggling both traits, which inevitably makes you some form of envious or angry because you’re not quite either of them, and definitely not both.

Such is life with Andy Herald, a genuine power plant of creativity and intense contemplation, who turns 40 years-old today.

Our journey together has led us both to find great things in our own respective lives, and for that I am grateful. But I think it’s important to review some of the most salient, interesting moments in our career as writing and humor coconspirators. Andy Herald’s made me a better artist in many ways, fought on my side when I needed it, and made me laugh more times than I can count. Just check out one of his nearly 700 articles or illustrations here on this site.

So take a walk down Andy Herald Lane and stop to smell the musky flowers.

Thank you, Andy. Happy birthday.

1. Two Houses Both Alike In Indignity

::PHOTO:: Who are these two douche baguettes? -Charlie (photo by Tami Bahat Photography)

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2. He’s A Great Conversationalist

Me as a teen with Stan Lee. Can you tell I was sh*tting my pants? -Andy

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3. He Loves His Children

4. He Enjoys Laughter at High Volume

Elmo decided to leave #hasbroparty and party with us tonight. #whereiselmo

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5. He Isn’t A Light Sleeper

6. He Enjoys A Nice Cup Of Coffee Or Twelve

Sometimes I'm Andy. And sometimes I'm Angry

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7. He Helped Me Achieve My Dream Of Becoming A Published Author

No man is an island unto themselves. Unless you have a baby in your bed.

 
 


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8. He’s A Fan Of The Arts

9. He Likes To Eat And Cook Stuff

10. He’s An Inventor

Huge congratulations to Andy Herald on his amazing write-up in the @LATimes!! #geniusaddedforscale #bananaforscale

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11. He’s Multi-talented

12. He’s Unafraid Of Being Silly

The PROPER use of scotch tape. -Andy #teachingkids

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13. He Solves Problems You Never Knew Existed

There's a new kid in towne. And he can't yet walk. He's a baby. How downright perfect for you there's also a new baby carrier in towne! Baby Hjölster!

14. He Supports Crime Fighting

15. He Loves Star Wars

16. His Earbuds Are Portals To Another Dimension

Do I know the time, you say? Why yes. It is half passed wine o'clock. -Andy

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17. He Enjoys The Beach

18. When He Writes, He Goes Deep

Babble (@mommyfriend) did an article about what bloggers wear when they blog. Andy contributed a photo. -Charlie

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19. He Likes To Get Down

20. He Sometimes Looks Like Grumpy Cat, But Has Less Dander

Grumpy cat Andy and an out of order coffee maker at the gas station. #hondadads

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21. He Understands Parenting On A Deep, Guttural Level

Types of Diaper Loads

22. He’s Just A Really Graceful Guy

23. He Really Likes To Blow Stuff Up — Like This Cake For Example

Here's an unexploded pic of our #birthday / #anniversary / #AprilFools catastrophe cake. -Charlie & Andy

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24. He’s Pretty Crafty With Power Tools

25. He Watches What He Eats

26. He Enjoys Hiking!

We got signal! And I'm about to puke on my phone. -Andy With The Daddy Complex & CAPTIV3Media

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27. Did I Mention He Loves Star Wars?

28. He Isn’t Snobby About Stuff

We're so cool we stare at the ceiling at museums. -Andy #gettymuseum

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29. He Enjoys Hiking!

Did you know it's International Babywearing Week? Batman does.

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30. He Has A Sincere Love Of Science!

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31. His Facial Hair Game Is On Point

The mustache doesn't make me look creepy, right? -Andy #wrong

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32. His Thoughts Are Uniquely His Own

Andy. On his phone. As usual. A zen moment. -charlie

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33. No Matter Where He Is, He’s Dressed For The Occasion

T-shirt + shorts + Converse + 48 degree = dumb. -Andy #freezing

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34. He’ll Carry Your Stuff Or Whatever That Is

Carrying Wife Stuff Level: Gypsy -Andy

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35. He’ll Go To Movie Premieres And Stuff

Two dads, no lives left in this video game but about they're about to level up. #wreckitralph

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36. There Isn’t A Good Enough Title For This One

When it comes to fighting cancer, I cheat. -Andy #movember

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37. He’ll Go Along With Your Hair-brained Schemes, Including Driving Across The Country

The 3 amigos. Clean version. -Charlie #HondaDads cc: @thedaddycomplex @andrewlovescoffee @andyherald @charliecapen

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38. He Has A Lovely Singing Voice

♫ THE WHEELS ON THE BUS GO ROUND AND ROUND! ♫ -Andy #fail

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39. His Hair Is On Fleek

Pro tip: the secret to an innovative bathroom selfie is a cotton candy hat.

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40. No, Seriously HE LOVES STAR WARS!

And listen, he’s got a lot more where that came from. Just get to know him. I’m looking forward to seeing what he does with his next 40 years.

4 Comments

  • happy birthday! now you’ll get all my “40-something” jokes.

  • Been following you guys for for a good while – Thank you Andy for being you! As I just hit the end of my forties – I wish you as much joy as I have had – BEST decade yet!

    • Andy says:

      Thanks so much, Jolene! I’m glad you had a great decade, that’s a pretty rad thing to be able to say. Needless to say, I hope my forties are rad, too. 😉

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