VIDEOTAPE

Original videos by HowToBeADad, or other people’s video shenanigans that were selected for your enjoyment.

Nerf Wars (VIDEO)

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My son and his friend challenged me to a Nerf War and I, a Nerf pro, absolutely wrecked the noobs. They’re getting better though. Headshots are a great motivator. Sooooo many headshots. This video is also solid proof that battles are the best with Star Wars blaster sound effects added. Stay safe and sane, folks!



Honey, I Shrunk the Race Track

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Most of the times when I played with miniature vehicles and action figures as a kid (and as an adult if we’re being honest), I’d be sort of above it all, like a looming god of make-believe, or at least like a third-person view in a video game. Sometimes, though, I got down there. Hugging […]



STRESS & Don’t Wake Daddy Game Time (Funny Video)

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Some games are intense and can get pretty stressful! Often the results can be very very funny. But life can be incredibly stressful. The kind you live, not the board game LIFE (that one’s pretty tame). I feel like now, more than ever, it’s an important part of parenting to make sure your kids are […]



Father & Son Go Camp Tripping

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Though I don’t get to do as much of it as I’d like these days, I loved camping as a kid. My parents did, too. Which always works out great; when the budgetary stars, parental planets and children moons all align for something. The camping I did as I got older became a lot more […]



Kid’s ANXIOUS Reaction to The Last Jedi

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[ This post and video contain massive spoilers ] (open video in a new window) A truly awesome number of people have been thrilled with my son’s reactions to watching the Star Wars movies, and it’s clear to everyone that he’s a huge fan of Luke Skywalker. His emotional investment is painfully obvious when he […]



Move Over, Extreme Cut Out Jeans! It’s Cargo Time.

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Everyone’s buzzing about this new sexy fashion for women. Some say TOO sexy. Some say other words. But whatever the words are, there are a lot of ’em! Extreme Cut Out Jeans have definitely gone viral. But you know what? Dads want to look cool and feel sexy, too. Introducing Extreme Cut Out Cargo Pants […]



Kid’s Complex Reaction to Rogue One a Star Wars Story

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Watching the Star Wars saga with my son has been one of the most amazing experiences for me. And not “because I loved Star Wars since I was a kid.” Seeing his reactions would have been parental treasure even if I was a lunatic and hated the movies. His passion and exhilaration are completely contagious. […]