Monday, June 18, 2018

From Dad To Bad

For Father's Day, a roundup of questions by and about bad father figures that our favorite columnists addressed in the past year.
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DAD DAY HANGOVER
GOOD QUESTION
How Can I Stop Having Sex With My Future Stepdaughter, And Other Advice Column Questions About Bad Dads
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For Father's Day, a roundup of questions by and about bad father figures that our favorite columnists addressed in the past year.
'AN EXERCISE IN REGRET'
My Last Project With My Dad: Building My Own Coffin
theatlantic.com
He wasn't always comfortable with big questions about what it means to be a father or a son. I asked anyway.
EXTREME DAD-ING
The Rise Of Baby Brands For Manly Dads
theoutline.com
Are companies such as Diaper Dude, Dad Gear, and HighSpeedDaddy a genuine attempt to get fathers more involved in their kids' lives, or just cynical marketing ploys that lean into gender norms?
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VIRTUAL REALITY
TWISTED TV
How Peppa Pig Became A Video Nightmare For Children
theguardian.com
James Bridle's essay on disturbing YouTube content aimed at children went viral last year. Has the problem gone away — or is it getting worse?
BEEP BEEP BEEP
My Tamagotchi Is Everything That Went Wrong With Our Future
theverge.com
Did the Tamagotchi prime us to become slaves to meaningless beeping?
DIGITAL REPRESENTATION
The Battle For The Cartoon You
slate.com
Bitmoji struck a chord with smartphone users. Now bigger companies like Apple and Samsung are competing for the best emoji version of you.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
NEVER GIVE UP
Jockey Gets Knocked Off Horse During Race, Somehow Still Wins The Race
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Aaron Kuru and his horse toppled during a jump at the Maiden Steeplechase in New Zealand, and it didn't faze him in the least.
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