There are new Father’s Day cards designed for… um, homophobic dads
It seems not everyone has the “Best Dad Ever!”
Mark
Father’s Day is Sunday, June 21, and one card manufacturer is trying to break away from the stereotype of cards declaring fathers as the ‘Best Dad Ever!’.
To this end, British greetings card company Thortful has released its “Dad’s not perfect… but” range. It says that its own research found that “one in five Brits would swap their dad given the opportunity” (ouch!).
To this end, cards come with slogans such as “You’re the reason I’m funny and in therapy – Happy Father’s Day”, and “Dad, you screwed up!”. Check out a couple below.
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However, some of the cards specifically target dads who have failed to show support to their LGBTQ+ kids.
These include slogans such as “Dad, you lost a son but gained a daughter, I wish you could see it,” “Dad, I’m proud, I wish you were too!,” “Dad, I’m gay, deal with it,” and more.
Hopefully, you won’t feel the need to send such a card to your dad this Father’s Day! However, we recognize that the relationship between queer kids and their fathers can be … well, complicated.
On a slightly happier note, while browsing Thortful’s website, it’s heartening to see that there are now many Father’s Day cards out there aimed at same-sex parents.
Check out some below.
We also note Funky Pigeon offers a range of queer Father’s Day cards.
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