Eivind August wrote:Me and my brother just gave my father loads of beer for father's day, and we all enjoyed. You will probably enjoy it once your kids grow older.
That is absolutely not the way American Father's Day goes down.
First: Dad comes home from church and takes his weekly Sunday shit that lasts about an hour
Secondly: Dad emerges from the toilet chamber to sit on the couch for 3 hours with a newspaper, while occasionally taking a peak at the television (auto racing or some other shitty, pseudo-competitive event)
Third: Mom and Dad go through a passive-aggressive dance over what shitty chain restaurant to dine at for special Father's Day meal
Fourth: Dad gets stupid present from rich, favorite daughter
Five: favorite son emerges from private meditation to give Dad a hug and an 'I love you' greeting before retreating to his private quarters
Six: everyone goes home at different times. no special holiday brews toasted, no drama, no excitement, nothing memorable at all