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I would like to introduce a new ongoing feature at Dad Blogs, Daddy Yak. Daddy Yak is a way for dads to talk about topics that are important to them through the use of video. Since this is the first episode, I am the only one "Yakking." Over time, I would like other dads (or moms) to come forth and contribute to the project so many voices can be heard making our view that much stronger. There are moms already doing video interviews like with "Momversations," so it's about time that dads got onborad and told the world how we felt on any number of issues.
Right now you are like, "Wow! Holy crap that is a brilliant idea! I want in! But, wait, how do I go about being a part of this awesome project?"
"Whoa! Hold your horses there cowboy. It will rule, but let me tell you how it will work. K?"
How Daddy Yak will work:
- A topic for the next installment of Daddy Yak will be agreed upon and released during an installment of Fatherhood Friday
- Dads (or moms) will have two weeks to send their videos to Dad Blogs for consideration
- There are many sites to use to send large files over the internet, just look them up over google or direct message Joeprah or Pete for suggestions
- Team Dad Blogs will splice the videos together making one awesome video and release it to the world giving linky love and credit to those who contributed
- Everyone will rejoice in how awesome we are
- Some folks may experience a feeling of euphoria
So, any thoughts on the topic? Do you want to partake in the next Daddy Yak? Do you take offense to the way dads are portrayed on Father's Day cards? Should the trend change? Why?
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written by mytwodaddies, June 09, 2009
I love this Joe. What a great idea!!! When can I start my Yak video?
By the way your video, did something I didn't think could happen..Increase your HOTNESS
By the way your video, did something I didn't think could happen..Increase your HOTNESS
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written by SurprisedMom, June 09, 2009
Do I think a lot of Father's Day cards are offensive? You betcha! I watched the video, very good idea btw, and don't find much funny about using butt cracks, or farts as subjects for Father's Day cards. Why so sensitive, you ask? Well, because my husband has been one of those hands on dads for 18 years. I couldn't ask for a better dad for my children. He has turned his life upside down and outside in for his girls. The love he has given them and the lessons he has taught them will stay with them forever. He deserves more than a fart card for Father's Day.
If I ever get up the nerve, I'd like to do a Yak video. I haven't deliberately sat in front of a video camera for a long time. I enjoyed your Yak video and your daughter is adorable.
If I ever get up the nerve, I'd like to do a Yak video. I haven't deliberately sat in front of a video camera for a long time. I enjoyed your Yak video and your daughter is adorable.
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written by pjmullen, June 10, 2009
This is a great idea Joe, I'll have to do a test video to see how stupid I look on video. As far as the cards go, I had the worst time trying to find decent cards for our fathers this year. I'm not into the schmaltzy, oh dad you were always there for me crap, I like the funny ones. But so many of them hit on the same, overdone themes like you mentioned - couch potato, never fix what's broken at the house, dads drink a lot of beer and can't live without the remote. So, instead of buying cards I took advantage of an offer to have custom scotch labels created, got to use my own words and then I put one in a small frame to be the 'card' and the other on a small bottle of single malt so our dads can celebrate. More personal, less stereotypical and something they will actually enjoy. Besides, $3? for a card that sucks, what is up with that? And, you're right, there are a smaller number of stereotypical cards for moms, but not to the same extent. I end up buying blank cards and filling them in myself. Nice job, look forward to the next topic.
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written by CharliePATpk, June 10, 2009
A great idea, to be sure. I'll be a passive viewer, however... trust me: you don't want to see the mug behind this keyboard!
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written by CharliePATpk, June 10, 2009
...as for whether FD cards are offensive, isn't that the stereotype? I mean, we all laugh at Homer Simpson and Peter Griffin, the buffoon dads on all the other sitcoms get the laughs, so why shouldn't the cards portray us all as butt-cracking drunks, or some such?
I am not saying I agree with it, but when the popular TV shows show us men as fools, it isn't hard to imagine Hallmark using the TV demographics as their guide (in the interst of full disclosure: I love Family Guy, but I don't let my kids watch it).
I am not saying I agree with it, but when the popular TV shows show us men as fools, it isn't hard to imagine Hallmark using the TV demographics as their guide (in the interst of full disclosure: I love Family Guy, but I don't let my kids watch it).
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written by WeaselMomma, June 10, 2009
This going to be a great new feature! The idea rocks! The video on this one was overall fun, but I found it very hard to read the cards themselves.
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written by Daddy Files, June 10, 2009
Great idea Joe. If I can figure out video I'm in.
And if you don't mind, I'd like to totally steal this idea and use it as a possible newspaper article regarding Father's Day. I think it'd be a different and light-hearted approach that ends up highlighting a fairly serious issue.
Plus it would get me out of the office for at least a day.
And if you don't mind, I'd like to totally steal this idea and use it as a possible newspaper article regarding Father's Day. I think it'd be a different and light-hearted approach that ends up highlighting a fairly serious issue.
Plus it would get me out of the office for at least a day.
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written by otterthomas, June 10, 2009
Great idea. I am not sure I will be comfortable showing my ugly mug on a video but I will follow the feature.
The topic of cards is interesting. I am new to Father's Day so I really never thought about how we are portrayed. It doesn't seem fair, but personally I don't care. What Hallmark thinks of me is not important. As long as my wife and son think I am a good Dad I am happy.
The topic of cards is interesting. I am new to Father's Day so I really never thought about how we are portrayed. It doesn't seem fair, but personally I don't care. What Hallmark thinks of me is not important. As long as my wife and son think I am a good Dad I am happy.
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written by BellaDaddy, June 12, 2009
Funny! Went to our local Target, and the cards were displayed in the EXACT same way as your video. I know, marketing and all, but seriously! The beer can card was next to the Obama Card, etc...Good Going, another fun, cool way to communicate here!
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Having never received one before, I can't say that I've been affected by the stereotype of Father's Day cards, but I can say that it's always been hard to find my Dad a card because of the plethora of ones you showed in stores. Unfortunately the cards exist because people buy them, and people buy them because stereotypes exist for a reason. If society changes, the cards will change with them, but the reverse probably won't happen.
I look forward to future topics, linky love, and euphoria.