The other connection I found while examining my dad taste (and which will likely make dads everywhere quake) is the similarities between dad shows and reality TV. I've always been partial to both, but during the pandemic my obsessions got a bit out of hand. Both are far enough away from real life to provide a much needed respite. They make you laugh, roll your eyes, and lean in, but they rarely make you cry or think too deeply about the realities of our world. They're silly but fun, which is what I needed at the time and also always.

Source: The Irish Daily Star July 16, 2024 21:03 UTC