Give Dad What He Wants
Mike Leitao ~ 06/19/2025
Fathers Day. A day to celebrate all the fathers out there, all the men who provide for their families on a consistent basis, the men who make sacrifices for the good of their families, the men who put others' needs above their own. Dads are the backbone of society, they contribute to the work force and are creating a new population to contribute to society. Fathers are super important, having immense influence on kids more than a mother does I would argue, yet every year, Mothers Day gets hyped up as a big deal and all the things to get your mom to show her how grateful you are while Fathers Day is just another day in June. I’m over disrespecting the fathers of our world, so for all y’all out there who got trash Fathers Day gifts (if you even got him anything at all), I got you. I’m going to be listing out the top 5 gifts to get a father on Fathers’ Day and why they are such banger gifts.
5. Some crazy ass tech:
Dads are weird creatures. They can’t operate their computers well and spend most time on their IPads trying to read random shit on the news or Facebook, but then at the same time do some crazy shit like install custom color changing lights in the house they can control from an app. It truly makes no damn sense, but might as well let them indulge in some tech fun. Whether you wanna keep it basic with the custom lights, some type of Amazon or Google home, or you wanna get crazy and get them some VR headset or AI type shit, going the tech route can definitely be the move. The biggest advantage to the tech route is that it is normally a gift that benefits a whole household. It’s the cool lights? Get the app and then you can change them to match the vibe of what you are doing or watching. Went the VR route? No doubt he’s not going to hoard it and not share, meaning his gift can be for you too to enjoy. Understanding your dad is important for this gift. I would qualify this in the high risk high reward range as if you don’t have a tech savvy dad at all and go this route, you should expect a gift that will sit in a drawer forever and never see the light of day. But if the dad got some tech skills in him, there is definitely a sizable upside to the tech route.
4. Grill Shit:
If there is one thing any suburban dad fucks with, it’s showing off the grill. Whether they keep it simple with something small and powerful or get fancy with a smoker and Blackstone, grilling is a fatherly staple. So what better gift to get than something he can use with one of his favorite past times. Whether you want to go simple with new tongs or a spatula, go the accessory route with something like a rotisserie piece or shrimp basket, or go all out and get the man a new grill, the grill route is a winner almost all the time. Ignoring dads who don’t grill (which to be honest if you are dad not grilling you are barely a dad), this gift should be nice and safe to score well. You might not have the upside of the tech, but you should definitely be safe getting him something you will definitely see some use out of. Similar to the tech, this item has a high likelihood to see overall family use. Although he might not trust you enough to actually use the grill, which is fair of any father, he will most definitely use the grill and it’s items to make some bomb ass good that once he sees it get a good reaction it will most likely become a staple of cooking for him in the summer and thus getting you some banger food along with a happy dad. Can’t ask for much more with a Fathers Day gift than that.
3. Give a damn hand around the house:
If you are low on funds but still want to get him a good gift he will appreciate, it’s tough to beat manual labor. Think of everything that needs to be done by your dad. He needs to mulch, weed, mow the lawn, fix the deck, paint the bathroom, change the lightbulbs, fix the fan, etc, etc, etc. Ignoring all their work responsibilities, dads have so much other shit they are expected to do because they are the man of the house. What better way to give your father a thoughtful gift than by giving him the gift of human labor. Hike up your pants and get ready for an honest day's work doing whatever the hell he asks. He wants you to go grab certain tools? You better know which ones and bring them back quickly. He sends you out for lunch? Make sure you get something easy to eat with the important nutrients needed. He tells you to hold the flashlight for him? Hold that damn flashlight as still as you can. This gift is great for saving money, but bad from your health standpoint as expect spending the weekend day on your feet sweating all day. You also run the risk of this becoming a new regular occurrence, but in less you are a bitch that should be fine. This is a great gift that results in shit getting done and quality bonding time, making it a great gift.
2. Power Tools/Equipment:
Everyone knows on Mothers Day you get your mom some cleaning supplies, some new pots and pans, maybe the newest vacuum on the market. Moms put on a fake smile and then go on Facebook and bitch about their awful Mothers Day gift. The logical Fathers Day version of this is getting your dad new tools. The main difference is that you will not see a fake smile, but a damn real one. Dads will cherish that new tool like it’s a gift forged from God himself. That tool will become an instant add to the toolbox and he will find a way to use that tool in every single project he ever touches. If you really want to go above and beyond, you pair the new tool with a day of labor and make dad the happiest man on the planet. Getting a brand new toy and then instantly getting a helper so you can go use it right away is a beautiful combo that I think gets heavily underrated. This combo really has no drawbacks, you will get him something practical but still really nice and he will cherish both the tool and the work you do together. For any son out there, this is the combo to use.
1. Peace and Quiet:
We talked mostly around gifts that are very focused on what a kid can get their dad. No doubt, all of those are great, but the best Fathers Day gift is one anyone in the family can get him. Just give the man some damn peace and quiet. He works his ass off Monday through Friday then normally still spends weekends doing house work and taking the kids where they need to go. So all he really wants on Fathers Day is a break from life. Instead of mowing the lawn and painting the bathroom, he wants to wake up late, eat a simple and slow breakfast, then go and chill outside or maybe read a book, or do anything that he finds relaxing. That covers the peace side, but it’s also important to cover the quiet side. If you are a mom with kids, take them out of the house to the park or something so he has a quiet house with no chaos. If you are a kid, just leave the damn man alone. Go find anything else to do that isn’t bothering him. Depending on the dad, make him dinner so he doesn’t even need to deal with that thought. Letting the man have a day where he can shut his brain off and actually get to recharge and enjoy his hobbies or the sound of nothing is the best gift anyone can give.
