
I cannot tell you the number of press releases that are so way off the mark for Father’s Day as to be almost unbelievable. No, funnily enough, my dad won’t be thrilled with a treatment for back fat, nor will he delight on the day at the thought of getting help for his moobs, his tummy or his wrinkles. He doesn’t want Botox, a face lift or a hair transplant. Father’s day, as if we need reminding, is a celebration of dads, young and old, fat or thin, rich or poor, and it hasn’t as yet been renamed ‘Dad Improvement Day’. How inappropriate to use a special day as a way to hone in on body insecurities.
I’m giving my dad these beautiful wood and citrus scented travel soaps from Roger et Gallet – a nice, indulgent treat that he will love. It says nothing about how he looks, how he should change or how he could be better.
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My dad is a bonafide rubbish dad but even I wouldn’t even consider any of the claptrap that they are touting as “fun” gifts! They are horrid, insensitive and plain wretched!
Totally agree! My father is happy with a new polo shirt.
Wow, nothing says “I love you dad” less than a hair transplant…
Agreed! My Dad couldn’t be much less interested in new shavers/ anti-wrinkle stuff/ spa treatments. I’ll buy him some steak and some beer – perfect gift for most men!
I can’t say I’ve seen any ads for “dad improvement” as a Father’s Day gift, but perhaps I don’t live in the right socio-economic area. LOL!
A bottle of Old Spice and some Turtle Wax for the car made my late father happy. But I suppose modern dads are a bit different.
I covet those R&G soaps. What a thoughtful daughter you are!
Ali
While agreeing with your general thought, it really comes down to how much one wants to read into it, isn’t it? I mean, you could also convey him the idea that he stinks when travelling… In the end, why give him anything material at all, instead of just spending some time together with him?
I heard an advertisement on the radio the other day about purchasing a years’ magazine subscription for your Dad. Not any ordinary magazines though! No! Those ones full of half naked women. Who would buy that for their Dad?! Creepy.
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I completely agree with you and love this post. What you’ve got him is a lovely little indulgence, a very thoughtful gift!