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- Entertainment
- Yahoo
12 Fathers Day Movies About Dads Saving Daughters
Happy Father's Day! In honor of dads, here are 12 movies about dads rescuing daughters in distress. Dads saving daughters is maybe the most enduring trope in action movies, and it's easy to see why: There's no more primal motivation than protecting your children. But these movies are also fascinating for the way they get into generational differences, societal criticism, and middle-aged men's anxieties about a changing world that may seem to be leaving them behind. They're all wish-fulfillment fantasies, on some level. Here are 12 action movies about dads saving daughters. There's a lot going on in Lone Wolf McQuade, in which Chuck Norris plays an ex-military Texas Ranger who now lives in isolation with a wolf. But he soon runs up against a criminal gang led by the evil Wilkes (David Carradine). There's lots of conflict beforehand, but things really pick up when Wilkes kidnaps McQuade's daughter Sally (Dana Kimmell) and takes her to Mexico. This leads to a martial arts fight between McQuaid and Wilkes that was kind of a huge deal in 1983 — Chuck Norris versus the star of Kung Fu??? Wilkes almost wins, while wearing a very preppie sweater, no less. But then he very stupidly strikes Sally, inadvertently unleashing McQuade's dads-saving-daughters powers. Kind of an amped-up, more streamlined, much funnier Lone Wolf McQuade, Commando was another of the first films to realize that a simple retired military dad with a tough abducted daughter make for a perfect setup for a manly-man action movie. Arnold Schwarzenegger rattles off a series of deadly one-liners as John Matrix, the best-named movie hero ever. Young Alyssa Milano is terrific as Jenny Matrix, and Rae Dawn Chong is also great as one of the all-time great can-do-anything action movie sidekicks. At just 90 minutes, Commando is one of the best-plotted, fastest-moving films in the daughters in distress genre. So why not do it again? Schwarzenegger teamed up with Jamie Lee Curtis for this James Cameron epic that is mostly about the deception-filled marriage of Harry and Helen Trasker (Schwarzenegger and Curtis), but culminates, of course, in the abduction of their daughter, Dana (Eliza Dushku.) It has one of the most spectacular final face-offs in the history of dads-saving-daughters movies, involving Dana, a skyscraper, a jet and a helicopter. Speaking of planes: Air Force One stars Harrison Ford as regular-guy president James Marshall, president whose plane is hijacked by terrorists, led by Ivan Korshunov (Gary Oldman). That's bad enough, but then Ivan holds a gun to the First Daughter's head, triggering those dad saving daughters powers we told you about earlier, and fights back, uttering the most famous line in the film, "Get of my plane." We wish the special effects were a little better at the end of the plane, but we're mostly just on board for President Ford. The fourth Die Hard film raises the stakes from the previous three by having the estranged daughter of John McClane (Bruce Willis) get abducted by cyberterrorists. She's Lucy Gennero-McClane (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), and if you've seen a Die Hard movie you know that a woman not embracing McClane's surname as her own is shorthand for him feeling inadequate as a man. But things work out OK. The next Die Hard movie paired up John McClane with his son, but that's another gallery for another day. To die hard. The gold standard of dads saving daughters movies, Taken stars Liam Neeson as Brian Mills, a dad who has to rely on his "very particular set of skills" to save his daughter Kim (Maggie Grace) from being auctioned off by absolutely horrible people to other absolutely horrible people. Taken, more than any other film on this list, plays out like a very effective divorced dad fantasy: When his ex-wife Lenore (Famke Janssen) marries someone who is ostensibly a better provider, Brian proves his worth by doing what the new husband can't. Mills is always civil to Lenore's new husband Stuart (Xander Berkeley), but by Taken 2, the marriage is collapsing — and we can only assume the new husband turned into a jerk because he couldn't handle the assault on his manhood of being totally shown up by his wife's ex. The best thing about Taken is how well it establishes the emotional dynamic between the family before plunging into some thrilling action sequences, played out over a tight 90 minutes. Bryan is the best of all dads saving daughters, so good he inspired two sequels. Taken 2 ups the ante: This time mom and dad get taken, and Kim has to help them, using some incredibly cool techniques involving triangulation and grenades. But, this being a dads saving daughters movie, Kim eventually needs rescuing, courtesy of her pop. Still, this might be our favorite Taken movie because of the cool twists on the dads saving daughters genre and the inventiveness of the script and action scenes. There's not as much taking in this Taken, but it nonetheless fulfills some angry divorced dad fantasies: mom's new husband Stuart (played in this one by Dougray Scott, replacing Xander Berkeley) turns out to be an absolutely horrible person, and only Brian Mills can stop him. This one breaks new ground in the dads saving daughters genre, because Brian has to save not only Kim but her unborn baby. One thing we love about this film is that it spawned the one-liner, Taken 3 makes Taken 2 look like Taken. When his daughter (Ilah Davis) disappears into the adult film industry, Ohio prude Jake VanDorn (George C. Scott) must infiltrate the unseemly business and even impersonate a sleaze himself in order to find out what extremely upsetting stuff his daughter has gotten into. He works alongside industry insider Niki (Season Hubley, great) and becomes something of a father figure to her, too. Written and directed by the great Paul Schrader, the film is a fascinating look at how the industry worked around the time of its release, even though Jake's transformation isn't totally convincing. He also gets in a fight with a much younger, more street-savvy young man at the end, and that doesn't totally make sense, but this is still an oft-imitated touchstone in the dads saving daughters in distress genre. It also benefitted from one of the most ruthless ad campaigns in movie history: An ad that just shared Jake's exclamation upon seeing his daughter on-screen: "Oh my God, that's my daughter." Another classic dads saving daughters in distress setup: Macho L.A. helicopter pilot Ray Gaines (Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson) is estranged from his wife Emma (Carla Gugino) because he's too cool, or something. But then an earthquake traps their daughter Blake (Alexandra Daddario) with mom's new boyfriend, Daniel. Because this is a dads saving daughters movie, mom's new boyfriend is of course not up to the task of protecting Blake, because that's dad's job. Would you believe that by the end of the movie, Ray and Emma are reconsidering their future? You might expect Stillwater to be a lot like Taken: Matt Damon, Jason Bourne himself, lets loose in France trying to save his wrongfully convicted daughter? Sign us up. But it turns out to be something more complex, and interesting than the typical dads saving daughters routine. Damon's Oklahoma roughneck Bill Baker starts out deeply suspicious of the French, and assumes his daughter (Abigail Breslin) has been railroaded into a cell. But he has to solve the problem with his brains and empathy, not brawn. Some dad-on-the-warpath movies are really just excuses for a middle-aged "regular guy" to fight a world that's gotten too permissive for his tastes. But Stillwater isn't. This is another of those (sighs, rolls eyes) thoughtful movies that asks dads to consider the ethical and moral ramifications (barf) of rushing to judgment instead of just beating people up. Hugh Jackman plays Keller Dover, a man who goes on the warpath when his daughter is kidnapped. (Terrence Howard plays another dad who goes down the path reluctantly.) When their daughters are kidnapped, they kidnap a suspect — played by Paul Dano — and go medieval on him. As you've probably intuited, Prisoners is filled with twists. Mel Gibson plays John Link, an ex-con and recovering alcoholic who is now a tattoo artist. When his estranged daughter Lydia (future The Boys star Erin Moriarty) gets in trouble with her ex-boyfriend's criminal gang, John learns that she's become addicted to drugs and tries to help her recover. Lydia ends up abducted, and her dad is able to save the missing link — which is also the name of his business: Missing Link tattoo. But father and daughter are also able to recover the missing link in their relationship. It works on so many levels. Something we like about this movie is the dad using his wisdom to help his daughter in her recovery from addiction. Sometimes loving and supportive dads are even more helpful than dads saving daughters by beating people up. We're betting you might also like this list of the 15 Most Beautiful Movie Cars. Main image: Commando. Warner Bros. 20th Century Fox. Related Headlines 12 Sleazy '70s Movies That Don't Care About Your Respect Ari Aster and John Waters on the Art of Not Compromising 12 Shameful Movies That Glamorize the Devil
The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
The eight common underclaimed benefits worth up to £35,000 a year – could you be eligible?
MILLIONS of parents could be missing out on extra help and benefits worth up to £35,627 to support their living costs. There's a range of support available for mums, dads, and guardians to manage the extra costs of raising children. 1 From tax-free childcare to grants for new mums, here's a rundown of all the support available. Up to 30 hours funded childcare for working parents From September 2025, children aged nine months to two years old will get 30 hours per week of free childcare. The move follows the rollout of 15 funded hours for children aged nine months or older last September. To qualify, you'll need to earn at least the equivalent of the national minimum wage for 16 hours a week. However, you will not qualify if you have a taxable income of more than £100,000. If your child will be nine months or older before September 1, you can apply to access up to 30 hours of funded childcare a week now. It could save you up to £7,500 a year. Your two-year-old can also currently get free childcare if you live in England and get any of the following benefits: Income support Income-based jobseeker's allowance (JSA) Income-related employment and support allowance (ESA) Universal Credit and your household income is £15,400 a year or less after tax, not including benefit payments The guaranteed element of pension credit Child tax credit, working tax credit (or both), and your household income is £16,190 a year or less before tax Universal Credit childcare element Working parents on Universal Credit can claim 85% of the cost of childcare. Freebies for parents worth £2,900 Since June 2023, parents starting work or increasing their working hours have been able to get payments up front. The most you can claim is £1,031 per month for one child and £1,768 per month for two or more children. But bear in mind, the amount you will get off each month varies depending on what your income is during each assessment period. You also have to pay for childcare through a registered or approved provider. Tax-free childcare Tax-free childcare is available for parents and guardians who can get £2 free for every £8 added to a personal account. You can receive a maximum of £2,000 in free cash a year from the Government per child, or £4,000 if your child is disabled. The child has to be under the age of 12, or 17 if they are disabled. Meanwhile, the money has to be used to pay for childcare, including nursery, childminders or after school clubs. It can be used to cover the cost of care outside of term time or for out of school activities as well. As an example, if your childcare costs are £1,000 a month, you could pay £800 into your tax-free childcare account and the Government would cover the remaining £200. You qualify based on your personal circumstances, including your income. You can claim tax-free childcare at the same time as 15 or 30 hours free childcare. Child benefit Parents with a child under 16, or one under 20 and in approved education or training, can get help via child benefit payments. There's no limit to the amount of children you can claim for but you receive a reduced rate after your first child. The weekly rate for your eldest or only child is £26.05 while it's £17.25 for any additional kids. That means if you received it for just one child you would get around £1,354 a year. But bear in mind, if you or your partner start earning £60,000 or more you will have to start paying your child benefit back through the High Income Child Benefit Charge. Free school meals Your child may be able to get free school meals if you get any of the following: Income Support income-based Jobseeker's Allowance income-related Employment and Support Allowance support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 the guaranteed element of Pension Credit Child Tax Credit (provided you're not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190) Working Tax Credit run-on - paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit Universal Credit - if you apply on or after 1 April 2018 your household income must be less than £7,400 a year (after tax and not including any benefits you get) Children who get paid these benefits directly, instead of through a parent or guardian, can also get free school meals. Your child may also get free school meals if you get any of these benefits and your child is both: younger than the compulsory age for starting school in full-time education The Institute for Fiscal Studies has previously estimated free school meals are worth around £460 per year per child. Healthy Start scheme The Healthy Start scheme is open to new or expectant parents on certain benefits like Universal Credit and Income Support. If you're more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under four, you could be in line for help. Under the scheme, you are given a prepaid card which you can use to pay for essentials like milk, fresh, dried and tinned pulses and infant formula at the shop. You can get £8.50 each week for children aged from birth to one year old, which is worth £442 a year. Sure Start Maternity Grant New mums on Universal Credit and other benefits can bag £500 in free cash through the Sure Start Maternity Grant. The money is designed to help you cover the costs of having a child and paid to those in England and Wales. You usually qualify if you're pregnant with your first child or are expecting a multiple birth (such as twins) and have children already. Find out more about the grant here - Child Trust Funds Thousands of young people are believed to be missing out on an average of £2,200 in old Child Trust Fund accounts. CTFs are a type of savings account that used to be available for young children. The Labour government automatically opened accounts for any children born between September 1, 2002, and January 2, 2011. However, many young adults could have one of these accounts and not know about it. Laura Suter, personal finance analyst at investment platform AJ Bell, previously estimated there are around 2,000 CTF accounts with a massive £20,000 or more in them. Are you missing out on benefits? YOU can use a benefits calculator to help check that you are not missing out on money you are entitled to Charity Turn2Us' benefits calculator works out what you could get. Entitledto's free calculator determines whether you qualify for various benefits, tax credit and Universal Credit. and charity StepChange both have benefits tools powered by Entitledto's data. You can use Policy in Practice's calculator to determine which benefits you could receive and how much cash you'll have left over each month after paying for housing costs. Your exact entitlement will only be clear when you make a claim, but calculators can indicate what you might be eligible for.
CNN
5 days ago
- Politics
- CNN
Start your week smart: Minnesota assassination, ‘No Kings' protests, DC military parade, G7 summit, US Open
Happy Father's Day to all you dads and father figures out there! Time to open a few construction paper cards and take a sip from your new 'Best Dad Ever' mug. While you're enjoying your day, check out this story that explains why fatherhood is good for men. Here's what else you need to know to start your week smart. Get '5 Things' in your inbox If your day doesn't start until you're up to speed on the latest headlines, then let us introduce you to your new favorite morning fix. Sign up here for the '5 Things' newsletter.A shocking 'politically motivated assassination' in Minnesota left people on edge on a day when 'No Kings' protests took place in cities across the country and a parade celebrated the US Army's 250th birthday. State Rep. Melissa Hortman was shot and killed in her home, along with her husband. State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife also were shot just a few miles away but survived. A massive manhunt for the suspect is underway. 1️⃣ Minnesota mourning: Hortman was a dedicated volunteer who taught Sunday school and loved dogs. A lawyer who served as a Girl Scout leader and worked at her dad's auto parts store. She was remembered as 'a bright shining light of a human being.' 2️⃣ 'No Kings' protests: Huge crowds attended demonstrations in cities in all 50 states across the US to denounce what organizers describe as President Donald Trump's authoritarian policies. 📸 In pictures: The nationwide protests 3️⃣ 'They are good people': An immigration protest broke out next to a restaurant in the Compton neighborhood of Los Angeles. The owner — an immigrant from El Salvador — offered help to both protesters and police. 4️⃣ Military parade: Trump presided over the celebration of the US Army as tanks rolled through the streets of the nation's capital, followed by fireworks. Here's how he got the parade he's always wanted. 📸 In pictures: DC military parade 5️⃣ A slippery slope? Some current and former officials said they're growing increasingly concerned about how the military is being pulled into the political arena. • Israel 'not pausing for a moment' as fresh blasts rock Tehran• Russia is shifting tactics again, assaulting Ukrainian cities with swarms of killer drones• Remainder of Bonnaroo 2025 canceled in Tennessee due to severe weather MondayTrump will attend the G7 economic and security summit in Canada against the backdrop of the ongoing war in Ukraine and tensions over the tariffs he imposed on Canada and Europe. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to attend, but no officials from Russia will be present after the country was ejected from the group for annexing Crimea in 2014. Trump has suggested in the past that Russia should be allowed to rejoin what had been the G8. The 2025 Paris Air Show, the world's largest commercial and military aviation trade show, gets underway. Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg, one of the aerospace industry's top executives, will not be in attendance. He canceled his plans to attend the show following the deadly Air India crash of a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner last week, Reuters reported. WednesdayFederal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will be in the spotlight as the central bank wraps up its two-day meeting on interest rates. Powell is under tremendous pressure from Trump to lower rates to boost the economy, but the threat of inflation may force him to hold steady. Trump met with Powell for the first time in his second term at the end of May and scolded him for not lowering borrowing costs. Powell, however, maintained that any decisions would not be based on the president's demands. Trump has described Powell, whom he appointed as Fed chief, as 'a major loser,' while also saying that his termination 'cannot come fast enough.' Powell's term ends in May of next year. ThursdayIt's Juneteenth, a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the US. FridayThe summer solstice, the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, arrives on June 20 this year in North America at 10:42 p.m. ET. If you live in the US, you can see how much daylight you'll have on that day — or any day — here. Prev Next Check out more images from the week that was, curated by CNN Photos. At a glance …The final round of the US Open, the PGA Tour's third major, gets underway this morning at Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania. Sam Burns has the overnight lead at 4-under. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler is tied for 11th. Game 5 of the NBA Finals is set for Monday at 8:30 p.m. ET with the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder. On Friday in Game 4, the Thunder turned the tables on the Pacers, getting a come-from-behind victory to even up the NBA Finals two games apiece. The Florida Panthers are just one win away from being crowned NHL champions for a second consecutive season after a resounding 5-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final Saturday night. Game 6 is scheduled for Tuesday. In theatersZombies and aliens and brides, oh my! There will be something for everyone at the multiplex beginning Friday, starting with '28 Years Later,' director Danny Boyle's follow-up to his zombie horror films '28 Days Later' and '28 Weeks Later.' Boyle is nothing if not consistent — although he did skip over '28 Months Later.' Not so much into the living dead? The animated boy-meets-alien space adventure 'Elio' is the latest kid-friendly offering from Disney's Pixar Studios. And then there's 'Bride Hard,' starring Rebel Wilson as the maid of honor at a wedding taken hostage by mercenaries. Good thing she's a secret agent — hence the title. Looking for a challenge to start your week? Take CNN's weekly news quiz to see how much you remember from the week that was! So far, 12% of readers who took the quiz got a perfect score and 53% got eight or more questions right. How will you fare? 'Jaws' turns 50!On June 20, 1975, the summer blockbuster was born when 'Jaws' arrived in theaters. To prepare for the film's 50th anniversary on Friday, give a listen to John Williams' iconic and fear-inducing theme performed by Spain's spectacular Film Symphony Orchestra.
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Revealed: The ideal DAD, according to science - and why Modern Family's Phil Dunphy is almost perfect
As Father's Day arrives, many of us will be taking time to reflect on exactly what makes a great dad. Some of the key attributes are surely dependability, honesty, loyalty, involvement, compassion and a sense of fun. But as modern childhood continues to evolve, it can be difficult for fathers to get the overall balance right. Now, scientists have revealed the popular on-screen dads who could help blokes become better parents. Topping the list is Phil Dunphy from Modern Family, who is known for his quirky sense of humour and optimistic outlook on life. Meanwhile, Bandit from Bluey has been called one of greatest dads in fiction due to his playfulness and childlike love for mischief. And when it comes to never-ending dedication and care, Marlin from Pixar 's Finding Nemo is the one to look to. So, how do your parenting skills stack up against these on-screen dads? Phil Dunphy (Modern Family) Phil Dunphy from the American TV series Modern Family is frequently seen as a positive role model. A devoted family man, Mr Dunphy views himself as the 'cool' and 'hip' dad who constantly tries to find ways to bond with his three kids. Surely his most entertaining quality is his never-ending stream of dad jokes, like 'WTF: why the face?' and 'if you love something set it free, unless it's a tiger'. For some children, dad jokes are a cause for utter red-faced embarrassment, but they may also be an example of excellent parenting. Getting a laugh from a child help diffuse that tension and hierarchy and help both parties feel better about a stressful situation. 'Humour can teach people cognitive flexibility, relieve stress, and promote creative problem solving and resilience,' said Benjamin Levi, professor of pediatrics and humanities at Penn State College of Medicine. Bandit (Bluey) The phenomenally successful Australian children's show 'Bluey' follows a family of four human-like dogs – dad Bandit, mum Chilli, and daughters Bluey and Bingo. The dad Bandit has been criticised as being 'unrealistic' because he drops everything to play along with his two daughters' imaginary scenarios. But according to experts, he represents an ideal standard for dads to strive for when it comes to providing care and attention to their children. David Burton and Kate Cantrell, arts lecturers at the University of Southern Queensland, describe Bandit as an 'entertaining and engaged father'. 'He balances the drudgery of housework with the creative escapades of his daughters, repurposing everyday objects and actions for imaginative play and engagement,' they said in The Conversation. Dr David Isaacs, consultant paediatrician at the Children's Hospital at Westmead, Sydney, called Bandit a 'hands-on father engaged in active play with his children'. 'Bandit often joins in the girls' play, in fact is so involved that some watching Dads report feeling inadequate, although hopefully others feel stimulated to play more with their children,' he said. However, there is a 'darker side' to Bandit, as his playful teasing of his two daughters sometimes turns into bullying, according to Burton and Cantrell. 'He censors himself from engaging in full imaginative play when under the gaze of other men, he teases his wife on the pains of pregnancy and labour,' they said. Daddy Pig (Peppa Pig) In 'Peppa Pig', Daddy Pig is the cheerful, overweight figure who is often considered 'silly' by his family, which has recently gained another member. Ben McCann, associate professor at the University of Adelaide's School of Humanities in Australia, called him 'TV's greatest dad'. 'Daddy Pig is constantly being fat-shamed and ridiculed, yet he remains steadfast and hardworking,' he said in a recent piece for The Conversation. 'He is jovial, explains science to his family, (eventually) listens to his wife and children and, most importantly, never loses his patience.' Daddy Pig is constantly happy to be the butt of his family's jokes, especially regarding his appearance, which has been the subject of controversy in the past. However, Daddy Pig is an example of a 'hapless dad' – one that's clueless and inept when it comes to handling chores and responsibilities. 'Hapless dads struggle to cook, clean or care for children, and rely on others (usually the mother) to bail them out,' said Professor McCann. 'They have good intentions, but they're bad at following through – and their efforts often backfire.' Marlin (Finding Nemo) In Pixar's beloved 2003 film 'Finding Nemo', the clownfish Marlin risks his life to find his lost son Nemo off the east coast of Australia. He promises to never let anything happen to his son – and subsequently spends most of the film trying to keep that promise. However, at the same time, Marlin has been described as a 'negative, 'overprotective' and 'controlling' father whose behaviour is largely dictated by anxious thoughts. Marlin's main characteristics [are] 'overprotective, neurotic, paranoid, and pessimistic,' researcher Yudi Nirwanto at the University of Mataram in a 2017 paper. Clinical psychologist Dr Laura Jean called him 'dad of the year' for overcoming his anxiety and swimming across the ocean to save Nemo. 'At the core he wants his son to be safe but unfortunately, unintentionally his anxiety and safety behaviours push people away and end up confirming his worst fear,' she said. Steven Keaton (Family Ties) Those old enough may remember 1980s sitcom 'Family Ties' set in Columbus, Ohio, which used to be aired on Channel 4 in the UK. It followed the Keaton family, including ex-hippie dad Steven (Michael Gross) and son Alex (Michael J. Fox, later known as the star of the 'Back to the Future' films). While sometimes argumentative, Mr Keaton is shown to be a supportive, diligent and empathetic father who cares about his family deeply. Sarah Schoppe-Sullivan, a professor of developmental psychology at the Ohio State University, said Mr Keaton is her 'all-time favorite TV dad'. 'Mr Keaton was a progressive dad who had a more caring and nurturing approach to parenthood,' Professor Schoppe-Sullivan said. '[He] foreshadowed the ways many of today's dads are incorporating more caring masculinities into their identities as fathers. 'As a dad, Steven is warm and affectionate with his children, goofy in an endearing dad-like way, but not incompetent.' Pete Brockman (Outnumbered) Lastly, in BBC sitcom 'Outnumbered', Pete Brockman (Hugh Dennis) endures a chaotic lifestyle as a father of three children, now adults. Despite their constant misbehaving as youngsters, he calmly navigates a hectic family life with deadpan humour. And he always returns rational, sensible explanations to his children's endless barrage of curious questions, without losing his temper. Other TV dads Professor René Mõttus, psychologist at the University of Edinburgh, said other good on-screen dads are Charlie Swan in 'Twilight', Atticus Finch in 'To Kill a Mockingbird' and Gomez Addams in 'The Addams Family'. 'In my views, a good father is someone who does not try to shape or interfere,' Professor Mõttus said. 'He lets his children grow into the people they want to become, but he is there when needed. 'I guess this means respecting his children and their privacy and agency and helping them to discover the things they want to discover.' 20 punny 'dad jokes' guaranteed to elicit groans and shaking heads Elevators terrify me... I'm taking steps to avoid them. I got an e-mail saying 'At Google Earth, we can even read maps backwards', and I thought... 'That's just spam...' What do you call a man with no shins? Tony. Me and my friends put a band together, we named it 999 megabytes. Still don't have a gig though. I got into a fight with 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9. The odds were against me. I had a dream the ocean was filled with orange soda. It was a Fanta Sea. Just got hospitalized due to a peekaboo accident. They put me in the ICU. In college I was so broke I couldn't afford the electricity bill. Those were the darkest days of my life. I went to the Doctor with hearing problems. He said 'Can you describe the symptoms?' I said: 'Homer's a fat dude and Marge has blue hair.' I said to my wife: 'When I die I'd like to die having sex.' She replied: 'At least it'll be quick.' I've decided I want a pet termite. I'm going to call him Clint. Clint Eatswood. So many people these days are too judgmental. I can tell just by looking at them. How many tickles does it take to make an octopus laugh? 10-tickles. 'Dad, can you tell me what a solar eclipse is?' No sun. I figured out why Teslas are so expensive. It's because they charge a lot. Guess who I bumped into on my way to get my glasses fixed? Everybody. My wife blocked me on Facebook because I post too many bird puns. Well, toucan play at that game. Did you hear about the new Origami Porn channel? It's paper view only. I was really angry when I ran into my friend Mark who stole my dictionary. I said, 'Mark, my words!' I used to make loads of money clearing leaves from gardens. I was raking it in.
Forbes
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Today's ‘Wordle' #1457 Hints, Clues And Answer For Sunday, June 15th
How to solve today's Wordle. SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Looking for Saturday's Wordle hints, clues and answer? You can find them here: It's Father's Day! Happy day to all you dads out there, and to all of you who may just be filling that role in someone's life, whether that's a single mom or a grandpa or a stepdad or whoever else. It's an important job! It's also one of the best jobs, certainly my favorite out of all the many gigs I've had over the years. I'm excited to spend the day with my kids. And a very special Happy Father's Day to my dad! You couldn't ask for a better father and role model. But before we get to that, let's solve today's Wordle! The Hint: Avian. The Clue: This Wordle has two letters that almost always go together. Okay, spoilers below! The answer is coming! . . . Today's Wordle Screenshot: Erik Kain Every day I check Wordle Bot to help analyze my guessing game. You can check your Wordles with Wordle Bot right here. SPACE wasn't a bad opening guess, but it left me with just one green 'A' and little to work with. BOINK, unfortunately, only slashed 71 words down to 12. Little chance of guessing on three. I guessed FLAIR in the hopes of cutting out as many solutions as possible, and was left with two to choose from: AVAIL or QUAIL. I went with the one that didn't have a double letter and luckily for me, that was the Wordle. Huzzah! Today's Wordle Bot Screenshot: Erik Kain The Bot and I each got this in four, meaning we each got zero points. Our June totals remain the same. Erik: 11 points Wordle Bot: 8 points The word quail (the bird) comes from Middle English quaille, borrowed from Old French quaille, which likely comes from Medieval Latin quaccula, an imitation of the bird's call (onomatopoeic origin). As a verb meaning "to cower or lose courage," quail is unrelated and comes from Middle English quailen, likely from Old English cwacian meaning "to quake or tremble." Let me know how you fared with your Wordle today on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook. Also be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel and follow me here on this blog where I write about games, TV shows and movies when I'm not writing puzzle guides. Sign up for my newsletter for more reviews and commentary on entertainment and culture.
