What’s up, y’all? It’s Friday.
Thanksgiving is sneaking up on us. Hope you get some good time with your people this weekend. We’ll see ya Monday.
If you’re new here, we mix it up on Fridays with a quick recap from the week and a few extra gems to head into the weekend right.
'If you want to go for a run, go for a run, don't look for company. Sooner or later, on your fifth run or your twentieth, like-minded people will find you themselves.' And only recently have I realized that this principle works everywhere."
THE DIGEST
Wisdom of the Week: “Separate what happened from what you made it mean.” We lose our cool, handle something poorly, or hit a rough stretch and suddenly our brain turns it into something bigger. Don’t let one crappy moment become the story you tell yourself about who you are as a dad.
Most Clicked: 3-Minute Breakfast For Lower Body Fat
Gear of the Week: PrimaLoft Fleece Hoodie
For the Kids: A Screen-Free Hit of Nostalgia
Read, Watch, Eat, Listen
A few things to get into this weekend if you have a moment
📕 Read: Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter
📺 Watch: Riding 1000 Miles Across Alaska on $1000 Motorcycle | Behind-the-Scenes Tour of Arc'teryx HQ |
🍔 Eat/Drink: An Underrated Chicken Recipe | 6 Holiday Cocktails
🎧 Listen: How to Slow Down Time & Stay Present
IN THE TRENCHES
Topic: Do you fart in front of your partner and kids?
We've asked you guys about marriage, money, parenting, drinking, and all sorts of things that come with being a dad.
But apparently, if we really want to get everyone talking, all we have to do is ask about farting.
This was our most filled-out poll to date. Not even kidding.
And the results weren't really close. 79% said "Absolutely. No shame in my game." Another 13% said they'll let one rip in front of the kids, but draw the line at their partner. Only 7% said they keep that stuff private, while a brave 1% will fart in front of their partner but not the kids.
Some of the comments…
One dad said his wife and kids retaliate in full.
Another said his wife gets irritated, but by the time he realizes she's going to be upset, the damage is already done.
We also heard from a dad of three boys with another on the way who said his wife knows what she signed up for.
And one dad with two young daughters described their mornings as a "symphony of farts and laughter."
There were some gentlemen in the mix, too. One dad said he'll excuse himself to the restroom, while another made sure to clarify:
"I don't do it at the dinner table though, I'm not an animal!"
And perhaps our favorite comment:
"The best part is blaming the kids after."
Thanks to everyone who participated in this investigation. We're not sure what to do with this info, but we certainly enjoyed collecting it.
PROJECTS
Send us something you’re working/worked on and we’ll it share with the crew.
Nick C. in North Carolina just overhauled the guest room into a nursery. 2nd kiddo due any day now. Congrats, Nick, and thanks for sharing. Nice work!
WEEKEND BURNER
Set a 25-minute clock and work through this at a steady pace:
400m run
12 dumbbell snatches, alternating
15 box step-overs
20 sit-ups
12 burpees over the dumbbell
That’s one round. Keep going until time’s up.
One of Our Go-To Brands for Everyday Stuff
Over the last few months we got to work with Mack Weldon on the story of Tucker Piner running the New York City Marathon: solid dude and dad to 2. Also, runs Dumbo Dads Run Club.
It was an easy yes, because we were already rockin’ their stuff. The hoodies, the underwear, pretty much all of it.
If you haven’t tried them, we put together a Dad Day x Mack Weldon collection you can poke around in. Tucker picked it himself.
Sponsored. We only work with brands we actually use.
ONE LAST THING
🍻 Weekend Assignment: Thanksgiving and Christmas will be here before we know it. This weekend, sit down with the kids and have everyone pick one thing they want to do before the end of the year. Could be a holiday tradition, a day trip, or something completely random. Write them down and get a few on the calendar before the season gets away from you.
🧠 Worth Knowing: In 1959, Volvo introduced the modern three-point seat belt. Rather than keep the invention to themselves, they made the patent available to every other car manufacturer for free.
dad shower thoughts: There's a good chance you've been using a word your parents made up your entire life and still think it's a real word.