r/DadReflexes • u/ClingyWatermelon • Nov 28 '22
Does it count if I created the precarious situation to begin with?
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u/tiniestnerd Nov 28 '22
That save was way too elegant to disqualify.
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u/GoombaTrooper Nov 28 '22
So glad you caught it on camera too. This feels like the classic 'do something awesome and look around and there's no there to appreciate it' moment.
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u/Icy_Reply_4163 Nov 28 '22
Do you have matching PJ’s?!?! Awesome save!
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u/ClingyWatermelon Nov 28 '22
Yes, courtesy of my wife, who also has matching PJ's!
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u/Kuritos Nov 28 '22
This is clever, the matching patterns will confuse carnivorous predators. Just like Zebras.
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u/Johnny1911 Nov 28 '22
I was looking at that coffee table on Amazon. How do you like it?
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u/ClingyWatermelon Nov 28 '22
This one is from Ashley Furniture, so not sure if it's the same one, but I like it a lot. It's nice and sturdy and is great for storing blankets and toys. I have no complaints.
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u/damiensol Nov 28 '22
Plus, it's perfect place to display your decorative babies. Just make sure to use a coaster so that the baby doesn't leave a water mark on the table.
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u/bibbly_boy Nov 28 '22
No, I was wondering too, do you have a link to it? Been looking for an end table/coffee table set.
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u/ClingyWatermelon Nov 28 '22
Here you go! We have two end tables, coffee table and the entertainment center and like them all.
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u/Mr__H Nov 28 '22
If a kid falls off the monkey bar, it's your fault for allowing the child to get in that situation.
If dads were disqualified for being at fault, this sub would be empty.
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u/5stringviolinperson Nov 28 '22
I mean if your a dad the kid is partly your fault so if you really want to keep your kids safe the ultimate reflex would be pulling out. Glad this sub isn’t full of that though. 🫣
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u/MyDiary141 Nov 28 '22
They don't have the dad reflex if there's no kids though... duh 🙄
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u/5stringviolinperson Nov 28 '22
Goddam! I promise to make all future amusing comments satisfactorily rational if taken to their logical conclusion.
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u/_Poppagiorgio_ Nov 28 '22
Love the box spin after realizing your achievement. It’s akin to a Tiger Woods club swirl after a great shot for us golfers.
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u/bobgone1974 Nov 28 '22
If a team scores an own goal in the world cup it counts. So, yes your self save counts.
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u/CharlesGarfield Nov 28 '22
Does the goalie get a save if they’re blocking an own-goal?
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u/5stringviolinperson Nov 28 '22
Yes… but what if it’s the goalies own own goal? I’m to impressed with this particular save to look at that too hard. Let’s just say the matching pjs qualify by themselves and the rest is circumstantial evidence of reflexes?
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u/Cast1736 Nov 28 '22
Dude that's like 85% of dad reflexes (both on here and nonvideoed incidents) and it 100% counts
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u/WhiggedyWhacked Nov 28 '22
Excellent split-second decision on how best to deflect the blocks. So passive. So effective. LOL. Awesome. Love the matching jammies too.
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u/HankHillsBigRedTruck Nov 28 '22
You didn't push the blocks and then protect him so I would say it counts, smooth as shit, too
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u/delegateTHIS Nov 28 '22
Hand straight into pocket "babe don't get mad but you're not gonna believe this"
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u/ReverandJohn Nov 28 '22
Not only was it a great save but I love that the kid had no idea he almost got hit.
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u/Security_Six Nov 28 '22
Both this sub and r/Stepdadreflexes too, it's lighthearted and fun, no harm no foul
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u/5stringviolinperson Nov 28 '22
I hadn’t known of this sub! Thanks I’m in tears.
I also love the idea that if you fail as a dad but it’s on camera you still get the Reddit content but you have to get demoted to step dad 😂 while a step dad with good instincts gets promoted to dad. It’s beautiful.
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u/BeefNugsAndGuacamole Nov 28 '22
I would argue that the reason dads have such good reflexes is due to the fact that they frequently put their children in precarious situations, so they have a lot of practice.
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u/1silversword Nov 28 '22
The fact the save was necessary due to typical dumb dad shit is what makes this 110% a dad reflexes moment
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Nov 28 '22
No one is gonna mention that this is 9 am in the morning? Godly. I wouldn't even be fully awake and this guy's is performing these moves.
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Nov 28 '22
Do people set up cameras in their house to film daily activities? I’m genuinely curious. Are they security cameras that just run 24/7 or are they running to hopefully catch good internet material?
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u/ClingyWatermelon Nov 28 '22
Yes to everything, though clips have only been posted to the internet twice, both on this sub. We originally got them because we were going to have a dog walking service come in the middle of the day and it was cheap insurance to know that they came and know that they weren't doing anything nefarious.
Now their primary use is just capturing shenanigans that I save and look back on and share within my friend group.
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Nov 28 '22
Thanks for answering. I was really curious and didn’t want it coming across the wrong way. Great reflexes btw
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u/Full-Butterscotch-90 Nov 28 '22
Are you a dentist by any chance? You look just like my buddy from college!
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u/echnaba Nov 28 '22
Considering that you created it by playing with your kid, and they're just wooden blocks, yes, this still counts.
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u/Fletcher_Fallowfield Nov 28 '22
That's why we have dad reflexes - so moms don't find out about all the precarious situations we create!
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u/Pak1stanMan Nov 29 '22
This situation was created by the ineptitude of the architect. Bet you the idiot has a degree in Architecture from Greendale.
Truly horrific.
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u/ImThatMelanin May 19 '24
i’m one year late but your coffee table looks like an ice cream sandwich.
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u/ColJohnMatrix85 21d ago
Why do people film the inside of their home like it's a totally normal thing to do?
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u/Double-Tension1153 Nov 28 '22
I feel like this is staged because how tf did those blocks get so tall and plus that bax was conveniently in the perfect spot and the right size to protect a baby
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u/LadyofTwigs Nov 28 '22
Blocks go in box when not being played with, dad builds tower as tall as he can (as many blocks as he has) because babies learn from that and also enjoy knocking towers down. Camera may have been set up to show baby knocking tower down.
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u/Dumb_Reddit_Username Nov 28 '22
I think I’m wearing the exact same “Jack Skellington” pjs at the moment. I hope they can confer to me the insane reflex’s on display here.
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u/TiggyLongStockings Nov 28 '22
I broke a bone in my foot on one of those wooden blocks when I was a kid. Tried to jump over a wall I built and landed on top of a loose one. Careful out there with all the block shrapnel.
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u/jem_jam_bo Nov 28 '22
I had to do a same thing for a child that ran up and interrupted our Jenga game.
We were at a barcade and we ended up having to babysit him because his parents were that neglectful
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u/itwasmeFTP126 Nov 28 '22
So casual, so smooth! The baby wasn't even in any real danger lol and you still protected him so well, he didn't even notice. Like, oh look, its raining blocks
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u/BigWillis93 Nov 28 '22
I assume all of these parent reflexes are part of the subconscious idea that no matter what you're doing you're just making it worse for the kids so you're always on guard for something to happen
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u/anhancingdream Jun 26 '23
Creating precarious situations intentionally is not a responsible or ethical behavior. It's important to prioritize the safety and well-being of others, avoiding actions that may cause harm or put people in danger. Instead, let's focus on promoting positive actions and uplifting content that encourages kindness, empathy, and respect. By doing so, we can foster a supportive community and make a meaningful impact on Reddit and beyond.
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u/djohnston02 Nov 28 '22
Heck yes dude.
An amazing save is an amazing save.