Happy Father's Day by amirapsp
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Enjoy Rendo Dads, young and old...Hugs
Today nearly 109 years have elapsed since the first father's Day was celebrated. Fathers of 1900 didn't have it nearly as good as fathers of today; but they did have a few advantages: In 1900, fathers prayed their children would learn English.
Today, fathers pray their children will speak English.
In 1900, a father's horsepower meant his horses.
Today, it's the size of his minivan.
In 1900, if a father put a roof over his family's head, he was a success. Today, it takes a roof, deck, pool, and 4-car garage. And that's just the vacation home.
In 1900, a father waited for the doctor to tell him when the baby arrived. Today, a father must wear a smock, know how to breathe, and make sure film is in the video camera.
In 1900, fathers passed on clothing to their sons. Today, kids wouldn't touch Dad's clothes if they were sliding naked down an icicle.
In 1900, fathers could count on children to join the family business. Today, fathers pray their kids will soon come home from college long enough to teach them how to work the computer and set the VCR.
In 1900, a father smoked a pipe.
If he tries that today, he gets sent outside after a lecture on throat cancer.
In 1900, fathers shook their children gently and whispered, "Wake up, it's time for school."
Today, kids shake their fathers violently at 4 a.m., shouting: "Wake up, it's time for baseball practice."
In 1900, a father came home from work to find his wife and children at the supper table.
Today, a father comes home to a note: "Jimmy's at baseball, Cindy's at gymnastics, I'm at adult-Ed, Pizza in fridge."
In 1900, fathers and sons would have heart-to-heart conversations while fishing in a stream.
Today, fathers pluck the headphones off their sons' ears and shout, "WHEN YOU HAVE A MINUTE.
Comments (45)
Richardphotos
beautiful results from your effects
lorddarkwolf
fantastic
DreamersWish
Oh my goodness that was a wonderful story of the history of Father's Day and it contempory view! That was just a hoot and seriously the truth (a sad truth)! What a wonderful image to boot! Love the post work.
loligagger
Excellent tribute!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
milka69
Very nice !
frymarkdesign
wonderful piece
swjkie100
Really like the style!
fractalinda
Wonderful commentary about and tribute to Fathers. Awesome picture and nicely accomplished!
NetWorthy
I just got back from a week-long trip - so a belated THANK YOU! And you sure have got the modern version of things accurately depicted LOL! Thanks again Antoinette, it is a wonderful piece just right for the sentiment.
theprojectionist
Terrific Piece this my dear
rawdodb
Ain't it the truth...... Gorgeous work!!!!!!!!!!
jugoth
Now thats what you call 2d art, well done
2121
lovely image, lets hope all dads live for a long time
gunsan
This was the first image I opened this early morning, and your words made my day start with a smile. Maybe Mother's and Father's day are more celebrated in US than here in Sweden, here it is mostly a thing for the advertisung business. Your image of a father "of the old style" and your words how thing have changed now realy is spot on. Great!
robintemplar
Outstanding image and narrative!! Thanks for the laughs, Antoinette!! Hugz, Robin