Soccer Dad May Have Pulled Off the Most Hilarious Parenting Hack of All Time
One rad dad figured out a way to have his cake and eat it, too — by enjoying a soccer game while entertaining his young daughter, that is.
At a recent Atlanta United Football Club game, a father enjoyed his hot dog during the National Anthem, while showing his daughter some kind of entertainment on his iPhone as the toddler sat comfortably in contentment.
Not all heroes wear capes ???? pic.twitter.com/2vIGLykC4o
— ESPN (@espn) March 11, 2019
The video, originally posted on Instagram by another soccer fan, quickly gained traction on Twitter and Instagram. Some people thought the tactic was a genius parenting move.
Dad of the year pic.twitter.com/32CK5GG4AD
— Joe Gotti (@JOEGOTTI2K) March 11, 2019
Well played pops!!
— AllYallsDaddy23 (@AllYallsDaddy23) March 11, 2019
can we just appreciate the dad being a good dad for once
— Stockton Jewkes (@StocktonJewkes) March 11, 2019
Most wholesome thing I’ve seen on this site ever
— Alex Peebles (@AWPeebles) March 12, 2019
Even the Twitter account behind Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga., the team’s home stadium, voiced support for the dad’s clever move.
Dad of the Year ???????? pic.twitter.com/45FtP7sxlH
— MercedesBenzStadium (@MBStadium) March 11, 2019
Atlanta United definitely backed up the father’s choices, too, asking followers to identify the fan in order to reward him with a star for his jersey.
Dad of the year ????
Looks like he could use a star on that kit... Twitter, do your thing and help us find him! https://t.co/nhoy27gok2— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) March 11, 2019
The team did not immediately respond to TIME’s request for comment.