Early Father's Day Special: Which fictional character is the Best Dad?

[The Drunkard Kid]

You cannot hope beat Mr. Egbert in a Father Off.

He is simply the best there is.

Mr. Crocker may have something to say about that.

DAUGHTER.

IF YOU ARE READING THIS, IT MEANS YOU ARE NOW STRONG ENOUGH TO LIFT THE PIANO OVER YOUR HEAD, AND SHATTER IT TO PIECES.

WHILE THE INSTRUMENT WAS EXPENSIVE, IT IS A SMALL PRICE TO PAY FOR THIS IMPORTANT STEP ON YOUR JOURNEY TOWARD BECOMING A POWERFUL, INDEPENDENT YOUNG WOMAN.

I AM SO, SO, SO PROUD OF YOU.

[Surtur]

Jon Winchester.. stops being a deadbeat dad and... sacrifices himself to save their lives. Kind of a big 180 if you ask me.

Here is the thing..and it's why I wouldn't agree with David Cain being one of the better fathers in fiction either: I think being a good father equates to being a good father for your childs entire life. If you abuse your child for decades and then become this really awesome Dad..you in fact aren't a good Dad at all.

John Winchester wasn't the worst father, but I definitely wouldn't put him on any "best father" lists. Yes he sacrificed himself to save them, though he sacrificed their childhoods in order to exact revenge on a demon as well. Darth Vader sacrificed himself to save his son too..and he's a pretty shitty father.

[PatchMadripoor]

Any reason why Atticus Finch (Gregory Peck version) isn't being mentioned in a thread involving "all fiction"?

[Sharkerbob]

Any reason why Atticus Finch (Gregory Peck version) isn't being mentioned in a thread involving "all fiction"?

*ahem*:

Atticus Finch.

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[Stigma Rex]

Any reason why Atticus Finch (Gregory Peck version) isn't being mentioned in a thread involving "all fiction"?

I don't know shooting a wandering dog that is like a kilometer away from your family and isn't threatening, isn't really anything that proves great father, in my books.

And I think the David Cain thing was sarcastic.

As for the best Father, Bryan Mills, as well as his character in Fallout 3, both seemed like pretty good fathers. Poseidon from the Percy Jackson franchise, really seemed to take care of Percy considering the barriers and rules that prevent Gods and their children from interacting.

[Cthulhu_of_R'yleh]

Here is the thing..and it's why I wouldn't agree with David Cain being one of the better fathers in fiction either: I think being a good father equates to being a good father for your childs entire life. If you abuse your child for decades and then become this really awesome Dad..you in fact aren't a good Dad at all.

John Winchester wasn't the worst father, but I definitely wouldn't put him on any "best father" lists. Yes he sacrificed himself to save them, though he sacrificed their childhoods in order to exact revenge on a demon as well. Darth Vader sacrificed himself to save his son too..and he's a pretty shitty father.

Objection. He inadvertently made his son the savior of the Galaxy, and gave him a kick ass robot hand. Best.. Dad.. Ever.

[Gettles]

Mr. Koiwai

[DexterSinister]

Iroh from avatar, he gave up on a war and the position of Emperor when he lost his son and he was a terrific uncle.

[PatchMadripoor]

It was a rabid dog.

[AJ Valliant]

Daddy the Father, the former marine sniper and bounty hunter from One Piece.

He gave up his place in military so he could provide peace and security for his daughter. Also he must be considered in the context of near universal deadbeat dads that populate the upper tier of that universe. I think every main character was abandoned by their father, with the possible exception of Brook (and maybe Zoro, but I doubt it).

[Sound Silence]

David Cain sends his daughter presents and gives up killing for her.

Oh, you.



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[The Drunkard Kid]

Daddy the Father, the former marine sniper and bounty hunter from One Piece.

He gave up his place in military so he could provide peace and security for his daughter. Also he must be considered in the context of near universal deadbeat dads that populate the upper tier of that universe. I think every main character was abandoned by their father, with the possible exception of Brook (and maybe Zoro, but I doubt it).

To be fair, in several of those cases, the dads might be dead rather than having abandoned them. Ussop's, Luffy's and probably Chopper's are probably the only ones that count as actual deadbeat dads, and in the case of the former two, they are kinda wanted men.

[Stigma Rex]

It was a rabid dog.

In the book it was, and they claimed it was in the movie, but it really didn't appear to be dangerous at all in the film.

[The Dog]

To be fair, in several of those cases, the dads might be dead rather than having abandoned them. Ussop's, Luffy's and probably Chopper's are probably the only ones that count as actual deadbeat dads, and in the case of the former two, they are kinda wanted men.

If I remember correctly, Ussop's father Yassop chose to become a wanted man after his son was born, choosing the life of a pirate over the life of a father, not that Ussop resents him for it. Not too sure about Luffy's father Dragon though.

[lonewolf23k]

Drake Mallard, aka Darkwing Duck. Despite being something of a bumbling dad, if you even consider harming his adopted daughter, he Will Get Dangerous.