Jamie: Hey, what are you getting your dad for Father’s Day?
Scarlett: I think I am going to get him an engraved watch that says “Best.Dad.Ever.”
I know he loves watches and the one he’s had for the past 10 years just broke, so he’ll
be thrilled to get a new one.
Jamie: That’s a super thoughtful gift.
I am sure he will love it.
Don’t forget, Father’s Day is the third Sunday of June every year.
I know you sometimes forget which Sunday it lands on.
Scarlett: Oh thanks!
Yeah, I always confuse the date.
Actually, I was thinking it was the last Sunday of the month.
Did you know that the first Father’s Day was celebrated in the U.S. in 1910?
Jamie: Really?
I didn’t know that.
I thought it was celebrated all over the place.
Scarlett: Yeah.
A woman named Sonora Dodd petitioned for a special holiday to be created while listening
to a sermon on Mother’s Day.
Her mother died while giving birth.
She and her five siblings were raised by their father who was a widower.
Back then, Mother’s Day was recognized, but not Father’s Day since men weren’t
really seen as caregivers.
Jamie: Wow, you really are a fountain of knowledge, aren’t you?!
Scarlett: I sure am!
Actually, it was originally largely a religious holiday.
And it wasn’t until 1972, that Richard Nixon made Father’s Day a federal holiday as a
part of his presidential re-election campaign.
Of course, now it’s been super commercialized with everyone buying and sending greeting
cards and gift-giving.
Jamie: That’s really interesting.
Well, I am happy there’s a Father’s Day.
There are a lot of great dads out there.
Scarlett: I agree.
My dad loves me unconditionally.
He is always there for me when I need him the most.
My dad taught me the value of a dollar and how to appreciate things.
Jamie: My dad always has an open mind and spends a lot of quality time with me.
He doesn’t just spend time with me doing things he likes; he does things that I like
even if he doesn’t necessarily like doing them.
Scarlett: My dad always makes me feel safe.
I remember one time I was stranded on the side of the road with a flat tire and I called
my dad freaking out.
It was dark and I had no idea how to change a flat tire.
He came right away, no questions asked.
Just like dad’s always done, he made me help him change the tire, so I would know
how for next time.
Jamie: Yep!
It’s all about the tough love for sure … (pause) and the worst jokes.
Scarlett: The dad jokes are hilarious.
Here is one my dad said recently when I told him I was having trouble dating.
He said, “Stop looking for the perfect match.
Use a lighter.”
I just looked at him, and said, “the worst dad joke ever!”
I love my dad so much though.
Jamie: Haha!
I don’t know.
That was pretty funny!
I love my dad too!