Understandably by Bill Murphy Jr.

Understandably by Bill Murphy Jr.

Does this look ridiculous on me?

Who do you ask? And what if you didn't have anyone? Also, 7 other things worth your time (plus trivia winner).

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Bill Murphy Jr.
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Here’s a picture of me on vacation last year, looking a little bit ridiculous.

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The thing is, I knew I looked ridiculous. It’s authentic ridiculousness.

That’s why I encouraged my wife to take my picture, and why I think it’s funny now to send it to thousands of people like this. It’s a look that says:

  • I’m a dad, first and foremost. (Also, I work hard, but I don’t get to go to the gym enough.)

  • My name is Murphy. I have Irish skin. I wear SPF-50 and hats. (Also: water bottle, everywhere.)

  • Finally, you’d better believe it; I’m a Dad Joke Champion. (Exhibit A: “I was wondering why that frisbee kept getting bigger and bigger. Then it hit me!”)

But also, I have a secret weapon: my wife. If I were to misjudge my “authenticity to ridiculousness ratio,” she would tell me. She’s got my back.

She’d tell me: The T-shirt is OK, but maybe don’t wear the Crocs with socks.1

With that out of the way, let’s talk about Jeff Bezos.

It’s been almost a week since he took his brother and two other passengers on …

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