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Sh*t My Dad Says
Justin Halpern · Book · 2010
If you loved the blunt, unfiltered wisdom in Sh*t My Dad Says, you will appreciate these candid takes on life.
Films on the same thread
Life of Brian
Terry Jones · Film · 1979
Like the father in Sh*t My Dad Says, this film uses sharp, cynical satire to cut through absurdity, proving that blunt honesty remains the best way to handle life.
A Man Called Otto
Marc Forster · Film · 2022
Fans of Sh*t My Dad Says will recognize the charm in a grumpy, set-in-his-ways man whose gruff exterior eventually gives way to unexpected, heartwarming lessons about human connection.
Patch Adams
Tom Shadyac · Film · 1998
Just as Sh*t My Dad Says finds humor in the friction of life, this story celebrates the power of laughter to challenge rigid systems and improve the human experience.
Bo Burnham: Make Happy
Film · 2016
If the cynical yet observant voice in Sh*t My Dad Says resonated with you, you will appreciate this raw, existential look at the modern world and its inherent hypocrisies.
Series on the same thread
Modern Family
Steven Levitan · Series · 2009
This show captures the same chaotic, multi-generational family dynamics found in Sh*t My Dad Says, offering a hilarious look at how different personalities clash within a single family unit.
Superstore
Justin Spitzer · Series · 2015
Much like the workplace cast in Sh*t My Dad Says, this ensemble finds comedy in the daily grind, turning mundane environments into stages for sharp, relatable banter and satire.
How I Met Your Mother
Carter Bays · Series · 2005
The father-child storytelling perspective in this series mirrors the narrative style of Sh*t My Dad Says, using personal history to share wisdom and humor across different generational gaps.
That '70s Show
Mark Brazill · Series · 1998
Those who enjoyed the nostalgic, slightly rebellious tone of Sh*t My Dad Says will appreciate how this sitcom highlights the friction between teenage perspectives and the older generation.
Podcasts on the same thread
Call Her Daddy
Alex Cooper · Podcast · 2026
If you valued the brutal honesty of Sh*t My Dad Says, you will gravitate toward this podcast, which cuts through social niceties to provide unfiltered, direct commentary on life.
SmartLess
Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett · Podcast · 2026
The organic, improvised hilarity of these hosts captures the same spontaneous spirit of the quotes in Sh*t My Dad Says, proving that authentic dialogue is often the funniest.
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Common questions
Is Sh*t My Dad Says based on a real person?
Yes, Sh*t My Dad Says is based on the father of author Justin Halpern. Christian Lander confirms that there is a real man behind the quotes originally shared on Twitter, noting that the book provides a laugh-out-loud look at the man behind the social media account.
Should I read Sh*t My Dad Says if I want a funny book?
You should read Sh*t My Dad Says if you enjoy humor. Chelsea Handler describes the book as ridiculously hilarious, while Kristen Bell suggests reading it unless you are allergic to laughing. The content captures the blunt and humorous nature of the author's father.
What is the background of Sh*t My Dad Says?
Sh*t My Dad Says originated from a popular Twitter account where Justin Halpern documented the blunt and often hilarious things his father said. The 2010 book expands on those quotes, offering a deeper look at the man whose unfiltered commentary gained widespread attention online.
Is Sh*t My Dad Says considered a humorous book?
Yes, Sh*t My Dad Says is widely regarded as a humorous work. Both Chelsea Handler and Kristen Bell highlight the comedic value of the writing, with Handler noting that the book makes the author's father appear like a normal member of society despite his unusual quotes.