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Sh*t My Dad Says
Justin Halpern · Book · 2010
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Theodore Melfi · Film · 2014
Explores: Intergenerational friendship, Unexpected mentor, Redemption.
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M*A*S*H
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Explores: Coping with Trauma Through Humor, Anti-Authoritarianism, Satire of Bureaucracy.
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Chef
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Explores: Creative Fulfillment, Second Chances, Father-Son Relationship.
This film captures the complicated father-son dynamic that anchored Sh*t My Dad Says, showing how shared experiences and raw honesty help bridge the generational divide between a parent and child.
American Fiction
Cord Jefferson · Film · 2023
Explores: Authenticity, Identity, Hypocrisy.
The biting social commentary and sharp, cynical wit that defined the voice of Sh*t My Dad Says are present here, skewering hypocrisy with the same relentless, observant, and laugh-out-loud intensity.
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Surviving Jack
Justin Halpern · Series · 2014
Explores: Father-Son Relationship, Teenage Angst, Nostalgia.
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Sh**ged Married Annoyed
Chris & Rosie Ramsey · Podcast · 2026
Explores: domestic life, modern marriage, parenthood struggles.
Fans of the domestic, observational humor in Sh*t My Dad Says will appreciate this podcast, which finds the same comedic gold in the everyday frustrations and realities of modern family life.
Call Her Daddy
Alex Cooper · Podcast · 2026
Explores: female empowerment, sexual autonomy, brutal honesty.
The brutal, no-nonsense honesty that made Sh*t My Dad Says a cultural touchstone is mirrored in this podcast, where the host cuts through social conventions to deliver unfiltered, candid conversations.
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Common questions
Is Sh*t My Dad Says based on real quotes?
Yes, Sh*t My Dad Says is based on the real-life quotes of Justin Halpern's father. Christian Lander, the author of Stuff White People Like, confirmed that there is a genuine man behind the quotes originally shared on Twitter.
What is the general tone of Sh*t My Dad Says?
The book is described as being ridiculously hilarious. According to testimonials from celebrities like Chelsea Handler and Kristen Bell, the content is intended to make readers laugh and provides a humorous look at the author's father.
When was Sh*t My Dad Says published?
Sh*t My Dad Says was published in 2010. Written by Justin Halpern, the book compiles the blunt and often funny observations of his father, which gained significant popularity online before being collected into this format.
Who wrote Sh*t My Dad Says?
Justin Halpern is the author of Sh*t My Dad Says. Published in 2010, the book captures the unfiltered personality of his father, portraying him in a way that the author jokingly notes makes him seem like a normal member of society.