What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedThere Are Dads Way Worse Than You
Glenn Boozan · Book · 2024
If you loved There Are Dads Way Worse Than You, start with World's Greatest Dad (Bobcat Goldthwait, 2009) — a film on the same thread. Below: 3 films, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to There Are Dads Way Worse Than You across media.
If you enjoyed the satirical, cringeworthy look at fatherhood in There Are Dads Way Worse Than You, explore these chaotic family dynamics.
Films on the same thread
World's Greatest Dad
Bobcat Goldthwait · Film · 2009
Explores: Fame, Death, Grief.
Just as There Are Dads Way Worse Than You mocks the failures of fathers, this dark satire explores the moral decay and absurdity of a father chasing fame through tragedy.
Despicable Me 4
Chris Renaud · Film · 2024
Explores: Supervillain Redemption, Father-Son Relationship, Family on the Run.
Fans of the comedic parenting struggles in There Are Dads Way Worse Than You will appreciate this slapstick look at the chaotic, high-stakes relationship between a father and son.
Why Him?
Film · 2016
Explores: Father-daughter relationship, Clash of generations, Social awkwardness.
The awkward, strained father-daughter dynamic here echoes the humorous parental friction found in There Are Dads Way Worse Than You, highlighting the absurdity of clashing generations and social expectations.
Series on the same thread
Horrible Histories
Terry Deary · Series · 2009
Explores: Satire, Parody, Historical Accuracy (Loosely).
If you appreciated the irreverent, historical perspective on human failure in There Are Dads Way Worse Than You, you will enjoy this anarchic, sketch-based look at history's most gruesome moments.
BoJack Horseman
Raphael Bob-Waksberg · Series · 2014
Explores: Existentialism, Depression, Celebrity Culture.
This show mirrors the cynical, self-destructive exploration of character flaws that defines There Are Dads Way Worse Than You, focusing on a deeply flawed protagonist navigating a harsh, celebrity-obsessed world.
Bob's Burgers
Loren Bouchard · Series · 2011
Explores: Dysfunctional Family, Small Business, Underdog Story.
Like the relatable parenting foibles featured in There Are Dads Way Worse Than You, this series highlights the charm and comedy found within a dysfunctional family unit struggling to succeed.
Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair
Linwood Boomer · Series · 2026
Explores: familial obligation, generational trauma, estrangement.
Readers who enjoyed the focus on generational trauma and parental shortcomings in There Are Dads Way Worse Than You will find this dark, familial reunion both biting and deeply relatable.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Parenting Hangover
Podcast
Shares a thread with There Are Dads Way Worse Than You: Fatherhood.
This podcast captures the same raw, humorous honesty about the ugly side of parenting that makes There Are Dads Way Worse Than You such a refreshing look at fatherhood.
boomer and zoomer
Podcast
Explores: father-daughter relationship, intergenerational relationships, age gap.
Those who enjoyed the specific focus on fatherhood in There Are Dads Way Worse Than You will appreciate this candid, generational look at the evolving dynamics of a father-daughter relationship.
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Common questions
Is There Are Dads Way Worse Than You a serious parenting guide?
No, There Are Dads Way Worse Than You is not a guide. It is a humorous book written in verse that highlights the various foibles and failures of historical and fictional dads through illustrations.
What is the format of the content in There Are Dads Way Worse Than You?
There Are Dads Way Worse Than You is written entirely in verse. The book features humorous illustrations throughout the pages to accompany the text about the mistakes made by fictional and historical fathers.
Does There Are Dads Way Worse Than You feature real historical figures?
Yes, There Are Dads Way Worse Than You includes historical dads alongside fictional ones. The book uses verse and illustrations to examine the failures and foibles of these characters in a humorous way.
Who is the author of There Are Dads Way Worse Than You?
The book There Are Dads Way Worse Than You was written by Glenn Boozan and published in 2024. It focuses on the humorous shortcomings of various fictional and historical dads using verse and illustrations.