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Apr 15, 2014 5:11 AM

souleater4231

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This is my dad and I. He's a long time lurker, as am I. (He actually got me on this site)

Today is his birthday and I'd love to see his face if he saw himself on the front page. (Most of our conversations start with "did you see that post on imgur?")

He taught me guitar and loves awesome music (Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, NIN, etc). He's pretty much my best friend. Last year he took quite ill and ended up in hospital for 5 weeks.

He suffered from respiratory failure (he does have a hereditary illness) and was quite weak, but now he's stronger than ever and I couldn't be more proud of him. Happy birthday dad!

Edit: Just for some more back story, Dad is stable as far as health goes. He suffers from alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. In order to return to full health, he would require a double lung transplant, but he is strong as far as his mental health is concerned. He has been sick as long as I can remeber. I have an older brother (who nearly shat himself over this post being on front page) who is 23, and I am turning 21 this year. He's a big geek too, so we're an odd bunch. Most of my childhood memories involve quoting south park, simpsons, robot chicken or any other show we were watching at the time. Dad (or Dadass) is Don, I am Sarah and my brother is Matthew, and we all thank-you hugely and appreciate all of your kind words. Much love to you, Imgur community!

aww, my dad has been gone for many years. so nice to see a healthy father and daughter relationship. happy birthday op's dad =)

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Happy birthday OP's dad!

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Happy birthday!

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Happy Birthday Dad!

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Happy birthday mr. Long time lurker!

12 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Happy birthday, fellow imgurian.

12 years ago | Likes 121 Dislikes 4

French fries and milk is the new spinach! Hello, OP.

12 years ago | Likes 118 Dislikes 1

Happy Birthday! May you have a day filled with funny cat .gifs and dogs on rollerskates. Someone get this man a dog on rollerskates!

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Happy Birthday dad!

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

happy birthday Don have a great day

12 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

How old is he turning? 21? :P

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

57. I'm the one turning 21 this year actually haha :)

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Happy Birthday!!

12 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Happy Dad day, Birth!

12 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

So glad he's doing better! Not being able to breathe is the worst! HBD!

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Yes! I thought this was going to end badly, relieved in the good news.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Wishing you both the best.

12 years ago | Likes 60 Dislikes 2

happy Birthday Don, hope you have a great day

12 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD <3

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Lurkers unite!

12 years ago | Likes 16 Dislikes 0

happy birthday!

12 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Happy Birthday, Mr. OPs' Dad.

12 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

I bet his shirt says something to the tune of "I've never met anyone I couldn't get along with." Or drink under the table. ;) Happy B-Day!

12 years ago | Likes 20 Dislikes 0

But really, OP, what does his shirt say? :D

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Actually logged in so I may upvote instead of skipping out of laziness this time. Happy birthday! ☺

12 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

Happy birthday. Praying for his health, God bless.

12 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

As a middle-aged Dad whose kids are both Imgurians: happy birthday, brother!

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Im glad your dad is better, my dad died of lung cancer when I was nine so stuff like this always makes my day +1

12 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

<3 dads

12 years ago | Likes 232 Dislikes 6

yes. There is 1 dad

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I wish I had a dad that cared. :(

12 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

Today I called mine to talk about a second loan I was taking out for paying for a quarter of grad school I can' afford. He just said (1/2)

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

"How much and when do you need it?" And paid for my quarter. I was totally surprised and cried happy tears. He is amazing.

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

SO MUCH THIS

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Is this your present to him, OP you cheapskate? I kid of course! Happy Birthday

12 years ago | Likes 54 Dislikes 1

I think this is way better than a regular old present though. This has a lot of "heart" in it.

12 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

and a licensed troll badge. He's had a great day.

12 years ago | Likes 20 Dislikes 0

Glad to hear it! :)

12 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Haha, one of a few. I got him a heisenberg shirt (we watched breaking bad together and just finished watching true detective) (1/2)

12 years ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 0

+1 for True Detective! Hope your dad has a great day, he already was blessed with a great daughter!

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

What a badass dad! Dadass.

12 years ago | Likes 1086 Dislikes 5

OP is a piece of shit liar. http://np.reddit.com/r/pics/comments/2334at/long_time_lurker/ Clicking the link takes you back here, same guy

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I hope he continues to get better!

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

dat ass

12 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 1

Dad ass

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Dadass indeed.

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Are you a dad?

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Hope so bad razor10000 upvoted this. xD

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

This comment is great! haha :)

12 years ago | Likes 79 Dislikes 2

I see you there, OP's dad.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Wich Ass?

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Dadass *bold and italicized font*

12 years ago | Likes 27 Dislikes 1

You're not on tumblr :) But nice try.

12 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 1

I had such a difficult time uploading images on my touch screen laptop. Sorry for lack of images/content. I'm a big noob.

12 years ago | Likes 1731 Dislikes 17

Last picture:

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

+1 for using the word 'noob'

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

you did GREAT OP!

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

HAPPY BIRTHDAY FROM SWITZERLAND TO YOUR DAD :-)

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Happy Birthday Imgur Dad!

12 years ago | Likes 64 Dislikes 0

I'm glad you guys found something that you can do together

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Happy to this amazing dad. Stay strong

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

A big CUTE noob!

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

upvoted for your dad's music taste and your cuteness

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Awesome dad! Happy birthday! Also +1 for username choice.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

First world problems

12 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 3

Happy Birthday! I'm happy he's doing better. Tell him to stay strong. Be sure to hug him for all of us imgurians. <3

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

These are great images, OP! Praying for your father's recovery and healthy life!

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

read as i have big boob.... sorry nice imgurian lady and pops.. HAPPY BDAYYY

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

I literally just bought a touchscreen laptop, waiting for it to arrive. They that bad?

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Yes! For the love of all that is holy, just disable touch screen immediately.

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

step 1, be attractive. and like anime. you're going to reap the upvotes for this one. also happy birthday papa OP

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

:') thank you for reminding me to call my papa today! Happy birthday father of souleater4231!

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Such a loving family. Always nice to see.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

you did a great job, and well worth all your efforts!

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Your dad seems like a wonderful, fun, and sweet man and I wish him a Happy Birthday and lots of luck! Also I love your Romanesque dress!

12 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Seriously! This is wonderful...be proud...you did it!!! Allofmy+1's

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I was sold by the time you mentioned his taste in music. \m/!!!

12 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

It's the intention that matters in this case. Cheers to both you and your ever so imgur loving father. HAPPY B'DAY, SIR!

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Pretty sure a lot of us are just happy your dad's okay. Upvote!

12 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 1

Nice to see I am not the only old Dad on Imgur, still working on getting my Daughter on here, anyways wish your Dad a very happy Birthday

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Happy Birthday from Cali.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Glad to see he's going good again, was a bit worried when I saw the one with the oxygen tubes

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Your dad is awesome in all ways. Posts like this made me smile in my heart. Thank you!

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

You are far too kind! Happy to make you smile. :) As you all have made me smile too.

12 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Sorry my ass. It's such a warm post, you shouldn't be ! Happy Birthday to your dad ! (:

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

this post got me to tear up, happy birthday to your dad

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency?

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Yep. Not many people have heard of it. Surprised you knew.

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Happy Birthday from Texas!!

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Oh please, we all were noobs at some point on here ;D Happy Birfday from New Jersey to your dad!! Here's to a good & healthy year!

12 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

Fuuuuccck I love that anime

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

No, you're a big sweetheart! :)

12 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 0

You are too kind :)

12 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

happy b'dy from denmark to your lovely dad ;-)

12 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

Thank-you so much! :)

12 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Upvoting because scared of your username

12 years ago | Likes 59 Dislikes 0

/whispers. It's an anime.

12 years ago | Likes 30 Dislikes 0

Upvoting as well because Soul Eater is an awesome anime

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I love Soul Eater.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Tell your dad I say Happy Birthday. Also another imgurian who is female and likes anime... I don't know what to do now.

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Breathe, just... breathe. You handled that well, young padawn. *nods in approval*

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Should I be more or less scared?

12 years ago | Likes 16 Dislikes 0

Less, it's an awesome anime

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

You can decide. Muhaha.

12 years ago | Likes 18 Dislikes 1

Well you ARE weirdinjapan. And Anime is weird and in Japan (Weird in my opinion...) So that call is all your own..

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I don't have a relationship with my father. I'll just pretend your dad is mine. Yay Imgur Dads!

12 years ago | Likes 487 Dislikes 6

I don't have a relationship with my mother *sigh* Familes. This one seems damn nice though!

12 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

Dad said Calm down you little shit. Hahaha he thinks he's funny.

12 years ago | Likes 138 Dislikes 1

Haha haha

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Uh... that's because he is.

12 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

You're so lucky op. My dad was my buddy, lost him last year. Glad you are friends. Gg!

12 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

I don't either! Yay for us bastard kids!

12 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

Let us be the Snows of Imgur. HURRAH.

12 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 1

I can be your dad <3

12 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 0

wat

12 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

wanna be my dad too? my mom is a really good cook. like really good.

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

Will she provide sexual benefits as well?

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 2

DONT ASK ME THOSE QUESTIONS

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 2

I'm sorry, will she flick my bean?

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 2