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11 times Dads spectacularly saved the day

Heroes. Heroes all.

May 15th 2015, 3:33 PM 12,781 Views 6 Comments

SOME SAY THAT Dads have magical powers to realise danger and put a stop to it.

Usually you’d have to question such talk, but these examples might prove those powers to be so real:

1. This sixth sense

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2. This brilliant save

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3. We know that birthday cake needs a safe pair of hands

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That would have been a disaster of epic proportions.

4. Beautiful reflexes on show

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5. He could sense this from a long way off

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6. How did he know?

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7. The instincts are strong in this one

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8. So casual in the face of danger

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9. Mid-air technique needs to be on point

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10. Just in time

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11. He’s not even looking here, but still pulls it off

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We salute you Dads. One and all.

Hat-tip to the subreddit Dad Reflexes for the inspiration for this.

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11 times Dads spectacularly saved the day