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This is what dads really want for Father’s Day

We asked NoVA fathers about the best and worst gifts they’ve ever received and what they want this year, and the answers are quintessential dad.

By Editorial June 16, 2017 at 12:00 pm

Father's Day
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Still in need of a last-minute Father’s Day gift? We went to the source for ideas, asking NoVA dads about the best and worst gifts they’ve ever received and what they want this year. And the answers are quintessential dad.

What is the best Father’s Day gift you’ve ever received?

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Dads are simple people. Their most enjoyed Father’s Days were spent with peace, quiet and a cold one.

What is the most embarrassing Father’s Day gift you’ve ever received?

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In truth, the majority of the dads who responded to our survey said they had never received an embarrassing gift. Why? Because, as one astute respondent noted, dads are unembarrassable. More takeaways: It really is time to stop buying dad ties.

What do you want for Father’s Day this year?

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And finally, for this year’s Father’s Day, give your dad what he really wants: Tech gadgets, at-home gear and quality family time (with a cold one, of course).

(Father’s Day Guide)

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