The takedowns of a dad who mocked his son’s LEGO competition are just glorious – our 13 favourites
Most people are proud when their kids push themselves to do well in something, whether it’s a martial arts grade, an exam or – as in the case of American conservative radio host Jesse Kelly‘s son – a LEGO robotics tournament. Kelly, who often appears on Fox News, live tweeted the event, and there was a distinctly mocking tone.
I’m at a Lego robotics tournament for my oldest and you’ve never seen this many depressed fathers in one place. We’re all thinking, “Other kids play football…”
— Jesse Kelly (@JesseKellyDC) January 19, 2019
They have a play by play announcer. On my life, I’m not making that up.
— Jesse Kelly (@JesseKellyDC) January 19, 2019
Oh goody. They’re setting up a stage for an awards ceremony. pic.twitter.com/j4THqmlHwg
— Jesse Kelly (@JesseKellyDC) January 19, 2019
One team is named “The Shockers” and I have no idea how everyone thought that was a good idea.
— Jesse Kelly (@JesseKellyDC) January 19, 2019
He actually got a trophy. Told him I’m putting it in my room since he got his brains from me. Nbd.
— Jesse Kelly (@JesseKellyDC) January 19, 2019
They just announced the champion and this place is rocking like it’s the Super Bowl. I don’t belong here.
— Jesse Kelly (@JesseKellyDC) January 19, 2019
They qualified for the next tournament. pic.twitter.com/hS4rcrfMvr
— Jesse Kelly (@JesseKellyDC) January 19, 2019
Twitter users weren’t impressed by his attitude and they let him know it.
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yeah man imagine being passionate about something that isn't sports lmao what a loser https://t.co/LJScOR0GUo
— Ja38n (@envinyon) January 20, 2019
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"I'd rather my kid play a sport known for brain damaging participants than use his brain to do something smart and constructive because I need my son to validate my own insecurities about my masculinity". i mean, weird flex, but… https://t.co/8HFWJehtFy
— Elizabeth Spiers (@espiers) January 20, 2019
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Read: "My kid is a genius but I'm gonna shame him for having unique interests. Go catch ball, junior!" https://t.co/teknosTalC
— Max Ketchum @ LMM Spring/TSC V (@MaxKetchum_) January 22, 2019
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Imagine actually encouraging and being proud of your son for competing at something he loves? Crazy right?
— Leon Lush 🍅 (@LeonLush) January 21, 2019
