If you are comfortable with it, participating in his content can actually be a fun bonding experience. It shows that you support his passion and are willing to engage with his world. You do not have to be the star of the show; even helping behind the scenes with lighting or brainstorming ideas can bring you closer to the family. Embracing the Fun

Spending time around a successful creator has given me a backstage pass to the mechanics of virality. Here are some lessons I’ve absorbed from watching Gary work:

Conversely, some dad creators are actually incredible partners to have in a family.

Living in or near the orbit of a trending creator means the daily routine is often optimized for engagement. High-profile "Dad Creators" like or Rob Kenney

I’ve read things about Gary—and by extension, about us—that range from sweet to bizarre to mildly disturbing. Strangers analyze his marriage, his parenting, his wardrobe. Some commenters think he’s a secret genius. Others think he’s having a midlife crisis. A few have suggested he’s being held hostage and blinking Morse code. (He’s not.)

My own mother texted me the link. She was laughing. I have never felt more seen and more mortified simultaneously.

It was exhausting. It felt manufactured. I missed my quiet apartment. I missed the smell of ink and paper.