He’s the writer and executive producer of television’s funniest family sitcom, so it was obvious Modern Family’s Danny Zuker was getting his inspiration from somewhere.
Slowly but surely, the source of the dad-of-three’s genius quips on family life began to trickle out in Zuker’s tweets, each mini tale from the vanguard of parenting more hilarious than the last. You can follow him here.
In the meantime, here are ten reasons why we adore him:
1. He keeps it real
As my friend confessed, “My teenage daughter never even talks to me,” I struggled to conceal my jealousy.
— Danny Zuker (@DannyZuker) August 19, 2015
“Those mean boys are just jealous of you,” I lied to my son who recently decided to wear a cape to school.
— Danny Zuker (@DannyZuker) February 8, 2015
2. He’s a cool dad
“Well I’m glad you have no plans so we get to hang out,” I said to my least cool child this Friday night. — Danny Zuker (@DannyZuker) August 8, 2015
3. And always reminiscing…
17 years ago today I experienced the dire consequences of unprotected sex. #HappyBirthdayLisaAndHogface! #NotTheirRealNames
— Danny Zuker (@DannyZuker) April 12, 2015
4. He’s an eternal optimist
I never worry about the kind of world I’m passing on to my children because they’re just gonna leave their shit everywhere anyway. — Danny Zuker (@DannyZuker) March 11, 2015
5. He understands the misery of parenting teens
What’s your favorite song about a guy who’s mad at his mother and that he has no snare in his headphones?
— Danny Zuker (@DannyZuker) September 9, 2015
6. He can’t wait for his kids to fly the nest…
Sad thinking 12 months from now my daughters will leave the house for college but I’ve waited this long I guess I can manage one more year. — Danny Zuker (@DannyZuker) September 25, 2015
7. He makes us laugh out loud at least once a month.
I’m constantly amazed at how different my twin daughters are. Lisa is so much more positive & confident than her sister Hog Face.
— Danny Zuker (@DannyZuker) September 14, 2011
8. He has solid views on modern teendom
In 1978, as my head was forced into a New Jersey junior high toilet, I dreamed of a future where I could be cyber bullied. — Danny Zuker (@DannyZuker) May 23, 2015
9. He hands out sterling advice
Been a dad for 17 years & the 1 thing I’ve learned is wearing a short bathrobe is an excellent way to get your TV room back from your kids.
— Danny Zuker (@DannyZuker) October 12, 2015
10. On the year’s most controversial baby name…
Parenting tip: When naming your child, stay away from names that could be used ironically in headlines when they get in trouble. #Saint
— Danny Zuker (@DannyZuker) December 7, 2015
