The 10 Cruelest TrollDads

<b>troll (verb) : writing something with the deliberate intention of pissing someone off, usually online in a public environment</b> <br> Trolling has become an art form of the internet in recent years. It’s no surprise, as trolling is an easy way to digitally prank someone into a rage-fueled frenzy. Who doesn’t love getting a rise out of someone? Combine this with social media and you’ve got a recipe for success. Combine <i>that</i> with quick-witted dads and you’ve got TrollDads. Arguably one of the best things to come from social media and web 2.0 is parents' use of them. The following is the best in the art of trolling, the choicest bits of dads shutting down their children and family. It’s hilarious and, at times, borderline disturbing – just how we like it. Enjoy! Do you have any TrollDad stories of your own? We’d love to hear them. Drop us a comment below!

<b>A dad heartwarmingly reminisces about the first time he met his son</b><br> It’s amazing what dads can accomplish with one Facebook comment. In two sentences this dad manages to plant images in your mind of you as a sperm, in your dad’s testicles, ending with your freshly impregnated mom. I don’t know if it’s more impressive or disgusting. Isn’t that how all the great things in the world are though?

<b>A new spin on the old "Your Hand Is Your Girlfriend" classic</b><br> The great thing about dads is their understanding and empathy toward their children’s emotional states.

<b>Two quips from Dad and Jessie is down for the count</b><br> This can only be described with, “Boom, roasted.” I genuinely feel bad for Jessie. She's just trying to see what’s going on with Dad, checking in, and she just gets completely blindsided. I can imagine the next text from her dad was “Great, I’ll help you pack.” Cold-blooded.

<b>Dad trolls his daughter with one of Taylor Swift’s rare b-sides.</b><br> This is a classic troll. The poor girl is just trying to vibe to some Taylor Swift, throw herself a little pity party, and Dad comes in guns blazing. Hopefully Taylor Swift is writing a song about having to watch all your friends betray you and “like” your dad’s zinger on Facebook. Being a teenager is rough. <a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/funny/comments/pfyge/and_the_awesome_dad_award_goes_to/" target="_blank">Via</a>

<b>TrollDad Achievement Unlocked!</b><br> There are a couple things that worry me about this TrollDad. One is that he obviously has a lot of time on his hands – he not only trolled his friend-zoned son twice, he kept a concurrent theme going, 'shopped it pretty extensively, and then posted it to Reddit. He’s also wearing an Elmo hat. <a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/funny/comments/qgnnf/am_i_the_best_or_worst_dad_ever_either_way_i_love/" target="_blank">Via</a>

<b>Thanks to Facebook, trolling can now be a family affair!</b><br> Facebook – bringing the family together over vast distances. This was posted to Reddit by the TrollDad’s offspring, which is pretty awesome. There’s nothing better than burning your sister, but then to have your own child see it, find it hilarious, and then post it to Reddit? You know you’ve raised a good one.

<b>Most. Elaborate. Troll. Ever. </b><br> This TrollDad and the Army both employ similar tactics, beating someone down until they reach their psychological breaking point. The Army uses this tactic to create more disciplined soldiers to prepare them for the most stressful of situations. For this TrollDad it’s just for the lulz. Some people just want to watch the world burn. <a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/funny/comments/vbvc8/troll_dad_does_it_right/" target="_blank">Via</a>

<b>One son discovers his origin story. Unfortunately, it’s disgusting.</b><br> So basically this TrollDad starts out with a simple, albeit strangely Cat Stevens-focused, link decrying Rupert Murdoch. Enter son who tries to burn his dad saying the typical asshole remark of “X sucks” where X is thing you care about. Well ... I don’t think the phrase “extended play” is ever going to be the same for this young lad. <a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/funny/comments/ieeoj/my_dad_just_schooled_me_in_a_way_i_did_not_want/" target="_blank">Via</a>

<b>ThIs DaD iS mY hErO</b><br> Strike one: This is a <i>dude</i> using that infuriating alternate-uppercase typing style usually reserved for girls in 7th grade. Strike two: This is the year 2012. We’re so far in the future the Mayans gave up making calendars. This is a relic of the past that should stay buried and forgotten forever. Strike three: This kid wants attention and pity so bad. Who doesn’t hate that? Luckily, TrollDad is there to save the day. <a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/funny/comments/ecyk6/tips_from_dad/" target="_blank">Via</a>