Top 10 Cartoon Dads

Some we wish were our dad, some we don't. Welcome to Kiker's blog and today I'm listing my top 10 cartoon dads from TV.

10. Bob Belcher-Bob's Burgers
He may actually be the most normal, stable cartoon dad on this list. The long-suffering owner of Bob's Burgers, Bob does his best, or at the very least makes an effort when it comes to running his family. He gets very little respect from his kids and customers, but can always count on some comfort from his loyal and loving wife Linda.

9. Papa Smurf-The Smurfs
Over 500 years young, Papa Smurf is always there to lend a helping hand, or to dispense much needed advice to the Smurf population. To ensure his blue friends live in peace, big papa always uses a little touch of magic. Even with the difficult responsibility of running a village full of bumbling Smurfs, this wise elder doesn't abuse his responsibility as patriarch. That makes him one of the most devoted cartoon dads.

8. Sir Nigel Archibald Thornberry-The Wild Thornberrys
Certainly one of the coolest cartoon dads, Nigel is a traveling wildlife documentarian who brought his family along for the adventure. Completely oblivious only in the way dads can be, Nigel doesn't seen to realize that his daughter has the ability to talk to animals. Nonetheless, he proves to be a caring and attentive father when the occasion arises, and a charming oddball even in the face of danger.

7. Stan Smith-American Dad
Perhaps not the likeliest person to win father of the year, Stan is highly focused on his career with the CIA. With two kids that don't particularly respect him, and an adopted alien who has nothing but contempt for him, Stan is a good old fashioned Republican patriarch who sees his family as an occasional annoyance. Impulsive, manly, and radical as they come, Stan Smith is the embodiment of the American Dream.

6. George Jetson-The Jetsons
His world may have flying cars and household robots, but that doesn't solve George Jetson's problems with fatherhood, and bringing home the bacon. With a son that's up to all kinds of mischief, and a teenage daughter who attracts the attention of all kinds of boys, George's patience is often pushed to a breaking point. When all is said and done, he's still a loving cartoon dad.

5. Randy Marsh-South Park
Well-meaning, but sometimes ignorant, Randy Marsh is a relatively devoted father to Stan and Shelly. While his drinking occasionally gets him into trouble, Randy's Phd in geology means he's often asked to solve situations he knows nothing about. Like stopping a volcanic eruption, or burrowing through legions of hippies. Weather he's teaching Stan about puberty, or taking an active interest in his hobbies, Randy still finds time to bond with his son.

4. Hank Hill-King of the Hill
Clean-cut, straight-laced, and with an unnatural interest in propane, Hank is a caring father. Out of touch with his teenage son and the world in general, Hank's just trying to reconcile his good old-fashioned values with an increasingly modern society. He may not see eye-to-eye with his sensitive son, Hank is still a patient and devoted father, and less of a loudmouth than other cartoon dads.

3. Peter Griffin-Family Guy
As stupid as he is reckless, the patriarch of the Griffin family puts his family in harm's way at an almost daily rate. Barely kept in check with his forgiving wife, and often proven wrong by his own dog, Peter has no attention span to speak of, and is pretty brutal in his treatment of his daughter Meg. Even for all his faults, Peter still manages to connect with his kids, just don't ask him for advice.

2. Fred Flinstone-The Flinstones
Setting the standard for cartoon dads everywhere, Fred was a bumbling husband and clueless father before it was cool. Although he's loud, easily aggravated, and always trying to make a quick buck, Fred is friendly and will do almost anything for his wife and daughter. By working a full-time job to provide for his loving family while also trying to keep his wife happy, Fred is prehistory's finest definition of a devoted dad.

Here are a few Honorable Mentions:
Professor Utonium-The Powerpuff Girls

Drake Mallard-Darkwing Duck

Ned Flanders-The Simpsons

1. Homer Simpson-The Simpsons
Homer is equal parts awkward idiot and dedicated dad. He may be a heavy drinker, a veracious gluten, and an all-around lazy person, Homer is always there for his kids and ready to help in any way he can, even though he's not the brightest crayon in the box. Though he often strangles his son, and sometimes ignores his daughter's skills, Homer is definitely the most famous cartoon dad ever.

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