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Do people still hang out here? Asking for a me.

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And a group of kids at a birthday are called a “nope”.

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Well, @terrycrews. This, my man, is a long-overdue admiration post. About five years ago, we met while I was working on a TV show. I knew your work from Idiocracy, Baadassssss!, and a ton of memorable character roles. But that day on set was an enlightening moment for me. . I was on a journey trying to figure myself out. I’d just started writing about fatherhood & looking at the man I wanted to be. That day, I met you & your family. You just blew me away. Thoughtfulness. Creativity. I turned to the people around me & said this guy is the real deal. . For months, I’ve watched people critique, shame, badger, and troll you for speaking out. They’ve questioned your masculinity and your truthfulness. But I have to say there’s nothing more masculine than a man standing up and speaking his truth, regardless of those barking at him. . As a father of 2 boys, I want to make sure they know the power of vulnerability, speaking the truth, and advocating for those without an equal voice. As someone who identifies as male, I look to offer what I can as a grown man. They see these actions as expressions of strength. . So, on this rainy Saturday in Los Angeles, I hope you know you have someone in your corner trying to do what you do, albeit with a smaller sphere of influence. For prejudice and sexism to end, it requires those who comprise the group responsible for that behavior to do something. . __ PS: My boys wanted me to tell you that you’re the real Ultimate Beastmaster. They’re currently jumping off the couch giving me a heart attack watching the first season of the show again for the 2,359,745th time. (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtZqXjsgLrA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=10huggksjlb90

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Yeah!

Hey! Did you know I have an Instagram account? Check it out: @charliecapen on Instagram. I’ll give you infinite skeleton high-fives if you do. Thanks!

https://www.instagram.com/charliecapen/

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Hey! Did you know I have an Instagram account? Check it out: @charliecapen on Instagram. I’ll give you infinite skeleton high-fives if you do. Thanks!

https://www.instagram.com/charliecapen/

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My son can’t sleep. So, I guess this is a thing that’s happening for the first time.

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Casual reminder.

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I’ve been a been quiet lately because I’ve had my head down working on this little beauty. I hope you’ll download it and enjoy all the hard work that went into it!

Check out Gish.com for more info!

Think weird(er).

 gish.com

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But why?

#HanSolo #Solo

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Prank the pranksters.

Nine years ago, I announced that my wife was pregnant on April Fool’s Day. The ultimate reverse prank.

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Sometimes my son asks me if I’m nervous or scared.

Today, my son sat in a room with a couple hundred people and listened as I rambled on about how our sons will be key in support of movements around equality, gender, and empathy. He heard me detail my belief that parents should be led by their kids’ self-expression and how we should push our own boundaries of expression so we can feel more comfortable giving them room to explore their identities. He asked me if I felt nervous during the talk. I said I felt something that could easily be confused for fear or nerves but it’s part of the fun of pushing yourself. I hope he heard the part where I told the crowd how much I hope he can change the way we love ourselves.

Shirt by Everyday Girl Dad

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Dammit, Easter.

Too real.

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Decided to take the kids out and, you know, march for their lives. I saw one protest sign from a teacher that encapsulated my current feelings on the matter: “I need a gun on my desk about as much as Isaac needs another f*#%ing fidget spinner.” My 8-year-old remarked how much enjoyed getting to read new swear words on signs. I can’t compete with that. I kinda do, too. My new rally cry? Beards over bullets.

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Sometimes kids gut punch you with cuteness and brilliance.

“Family means love, and warmth, and kindness. My personal definition is: Some families are bonded by blood and some families are bonded by love.” - Finn, 8 years-old (at Los Angeles, California)

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Whatever, Baby. Whatever, Mom.

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YOU SHALL NOT PASS... before you brush your teeth.

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Gonna be speaking about some fun topics!

Proud to be joining this incredible panel at @wondercon to talk about “Superheroes for Girls and Princesses for Boys” on Sunday, March 25th at 2:30pm! How are you guys using geek culture to teach equality? Would love to hear from you! . . . #superheroes #princesses #stereotypes #tropes #wondercon #cosplay #heroicgirls #genderequality #stemgirl (at Los Angeles, California)