Loony and Lovable: Ten Memorable Main Men
When I need love, affection, and a boost of self-esteem, I go to my mom. When I need candor, career counseling, and unconventional cooking advice (How do you brown rice? Add Coke!), I go to my dad. Dads (mine in particular) tend to have a more eccentric approach to parenting. From my own peculiar papa to Homer Simpson and his beer-guzzling ways, Dad is the one man who’ll always stand by our side. Here’s a salute to the silver-screen papas who’ve kept us watching and laughing and taught us just how far a father will go to prove his love.
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Guido Orefice (Roberto Benigni), Life Is Beautiful
Guido Orefice is a rare breed of awesomeness. When he and his son are taken to a concentration camp, he turned the entire experience into a game. Even as Nazi soldiers were escorting him to his final resting place, Guido ensured that his son was mentally and physically protected. Goofy, eccentric, and unconditionally devoted, Guido proves that a father’s love knows no end.
Quotable Quote: You can lose all your points for any one of three things. One: If you cry. Two: If you ask to see your mother. Three: If you’re hungry and ask for a snack! Forget it!
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