Here’s hoping you remember Red Forman, the perpetually grumpy, cynical, and super conservative dad from the Fox sitcom That ‘70s Show. After all, he was a genius creation, making That ‘70s Show such a treat. Maybe his disgruntled demeanor, insensitive attitudes, and grim outlook on life, love, and his job don’t equate to a model dad by modern moral standards... but here are more than enough reasons why you could only WISH you had a dad like Red.
1. He showed genuine concern about his son's future. Through his words of encouragement, he instilled the importance of valuable life skills.
2. Laziness was never acceptable in the Forman household, so he urged his son to look beyond physical ailments.
3. He taught his son to think more realistically about success in life. He made it quite clear that successes or failures are not achieved by chance. Success isn't just given to you; it's earned.
4. But he didn't just save his words of wisdom for his son. He also served as a wonderful father-figure for his son's less-than-fortunate friends.
5. He introduced his son to many fine authors in American literature.
6. He always spoke his mind and never sugar-coated anything. He preached the notions of pride and high self-worth. Take it from Red: time is precious and should not be wasted.
7. Whenever anyone needed help, Red was always there to lend a helping hand.
8. Hanging out with Red was just like hanging out with one of the boys. He always knew how to have a good time.
9. And most importantly, he played a pivotal role in the evolution of his wimpy, geeky son into a man.
