Aug 30, 2008 8:00 AM

Bad Dad: Ending the Month with a Bang

GeekDad friend Aaron Rowe send us this video that could be evidence of Bad Dad-hood, depending upon your POV. No matter what, when the zombies come, I want this girl on my side! See more funny videos and funny pictures at CollegeHumor.

GeekDad friend Aaron Rowe send us this video that could be evidence of Bad Dad-hood, depending upon your POV. No matter what, when the zombies come, I want this girl on my side!

See more funny videos and funny pictures at CollegeHumor.

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