Videos of dads dancing to 21 Pilots‘ “My Blood” are taking over Twitter at the request of lead singer Tyler Joseph, and it is a beautiful example of how the internet should be used.
It started Monday evening with a video, posted by user @happyseason, of her dad —who looks shockingly like David Wallace, for all you fans of The Office out there—shaking it to the fourth single from 21 Pilots’ most recent studio album, Trench.
he appreciates all of the kind words and your support everyone, but he is embarrassed and cannot believe this still hAHA pic.twitter.com/ADeHgVbHIb
— abby (@unhoIydivine) October 16, 2018
The shout-out from Joseph quickly propelled the video to Twitter stardom, and @happyseason posted a follow-up video of her very embarrassed, but also very flattered, father responding to all the attention. Joseph’s request for more videos was quickly fulfilled by the eager and willing Twitter masses.
perfect execution. no socks needed https://t.co/TzF5O2xnYV
— tyler jøseph (@tylerrjoseph) October 15, 2018
Dads, as a group, are known for their slick dance moves, and these men don’t disappoint. One dad shows real enthusiasm as he shakes what looks to be a chicken nugget in his hand, while another’s eager—and very chilly-looking—jig is truly entrancing.
get that man another round of whatever he’s munchin on https://t.co/QhRsDMjrsA
— tyler jøseph (@tylerrjoseph) October 15, 2018
the precision https://t.co/mmvAbEfovU
— tyler jøseph (@tylerrjoseph) October 15, 2018
Some of the dads didn’t dance at all but were still featured by Joseph for sheer willingness to be involved.
my man, thanks for coming to the show https://t.co/K2VupqoA2N
— tyler jøseph (@tylerrjoseph) October 15, 2018
the hip movement behind those jeans https://t.co/zawGPj9J5j
— tyler jøseph (@tylerrjoseph) October 15, 2018
One classy, khaki-clad dad’s video really vibed with Joseph. He retweeted it with the addition of “sick vibe. pants are on point. his decision making on when to snap his fingers and when not to is intoxicating and mesmerizing.”
sick vibe. pants are on point. his decision making on when to snap his fingers and when not to is intoxicating and mesmerizing https://t.co/MKOn16BsMR
— tyler jøseph (@tylerrjoseph) October 15, 2018
dadfire. the amount of wisdom with each movement. masterfully balancing intentionality with improvised passion. https://t.co/lQMhAxnwQt
— tyler jøseph (@tylerrjoseph) October 15, 2018
He even retweeted a photo of a dad sleeping during a performance of “Guns for Hands” with headphones in. That’s dedication.
my man. mvp. he’s just lettin the vibe, let the vibe. but my mans buds plugged in to what? where? https://t.co/jDALEq4p5D
— tyler jøseph (@tylerrjoseph) October 15, 2018
Joseph finished the evening off at around 7 pm CT, tweeting the last of his dancin’ dads and a quick “ok im out. i should get on here more. first show of the bandito tour tomorrow in nashville. i like you guys.”
The gag proved a good plug for the band’s imminent tour.
ok im out. i should get on here more. first show of the bandito tour tomorrow in nashville.
— tyler jøseph (@tylerrjoseph) October 15, 2018
i like you guys.