What Are You Getting Dad For Father’s Day?
Who says dads don’t care about Father’s Day? A new poll shows that 57% of dad say that Father’s Day is their favorite day of the year. But here’s the real question: What does dad want for Father’s Day?
Topping the list is something very sweet, sentimental, and simple. Forty-seven percent of fathers in the survey said they just want a phone call from their kids. Other gifts on the list do cost a little more money, though:
- Phone call from their child (47%)
- Steak dinner (41%)
- Peace and quiet (38%)
- Taking in a ball game with the family (38%)
- An ice cold beer or two (35%)
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- A cheaper, practical gift (socks, tie, etc.) (35%)
- Glass of wine (34%)
- Watch whatever I want on TV (34%)
- Glass of whiskey (29%)
- A physical, expensive gift (Apple Watch, etc.) (29%)
Phil Harris is 50% of "Phil & Mel in the Afternoon" on K104.7. He has been with the station since 2013 and on the air in Charlotte since 2000. Before coming to the Queen City, Phil worked for radio stations in Pittsburgh, Austin, and Seattle. In addition to the weekly "Throwback Threesome" music video feature, Phil writes about things that matter to Charlotte sports fans and pet owners. He happens to be both.
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