Dads are a lot of things – protective, funny, gruff, sweet, and yeah, clueless. It’s part of their charm, right?

And you tell me what’s more charming than a guy doing his best, but who never sees a big ol’ fail coming, even though the rest of us can spot it a mile off.

You can’t! Which is why you’re going to love these 12 clueless dads as much as we do.

12. What was he using to swat a fly, a hammer?

Whatever it was, seems like overkill.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B1T7Cg7gu3H/

11. That’s one way to scar your child for life.

Just one, though. There are more.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B2utqc-lcQT/

10. I don’t know whether to laugh or cry.

Men, I swear.

https://twitter.com/iah98/status/865600956213465089?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E865600956213465089%7Ctwgr%5Eshare_3&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeed.com%2Fasiawmclain%2Fdad-fails

9. That is not how microwave popcorn works.

Or microwaves in general, for that matter.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BD69fwZBY9Q/

8. We’re all getting older, okay?

No judgement.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BH7hzy3A1Z_/

7. In case you were wondering whether there was a difference.

Because this dad didn’t think he would get busted, either.

6. That…is not going to taste right.

Is it wrong that I kind of want to try it, though?

https://www.instagram.com/p/B2JibQfAjOl/

5. How do you miss that?

It had to be on purpose, right? A joke?

https://www.instagram.com/p/B2pMle6Aver/

4. What is with that almond milk packaging though?

It’s like they want to confuse people.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bkkker6F3x8/

3. I choose to believe he was pulling her leg.

The other option is too dumb.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B2hqgiDJQqT/

2. Someday that information will come in handy.

Dads live for moments like these.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BSADqaHBaSE/

1. I have no idea what to say about this.

Just…how do you not know that.

https://www.instagram.com/p/ByT7Gb5Bhwr/

Awww, bless their hearts.

If you’ve got a similar story about your dad (or husband) we want to hear it in the comments!