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Kids in the 1940s drew their dads from memory — the results are hilariously spot-on

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Jul 10, 2025
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These kids in the 1940s were asked to draw pictures of their dads from memory. In this photo series, each kid poses next to their dad holding up the image of him. Although the drawings aren't realistic, many of them are somehow totally accurate in a hilariously cute way.

These kids captured the essence of their dads more than a photo-reali…

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