Darth Vader: Father of the Year
Since it is Veteran’s Day, I can think of no better way to wrap things up today than with the above video of a U.S. Navy sailor who was granted 96 hours leave in order to attend his son’s Star Wars-themed birthday party last May. If your heart doesn’t rise into your throat while watching this, the Dark Side has already consumed you. I’ll be back in the morning for more of your nerdery needs. Well, if I can stop crying that is. (Via Neatorama).
About The Author
Chris Cummins is a pop culture writer and Archie comics historian who has contributed to The Robot's Voice, Den of Geek US, Philebrity, Geekadelphia, Uproxx, and Unicorn Booty. He is the co-producer and co-host of Nerd Nite Philadelphia, and is regularly involved in producing and hosting New York Super Week events. In 2014, Chris began Sci-Fi Explosion, a mix of live performance, trivia and funny clips celebrating the weirdest in science fiction that regularly travels around the United States. He wrote the introductions to the compilations Archie's Favorite Comics From The Vault and (with Paul Castiglia) Archie's Favorite High School Stories. You can find Chris on Twitter at @bionicbigfoot and @scifiexplosion.