Is Your Dadbod Working for You?

By: Emily Maggrett
Estimated Completion Time
5 min
Is Your Dadbod Working for You?
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About This Quiz

First things first: What's a dadbod? According to the Washington Post, it's the bod of a guy between the ages of 20 and 54 who has a BMI ranging from 25 to 29.9 (making them overweight, but not obese, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention standards.) That might sound pretty scientific, but you get the idea: A dadbod is a chunky, muscled dream!

But gender, age and BMI aren't the only qualities that make a dadbod a dadbod. Dadbods are also associated with sportiness, lapsed gym membership and a love of weekend pizza. Dadbods aren't smooth and waxed, either; instead one's fur should be permitted to flourish freely upon one's torso. Finally, although it's almost needless to say, to qualify as having a dadbod you should also be a dad, even if it's just of an adorable golden retriever!

So, now that you understand what it takes to make it in the dadbod leagues, do you dare to audition for dadbod greatness? In this quiz, we're going to answer the question you've constantly been wondering about but have been too chicken to ask: Is your dadbod working for you? If you're ready to find out whether you're a dadbod boss or a dadbod loss, let someone else man the barbecue for a minute so you can take this quiz!


What's up, bro?
Not much bro! How are you?
IDK. The sky?
I've got a jam-packed day! Gotta hit the gym before I go to the office, plus I'm getting cocktails at 8 with the boss.
Are you speaking to ME?

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Are you the dad of something, even if it's just of your friend group?
I'm the father of my children, my friend group AND my Labrador Roxie!
I'm father to a sink full of dishes.
I'm a cat dad!
I'm not a dad, but I AM a zaddy!

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Do you have a little (or big) beer belly?
Oh yeah!
Yes, and I hate it.
Nope, not yet.
I have a tiny belly but I love it.

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Has anybody ever called your arms a "gun show"? (No, it doesn't count if you've called them that yourself.)
I put on a gun show every summer.
No (but I wish someone would!)
Haha, yes, but I just ignore it.
No. That's not really what I'm going for.

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In high school, did you play any sports?
I played football, lacrosse, soccer ...
I was on crew.
I ran track.
I am the OPPOSITE of sporty.

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How do you feel about your body hair?
I live it and I love it!
I despise it, but I'm too embarrassed to go get it removed.
I wax it off, baby!
I don't have that much body hair.

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Burritos or pizza?
Pizza!
Burritos!
Poke bowl!
Green salad!

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Do you have a doggo?
I have TWO.
I used to have one, but he passed.
I hate dogs.
I have a tiny pug!

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How often do you work out?
Twice a week
Almost never
Four times a week
Define "working out." Do you mean like, walking places?

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On a typical Saturday, how are you dressed?
T-shirt, shorts, sneakers
T-shirt, sweatpants, flip-flops
Linen shirt, slacks, loafers
Hoodie, velvet pants, Uggs

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Are you in a serious relationship?
Yes. We're in it to win it.
Nope (and it's lonely.)
I'm not in anything committed, but I like it that way.
Hmm. It's complicated.

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If you saw a car stranded by the side of the road, would you stop?
Naturally. Gotta help a person in need!
Yes, even though I wouldn't want to.
Nah. They have phones, they can call for help.
No. I don't know how to change a tire, so what would be the point?

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Do you subscribe to men's fashion magazines like GQ?
Haha, no.
That is not something I'd do in a thousand years.
Of course I do.
I read them online sometimes.

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Can you bounce a quarter off your butt?
No, but why would I want to do that?
No, and I'm so ashamed.
Yes. What of it?
No, but I'd like to bounce one off someone ELSE'S butt.

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Do you prefer to "snuggle" in the dark?
Nah. Leave the lights on!
Yes. Turn the lights off!
How else is my partner supposed to see all my gym work?
Who cares? I just want to get busy.

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Which of these celebrities do you most closely resemble?
Chris Pratt
Kevin James
Idris Elba
Ezra Miller

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Is wearing a baseball cap backward a good idea or a bad idea?
Always a good idea, my friend.
A good idea that I can't pull off.
A horrible idea. The opposite of chic.
It was cool in the '90s but it's a bit dated now.

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When people ask you what you weigh, what do you tell them?
The truth. There's nothing to be ashamed of!
Nothing. It's none of their business.
I tell them my pant size instead.
I laugh and ask them what THEY weigh.

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Have you ever shopped at the Big and Tall store?
I practically live there!
Yeah, a few times. My mom made me go there.
The clothes there are not for me.
I can't fit into any of those clothes.

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At the beach, do you fearlessly bare your dadbod or do you hide it under a graphic tee?
I run around in all my shirtless, board shorts-ing glory!
Heck no. I wear a graphic tee with LONG sleeves.
I'm most likely to wear a Speedo ... and nothing else.
I don't go to the beach that often.

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In college, were you in a frat?
Dude, I was its PRESIDENT.
Nah, that's not my scene.
My friends and I made fun of the frat guys.
No, but I partied in frats quite a bit.

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What's your favorite TV show of all time?
"Breaking Bad"
"The Walking Dead"
"Mad Men"
"True Blood"

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Has anyone ever compared you to the Brawny Towels guy?
Only every day of my life!
My ex, but I thought they were kidding.
Erm ... no.
I wish!

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Are you a grilling GENIUS?
I make Bobby Flay look like an idiot.
I'm OK at it, I guess.
Yes. But like Hank Hill, I prefer propane.
(Gulp) I don't know how to grill, actually.

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What's your favorite kind of brew?
A cold one!
Tea
Just water for me.
Kombucha

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On a scale of 1 to 10, how much are you like Seth Rogen?
10. I might as well BE Seth Rogen.
5. I wanna be like Seth, but it's not happening.
3. He's a slob, I'm a snob.
1. I want to date Seth, but I am nothing like the man.

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How do you take your nachos?
FULLY LOADED
I don't care what's on them, as long as there's cheese.
Those are way too caloric, are you kidding me?
With manchego, green olives and fresh avocado.

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Which of these dad jokes makes you bust a gut?
"Dad, can you put my shoes on?" "No, I don't think they'll fit me."
"I don't trust stairs. They're always up to something."
"Dad, did you get a haircut?" "No, I got them all cut!"
"Dad, can you put the cat out?" "I didn't know it was on fire."

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Can you complete this sentence? "Will Ferrell is the funniest man in the world because ... "?
Because nobody freaks out like that guy!
Because he can also play sad, like in "Everything Must Go."
Because of his smarter work, like "The Spoils of Babylon."
Because ... is he that funny? Really?

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Hey, big guy. Can you pick us up?
I've been waiting for you to ask!
No. I just ... don't want to.
Yeah, but that might hurt my back.
Err, definitely not.

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