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This image is a screenshot of a shared text conversation between a daughter named Laura and her father. Laura texts her dad asking for step-by-step instructions to change a flat tire on her car, explaining that she is with her partner Jason who has never changed a tire before. When she repeatedly asks her dad to walk her through the process, his very first piece of advice is to break up with Jason, creating a funny, sarcastic dad joke that pokes fun at Jason being unhelpful in this situation.
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@Laura Social media

Texted my Dad about changing a flat tire on my car. 😂

Dialogue

Walk me through how to do it
Aren't you with Jason?
Yea but he said he's never changed a tire before
Just walk me through it
Ok
Step 1: Break up with Jason

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Text conversation between daughter and father about changing a car flat tire

Overview

This image is a screenshot of a shared text conversation between a daughter named Laura and her father. Laura texts her dad asking for step-by-step instructions to change a flat tire on her car, explaining that she is with her partner Jason who has never changed a tire before. When she repeatedly asks her dad to walk her through the process, his very first piece of advice is to break up with Jason, creating a funny, sarcastic dad joke that pokes fun at Jason being unhelpful in this situation.

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This viral meme is sourced from 9Gag per the provided metadata. It is a screenshot of an actual text conversation that was shared online as humorous content, and has circulated widely across social media as a popular classic dad joke meme.

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