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Happy Father's Day: A Tribute To Dads Who Are Simply Out Of This World

I gave my dad a $100 ang pow and said: "Pa, buy yourself something that will make your life easier." So he went out and bought a present for my mum.

Dads are the greatest, and here on Wonderwall.sg, we've had more than our fair share of father-figure features. So, to commemorate Father's Day, here's a round-up of some of the coolest and most inspiring patriarchs on this Little Red Dot. Dad jokes not included. Promise.

Happy Father's Day!

PHOTOS: INSTAGRAM/@DEFENCEPIONEERSG AND FACEBOOK/@THESINGAPOREARMY

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Screenshots: TIKTOK/@andreanotykii, @speishi_, @faith.0ng

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Photos courtesy of Jason Lee

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Photos: Facebook/@cheahwilfred and Instagram/@ashleyliewchiro

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Photos: Instagram/@shabirmusic, @alyphland and @gohmingwei

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PHOTOS: (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT): FACEBOOK/@THERSAF, INSTAGRAM/@AMIRKHANMMA, @SHABIRMUSIC, @KWAKSEONGHOON, @THEPERFECTFATHER

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