As a kid, there may have been times when you were a little aimless or confused.
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Maybe even a little lonely.
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But along came this guy!
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Jean-Luc Picard, Federation Starfleet Captain of the USS Enterprise NCC-1701-D!
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Prime dad material.
Captain, diplomat, archaeologist, role model, and your primetime television father.
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Silly Picard, aliens don't shake hands!
1. You made an instant connection with him.
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Your minds were as one.
2. He was diligent and hard-working.
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I mean, just look at that space-iPad.
3. And stern, always well-composed.
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The shirt tug that means business.
4. A cultured man, raised on a vineyard in France.
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Though he spent most of his time making model starships.
5. With way more life experience than any adult in the REAL world.
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How many dads do YOU know survived the Borg, lived an entire lifetime in 25 minutes, and had their mind linked with a Vulcan's for all eternity?
6. The kind of space-dad you could really brag to your friends about.
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"Will you adopt me?"
7. He could be a little grumpy and intimidating at times.
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8. But he also had a sense of humor.
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Classic dad humor.
9. He led an exciting life, exploring the universe and generally being magnificent.
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10. But also had a reserved, introspective side that just made you more curious about him.
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Fights aliens AND drinks tea.
11. The more you craved his love, the more he withheld it!
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Just like a real dad.
12. He taught you a code of ethics that would carry you across galaxies.
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The Prime Directive is applicable in all situations.
13. He was there for you when you thought the universe was against you.
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14. He inspired you to be a better human.
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Ever the reluctant role model.
15. He taught you to appreciate music...
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Even if you resented getting dragged to piano lessons growing up.
16. ...Literature...
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Those ancient things called "books".
17. ...Family...
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Sidenote: This is also the family you always wanted.
18. ...And life in all different forms.
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No judgements in space!
19. But most of all, he taught you that you weren't alone.
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