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Surprise Dad On Father’s Day With Adorable Themed Donuts

Las Vegas’s favorite local donut shop just announced a pastry line-up especially for Father’s Day. And this is the perfect way to start dad’s special day. Moms like brunch. But…

A collection of Father's Day donuts sitting on a green table includes pastries decorated with ties, mustaches and other dad-related images.

The Father’s Day donut line-up at Pinkbox Doughnuts includes a lot of really cute pastries that dad would love to look at almost as much as he’d love to eat them.

Pinkbox Doughnuts

Las Vegas's favorite local donut shop just announced a pastry line-up especially for Father's Day. And this is the perfect way to start dad's special day. Moms like brunch. But dads, they like donuts. You can skip the breakfast-in-bed thing, or just bring him a tray of donuts that celebrates dad in a cute and tasty way.

Pinkbox Doughnuts is known for their creative twists on the traditional donut. Their creations are so unique, some of them are even trademarked. Like their Poohs donuts and their Pee Weezs donut holes. And both are available for Father's Day, but with an icing change-up that is too cute not to get dad.

The Father's Day Donuts Line-Up at Pinkbox

Pinkbox Doughnuts announced 11 specialty Father's Day donuts that will be available for a limited time. If you have a golf-loving dad in your life, you have to get him the "Golf Dad" donut that uses graham cracker crumble, white icing and a flag to replicate the golf green. If the dad in your life is a business man, there's a donut for him too. Called the "Business Dad" donut, it's a buttercream-filled bar donut that's got a tie drawn in icing on the front.

Does dad have a mustache? There's the "Mustache Donut" with a chocolate icing 'stache drawn on it. And the "Super Dad" donut has the Superman logo, if the dad you're buying for is the superhero type. There's also more universal picks, like the "Gentleman Pooh" or the "Rocky Road Face".

Or you can just tell dad he's the best with Father's Day donuts that say as much. Like the #1 Dad" or the #World's Best Dad" donuts. There's also a Vegan option and Pee Weez to share. So, there are lots of choices. But the Father's Day donuts collection is only available on Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16 (only Sunday in the Primm and Bagelmania locations).

You can get a list of Pinkbox locations and hours at pinkboxdoughnuts.com. Happy Father's Day!

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It's Father's Day weekend - that means you have to listen to Dad Rock.

Is Your Favorite Music Now Considered Dad Rock?

When I say "Dad Rock" what bands come to mind? My 30 year old nieces and nephews would say Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones, Eagles, Tom Petty. But what about Pearl Jam? Nirvana?  Bon Jovi? Yep - Dad Rock!

Maybe it's time to look at "Dad Rock," and how far back it can actually go.

Ok, But Whose Dad Are We Talking About?

Some punk kid (you actually have to say that once you're at least 10 years older than someone who says something you don't like) made a video a while back, claiming that bands like Linkin Park, Matchbox 20, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Fall Out Boy are now DAD ROCK.

What? According to the Urban Dictionary, Dad Rock is basically just that: Rock music your dad listened to when he was young. According to that definition, that can span several decades, depending on how old your dad is.

But seriously - My Chemical Romance and Red Hot Chili Peppers?? 

Where Does Dad Rock Music Begin And Oldies End

In the 80's when you listened to oldies, it was 60's and 70's songs. For 90's kids, oldies were 70's and 80's. So by that loose scientific research, the determination is that music that is 20 to 30 years old, is now considered an "oldie." Yikes!

Now if you're 20, 25, 30 years old, your oldies are going to be relatively new. But the sad fact is, by all of this new math - everything will soon be dad rock music.

So dads, go ahead and pop in that Red Hot Chili Peppers CD - or Cassette - and get that dad bod rockin'! And know that your music IS, and always WILL BE, cool!

By the way, interesting, and possibly even ironic:  The kid who made the video is wearing a Metallica shirt.

Now I have to wonder - is there also "Mom Rock"?

Here are some of the bands that are considered to be the top "Dad Rock" bands. Brace yourself dads!

1. Nickelback

Nickelback is the "bro band" of Dad rock." They claimed the top "dad band" spot on Loudwire's top 10 Dad Rock bands. Nickelback has become a meme, and are made fun of to no end. People love to hate them.But deep down, I think people truly love Nickelback. And nobody can tell me that "How You Remind Me" wasn't a bop!  

Dad Rock Music Is Hot: That Means Nickelback And Bon JoviJonathon Wood via Getty Images

2. Van Halen

Van Halen, to many, will be one of the ultimate, and definitive rock bands of the era, because of Eddie Van Halen, and David Lee Roth. Whether you like the DLR of Sammy version of the band better, it doesn't matter. DLR and EVH defined the sound of Van Halen - you really can't argue that. Now put on your spandex, dad - but maybe go up a size.

Dad Rock Music Is Hot: That Means Nickelback And Bon JoviKevin Winter via Getty Images

Blink-182 is still one of the coolets, and fun bads ever. Pop punk at its finest. Raw and loud vocals, and it just seemed like they were always having fun, which made you feel the same way! 

Dad Rock Music Is Hot: That Means Nickelback And Bon Jovi

 

4. Limp Bizkit

Limp Bizkit's sound was something different, at the time. It definitely wasn't mainstream. But LB was definitely he beginning of the whole era of rap metal/rock - which we went on to see a lot of. Their live shows were powerful, and they were everywhere, for a while.

Dad Rock Music Is Hot: That Means Nickelback And Bon Jovi

 

5. Bon Jovi

Nooooo! You never thought Jon Bon Jovi, with that beautiful flowing hair, would be labeled DAD ROCK! He worked that stage like a true rocker - and still did, the last time I saw him. His documentary "Thank You. Goodnight" is great. It really give you a good look at the work he put in to start the band, and make it the huge success it was - is.

Dad Rock Music Is Hot: That Means Nickelback And Bon Jovi

 

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Wendy Rush is the midday host on one of Vegas's top stations, 96.3 KKLZ. She has been with the station for ten years and comes with a diverse career background. In addition to being a radio host, Wendy has lived the Vegas life as an entertainer. She has been a celebrity impersonator, rock band singer, and improv comedian. As a content creator for 96.3 KKLZ, Wendy writes about music, celebrities, mental health and wellness, and life as a Las Vegas local.