The Overly Attached Father meme is the paternal counterpart to the viral Overly Attached Girlfriend format. It typically features an image of a father displaying an intense, overprotective, or slightly obsessive expression toward his children's lives, particularly regarding their dating life. This meme gained popularity on platforms like Reddit and Quickmeme, capturing the universal experience of fathers who take 'helicopter parenting' to comedic extremes. It serves as a relatable way to joke about strict parenting and the stereotypical protective dad trope.