Don’t worry, it’s just Photoshop!
There’s nothing quite as entertaining as a clever Photoshop creation. But when a dad integrates his adorable toddler into a series of mildly alarming scenarios? That’s comedy gold. One father took to his social media to showcase his little girl in what he calls “marginally dangerous situations,” and the results are nothing short of spectacular. His intention behind this playful prank is even more commendable.
Thirty-two-year-old designer Alex from Dublin, Ireland, decided to have a little fun with his wife and friends—because isn’t that part of the joy of marriage and friendship? He meticulously Photoshopped his 18-month-old daughter, Mia, into a variety of slightly perilous situations that are just realistic enough to make viewers double-take.
In these whimsical images, Mia can be seen behind the wheel zooming down a highway, heading up into the attic solo, dangerously close to a countertop filled with sharp knives, and even balancing on a fence above a body of water.
As Alex shared on his social media account, “I thought it would be entertaining to give family a little scare by placing someone so fragile in precarious positions.” At the time, Mia was indeed delicate; she had a rare immune disorder known as HLH and spent six months of her first year in the hospital receiving chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant, which is the only effective treatment, as reported by a local magazine. “Of the 27 million potential donors, only three were suitable, and a kind-hearted woman from Germany made the donation.”
When some commenters claimed they had tossed their kids even higher (because who doesn’t enjoy a good competition?), Alex humorously replied, “This is more of an inside joke. She had just gotten out of the hospital and was particularly fragile, which shocked friends and family, but I forgot the broader internet didn’t know that. I’ll make sure to elevate the stakes next time ;).”
Alex hopes these playful images will raise awareness about the importance of bone marrow donations, potentially encouraging others to become donors. “Now that she’s out of isolation, we’re making up for lost time and enjoying fun activities like this. It’s a blast,” he mentioned.
As for his wife’s reaction? “She actually works for the Irish equivalent of Child Protective Services, so she’s particularly concerned about these images,” Alex quipped. But with a dad who has a great sense of humor, it seems likely that Mia will have some good laughs in her teenage years—until she eventually finds him embarrassing. Sorry, Alex, that’s just how it goes.
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In summary, Alex’s humorous Photoshop series featuring his daughter in absurdly dangerous situations is not only entertaining but aims to shine a light on the importance of awareness surrounding bone marrow donation. With his playful antics, he brings joy to his family while also addressing a serious health issue.