Online, a dad’s genius idea to beat the heat during his family vacation in Italy has gone viral.
His daughter, Lauren Cosier, captured the hilarious moment where he transformed his long pants into cargo shorts to stay cool. You can find Lauren Cosier on social media as laurencosier.
The video, shared on TikTok on June 9th, shows Cosier’s dad casually swapping out his Decathlon pants for knee-length shorts as soon as they landed at an Italian airport.
In Naples, Italy, where the family was headed for their holiday, the warmer weather called for a quick wardrobe adjustment. It was a practical move for strolling around and soaking up the sun in the Campania region.
The video included a caption that humorously read, “Dad has just got off of the plane and is in Italy. His removable trousers bottoms have been taken off.”
Lauren Cosier shared the post of her dad’s fashion switch-up, and the internet couldn’t get enough.
Internet Users’ Reactions
The TikTok video received over 620,000 views, with users praising Cosier’s dad for his cleverness and humor.
One user, @s.r.faith, commented, “This is top-notch dad travel behavior!”
Another user, @chlxecreates, said, “This behavior screams ‘dad’ in the best way possible.”
@ravensimmonds shared, “He’s totally patting himself on the back.”
One Twitter user, @thorthordachshund, even joked, “I wear leggings under a dress for a similar effect. Not quite as smooth a transition.”
Cosier’s dad’s adaptable pants were designed for such emergencies, with a khaki zipper holding the ends together.
This dad’s ingenuity in the face of Naples’ soaring temperatures is sure to inspire others looking for a quick fix. The TikTok video has garnered over 75,000 likes, making it Cosier’s most popular post yet.