At a Glance
- Connor Shram, 38, shares a TikTok video showing his daughter, 8, tricking him into signing a document for cotton candy.
- The prank involves cutting his signature from one sheet and pasting it onto another that claims he approves a sugary treat.
- The family records the moment to show grandparents and friends, and the video goes viral with positive comments.
- Why it matters: The clip highlights playful family dynamics and the creative ways children influence their parents.
Connor Shram, a father of three, recently posted a TikTok clip that captured a light-hearted moment of family mischief. In the video, his daughter Grace, 8, asks him to sign a paper that claims he loves her “with his whole heart.” He then discovers she has cut his signature from the bottom and taped it onto a new sheet that says he approves her having cotton candy.
Dad Gets Pranked by Daughter
The TikTok begins with Connor holding up the first sheet:
> “I need you to sign this piece of paper. It says, ‘This document certifies that Dad loves Grace with his whole heart,'” he explains.
He shows the signature, then reveals the bottom has been removed. Grace then pulls a second sheet from her bag, taped with his signature, that reads:
> “This document certifies that Dad is agreeing to give Grace permission to make cotton candy now.”
When Connor asks his daughter why she did this, she proudly declares:
> “I even got a judge to sign off on it.”
She then points to her younger sister, Adeline, 6½, who is wearing tape on her head to resemble a judge’s wig. Connor comments, “This is a kangaroo court for sure. How is this legal?”
Grace replies, “I said I got a judge to prove it’s legal.” Connor adds, “I’m not a lawyer but I don’t think this will hold up in court #dadlifebelike,” and captions the video.
The Cotton Candy Scheme
The prank is part of a broader pattern, according to Connor. He says his older daughter is “trying things like this all the time” and that Grace is known as “the negotiator” because she always seeks sugary treats.
> “We call her ‘the negotiator’ because she tries to talk her way into – or out of – every situation,” he says.
Despite the initial reluctance, Connor eventually gives in. He records the moment of the final decision:
> “We were all laughing about it! I had no choice but to give in and help them make a little cotton candy, even though I was initially planning on saying no,” he shares.
He reflects on how Grace’s schemes often lead to memorable family moments and occasional discussions about boundaries:
> “Most times, her little schemes lead us to funny family memories – along with the occasional conversation about boundaries (and we always put a stop to any tricks that would lead her into real trouble!).”
Family Reactions and Online Response
Connor originally posted the clip to show grandparents and friends, but the video quickly spread. He notes that comments from people worldwide were overwhelmingly positive:
> “Once it really started to take off, I wasn’t too surprised. One of my favorite parts of the whole experience was enjoying comments from all sorts of people around the world who shared what sort of schemes they pulled on their parents – or what sort of tricks their kids have pulled on them!”
He concludes that he is proud of his daughters and appreciates the creative brilliance they bring to daily life:
> “I’m insanely lucky to be their dad.”
Looking Ahead
Connor jokes that Grace may start a forgery business at school, as she has begun telling friends to try to sneak their parents’ signatures. When asked about Grace’s ultimate scheme, he reports:
> “Now that I have my dad’s signature, I’m going to use it to adopt another kid. I really want another baby sister,” Grace tells the News Of Los Angeles.
Connor counters, “I have since explained to her that it’s a little more complicated than that.”
The video serves as a reminder that playful family interactions can become viral moments, and that parents can find humor in the creative ways their children influence them.
Key Takeaways
- A father’s signature was repurposed by his daughter for a cotton candy project.
- The prank highlights a family dynamic where children negotiate for treats.
- The TikTok clip gained worldwide attention and positive feedback.
- The family remains supportive and encourages Grace’s creative ideas while setting boundaries.
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