When somebody either gives you information or advice you don't care for, or you are somehow wronged due to peculiar circumstances, you say "Thanks Dad".
When someone says: "You shouldn't put granola bars in the toaster" and removes them, you say "Thanks Dad"

A stray frisbee from a nearby game strikes you. You state "Thanks Dad" to nobody in particular.
by Ivan Fish September 9, 2008
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Using some form of payment that is in your parents name (credit card, cash, etc) to purchase items you don't need, but want.
Oh man, I really needed this new computer to play video games on, Thanks Dad!
by WrathRE February 3, 2011
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term used to describe a son or daughter who hit life's lottery by being spawned by a rich/successful and generous father
Paul's ascendance to the CEO position of his father's company made it official....he was a "thank you dad" kid.
by sheila in the car June 13, 2010
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