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Neil Patrick Harris Embarks on TikTok Journey, Eliciting Mixed Reactions from His Teens

The actor's attempt to use Gen Z slang in his debut video was met with embarrassment and humor by his 13-year-old twins, Harper and Gideon.

  • Neil Patrick Harris joined TikTok, sharing his first video alongside his teenage twins, Harper and Gideon, who appeared less than thrilled with their dad's Gen Z slang.
  • The 50-year-old actor's use of terms like 'rizz' and 'snack' in an attempt to connect with a younger audience led to humorous and embarrassed reactions from his children.
  • Despite their initial embarrassment, Harris's fans showed support for his 'cringy dad era' in the video's comment section.
  • Harris and his husband, David Burtka, share that despite the humorous incident, they are often considered the 'coolest parents' by their children's friends.
  • The family, known for their creative group Halloween costumes, continues to share moments of their life together, highlighting the balance between public persona and family dynamics.
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