10 He's Not A Great Dad

This meme has been popular for the past few years, boosting on special days like Valentine's Day and Father's Day. People online take a well-known slice of pop culture and make a joke about it that either compliments or insults the recipient.

In this case, the meme author could be trying to insult and praise his father at the same time. John Winchester is not a great dad, so it's not a high bar to compete with.

John didn't just raise his sons in a terrible world of hunting. There is also evidence of anger issues, abuse, and failure to give Sam and Dean a safe and stable childhood. The meme jokes about his flaws, but in all seriousness, he wouldn't be the first choice for a father figure.

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9 He's Secretive And He Treats Each Of His Kids Differently

John is known as Sam and Dean Winchester's dad, but he also fathers Adam Milligan, the boy who ultimately becomes Michael's vessel in season 5 of the show. How Adam's character is dealt with and .

It appears that John sees Adam as a fresh start and a chance to just be a dad. This would have been commendable if he hadn't then aimed all his rage at his two older kids and kept their half-brother a secret.

When the truth finally comes out, Dean is understandably infuriated. To him, Adam is just another one of John's lies and proof that he could've been a good father. He just wasn't a good father to him and Sam.

8 His Parenting Methods Are Debatable

There are so many memes on the internet about how terrible of a father John Winchester is, but this one takes it to a whole other level, with viewers preferring to have a sandwich as a dad than John.

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