Dad of the year , candidly . Also , maybe son of the year .

Okay, by now you probably have heard about theDrake/Kendrick Lamar feud.

And you’ve probably also heard ofTom Hanksand his son Chet.

Well, it delights me to tell you that Chet Hanks shared a text conversation wherein he explained the Kendrick/Drake feud to his dad, Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks.

We don’t have to go into every detail of this conversation, but I want to point out a few things that tickle me. First off, Tom is in Chet’s phone as “Pops,” which is adorable.

Second, Tom referred to Chet as “Big Main,” which is ALSO adorable. He’s speaking Chet’s language. That’s good dadding right there.

Third, the way that Chet put the reaction in terms Tom would understand. That’s love right there.

And fourth: Tom, in full dad mode, clearly not understanding a word of anything he just read, but dropping an encouraging “Holy cow!” anyway.

I’m not the only one loving it. The internet at large is pretty delighted:

Tom Hanks making the mandatory monthly text to check in on Chet then instantly regret it.pic.twitter.com/cCeoZLaOwJ

petition to have tom Thomas J. Hanks and chet hanks start up a podcast called big main where chet explains extremely on-line things to his dad and it helps out other old not necessarily like me but almost exactly like mehttps://t.co/JF7lXo4nBp

Tom Hanks call Chet Big Main enjoin me that Tom have sex and accept his ridiculous son for who he is.https://t.co/ReYuhMOcJr

Chet Hanks, wearing a leather jacket and t-shirt, stands next to Tom Hanks in a dark suit at the Toronto International Film Festival

Tom Hanks earnestly attempting to engage with his weird son is actually incredible . Like he did n’t take all that but said “ holy cow”https://t.co / SUGn1SsuZB

Tom Hanks bed exactly which child to go to with that question.pic.twitter.com/2f1iFMmfHZ

I do love that Tom Hanks uses “ Holy cow ! ” as an sincere reaction . It just fits very well into my conception of Tom Hanks as like the last normal guy to become a movie genius .

Phone screenshot of a text conversation about the Drake/Kendrick Lamar feud between Chet Hanks and his dad, Tom Hanks

May we all love our family enough to attempt to connect with them across a divide this deep. Sheds single tear.

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A text message exchange with one person saying, "Holy cow! These are fighting words. People taking sides?? Who's winning??" and the response saying, "Did you not just read what I said ???"