So, 250 or more Sydneysiders with feet spread, arms cocked and hands firmly on hips for 30 seconds, and you've got a Guinness World Record.
Who woulda thunk it?
And it was all led by Olympic legend and cult hero Steven Bradbury, famous for claiming a speed-skating gold when his competition crashed out as he cruised to victory at the 2002 Winter Games in Salt Lake City.
Having the champion speed skater on deck for the event was remarkable as much for his "iconic standing strategy" as his status as a sporting icon, according to event organisers.
The record bid, in Sydney's Royal Botanic Gardens on Saturday, was hosted by leading in-home appliance innovator Ecovacs Robotics.
"Having Steven Bradbury, an embodiment of perseverance and unique achievement ... lead this attempt makes it even more special," said the international company's regional director Karen Powell.
The man himself declared the attempt to achieve the most people performing the dad stance simultaneously was "a little quirky and kind of cool".
The moment, he reckoned, was about what dad's do best: stand back, supervise and take all the credit.
The official rules stipulated participants needed to hold their stance for 30 seconds.
Their arms needed to stay on their hips or behind their backs and they were encouraged to channel their best dad outfit.
Entry wasn't actually restricted to dads with the attempt open to the general public, including kids and adults, and a fun time was had by all.
