The real name of “Bat Dad” is Blake Wilson and he’s a parent of 4 children.
"I'm just a normal dad with four kids and a wife having fun with them," he told TODAY in 2013. "We live a very normal life."
Back then, Wilson already had a pretty good idea why his videos were so popular. “It makes people smile because it's so stupid," Wilson said.
His now ex-wife Jen was also a central character in the videos, a sidekick if you will, often getting caught by surprise while doing daily activities. "I feel bad for her," Wilson said. "I know that I can be annoying."
His videos contained the usual parenting shenanigans, spiced up with Wilson’s Batman impersonation. Most of them were shot in the family car while riding to school or at home, where they tried to sell vegetables to kids, make them go to bed on time, or remind them to brush their teeth. The videos were definitely goofy and relatable to anyone who has to juggle children, work, and home.
He told PBS News in 2014 that his real-life superpowers are scheduling and organization. But he emphasized that he couldn’t do it without the now co-parent Jen.
“You know, to be honest, I can’t really say I have a great superpower — it really takes two,” Wilson said. “I think the superpower, if there is one, is being able to read your partner. Reading what they’re feeling. Being able to recognize the signals and knowing when your partner needs a little more help than normal. That’s huge when you’re raising a family.”
If he could offer a helpful tip to other parents, it would be to embrace humor and a positive attitude. “Bottom line is, you gotta be able to laugh at the tough stuff. Yes, you’re gonna get stressed out, yes you’re gonna get upset, but sometimes you’ve got to have humor. You’ve got to be able to laugh at some of the most ridiculous moments your kids put you through.”
The “Bat Dad” actually posted a quick update on August 3 this year over on Facebook, where he explained a few of their life changes.
The post reads, “I know we don’t make as many Batdad videos as we used to. Things change. Life is different. Twins are 14 now, and they were two when we started! Whenever I do post a video on any social network there are SO MANY COMMENTS about how old Ben is now, and how we were some peoples childhood and how much they enjoyed our videos. That means a lot to us, and I’m so happy we were able to make so many people laugh and feel good!”
He tells the fans that the 12 years flew by in a whirlwind of navigating middle school, co-parenting, and the twins heading into high school. “Ben’s turning into quite the tennis player. We are on the courts 5 days a week and have been for the past three years. He just played in his first tournament, and I’m super proud of him!” he shares.
“Sienna is doing well also. Loves hanging with her friends and doesn’t want to be all over the internet in videos of her dad being an idiot right now, so I respect that haha. Ben and I will make a Batdad video every once in a while, he still gets a kick out of it, but for the most part I’m just ‘Dad.’”
