Overview
- Daly, who appeared on Today on Monday, said he joined Snapchat six months ago to “meet kids where they are” and that he now communicates with his 13‑year‑old daughter Etta more on the app than in person.
- He described using short check‑ins and emojis—for example asking “Are you okay?” and sending a silly emoji—to maintain a low‑pressure connection with his teen.
- On the same segment Daly joked that a strict vegan or an overly picky eater would be a dating dealbreaker for his children, saying food is central to his family life.
- Daly clarified his remarks by excluding people with medical food allergies from his joke, and he expressed the comments as self‑aware humor about parenting and public reaction.
- Multiple outlets ran light human‑interest stories repeating the Today segment and noted family milestones such as eldest son Jackson preparing for college, a detail that underlines parents’ shifting roles as kids grow up and families adopt social apps to stay in touch.