He Trusts Me With The Light, Not The Wires

The beautiful irony here is that despite being a 22-year-old electrical engineering student, this person has been relegated to the most basic task possible: flashlight holder. Dad's basically saying "I know you've studied circuit theory, power systems, and electromagnetic fields, but I don't trust you anywhere near my DIY electrical work." It's the ultimate dad move—acknowledging your expertise exists while simultaneously ignoring it completely.

This hits different because it's a universal experience. Doesn't matter if you have a PhD in the exact field—when dad's fixing something, you're demoted to assistant status. The smaller cat's resigned expression perfectly captures that "I literally study this for a living but okay" energy. Also, let's appreciate that dad is doing electrical work himself instead of calling an electrician, which is peak dad behavior regardless of having an electrical engineer in the house.