Gary Barlow recently became the center of attention after a family photo went viral, revealing a surprising height difference between the singer and his son, Daniel.

The picture, posted on Instagram, quickly caught the internet’s eye, with one tweet about it racking up an impressive six million views in just three days.

While fans were already familiar with the Take That star’s career success, his son’s towering presence next to him sparked a wave of memes and jokes online.

The Height Difference That Took Fans by Surprise

In the viral photo, Gary, who stands at 5’7″, appears to be barely reaching his son’s shoulder.

Daniel, now 24, towers over his father at 6’2″.

Despite being significantly taller than the average British man (5’9″), Daniel’s height became the subject of playful comments online.

One popular meme captioned, “Gary Barlow’s son is scared, he doesn’t know why he’s so big,” humorously poked fun at the noticeable size difference.

Though the memes exaggerated the gap, Daniel’s height is only slightly above average for men, making the comparison all the more amusing.

A Special Moment Captured: Father and Son Together

The picture was posted shortly after Daniel completed an Ironman competition, which involved grueling feats of endurance, including a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride, and a 26.2-mile marathon.

Gary couldn’t have been prouder of his son’s achievement and shared his joy in the caption: “We just couldn’t be prouder of our boy — unbelievable amounts of training and determination.”

Fans embraced the photo, with many humorously captioning it “Gary Barhigh,” alluding to the height difference.

Some even compared the moment to scenes from the Christmas classic Elf, where Buddy, the oversized human, struggles to fit into a tiny world.

Daniel’s Pursuit of Medicine and the Family Dynamic

Despite the playful comments about his height, Daniel is a serious student, pursuing a career in medicine.

Gary, who is more than just a pop star, has expressed pride in his children’s academic pursuits.

In interviews, he revealed that his older kids, Daniel and Emily, are both focusing on careers in medicine, while his youngest, Daisy, is still figuring out her path.

Gary noted how different his kids are from him, explaining that while they are not interested in following his music career, he would never discourage them if they did.

A Glimpse Into Family Life and Tragedy

Gary and his wife Dawn Andrews, who he married in 2000 after meeting on tour with Take That, are raising their children away from the spotlight.

Gary has also opened up about the family’s heartbreaking loss of their baby daughter, Poppy, in 2012.

In a recent interview on The Imperfects podcast, he shared his ongoing struggle with the grief.

“I haven’t really found peace with it yet,” he admitted, acknowledging the differing emotional responses between him and his wife.

Looking Ahead: A New Chapter for the Barlow Family

Gary’s pride in his family is clear, whether it’s in celebrating Daniel’s athletic accomplishments or supporting his children’s educational endeavors.

As they continue to grow up and find their own paths, the Barlow family remains close-knit, with Gary reflecting on his personal and professional journey as a father.

Though the internet’s reaction to his viral photo may have been lighthearted, it’s clear that Gary’s pride in his children—and his family—remains steadfast.

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