I wonder if people think that's the case because, in general, people tend to be closer to the mom's side of the family. I feel like it's a generational thing — women were expected to stay close to their family, while men distanced themselves more. So, inevitably, you hang out with your mom's side more than your dad's side. 

This rings true for me -- my counsin's from my moms side are badass/all have super cool jobs. My extended family on my dad's side...are not nice at all.

I never got to know my dad's side of the family, so I do often wonder what they're like. I have a decent relationship with my mom's extended family, but I'm like, 'If I met my dad's, would we really hit it off??' Will forever remain a mystery because no way in hell i'm doing a 23andMe sooooo. Guess I'll live in the dark and just imagine them cool and fun!

Dad’s side is cooler. Its just dad himself that’s not so cool. They all have a chillax attitude

I saw a meme this morning that got me thinking. It said: 

"cousins from your mom’s side are always better than cousins from your dad’s side"

I actually disagree, I think my dad side cousins are the cooler ones, but I think my aunts/uncles on my mom's side are cooler. I guess it skips a generation. Curious how everyone else's family shakes out — is meme the word?  

Who has a cooler side of the family: mom or dad?