‘IJBOL’: Fans crack up as Ashley Tisdale reveals her 3-year-old thought Zac Efron was her dad after watching ‘High School Musical’

"IJBOL" is how people responded when Ashley Tisdale disclosed that after watching the classic Disney movie, her 3-year-old daughter, Jupiter, humorously thought her co-star, Zac Efron from High School Musical, was her father.

"I thought that wasn't Daddy," Tisdale said. "It's not Daddy just because they have dark hair."

Many people on the internet were laughing at Jupiter's bewilderment as a result of the harmless mix-up. After all, since its 2006 premiere, High School Musical has had a profound effect on audiences - media, social media, fandoms and such.

Despite having somewhat distinct personalities, Tisdale and Efron played best friends Troy Bolton and Sharpay Evans. Troy was the endearing athlete who loved basketball—and later singing—while Sharpay was the high school diva with aspirations of stardom on Broadway.

Although the two actors were good friends off-screen, their recent encounter with Jupiter gives their long-standing bond a humorous twist. And let's be honest, Jupiter's minor confusion isn't that unexpected given that Zac Efron is still the adolescent idol that he was.

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Ashley Tisdale’s daughter thought Zac Efron was her dad after watching High School Musical—and fans are cracking up

The internet quickly weighed in on this discovery. Fans shared jokes and quips about the humorous situation on social media. In a tweet, one fan captured the general feeling of netizens and fans alike:

"We all thought he was daddy too." Another fan hilariously added,

"I know she wanted to say ‘girl I wish.’"

With Zac Efron having reached international heartthrob status during the High School Musical days, it’s no wonder fans found the whole situation relatable.

"Pops gotta be pissed every time he hear that," one tweet read, poking fun at Tisdale's husband, musician Christopher French.

Other users kept the light-hearted commentary rolling:

“Zac Efron unintentionally stepping into dad roles now 💀” one joked, while another dryly remarked,

“Okay…? What are we supposed to do with this information.”

Of course, the gene envy wasn’t left out, as one fan joked,

"We all wish we had his genes, I get it."

The concept of Efron unintentionally taking on the role of father figure in Jupiter's universe, even if only briefly, continues to make fans giggle. And let's face it, the way that people on the internet responded to this cute miscommunication demonstrates that, even after High School Musical ended, people's affection for its cast members is still stronger than ever.

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More than a musical—Tisdale and Efron’s friendship

Beyond the humour, the tale of Ashley's daughter mistaking Zac Efron for her father highlights the unique connection between the two. Off-screen, Sharpay and Troy developed a sincere relationship that has lasted for almost twenty years, despite the fact that their characters may not have agreed on-screen.

Even though they weren't romantically involved in High School Musical, the two had a unique bond on set and became close friends long after their Disney days. Tisdale has frequently discussed in recent interviews how strange it is that the actors grew up together in the spotlight. Ashley changed roles, including becoming a mother, while Efron's career took off.

Jupiter and her on-screen uncle's amusing miscommunication demonstrates how much their lives have changed since their Disney Channel premiere. Furthermore, it's a full circle moment that nobody anticipated when Tisdale's kid unintentionally brought Efron into the family, despite the fact that their professions have led them in separate places.