text: David Cameron's desperate attempts to appear cool have failed to impress his children. The Prime Minister has revealed eldest daughter Nancy has taken to likening her father to Phil Dunphy, the embarrassing dad from US hit sitcom Modern Family. He admits the comparison is 'not great', with even his fashion getting the thumbs down from the 11-year-old. David Cameron has revealed eldest daughter Nancy has taken to likening her father to Phil Dunphy (right), the embarrassing dad from US hit sitcom Modern Family . Now in its sixth series, Modern Family is one of the biggest sitcoms to come out of American since Friends . Dunphy, played by Ty Burrell, is one of the stand-out characters in the American show. He is convinced he is a cool parent, a view not shared by his three children or his wife Claire. Mr Cameron, who has often name checked ultra-cool bands to burnish his credentials, revealed the pain of discovering his children really view him as a British version of Dunphy. Nancy has taken to using the putdown 'That is SO Phil Dunphy' to highlight her father's flaws. It occurred on a recent shopping trip, Mr Cameron told The Sunday Times. 'I said, 'That's a nice shirt', and she said, 'Dad, that is so Phil Dunphy'. I thought, 'Oh dear. It's happened'. 'She does regularly say: 'That is so Phil Dunphy'. If you watch Modern Family, you will know what that means. It's not great.' In the show, Dunphy is often mocked by his wife Claire, but has become one of the best loved characters for his pearls of wisdom dubbed 'Phil's-osophy' Samantha Cameron, who has joined her husband on the campaign trail, has also teased the Tory leader over his DIY skills . 'When life gives you lemonade, make lemons. Life'll be all like 'what?!' 'If you're ever in a jam, a crayon scrunched up under your nose makes a good pretend mustache.' 'Some people call me a salesperson. I call myself a salesfriend.' 'If you love something, set it free. Unless it's a Tiger.' 'Watch a sunrise at least once a day.' 'Take a lesson from Parakeets. If you're ever feeling lonely, just eat in front of a mirror.' I got to be the top realtor of the year by thinking inside the box. That's right, I said inside. Because while everyone is chasing each other outside, what is the box? Empty.' 'If you get pulled over for speeding. Tell them your spouse has diarrhoea.' Now in its sixth series, Modern Family is one of the biggest sitcoms to come out of American since Friends, with Dunphy a standout character. The real estate agent's trademark pearls of wisdom have become one of the most popular aspects of the show, and have spawned fansites, online lists and even books. They include gems like: 'If you love something, set it free. Unless it's a Tiger.' Mr Cameron is not averse to making similarly bizarre comments. In the interview he was asked about the low-key nature of the Conservative election campaign so far. Some Tories are asking themselves whether their leader has a tiger in his tank. But the PM insisted: 'I'm hugely enthused. There's not just a tiger, there's a couple of elephants, a lion and a yeti in the tank. This is a very energetic campaign.' Dunphy is often mocked by his wife, particularly by his attempts at DIY around the family home. Last weekend, Samantha Cameron revealed how her husband also struggles with odd jobs. 'Historically, I'm the one with the drill,' she told the Mail on Sunday. 'He's become quite expert at putting together flat-pack furniture over the years. Normally, when I've just had a baby.' Mr Cameron also revealed that Nancy has threatened to a write memoir of her time in Number 10. It would include the embarrassing episode in which her father mistakenly left her in a pub. Mr Cameron also revealed that Nancy has threatened to a write memoir of her time in Number 10, including the embarrassing episode in which her father mistakenly left her in The Plough pub . The PM added: 'She sometimes stands on a table outside the pub in Cadsden recounting the story of how she was left [there]. 'Every now and again there are Morris dancers so there's competing entertainment with Nancy telling her story and me with my head in my hands.'
target: Prime Minister reveals 11-year-old daughter's withering comparison .
  Phil Dunphy is the hapless father loved for his bizarre pearls of wisdom .
  Nancy threatens a No.10 memoir including how she was left in a pub .