Imagine being constantly bombarded with a joke that not only makes you uncomfortable but also threatens to tear your family apart. 😣 That's exactly what happened to this 29-year-old woman, who has been married to her husband, Luke*, for three years. The couple has been dealing with a disturbing joke from their in-laws, and it's finally reached a boiling point. 🌡️ Let's dive into the story that led to this explosive confrontation. 😮
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Diply | Diply
The Twins and the Marriage 💍
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throwaway4592301 | throwaway4592301
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The In-Laws' Joke 😒
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throwaway4592301 | throwaway4592301
Must Read
Not Funny to Anyone 😠
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throwaway4592301 | throwaway4592301
In-Laws Defending the Joke 😤
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throwaway4592301 | throwaway4592301
The Favoritism 🙄
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throwaway4592301 | throwaway4592301
The Last Straw 🚫
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throwaway4592301 | throwaway4592301
Enough is Enough! 😡
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throwaway4592301 | throwaway4592301
The Joke Goes Too Far 😱
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throwaway4592301 | throwaway4592301
The Explosive Confrontation 💥
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throwaway4592301 | throwaway4592301
Calling Out the In-Laws 🗣️
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throwaway4592301 | throwaway4592301
The Twins Back Her Up ✊
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throwaway4592301 | throwaway4592301
Mother-in-Law's Plea 😢
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throwaway4592301 | throwaway4592301
Family's Opinion 🤔
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throwaway4592301 | throwaway4592301
Her Stance on the Situation 💁♀️
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throwaway4592301 | throwaway4592301
The Aftermath: To Mediate or Not to Mediate? 🤷♀️
So, after years of enduring this twisted joke, our protagonist finally had enough and let her in-laws have it. 💥 Now, her mother-in-law is begging for a chance to make things right, but is it too little, too late? 😕 The family seems to think she should help mediate, but she's not so sure. After all, she's been disrespected for years, and it's not her job to fix their relationship. 🙅♀️ What do you think? Let's see what the internet has to say about this explosive situation... 💭
NTA - MIL's disturbing joke causes family drama and tears 🤦♀️
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Mesapholis | Mesapholis
MIL's 'joke' crosses the line, NTA for setting boundaries. 😠
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Asura_Law | Asura_Law
Woman shares disturbing joke made by in-laws, considers going no contact.
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BanjaxedMini | BanjaxedMini
MIL refuses to apologize to her sons and seeks a workaround. NTA
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MidwestCPA91 | MidwestCPA91
Commenter receives support for not enabling MIL's toxic behavior 👍
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aldhibain | aldhibain
MIL made her bed \& now she can lie in it 😠
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Demo_Bec | Demo_Bec
Commenter questions mother's lack of accountability and apology.
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Bob-Lowblow | Bob-Lowblow
NTA stands up to in-laws' gross joke, sons avoid her.
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Lily2404 | Lily2404
NTA stands up against disturbing child favoritism. Cut contact if repeated.
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Watermelon_Baby_19 | Watermelon_Baby_19
Woman stands up for herself against in-laws' disturbing joke 😠
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Tinkerrific | Tinkerrific
Polyamory clapback shuts down in-law's scandal-loving hearts 💯
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Smudgikins | Smudgikins
Standing up to toxic in-laws and supporting your partner 👏
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Tinderella80 | Tinderella80
Setting boundaries with in-laws over hurtful joke. NTA 😊
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Screaming-Harpy | Screaming-Harpy
Standing up for yourself feels great! Good job, OP! 💪
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goshyarnit | goshyarnit
Commenter defends OP and condemns disgusting 'joke' with NTA.
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winnie-the-lou | winnie-the-lou
Commenter calls out OP's in-law for not apologizing 🔥
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laundryandblowjobs | laundryandblowjobs
NTA. In-laws' hurtful joke causes tension and no apologies given.
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ithadtobe | ithadtobe
Commenter suggests pattern of disrespect from joke-telling in-law 😒
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ohcommash_t | ohcommash_t
Supporting the victims and keeping toxic people away. 👍
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sjih92 | sjih92
MIL begs for help, then makes disturbing joke. NTA responds.
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Catisbackthatsafact | Catisbackthatsafact
Empowering NTA comment on standing up for oneself 💪
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mezamic000 | mezamic000
Cutting off in-laws over disturbing joke: justified or not? 🤔
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returnofthebob | returnofthebob
NTA for standing up to in-laws' messed up 'joke' 😠
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Hot_Knee95 | Hot_Knee95
Woman stands up to in-laws' disturbing joke, earns NTA judgement 👏
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ginaaa22 | ginaaa22
NTA stands up to in-laws' disturbing joke 😠
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Oh_Wiseone | Oh_Wiseone
In-laws' 'joke' was bullying and harassing, NTA stands up
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ComprehensiveBand586 | ComprehensiveBand586
NTA comment suggests apologizing and not bringing up joke again.
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PMunnin | PMunnin
Respect for individuality is crucial in relationships 👯
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MissJimmy | MissJimmy
Woman defends herself against disturbing in-law joke 😠
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disguised_hashbrown | disguised_hashbrown
OP not the a**hole, in-laws need to make amends 👍
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moosigirl | moosigirl
Apologize and promise to stop or lose your sons. NTA.
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[deleted] | [deleted]
NTA stands up to cruel in-laws with a powerful response 💪
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mandilew | mandilew
NTA stands up to delusional in-laws over MIL's behavior 🙌
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NS_Tulkas | NS_Tulkas
Stop the hurtful joke, apologize. NTA, have a lovely dinner! 🥳
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TeamChaos17 | TeamChaos17
Stand up for yourself! NTA 👏
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[deleted] | [deleted]
Setting boundaries with in-laws after disturbing joke. 😠
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Unit-Healthy | Unit-Healthy
In-laws make disturbing joke, commenter calls out unacceptable behavior. 😱
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Rice_Abject | Rice_Abject
NTA stands up to in-law's hurtful joke, demands apology. 👏
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jennlovesyarn | jennlovesyarn
Commenter disgusted by in-laws' joke, declares NTA.
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[deleted] | [deleted]
NTA stands up to disrespectful MIL, not her job to reconcile.
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millenialbullshite | millenialbullshite
Standing up to cruel in-laws brings about positive change 💪
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abcwva | abcwva
NTA! Apologize, woman! 😠
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TacoFox19 | TacoFox19
NTA stands up to MIL's joke, demands apology for family peace 😊
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Niith | Niith
Commenter not at fault, no replies to back it up 😕
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amhran_oiche | amhran_oiche
Supportive comment about in-laws with a relatable experience 😊
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lasthopeofhumanity | lasthopeofhumanity
In-laws make disturbing joke, commenter advises therapy for apology.
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Viperbunny | Viperbunny
Supportive comment encourages apology and behavior change. 👍
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MonkeyHamlet | MonkeyHamlet
NTA calls out lack of accountability and love measurement tactics 🤔
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fightswithC | fightswithC
NTA commenter advises on apology, uses sarcasm. 😠
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MoriartysMate | MoriartysMate
Don't take responsibility for someone else's relationship. NTA 👍
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kissesntea | kissesntea
NTA. 🙌 Maintain distance from those disgusting pigs.
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GreenTravelBadger | GreenTravelBadger
MIL made a disgusting joke, NTA for cutting contact 😠
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janewilson90 | janewilson90
Commenter calls out in-laws' inappropriate interest in son's sex life
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FlatWhiteGirl93 | FlatWhiteGirl93
Encouraging boundary-setting and therapy for dysfunctional family dynamics. 👍
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elkhandler | elkhandler
NTA. In-laws make disturbing joke, get called out. 😠
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No_Ruin_5243 | No_Ruin_5243
NTA. MIL needs to take responsibility for her actions. 👍
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electric29 | electric29
NTA suggests MIL apologize to end family feud 🙏
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Aluhar_Gdx | Aluhar_Gdx
User advises OP to demand a sincere apology from MIL 👍
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KnightofForestsWild | KnightofForestsWild
Commenter sympathizes with OP's situation, feels queasy reading it.
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TamedTaurus | TamedTaurus
Setting boundaries and taking responsibility. 🙌
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Crafty_hooker | Crafty_hooker
Jake's feelings don't excuse in-laws' behavior. NTA 👍
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LITERALCRIMERAVE | LITERALCRIMERAVE
Commenter defends woman who won't apologize for in-law's joke.
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Yellowsunflowerlover | Yellowsunflowerlover
In-laws' disturbing 'joke' not funny, NTA should apologize. 😠
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19pj19 | 19pj19
Seven years of offensive jokes, NTA for standing up. 😠
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Narshalla | Narshalla
Commenter defends in-laws, calls out OP's behavior. 😊
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thicklover | thicklover
NTA, disturbing joke, disrespectful MIL, easy way out, apologize 😠
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McShoobydoobydoo | McShoobydoobydoo
MIL won't apologize for disturbing joke. NTA for standing up.
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Morrigan-71 | Morrigan-71
NTA. In-laws make disturbing joke, commenter suggests cutting contact.
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TreeCityKitty | TreeCityKitty
Standing up against offensive jokes. NTA wins the day 👏
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ithurtsgood | ithurtsgood
MIL in tears after disturbing joke, but has she apologized?
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neonsaber | neonsaber