We’ve all heard the saying ‘Toughen up and grow a pair,’ right? But what happens when this off-the-cuff remark is thrown into a family group chat, amidst a pandemic, and just before the beloved family holiday of Thanksgiving? Well, let’s just say it leads to a family feud that would make even the most drama-loving soap opera writers blush! Let’s dive into this intriguing tale of a father, his sons, and their wives, and a Thanksgiving that’s shaping up to be anything but traditional.
A Family Nearing Retirement
Pandemic Adjustments
Thanksgiving Preparations
A Joke Goes Awry
The Backlash Begins!
A Private Message and Silence
Thanksgiving Plans Change ⏳
A Mother’s Heartbreak
A Son’s Firm Stand
A Father’s Reality Check
A Thanksgiving Showdown: Dad Vs. The Family!
So, a father’s attempt at lightening the mood with a ‘toughen up’ joke spirals into a family feud, leading to a cancelled Thanksgiving gathering! The dad, not agreeing with his daughter-in-law’s view on ‘toxic masculinity’, ends up being called out by his own son, who stands firm on his decision to not host Thanksgiving. The mother, heartbroken over not being able to have all her sons around for the holiday, is now also upset with the dad for his remarks. Quite the Thanksgiving drama, isn’t it? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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“Toughen up. And stop complaining.” YTA.
“YTA. Telling them to ‘toughen up and grow a pair’ was a jerk comment. Whining about having a holiday they’re not comfortable with is self absorbed. Maybe you should take your own advice and ‘toughen up’.”
“YTA for insulting your DIL, now you’re dealing with karma”
“YTA. Stomping around and poking the bear? Surprised and upset? “
“YTA and apparently everybody knows it and you still don’t get it. So that makes you twice the a**. Now stop complaining to the women around you and grow a vagina: those can take a pounding unlike fragile balls,…”
“Complaint free day” = “No one’s allowed to complain about my behavior”
YTA refuses to understand the consequences of his actions.
“YTA. Toxic masculinity on display. Tripled down. Passive aggressive bullshit.”
YTA, lighten up! It’s a pandemic, stop complaining!
“YTA: If everyone says you’re the a**hole, maybe you are. Work on your EQ to improve relationships.”
“YTA. Staying home is safer. Making light of parents’ struggles “
YTA: No pandemic parenting experience?
Insulted her, dismissed her feelings, complained when she made decisions. YTA
YTA made a shitty joke and now facing consequences.
YTA for making outdated jokes and not understanding boundaries
YTA for being hypocritical and petty. You got what you deserved
