We all have our fair share of quirky family traditions, but what happens when one of them crosses the line? A woman and her husband recently bought a new house, and while they’re excited to make it their own, they’re facing some unexpected family drama. The woman’s brother, Kyle, has a long-standing tradition of ‘christening’ the bathrooms in family members’ new homes. But this time, the couple isn’t on board with the idea. Let’s dive into the story and see what led to this unusual conflict.
A New Home and Excitement

Family Celebrations and a Bizarre Tradition

Introducing Kyle and His ‘Christening’ Story

The Origin of the Bathroom ‘Christening’

The Birth of a Tradition?

Kyle’s Love for His ‘Christening’ Story

The Tradition Continues…

Parents Find It Amusing

Husband’s Reaction: Not Amused

Husband’s Stance: No Bathroom ‘Christening’

Breaking the News to Mom

Standing Their Ground

Family Pressure Intensifies

Eldest Brother’s Support

Final Thoughts: Am I the A**hole?

To ‘Christen’ or Not to ‘Christen’: The Bathroom Dilemma ♀️
So, we have a woman and her husband who just bought a new house, and they’re facing an odd family tradition. The woman’s brother, Kyle, has a history of ‘christening’ the bathrooms in family members’ new homes, but this time, the couple isn’t on board with the idea. Despite family pressure to follow the tradition, they’re standing their ground. The husband finds the tradition bizarre, and the woman agrees with him. Even the eldest brother supports their decision. But is it enough to put an end to this quirky family tradition? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Brother’s bizarre bathroom tradition gets a hard pass from Reddit.

NTA shuts down bizarre bathroom ‘christening’ tradition

Support for husband’s request to avoid stinky BIL bathroom christening

A bizarre family tradition of christening bathrooms with poop

Supportive commenters agree: Brother’s request is gross and inappropriate.

Respect boundaries and grow up, traditions don’t trump everything.

User calls out brother’s ‘stupid’ tradition, suggests hilarious alternative
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Taking a stand for bathroom etiquette in new home

Brother’s ‘christening’ joke is weird, but special visit is weirder.

No need to hold it in, NTA has the right idea

Brother’s odd bathroom tradition raises logistical questions.

Sibling wants to ‘christen’ bathroom. Suggests spare toilet on lawn.

Breaking the cycle of bizarre family traditions. NTA.

Unconventional housewarming tradition gets a pass from commenter

Grown adults continue nasty ‘bathroom christening’ tradition. NTA stands firm.

NTA OP, but brother and parents disrespecting boundaries

Toilet turf war: Who gets to christen the new throne?

NTA’s suggestion for ‘proper christening’ gets a thumbs up

Sh*tty family tradition? NTA, but eww…just no.
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Sibling rivalry over bathroom christening gets messy

Let your brother christen the bathroom, it’s his weird tradition

Newlyweds reject bizarre family tradition of ‘christening’ bathroom. NTA.

To poop or not to poop? A bizarre family tradition.

Respect your own boundaries and decisions, it’s your house

Congratulations on your new home! Stand your ground

Hilarious revenge suggestion involving Imodium (not recommended in reality)

No one wants a bathroom christening tradition. NTA.

Family’s bizarre bathroom christening tradition causes unnecessary drama

Breaking the cycle of bizarre family traditions. NTA

A seemingly innocent family tradition turns disturbing and off-putting. NTA.

Toilet humor strikes again! NTA for not indulging brother’s request

Taking control of your own bathroom, NTA.

Toilet paper bribe: a better alternative to bathroom christening tradition

NTA shuts down bizarre family tradition with a call to maturity.

Family argues over brother’s bizarre bathroom christening tradition. NTA.

OP’s family tradition is gross and they’re pushing it on them

Sibling wants to christen bathroom, but OP says no. NTA.
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Family’s ‘tradition’ not so funny anymore, commenter says.

User calls out bizarre family tradition with profanity

Sibling rivalry at its finest, with a touch of toilet humor

Sibling wants to ‘christen’ bathroom, but commenter says NTA

Cousin had similar ritual, John the Baptist didn’t dunk Jesus. NTA.

Family’s bizarre bathroom christening tradition deemed gross and weird.
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Brother’s bizarre bathroom christening tradition deemed ‘weird and disgusting’.

Brother’s bowel movement plans for new bathroom cause concern

Family’s bathroom christening tradition raises eyebrows and concerns

A savage comment on Kyle’s lack of achievements.

Estate agent took a dump in bathroom after handing over keys

Hilarious reaction to brother’s bizarre bathroom christening request.

Unpacking a wacky family tradition and the husband’s grumpiness

A humorous misunderstanding about ‘christening’ a bathroom

A mundane bathroom christening divides opinions. NTA comment wins.

Savage response to bizarre bathroom christening tradition

Sassy reply shuts down bizarre family tradition proposal

NTA, but Kyle needs to grow up! Parents enabling gross tradition.
