Bad mothers-in-law (MIL) are a dime a dozen — just ask their victims.
They've shared all of the wacky, weird, and downright disturbing tales of enduring their wrath.
So it doesn't exactly come as a surprise that a bride was willing to pay a man $1,000 to distract her "narcissistic" MIL. In fact, it makes perfect sense!
Like the girl who wrote that her this mother-in-law got angry at her when she wouldn't tell her which sex position her granddaughter was conceived in. In what world does a mother need to know this?!
"On the way out the door to go to the rehearsal dinner for my wedding, my MIL patted my stomach and asked if there was 'something I wanted to let everyone know' about why we were getting married, implying I looked pregnant," this woman wrote.
In a Reddit thread, one bride shared that she was physically attacked by her MIL on her wedding lot. The MIL had drunk too much, yet tried to blame the bride.
It was funny when Kelly from The Office did this, proclaiming that she "looks really good in white." But for a MIL to do this? It's the ultimate slap in the face and a way to get attention.
One such job ad on Craigslist set out to do just that. It specified that they're willing to pay a man $1,000 to basically babysit the MIL and ensure she doesn't ruin a wedding.
It would be the selected man's job to distract her and de-escalate any situations that arise. "Flatter her for 2 days and make an easy $1,000," the ad continued.
This included being a good conversationalist, a good dancer, and a good de-escalator. "Experience with narcissists a plus," it read. The person must be willing to pretend to be a guest and interested in sitting/dancing with the MIL.
In order to apply, people had to send in a photo of themselves, a quick blurb indicating their qualifications, and their permission to run a background check for safety's sake.
"1000 + open bar? I'll jump on that grenade," one wrote. "Ima woman and I’d do it," added another.
Many wanted to see this concept turned into a movie. "This looks like the script for a great Woody Allen movie," this Redditor shared.
"Just keep booze away from her and this should work out for all concerned," they wrote. "When I REALLY think about this ad...who ever gets the job, it could be the easiest $1000 they have ever made... or it could be the longest 48 hours in the history of weddings."
"If it’s paid hourly, I agree. Otherwise, hell no. I’m not dealing with someone who will clearly cause a scene, at a wedding, that I’m in no way invested in, just for a measly grand."
Would you apply for this job? Let us know in the comments!
H/T: Reddit
