A Dinner Joke Gone Wrong: Man Mocks Brother’s Wife for Out-Earning Him

We’ve all been there – a family gathering, a seemingly harmless joke, and suddenly, the mood shifts. This tale revolves around two brothers, one of whom believes in traditional gender roles, while the other is married to a high-earning pediatric oncologist. The story takes a dramatic turn when the traditionalist brother loses his job and his wife becomes the primary earner. The younger brother, seizing the opportunity, pokes fun at this new dynamic during a family dinner. But the joke doesn’t land as expected, leading to a heated conflict. Let’s dive into this drama-filled tale and see what transpired.

Meet the Traditionalist Brother

Enter the High-Earning Wife ‍⚕️

The Brother’s Unwanted Advice ️

Brother’s Job Loss and Role Reversal

The Joke That Sparked a Feud

The Aftermath: Anger and Misunderstanding

A Guilty Conscience?

A Family Feud Ignited by a Joke: Who’s in the Wrong? ‍♂️

In a world where traditional gender roles are being challenged, this story throws light on an intriguing family dynamic. The younger brother, married to a high-earning pediatric oncologist, finds himself at odds with his traditionalist older brother. A joke about the older brother’s wife becoming the breadwinner after he loses his job, triggers a family feud. The older brother feels mocked, while the younger brother’s wife feels her husband is unhappy about her earning more. Despite not believing he did anything wrong, the younger brother is left with a twinge of guilt. Let’s see what the internet has to say about this complex situation…

YTA. Insulting your wife and prioritizing ego over her feelings.

“ESH, except for your wife. Your brother is an ass “

YTA for mocking your brother’s job loss, but he also ribbed on you for years. ESH.

ESH: Misogynistic brother gets a taste of his own medicine

NTA. Brother gets a taste of his own medicine

YTA: Mocking your brother’s job loss and insulting his wife

Brother can’t handle jokes after dishing them out? NTA

NTA for giving your brother a taste of his own medicine

ESH (except the wives) – Brother’s toxic views cause tension

Petty husband and neanderthal BIL get called out by wife

Brother’s job loss turns harmless joke into mean-spirited ribbing

Commenter calls out hypocrisy and demands a huge apology

Teasing your brother’s outdated views? YTA, but he’s no saint

NTA. He can dish it but can’t take it

NTA: Brother mocked wife, wife deserved to give him a taste.

Mocking wife’s success shows outdated views. ESH

“YTA. Your brother deserved it, but you should’ve kept quiet.”

ESH. Sexist remarks from both sides.

Perpetuating stereotypes? Not cool, dude!

NTA for mocking your brother, but talk to your wife.

YTA mocks brother’s wife for out-earning him

NTA he makes jokes about you all the time ‍♀️

Mocking your brother’s wife’s income? YTA and clueless

“YTA. Mocking your brother’s financial struggles during tough times. “

Stay in your lane and avoid crossing over.

YTA – Uncool bullying, regardless of age

Sibling rivalry turns into sexist banter. Both are assholes.

Sibling rivalry and financial taunting leads to a dinner disaster

ESH. Brother’s insensitive remarks about wife’s income, but OP could’ve handled better

ESH. A jerk mocks brother’s wife for out-earning him

Brother’s low point leads to insensitive dinner joke and tensions.

ESH for mocking brother’s wife, apologize and give back rub

YTA mocks sister-in-law’s success, gets called out for misogyny

YTA mocks wife’s success, commenter calls out misogyny

NTA: Wife unaware of brother’s cruel comments, highlighting hypocrisy

NTA. Brother’s karma: mocking others while being an a**hole

A dinner joke gone wrong with everyone sucking here

“YTA. Mockery won’t help your brother change his attitudes.”

ESH, except for your wife and his wife. Doth protest too much…

“YTA every time, stop reposting” – Commenter calls out repeat offender

Commenter calls out the a**hole for his behavior

Insulting jokes aren’t funny. YTA for perpetuating the disrespect.

Gender roles: ESH for being stuck in stereotypes

Petty jokes backfire, revealing deeper issues. ESH in this mess.

YTA: Mocking your brother’s wife for out-earning you? Not cool

NTA, brother deserved it! Clever comeback, no insult intended

YTA mocks brother’s outdated views, causing unnecessary family tension

Sibling rivalry and pride clash at family dinner

YTA mocks brother’s wife’s income, gets called out

YTA insults wife after spat. Nuclear option avoided.

Not the a**hole for mocking brother’s wife’s income

YTA mocks brother, insults wife; double whammy

YTA mocks brother’s wife for out-earning him

“YTA. He’s probably not happy about his situation.”

Mocking brother’s wife for out-earning him: justified or not?

NTA: Clever comeback or crossing the line? Share your thoughts!

YTA. Kicking him while he’s down? Not cool.

NTA for calling out harmful views from an educator

NTA: Brother mocked, but wife deserves sincere apology

Sibling rivalry and marital conflict over wife’s success

YTA for insulting your brother and disregarding your wife’s feelings

YTA mocks brother, wife; lacks empathy, sensitivity, and tact. Trifecta

Mocking someone’s financial hardship? Not cool. YTA

Publicly mocking brother’s wife for earning more: YTA, hurtful and embarrassing

Hypocritical brother mocks wife’s income, gets upset when reciprocated. NTA

Mocking someone in a vulnerable position? Definitely a low-class move. YTA

YTA mocks brother’s wife, gets called out for pettiness

Sibling rivalry and outdated gender roles clash in this comment section

YTA: Mocking your brother’s wife for out-earning you

Mixed opinions on the joke, but brother seems like a chauvinist

“YTA; your wife is upset, your brother is kicked down “

YTA mocks brother’s wife for out-earning him

Sexism and gender norms called out with internet mob approaching ⚠️

YTA: Mocks brother’s wife for out-earning him

YTA. Mocking your brother’s job loss and belittling women’s success.

Not the a**hole for mocking brother’s wife’s income

Commenter shares personal experience and supports OP’s perspective.

YTA mocks brother’s career loss, a**hole move

Engagingly mocking a misogynistic opinion can unintentionally make you look bad