We’ve all been there – you’re in a social setting with your significant other, trying to make a lighthearted joke to break the ice. But what happens when that joke backfires and leaves your partner fuming? One man found himself in this exact situation when he joked that he was “dating the wrong friend” at a dinner party. Let’s dive into the drama and see what went down. ️
Meeting the Girlfriend’s Friends
The Birthday Get-Together
Beth, the Unpopular Friend
Badmouthing History ️
The Fateful Joke
Temperature Drop
Just a Joke?
Petty Girl Drama?
The Boyfriend’s Realization
Making It Up to Her
The Aftermath of a Joke Gone Wrong
So, our jokester boyfriend learned the hard way that not all jokes are well-received, especially when they involve someone his girlfriend doesn’t like. After realizing the impact of his words, he’s planning to make it up to her with a special seafood and white wine dinner. But the question remains: was the joke really that bad, or was the girlfriend overreacting? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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Insensitive guy humiliates GF in front of friends. YTA
Joking or stirring? YTA called out for sexist remark.
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User calls out OP for insensitive joke, no replies.
YTA gets roasted for asking if he’s TA
User jokes about dating wrong friend, gets called out as YTA.
Insulting your girlfriend’s friend? YTA
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Accused of being manipulative with no sympathy.
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A joke gone wrong. YTA and now she’s dating wrong.
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User calls out AH for hurting GF, warns of consequences
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Sarcastic comment calls out obvious YTA, no replies.
Joking about dating wrong friend makes OP the a**hole
Ignoring your girlfriend’s feelings and dismissing her is not cool
Insensitive joke hurts girlfriend’s feelings and isn’t even funny
YTA for joking about dating girlfriend’s friend, shows lack of tact.
Apologize to your gf and have her back. YTA
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Taking her for a treat won’t fix this. YTA.
YTA. Harsh, but maybe a lesson learned for his girlfriend ♂️
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Food joke backfires, YTA risks losing girlfriend. ♂️
User called out for being a j**k in dating joke
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YTA makes girlfriend feel like s**t for a joke
Don’t be a YTA, it’s just a dumb joke
User calls out OP for lack of tact in dating drama
Ouch! That burn was hotter than a thousand suns!
Joking about dating wrong friend? YTA, says commenter.
Bad taste joke humiliates girlfriend in front of friends
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Dismissive comment earns YTA judgement and rightful criticism
Don’t judge compatibility based on food choices, YTA
YTA for insensitive comment. Think before you speak
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Girlfriend’s insensitive joke about friend’s wealth hurts boyfriend’s feelings
Joking about dating your girlfriend’s friend? YTA, dude.
R**e joke or not? YTA should apologize, not brush off.
YTA: Commenter calls out OP for insensitive joke.
This commenter has zero tolerance for bad dates
A scathing comment calls out an idiotic jokester
Joking about dating the ‘hated’ friend? YTA, in trouble
Stop pretending hurting people is comedy. Apologize and show appreciation
Making jokes at your girlfriend’s expense is not cool, dude
Publicly disrespecting girlfriend, YTA. Will lead to drama and fallout
First impressions matter, YTA. Her friends won’t forget easily
Insulting your girlfriend in front of her friends? YTA big time
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Last Updated on February 13, 2024 by Diply Social Team
