We all love a good joke, right? Well, sometimes humor doesn’t quite land the way we expect it to, and that’s exactly what happened to this mom. She gave birth to a beautiful baby girl six months ago, and while she sees a resemblance between herself and her daughter, her in-laws insist the baby looks *nothing* like her. In response, she jokingly started saying that maybe the baby isn’t hers. Little did she know, her in-laws would take it to heart!
The Joke Explained
Resemblance Debate ♀️
In-Laws’ Opinion
The Joke Strikes Back
In-Laws’ Reaction
Mother-In-Law Visits
The Joke Continues
Mom’s Response ♀️
Mother-In-Law’s Reaction
The Aftermath
Husband’s Reaction
Joke Gone Wrong or In-Laws Too Sensitive?
This mom just wanted to have a laugh and diffuse the constant comments about her baby’s resemblance. But instead of joining in on the joke, her in-laws took it personally, leading to some tense family moments. Now, her husband is upset with her for making his mother “cry.” Was she just trying to have some fun, or did she cross a line with her in-laws? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
NTA mom jokes about baby not being hers, in-laws lose it
Sassy NTA comment shuts down in-laws, sparks laughter
Sassy suggestion to take the joke up a notch
Mom jokes about baby not being hers, in-laws overreact
Commenter defends mom’s jokes, shares relatable experience with in-laws.
NTA, commenters share similar experiences with joking about baby’s appearance.
Husband needs to shut down MIL’s BS. NTA, but MIL is
Commenter defends OP against dramatic mother-in-law, husband’s enabling behavior.
In-laws overstep boundaries, OP not at fault. Visit r/JustNoMIL
Commenter finds mom’s joke funny, no backlash from replies
MIL and IL can’t take a joke, NTA stands ground
Grandma tries to ‘claim’ baby, mom jokes back. In-laws outraged
Commenter defends ‘sassing’ MIL, explains different family dynamics.
In-laws disapprove of marriage, commenter supports OP. NTA
NTA comment shuts down r**e in-laws with humor and sass
In-laws disrespect mom’s joke, commenter supports her response.
NTA, but MIL is a huge a**hole. Coping with humor
NTA defends against MIL’s possessiveness and backhanded insults. ♀️
Support for NTA who is dealing with a horrible in-law
In-laws need to stop with the passive-aggressive comments, NTA
Fake crying over a joke? In-laws need to chill
MIL makes questionable comments about baby’s parentage, husband aware.
Respondent suggests simple solution to in-laws’ drama
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Humorous exchange about saving receipts for fake babies
Joining in on the joke isn’t funny anymore. NTA ❌
Commenter finds mom’s joke funny, in-laws do not
Mom jokes about baby not being hers, in-laws lose it. NTA.
In-laws overreact to harmless joke about baby’s parentage. NTA
In-laws can joke about parentage but can’t take it? NTA
User questions husband’s inaction towards offensive in-laws, gets answer.
NTA stands up to r**e in-laws with a savage comeback
Defending a mom’s harmless joke against overreacting in-laws
Using humor to diffuse r**e in-laws, NTA wins the day
Commenter shares personal experience with insensitive comments about their children.
In-laws can’t take a joke, NTA has the last laugh
Stand up to in-laws’ a****e move, but snark isn’t helpful ♀️
MIL hates OP, but OP’s comeback is a winner
NTA comment suggests jokingly giving the wrong age for the baby.
Woman shares experience dealing with similar MIL, stands up for herself
Woman shares funny story of in-laws taking baby joke seriously
In-laws insist baby looks like them, cousin says ‘just whiter’ NTA
NTA comment shuts down MIL insult, no replies
MIL makes inappropriate comments, husband needs to set boundaries
Mom’s joke shuts down MIL, commenters find it hilarious
Set boundaries with in-laws, NTA for doing so.
NTA comment gets approval for funny response
Setting boundaries with in-laws, NTA comment suggests talk.
Mom’s joke backfires, commenters agree she’s NTA
Mom jokes about baby not being hers, gets criticized by in-laws
Hilarious NTA comment shuts down difficult in-laws
Join the drama and head to r/JustNoMIL for more!
Mom shuts down in-laws’ joke with a better one
NTA. Timeouts may be necessary to set boundaries with MIL
Commenter finds post funny and wants to be friends
NTA. Responding with humor shut down the in-laws’ criticism
Joking around with family is okay, don’t let them control you
NTA shuts down MIL’s passive aggressive behavior with witty comeback
Handling in-laws’ obnoxious behavior like a boss!
NTA, OP’s humor is appreciated and baby is loved
Mixed-race child looks white, mom jokes about hospital switch. NTA.
NTA turns the tables
In-laws mistreated new mom, husband should address it. NTA
NTA and a good comeback to deal with weird in-laws
Receipt joke = NTA has great sense of humor
In-laws need a sense of humor, NTA wins with receipt joke
A hilarious NTA comment about proving a child’s genetic contribution
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Mother jokes about baby not being hers, in-laws overreact. NTA
Last Updated on June 4, 2023 by Diply Social Team