We’ve all heard of the ‘fun parent’ who tries to outshine the other, but what happens when one forgets their promise? When their daughter Megan wanted a Harry Potter cake for her 13th birthday, a mom and her ex-husband found themselves in a sticky situation. The ex-husband promised to get the cake, but his forgetfulness led to a last-minute panic. The mom, knowing her ex’s tendencies, had already ordered the cake, but decided to teach him a lesson instead. What unfolded next was a cake prank that left everyone talking.
The Cake Promise
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Mom’s Warning ⚠️
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A Secret Plan
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Last-Minute Panic
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The Blame Game
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The Disappointing Cake
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The Big Reveal
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A Happy Ending?
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Ex-Husband’s Reaction
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Friends’ Opinions
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Megan’s Reaction
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The Unplanned Prank
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The Great Cake Debate: Who’s in the Wrong?
In a hilarious turn of events, a mom’s cake prank on her forgetful ex-husband left everyone talking. While some believe she was justified in teaching him a lesson, others argue that she should’ve kept things civil. The daughter, Megan, eventually found out the truth and was understandably upset with her father. So, who’s really in the wrong here? Was the mom’s prank too far, or did the ex-husband deserve it for failing to keep his promise? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this cake-tastrophe!
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Saving ex from looking bad as a father, NTA
Ex-husband deserved to feel shitty for his actions. NTA
Standing up for herself, this mom is NTA
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Divorced dad’s broken promises lead to mom’s successful cake prank.
Commenter defends OP’s decision to not enable ex-husband’s behavior.
Ex forgets promise, blames ADHD-free mom, gets cake prank. NTA.
Ex-wife not obligated to save ex-husband from his disorganization
NTA. Parenting done right with a side of revenge
Heartbreaking reminder of the impact of absent fathers.
Mom’s cake prank saves daughter’s birthday. NTA
Mom’s sweet revenge on Ex-Husband wins hearts
NTA. Commenter loves the petty revenge story!
Ex-husband’s behavior questioned, NTA gets support from commenter and reply.
NTA gets support, but a reply disagrees
Ex-husband gets burned, but commenter brings the heat
NTA for exposing ex-husband’s empty promises and incompetence. Daughter’s heartbreak.
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Daughter found out ex-husband got prank cake instead of real one ♀️
New girlfriend becomes calendar reminder for ex-husband. NTA wins.
Ex-husband refuses to reimburse for expensive cake. NTA.
Mother stops bailing out ex-husband, daughter sees his true colors
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Ex-husband’s mommy still wants him with NTA’s support
Ex-husband forgets daughter’s age, mom’s NTA for cake prank
Using phone reminders is the way to go. NTA
Cake prank leads to Hufflepuff pride and a beautiful cake
Heartfelt comment praises parent’s sacrifice and declares NTA status ❤
Divorced moms unite! Support and sympathy for broken china mishaps
Ex-husband gets roasted: NTA commenter drops the
Commenter jokes about ex-husband’s victim status
Commenter supports OP’s actions, deems ex not the a-hole
Father’s ignorance of daughter’s age sparks discussion.
Commenter defends NTA and criticizes ex-husband’s parenting skills.
Predictable ex-husband gets embarrassed, commenter says NTA
Father’s ignorance of daughter’s age overshadows cake prank. NTA.
Mama bear defends her cub from ex-husband’s BS
Taking responsibility for someone else’s actions? NTA wins
Commenter praises cake prank on ex-husband with enthusiasm
Let him sink his own ship. NTA wins this battle!
Mom defends herself after ex-husband blames her for cake prank
Choosing between sanity and reliability in a complicated relationship.
NTA! Ex was a bad parent and deserved the prank
Sweet revenge! Commenter praises cake prank on ex-husband.
Ex-husband gets a taste of his own medicine. NTA wins.
Ex-husband got what he deserved. NTA
Is the ex-husband really a deadbeat?
Co-parenting is not a competition, take the high road
Commenter approves of prank, finds it hilarious
Divorce was the right choice. NTA. Piece of work ex-husband.
Ex’s broken promise gets sweet revenge from clever ex-wife.
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Mom’s revenge cake saves daughter from forgetful dad
Compassionate reply defends mom’s prank and empathizes with daughter’s disappointment.
Ex-husband exposed as a Disney Dad by cake prank
Cake prank gone wrong, but NTA for not being his secretary
Commenter supports cake prank, no replies yet.
Commenter defends mom’s cake prank on ex-husband, calls him incompetent
Dealing with a narcissist? NTA and handled it amazingly!
Commenter praises OP for successful prank on ex-husband.
Commenter not at fault, no replies to stir up drama
Ex-husband’s forgetfulness leads to hilarious cake prank. NTA wins.
Daughter learns who the reliable parent is. NTA
Ex-husband neglects kids for new family, commentor bails him out.
Cake prank on ex reminds us why he’s an ex. NTA
