So, a mom named Sarah decided to poke a little fun at the relentless questions she faces about her twin daughters. Her lighthearted approach, however, didn’t land well with everyone on the internet.
Sarah staged a photo with her adorable girls holding up signs that answered some of the most annoying questions she gets from strangers. She placed them in their double stroller and captured this classic shot:
Yes, they’re mine. Yes, there are two. Yes, triplets would be crazier. Conceived through the usual way. Who knew that asking about someone’s conception was a go-to question for strangers? A bit nosy, right?
In her post, Sarah explained her motivation: “As a mom of twins, I get asked a ton of questions whenever I step out. Most people mean well, but it can be exhausting. I thought about keeping the signs on the stroller while out in the city, but chickened out at the last minute!”
P.S. It’s meant to be a joke, people! 😜
Despite her intentions, some folks on the internet took offense. They were quick to remind her that humor doesn’t always translate well online. Here are a few of the classic responses she received:
- The “Blessed” Brigade: “You’re so lucky! I’m curious about twins and just want to connect. You could make someone’s day!”
- The Overly Dramatic: “What a sad world we live in! Let’s just ignore each other then, right?”
- The Discontented Mom: “This feels rude to me. I enjoy talking to people about my kids.”
- The Guilt Tripper: “Some people long for kids. You should consider their feelings when joking!”
- The Straight-Up Critic: “Why be sarcastic? It’s not that hard to chat with people about your lovely daughters!”
While I’m sure Sarah engages with people daily and is usually open to conversation, it can get a bit overwhelming answering the same questions repeatedly. Anyone who has been pregnant knows how annoying well-meaning but repetitive small talk can become.
This photo is just a humorous take on that reality. If it didn’t tickle your funny bone, that’s fine, but there’s no need to tear down a mom for trying to lighten the mood.
As Stephen Fry aptly said, “It’s now very common to hear people say, ‘I’m rather offended by that.’ Well, so what?”
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In summary, Sarah’s playful photo aimed to shed light on the repetitive questions parents face, but not everyone appreciated her sense of humor. While it’s important to engage with others, a little fun should be allowed too.