A hilarious video is making waves online, showcasing the stark differences in how women and men handle a common cold. This comedic gem reveals a truth many women recognize: their male partners often struggle to cope with even minor ailments, leading to the phenomenon known as the “Man Cold.” The video resonates with countless women who find it exasperating to care for a grown man who can’t seem to manage a little sniffle while they themselves are battling the same illness.
The video, shared by mom and blogger Jessica Lane on her Facebook page, has garnered over 19 million views, striking a chord with women everywhere who are tired of their husbands’ dramatic displays when they catch a virus. It opens with a familiar scene—Jessica’s husband, dramatically rolling over in bed, clearly feeling like he’s on the brink of death. Meanwhile, Jessica, who is also sick, acknowledges his plight with an eye roll, knowing they both have the same cold but he’s convinced he’s suffering more.
Throughout the clip, Jessica continues her daily responsibilities as a mother and wife—cleaning, taking care of the kids, and checking in on her ailing husband. In an interview with Today, she mentions that while the video exaggerates for comedic effect, it reflects a reality many moms face: “Every year when the kids bring home those back-to-school germs, we all get sick. I work from home, and there’s no such thing as a sick day. I love my husband, but he definitely turns into a puddle when he’s under the weather.”
For mothers, a cold is often just another item on the to-do list, which can be incredibly frustrating. The laundry still needs to be done, meals prepared, and children cared for. Unfortunately, many men seem oblivious to this reality.
As Jessica wades through the chaos of her household, she quips what we’re all thinking while looking at our husbands wrapped in blankets: “No, you’re not dying. I’ll dig a hole, kick you into it, and cover you up… you just have a cold.”
Labeling him a “big, baby, man-child” who “clearly needs more rest,” she continues her day, while her husband remains uselessly ensconced in blankets. This is a scene that many can relate to.
Once, when I was a week postpartum with a toddler and newborn to care for, I quickly lost any sympathy for my husband when he succumbed to a “Man Cold.” Now, when he finds solace under a quilt and retreats to our room moaning, I simply shut the door and carry on with my responsibilities. Sorry, buddy, but the kids need me more than you do. You can grab your own tissues from the kitchen because I’m not your mother.
As Jessica humorously concludes the video, she acknowledges a lack of compassion for her husband’s plight. After all, when moms get sick, we still have to keep going. We tuck tissues in our pockets and press on without anyone bringing us warm soup or letting us rest. Sorry, guys—if we’re toughing it out, so are you.
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In summary, the video humorously captures the differences in how men and women handle minor illnesses, highlighting the frustration many mothers feel when they have to juggle their responsibilities while caring for a partner who seems incapable of managing their own discomfort.