What do you do when you’re off studying in another country and want to remind your mom of your presence? You send her a life-sized cardboard cutout of yourself, naturally. That’s exactly what Jake Miller did to bring some laughter to his mom’s day.
“I was getting settled in and hadn’t been in touch as much,” Jake shared with a popular parenting blog. “I thought it would be hilarious for her to receive a surprise package featuring a life-size version of me.”
Jake’s mother, Linda, decided to embrace the gift, turning it into a fun project. She started taking the cutout on various adventures and sending Jake snapshots of his cardboard counterpart having a blast.
Adventures of the Cutout
Here’s a picture of him enjoying a romantic Valentine’s dinner with the largest stuffed animal you can imagine:
[Image of cutout with stuffed animal]
And here he is playing fetch with the family dog:
[Image of cutout with dog]
Not to mention, he even made a trip to the doctor’s office:
[Image of cutout at doctor’s office]
And he’s seen at family gatherings:
[Image of cutout with family]
Additionally, he even cheered on his younger sibling during a school sporting event:
[Image of cutout at sports event]
Jake later posted these amusing images on Reddit with the caption, “Jokingly sent my mom a cutout of myself while I’m studying abroad. She seems to be having fun with it.” The post quickly gained traction, racking up nearly a million views. It’s clear that his humor runs in the family—mom has a knack for comedy too!
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In summary, Jake’s humorous gesture of sending his mom a cutout of himself turned into a delightful game as she took the fun to the next level, capturing and sharing the cutout’s escapades. It’s a heartwarming reminder of how laughter and creativity can keep family bonds strong, even across distances.