A mom had enough of the constant questions about her twin girls, so she decided to inject a bit of humor into the situation. Sadly, it turns out the internet isn’t always ready to embrace a good laugh.
Katie Thompson staged a photo with her twin daughters, having them hold signs that addressed the most common inquiries she receives from strangers. She set her adorable girls in their double stroller and snapped a shot:
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Yes, they’re mine. Yes, both girls. Yes, triplets would be harder. Conceived by… well, you get the idea. It’s hard to believe that some folks feel entitled to ask about the conception of someone else’s children, but apparently, that’s just how some people roll. Talk about nosy!
Katie shared this caption along with the photo:
“I REALLY wanted to leave these signs on the stroller today. As a mom of twins, I get barraged with questions and statements EVERY SINGLE TIME I go out. I know most people are just curious and mean well, but after a while, it can feel a bit intrusive. Since I was heading into the city, I knew the questions would come pouring in… but I chickened out on the train and took them off!
P.S. – it’s a joke, people! 😜”
In reality, she never took the signs out in public; it was all a playful stunt for her blog. But heaven forbid a mother finds humor in her own life! Cue the offended internet warriors! They quickly let Katie know they thought she was being insensitive with her playful jab. Here’s a taste of the usual complaints from overly sensitive internet moms:
- The “Blessed” Argument: “You’re so blessed! I’ve always found twins fascinating and have tons of questions! Maybe a quick chat with you and your lovely girls could brighten someone’s day!”
- The Overdramatic Mom: “Wow, what a sad world! We should just ignore each other and not engage at all! No risk of conversation then!”
- ‘This Doesn’t Sit Well With Me’ Mom: “I find this really rude… For some reason, it just doesn’t sit well with me. I enjoy chatting with others about my kids.”
- The Guilt Tripper: “Consider others who can’t have kids or have lost them. Maybe your humor could hurt someone else’s feelings. Think about it.”
- The Straight-Up Mean B**ch: “What’s wrong with people wanting to chat about your adorable girls? You sound like a sarcastic grump. You should’ve warned us you prefer to be ignored!”
I’m sure Katie interacts with people daily and doesn’t mind it, but let’s be real—constantly answering the same questions can get tiring. Anyone who’s been pregnant knows that friendly chatter from well-meaning strangers can wear thin after a while. The photo was simply a humorous take on that reality, and if you don’t find it funny, that’s fine. But there’s no need to roast a mom just trying to have a good time.
As Stephen Fry once said, “It’s now very common to hear people say, ‘I’m rather offended by that.’ As if that gives them certain rights. It’s actually nothing more than a whine. ‘I find that offensive.’ It has no meaning; it has no purpose; it has no reason to be respected as a phrase.”
This article was originally published on July 14, 2015.
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In summary, humor can be a tricky thing to navigate, especially online. A simple playful photo can spark a wave of outrage, but it’s essential to remember that laughter is a vital part of parenting. Katie Thompson’s staged photo merely highlighted the incessant questions twin moms face, and her lighthearted approach is something we could all use a bit more of.