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AITA for Playing a Prank on My Sons’ Girlfriends with a Gift Box of Coal? At a recent Christmas party, a 43-year-old mom decided to pull a playful prank on her sons’ girlfriends by giving them a gift box filled with coal. Known online as Asshole43f, she has a 21-year-old son, who brought his girlfriend Amanda, and a 17-year-old son, whose girlfriend Mel also attended the celebration.
The tradition of gifting coal started the previous year when Mel received a box and found it amusing. This year, however, Amanda’s reaction was quite different. Along with the coal, the mom had also picked out thoughtful gifts for Amanda candles, perfumes, and even an outfit for Amanda’s dog showing she had put some thought into her presents.
When Amanda opened the coal, she was visibly upset and teary-eyed. She mentioned she had brought a thoughtful gift for the mom and left the party quickly, even though the mom tried to explain that the coal was meant as a joke and that she had more gifts for her. Amanda left before the mom could fully explain, leaving her gifts behind.
Feeling guilty, the mom reflected on the situation, especially knowing Amanda had brought gifts like a necklace and kitchen sets. Despite her belief that the prank was good fun and that she had also given Amanda nice gifts, the incident has caused some family tension.
Now, the mom is seeking advice online, wondering if she crossed a line with the prank or if Amanda’s reaction was overly sensitive. The responses are mixed, with some seeing the prank as thoughtless and others viewing it as harmless fun. The incident has sparked a debate about the right balance between humor and sensitivity in family gatherings.
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At a recent Christmas party, a 43-year-old mom played a prank by giving her sons’ girlfriends a box of coal.
The joke, which had been received well the previous year by Mel, backfired on Amanda, who was upset despite the mom also giving her thoughtful gifts.
Amanda left the party in tears, leaving her gifts behind.
The mom, feeling guilty, wonders if the prank was too far or if Amanda was overly sensitive.
Online opinions are mixed, sparking a debate about the balance between humor and sensitivity in family events.
Let’s get into the top comments: AITA for Playing a Prank on My Sons’ Girlfriends with a Gift Box of Coal?
Top-Put2038 writes:
YTA. One person posted on here that on her first Christmas with her bfs family every single person gave her coal. I can’t remember if it broke them up or not. Pranks are plain and simple not funny. When are people going to realise that?
YTA. Pranking people like this isn’t funny. She worked hard for your approval and you gave her a gag gift which means she’s “naughty” and you don’t like her.
ETA: Also, wow, those listed gifts. You got her candles, perfume, and coal. She got you a necklace and pots and pans?? She broke the bank for you and you gave her contempt.
i bought you a really nice gift
this broke my heart. i cannot believe you saw her reaction and still tried convincing her it was a joke. What a horrible thing to do. YTA
She bought you so many nice things and you got her a candle and coal. You should be feeling more that SLIGHTLY guilty
Edit: pronouns
YTA. It’s your first Christmas with her and you decide to prank her. Not your brightest moment. Yes, you’re the AH. Don’t be surprised if you don’t get along with whatever DIL you end up with. I bet your son doesn’t bring his next girlfriend around for a long time.
Just over a week ago there was a post from a young woman, who was upset that her BF’s family had gotten her coal as a present. They thought she was in the wrong for souring up the holiday mood when she left to cry.
This is no a funny joke. I don’t understand why people would do something so unkind.
YTA
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