Kids always think they’re cool, at least way cooler than their folks. They don’t realize that before they came along, their parents held some cool credits of their own.
That’s why these parents decided to remind their kids that they can be equally funny or just plain savage when the occasion calls for it. That would have been perfectly fine if there wasn’t any proof of the snarky remarks or comebacks. We live in the digital age, and these moms and dads know that the best way to roast their kids is through texts or trolling via Social Media.
As for the rest of us, we can always get some laughs from all of these when we’re having a terrible day. We can be thankful that our folks don’t leave comments on our Social Media posts to let everyone know about our most embarrassing or ungrateful moments.
Serves You Right
Parenthood starts with having adorable babies who fully rely on you to cater to their every need. Somewhere along the way, they grow up and all of a sudden, they don’t need you as much as they did before.
That’s the cycle of parenthood, and anyone with a child can relate to how annoying it is when they won’t respond to your texts. That’s why this mom had to get creative after countless of her text messages were left unanswered. She pulled an old trick and dangled the promise of a luxury car. It worked like a charm, and she got a response from her child.
Just imagine how this went, as this kid probably took to Social Media to share the joy of getting a brand new set of wheels from her folks. When they discovered it was all a ruse, the embarrassment must have taught them a valuable lesson.
Happy Holidays
The holidays present an opportunity to spend time with loved ones and let them know what you have been up to in the past year. The parents of this guy took this to heart and saw it fit to include his mug shot in their Christmas cards.
If anything, it must have served as a conversation starter. The immediate and extended family members who received the card must have had a lot of questions. For instance, what got this guy arrested, and why did his folks plaster his mugshot on the holiday cards? We’re also curious as to why he was smiling in the photo. Maybe the crime that landed him behind bars was something laugh-worthy.
People are serving lengthy sentences in prison for committing petty crimes. Someone got jailed for possessing stolen wrenches, and another for shoplifting two jerseys. Someone also broke into a liquor store at night, while another served life in prison for siphoning gasoline.
The Not So Clean Bandit
It’s like every mom went to the same school because one of the things they all find an issue with is that their kids never clean their rooms.
We eventually grow up and start doing our laundry, or our folks figure out that we are doomed to go about life with our lazy cleaning habits. Even when we go off to college or move out and still come back home to do our laundry every weekend, it won’t change their perception of our approach to cleanliness. That’s why this mom wasn’t too worried about the not so clean bandit who accidentally made away with her cleaning rag.
There’s are tons of cleaning shortcuts that can help lazy people like using the dishwasher to clean absolutely everything—even shoes! A pair of fluffy socks are a great investment, and you can get a lot of dusting done walking around in those.
What’s The Point Anyway?
We all knew that you never wanted to test your mother’s patience when it came to anything that could mean missing out on a meal. They always threatened to let us go to bed hungry, but they would still feed us in the end.
That’s the reality check this kid got when he dared to defy his mother. She had told him a thousand times in just that week to make his bed. He figured that since he was going to sleep in it later that night anyway, why even bother to tidy it up. Thankfully, he quickly realized the mistake he made.
Two adages became a reality when his mom asked why she has to feed him when she knew that life would ultimately take its course. That’s when he realized that you should never talk back to the mother who feeds you and that you lay in the bed that you make.
Fun Games
Kids and cleanliness are not words that compliment each other in a sentence—unless there’s an incentive.
That’s the approach this mom took when she told her son that she had hidden $100 in his room. Even better was the fact that she was going away for the weekend, which meant that he had to feed himself. The only way for him not to starve would be to exert an effort to find the $100 hidden in his room, which also called for a cleanup job. We are pretty sure this kid ended up with a clean room and $100. However, his weekend might’ve sucked.
The cliche usually stands that males are just wired to be messy. Psychology Today suggests that it merely represents the disorganized state of adolescents. On the other hand, researchers suggest that messiness can encourage greater creativity, and some thrive in such environments.
Walmart Alone
As kids, most of us lived vicariously through Macaulay Culkin’s character in Home Alone. The best days were indeed when our folks were not home, and we got to run as wild as we wanted.
It’s another story when your mom leaves you in Walmart, almost forgetting your existence, though. Like most, this mom must have dragged their kid to Walmart, only to end up forgetting about them. She finished shopping and was halfway back home when she got this text. She completely forgot her kid at the store. When she says she’ll be there in a bit, we hope that it wasn’t in “mom time.”
Moms have a reputation for being late because they have thousands of things running through their minds. They have to make sure that everyone is ready to leave the house while also grabbing everything else that’s needed.
Wrong Person
Our folks have a reputation for not being tech-savvy, and they are likely to call the wrong number or send a text to the wrong recipient.
This mom, however, just broke her child’s heart with one text. She sent a message that expressed her love, but when they responded, she apologized for making a mistake. The message was meant for someone else. Who else does she call kiddo? Perhaps her eldest or youngest child who listens and does her proud. We get a sense this is one of those cases where the kid is the kind that doesn’t text back soon enough.
Moms are masters at retracting back their love only to shower you with it the next minute. They’ll remind you how you’re no longer their favorite when you commit a simple infraction like forgetting to place the lid back on the sugar container.
Pocket Texting
Perhaps our folks should attend a seminar on how to work with technology. Next to texting or calling the wrong person, they’re often the culprits of pocket calling or texting, which is what this exchange looks like at first glance.
You might think that this dad was unknowingly sending the pre-set message that he’s in a meeting. Well, it only took eight of these texts to get a response from his child. The dad’s unassuming reply when asked if he’s in a meeting is the slam dunk. That should teach this kid to text his father more without the prompt.
The stereotype about dads is that they are always grumpy. 73% of dads admit that they get grumpier as they age, and 62% say that they are grumpiest during the week. Work, financial issues, and household chores are some of the reasons behind this attitude.
Nothing But The Truth
Your folks will always be your biggest cheerleaders. However, you can’t always count on them to be liberal with the truth.
This guy was happy to share some news with his mom about the great day he had at work. Everyone was telling him that he looked good, but his mom thought otherwise. She didn’t hold back, telling him that they were lying to him. Perhaps he just wanted one more compliment from the woman who always gave it freely to him, only this time, she had a ruthless response instead. We read through it and know that she was just taking a jab at him.
At least the guy had a good day at work because one of the worst places to have a terrible day is at your job. Ever heard of the guy who got fired on his first day at work, and to make it worse, their entire department was getting laid off!
Star Ambitions
Every mother believes that their child is special. Most even hope that their kids will end up being famous, rich, or both of those things.
Moms are also some of the most supportive people you’ll ever encounter. They can always find a way to cheer you up and remind you of the positive side of life. Sam needed a reminder when he told his mom that he was too old to break out into showbiz as a child star. His mom reassured him that he could still make it in the entertainment business because he had his not so fully developed brain working for him.
Sam’s mom deserves the queen of comebacks title with this hysterically brutal takedown. At least Sam recognizes that his mom could have been a great comedian in another life, and that’s why he shared her hilariously antic.
Tech-Savvy Mom
In the past, we only had Facebook to worry about whenever we got that dreaded add request from our folks. These days, there’s Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, and a long list of other Social Media platforms where our parents can follow us.
Anyone who makes the mistake of having their folks follow them on Social Media knows that it can get embarrassing. They’ll comment on all your posts and retweet everything too. Let’s not forget the unflattering photos they share with tags. Brynn’s mom is truly one of a kind, as she must have been waiting for her daughter to follow her back on Twitter unsuccessfully.
Brynn’s mom decided to remind her that she isn’t exactly famous on the platform. At least she can now thank her mom for helping her go viral, judging from the number of retweets and likes she got. We also hope that she now follows the woman who birthed her.
A Feast Worthy For A Queen
When we think back to fond memories about our moms, we can recall how they were masters at transforming every meal into a feast. The only setback was that sometimes the meal took too long to prepare, and we would retreat to our rooms as we waited for chow time.
Looking back, we should have helped with things like setting the table or clearing up after meals. We can always be grateful that our moms still fed us regardless of the sweet time we took coming down for dinner. Even when we did not appreciate the hard work that went into cooking the meals, they still made meals for us.
This mom wasn’t having it, though. When she whipped up what looks like a Thanksgiving feast, she wanted a photo to commemorate the special occasion. To do that, she made everyone else leave the table because they didn’t offer a helping hand in putting together the delicious meal.
Personal Space Is Relative
Moms can remember those days when their young tots would follow them everywhere, including the bathroom. Then, kids grow up and suddenly complain that their moms are invading their privacy.
When Moe felt that her mom was intruding on her personal space, her mother quickly reminded Moe how she came about to exist in the world. We can agree that personal space is relative when it comes to family. If your mom wants to walk into your room without knocking, let her do it. Your mom doesn’t complain about how you invaded her personal space for the nine months leading up to your birth.
A fact about pregnant women is that when their unborn child gets to four months, they start peeing inside the womb. The unborn child can pee as much as one liter of liquid each day. Talk about having your personal space invaded!
When You Get It From Your Mom
Most of us have heard before that we should thank our mothers for passing on their good looks. A few of us have even credited our mothers for the brag-worthy positive attributes we possess.
That’s why Witt had to pass on the message from the lady who told him he was cute and should thank his mom for it. We quickly understand what else he might have inherited from his mom because she’s quick to ask the most important questions. How old is the lady, and is she loaded? Any lady who boasts of meeting these requirements will undoubtedly form a good relationship with his mom.
Mothers-in-law have a reputation of being especially critical and not getting along with their daughters-in-law. Unfortunately, a Time magazine article reported that 60% of daughters-in-law, compared to 15% of sons-in-law, say they don’t have the best relationship with their mothers-in-law.
The Bottomless Bank
Some kids treat their folks like bottomless banks. They always know that if they need money, their parents are their best bet.
It’s tough bringing up the subject of borrowing cash over the dinner table, but it doesn’t get any easier sending your dad a text to ask for a $100K loan. Mohamed’s dad couldn’t help but laugh at his son’s request for such a huge sum. The kid should have started borrowing $100 to build up trust before jumping the gun and borrowing such a huge amount. Perhaps he’s the kind that never returns borrowed money, explaining his dad’s hilarious reaction.
There are “money manners” that outline the proper way to ask your folks for a loan. It would be best if you weren’t a slacker when borrowing cash from your parents. They are likely to give you loans if you’ve consistently proven that you have a solid plan to pay them back.
The Forgetful Son
There’s the tale of the forgetful son that most folks know too well. This is the son who forgets nearly everything that matters, including wishing his dad a happy birthday.
Lukas Thoms seems to be a forgetful son, and he would have gotten away with it if not for his father, who subtweeted him to the ground. Papa Thoms took to Twitter to ask an important question. When two out of his three kids remember his birthday, does it make the glass ⅓ empty or ⅔ full? We hope that Lukas made up for it, and if anything, we know that he’ll never forget his old man’s birthday again.
The glass half full/ half empty expression refers to the two ways of looking at any situation. You could be a pessimist and see the negative side of the situation or an optimist who knows that setbacks come with valuable lessons.
The Greatest Joke Of All Time
If you’ve never been embarrassed by a joke your mom told at your expense, then you’re lucky. Moms have a way of dredging past mistakes or moments you would rather forget by packaging them up as jokes.
This scenario must have been what transpired before this mom received this text, asking them to cut it out pretty much. The mom was also told she isn’t funny and that she never makes jokes. The comeback is epic, as she sums it up by saying that her child is the greatest joke she’s ever made. With this kind of mother, you better think twice about what you say.
Telling them off or criticizing them in front of their friends are some of the ways that folks embarrass their kids. Then, there are those parents who remind their kids how nice or helpful they were as toddlers wishing that they could turn back the hands of time.
No Love Lost
If you had the power to save just one, would you keep your mother or your better half? Most of us have been asked this question, but what if the tables were turned?
Dempsey watched the biographical film Lion about a young Indian boy separated from his family for 25 years. She felt touched enough to ask her mom how she would react if Dempsey went missing for two decades. The response she got was that it would be awesome. Imagine how Dempsey felt for those couple of moments before the next text clarified the autocorrect situation.
Autocorrect fails have landed many people in awkward circumstances. But even with all the embarrassment, most people still choose to keep the feature. Some autocorrect texts that have sparked many questions include Disney being swapped for divorce, died for does, and licking for locking.
When Are You Getting Married?
Our folks are wired quite interestingly because, at some point, they won’t want you to date. Then, it always seems like, all of a sudden, they can’t wait for you to get married.
If your mom thinks that you’re dragging your feet in that regard, she won’t hesitate to get the ball rolling. Take this mom, for instance. She spotted this cute guy at the dog park, who’s in medical school. The kicker is that he didn’t pose for the photo she sent. It doesn’t end there, as her mom lets her know that she goes to the dog park to find her a boyfriend.
Some arranged marriages do work, and a study Statistic Brain conducted in 2012 recorded only 6% of legal separations from such unions. Compared to the United States, where 40 to 50% of marriages end, it does table a good case for arranged marriages.
It’s A Tough World Out There
Eventually, the bittersweet time comes when folks have to say goodbye to their grown kids. Even as their kids leave the nest, most parents will remind them that they always have an open door waiting for them.
Melissa’s mom doesn’t seem to be that kind, though, and she sounds like the type that will always remind you that it’s a harsh world out there. That’s the express wisdom Melissa received when she fondly thought of all the pizzas she would enjoy after moving to Chicago. Her mom made it known that she wouldn’t get fat because she literally couldn’t afford to.
Folks start dealing with the empty nest syndrome when their last child leaves home. Some may find the adjustment difficult, and it often leads to feelings of distress and loneliness. There is life after the kids go, and it’s usually the best time to start thinking about retirement.
Get A Life
You’ve probably heard someone say that their folks need to get a life so that they would stop meddling too much. It’s not every day that your mom points out that you might essentially be a loser.
There’s no time when kids will admit that they don’t have something going on, even if they don’t. It’s the oldest white lie they tell to get out of spending time with their folks. They would lock themselves up in their rooms, doing absolutely nothing instead of watching a cringy family comedy with their parents. That’s why this mom had to throw a jab at her child who dared admit that they didn’t have any plans for the night.
When you think about it, our folks sacrificed a lot for our happiness. They must have known that there would come a time when we would be too busy for them. That’s why they didn’t mind watching cartoons with us or following us everywhere.
Kid’s Just Don’t Listen
Any mom who has a complaint about their child will always punctuate it with the fact that they don’t listen. You tell them one thing, and they ignore it completely.
That describes this hilarious conversation between a mom and her child. She texted, saying that she would be on the treadmill for an hour and didn’t want any distractions with texts flooding her phone. Her son or daughter disregarded what she said, and they texted anyway. What makes us laugh is we know that her child wasn’t really going to text her because she probably never does.
It’s tough for mothers, particularly when their adult kids won’t call or respond to their texts. When they grow up, they become independent, and in every sense, get a life of their own. They get jobs which keep them busy and families of their own.
In Case You Didn’t Know
There are “greatest dad” mugs, but we are yet to see some best son variations. That would perhaps help affirm our kids when they are reaching out to share their achievements.
This kid texted his dad to ask how it felt like having the best son on the planet. It was probably a lead up to his son explaining an achievement he made or seeking a compliment for something he did. Maybe he was working on revealing that he had bought his old man something he had been eyeing for a while. His dad beat him to the punch, though, saying that he couldn’t relate, and his son should ask his grandfather that question.
Just to throw this in, dads are not the easiest people to please with gifts. However, you can’t go wrong with giving your tech-savvy father a present to help keep them connected. A Fitbit, wireless portable charger, a portable grill, and a digital camera are great gift options for any occasion.
Funny Ornaments
From an early age, we start receiving selfless gifts from our folks, and it never ends even as we grow up. They always remember to grab you something when they are headed to the store because that’s just what they do.
So this kid got the offer of getting an ornament picked up for them when his dad went to the store. They asked for a funny one, and just like most dads, he couldn’t resist the roast by saying that he could get one with their kid’s face on it. Perhaps next time, it’s best to be more specific and say that they want a unique or unusual ornament.
Upcycling is the way of the future, and you can transform everyday items into holiday-themed ornaments. Straws, old wine corks, popsicle sticks, dried twigs, and bottle tops are some of the items you can use to craft some personalized ornaments.
Things Belong In Certain Places
Things do belong in certain places, and you don’t expect to find cups and dishes permanently stored in the bedroom.
That’s what this mom pointed out when her son thought that he was so smart and suggested that a woman also belongs in the kitchen. Instead of telling him off for his degrading remark, she dished back a burn by telling him that he’s less likely to have a woman in his room. How do you even recover from that? However, it looks like her son must have been compelled to text something back. We hope that it was an apology.
We’ve come a long way since the ’50s when women were considered homemakers, and every advertisement said that they belonged in the kitchen. Children were also meant to be seen and not heard back then. Good thing those days are long left in the past!
Get Some Friends
Sometimes you are willing to indulge your mom’s weird sense of humor, but she will still find a way to turn it against you.
This kid came around to texting their mom, probably to do the requested check-in every mom wants. Her mom managed to throw in a corny joke, and the kid was most likely mocking her by saying that she’s so funny. Mom then finishes it off with the ultimate zinger, asking if they have any friends. That’s moms for you! If you are not careful, you’ll always end up being the punching line to their corny jokes.
Sometimes it seems like mothers have a sixth sense and know when you’re in trouble even without being told. It starts when oxytocin, the “motherhood hormone.” Studies suggest that it amplifies a mother’s auditory cortex processes in response to her baby’s cries. Cool, right?
There’s Nothing New About That
You ever had those days when it just seems like you can’t catch a break? Right from saying the wrong things to perhaps making costly mistakes, we all have those days.
That’s what Tyra felt when she told her mom that she isn’t dumb, but she was just having one of those days. Her mom savagely retorted that Tyra’s entire life had been a blonde moment. Takes us back to when our moms would never admit to an oversight. They would come up with viable reasons why the weather or the universe was to blame when they forgot to do something.
You’ve probably heard of pregnancy brain, mommy brain, or momnesia, which refers to the state of forgetfulness new mothers experience. Scientists suggest that pregnancy has the effect of changing the brain and that subtle memory features are sacrificed to amplify other areas of cognition.
When Your Mom Roasts You
Our folks are the funniest people we know, and you only have to watch them fidgeting with one gadget or another to agree. However, few of us would expect a classic roast from our moms.
Nathan thought he was sarcastically funny when he decided to tell his mom that she was too loud. Little did he know that she had a comeback waiting for him, and that was when he realized that she was a closet comedian. Both of them might have taken the offensive route, but we get it, it’s just lighthearted humor. We’re sure their household is filled with laughter.
He should be thankful that his mom didn’t video a prank she pulled on him when he was younger, and posted it online for everyone to get a decent laugh out of it. Seriously, those prank videos are the gateway for kids needing some counseling sessions.
How To Get A Girlfriend
Remember how your mom or dad taught you how to tie your shoelaces? Well, most of them think that they have to set the stage for you to get them a future daughter or son-in-law.
One of the leading things that most parents send their kids is random photos that they take during their day. This one, however, is sending a clear message. Who knows? His mom might have bought him this book, which we’re curious to read ourselves. What kind of tips are included in there, and do they work? If Zaxx was as interested as we are then, he must have gotten into a relationship by now.
Moms see their actions as caring and helpful while kids register it as meddling and overbearing. Their motherly ways might come off as embarrassing, but when we eventually grow up and have kids of our own to embarrass, we finally get it.