Parents Who Seriously Embarrassed Their Kids
We all love our parents and can’t imagine what we’d do without them. But there is such thing as a little TOO much quality time. You can’t deny it, parents just have a way of being overbearing and impossible to deal with. And when you’re a kid they can seem totally old-fashioned, out of touch, and downright embarrassing! Everyone has been embarrassed by their parents at some point in their life. But no matter how awkward or outrageous they may be, we’re sure they’re nowhere near as bad as the ones on this list!
People are sharing the most awkward, humiliating, and embarrassing moments their parents have made them suffer through.
49. That’s Not a Bowl of Candy on the Counter
We assume that this girl is quick to usher her guests out of the living room whenever they come over. She probably doesn’t want any of them to spot this conspicuous bowl of condoms on the counter and ask why they’re there! You have to give their mom as least a little credit, at least she’s being a good advocate of safe sex.
49. That’s Not a Bowl of Candy on the Counter
But this has gotta be the most embarrassing and unusual way to go about it! Surely there are better alternatives to encourage teens to stay safe. Maybe mom needs to leave the sex education out of the view of anyone who walks through the house, just to spare her daughter’s sanity!
48. The Downsides of Wearing a Kilt to Work
Interactions between parents and teachers are always a dangerous game for the kid. There’s no telling what the outcome of a conversation between two adults in their lives will be. Frankly, we think everyone would prefer they never spoke to each other. Unfortunately for Minnie here, this exchange of words went as awful as anyone could have possibly imagined!
48. The Downsides of Wearing a Kilt to Work
It’s bad enough if your parent shares an embarrassing story or your teacher admits you’re not the best student. But having your mom pinch your headmaster’s rear end? It takes a truly bold and embarrassing mom to put their kid in the middle of that. And it sounds like Minnie never really got over that mortifying moment!
47. Always Wear Your Coat!
What is it with kids and wearing their winter coats? When they’re younger they like to act as though they never get cold, refusing to put on a jacket before they go outside, even in the dead of winter. Parents will nag their kids over and over to bundle up, but they never listen. So sometimes the parent will take it into their own hands. This dad was going to get his son his coat at any cost!
47. Always Wear Your Coat!
Pretty intense of the Dad – but also pretty cool! He must have driven really quickly to overtake the school bus and thought fast to ensure his son was bundled up properly. He definitely belongs in an action movie.
46. Dad’s New Job
Not every Dad has a cool job. Many fathers have jobs their kids would consider quite boring, like working in an office or at a department store. But really cool dads will figure out a way to live their fantasy job somehow, even if it comes at the expense of possibly embarrassing their kid. We can hardly believe the nerve that this parent had.
46. Dad’s New Job
Jessica has to give her dad props for being as bold as he was. It must have been so funny to see the Dad turning people away on a whim, even though he didn’t work at the nightclub. As an ex-rugby player, he probably looked very intimidating and quite believable as a bouncer!
45. Defensive Moms
Some psychologists have said that we tend to marry people who are like our parents, and that can really be proven with the next story. While the Mom is definitely embarrassing, it is nice that she shows how much she cares about her son. Though we think she might be taking her maternal tendencies a bit too far.
45. Defensive Moms
Clearly, he married someone quite similar to his mother. Maybe it’s best that his family members don’t sit in on his games? If that’s the reaction they’re going to have then perhaps he’d be better off if they just stayed home. Nevertheless, we have to admit it’s a little sweet that his mom and fiance both care about him that much.
44. Costume Party Panic
Halloween and dress-up days at school are probably even more stressful for the parents than the kids. After all, the people who end up buying the outfit aren’t going to be the ones wearing it. When it comes to putting together a costume on short notice there’s a big chance for disaster. It looks like this guy got very unlucky with his parents’ last-minute decision.
44. Costume Party Panic
It seems like the last thing he wanted was to be dressed like a fancy French doll. He may have not appreciated the costume but it looks like it ended up working out for him. He ended up coming second place in the costume contest! That’s pretty good for a look that was just thrown together.
43. Flash Forward Please!
There are some moments that you really wish you could just rewind and relive forever, but then there are some that you wish you could press forward on them and move right along. This is probably one of the latter for the embarrassed daughter. We can’t think of anything more awkward than having your mom flash you in public. what a surreal moment to live through.
43. Flash Forward Please!
We’re positive this story was never spoken of again, at least not by the daughter. We can’t imagine what people on the street must’ve been thinking when they caught a glimpse of that situation. They probably turned and walked away very, very quickly. After all, what else can you do when something like that happens?
42. “We’ll Need it in 7 Years for the Divorce”
When a newly engaged couple makes their wedding preparations they always hope that their parents will be supportive and lend a helping hand. It sounds like this father was a little more than pessimistic when throwing out this snarky comment, and right in front of his future son-in-law, too! Thankfully his prediction about his daughter’s marriage was wrong.
42. “We’ll Need it in 7 Years for the Divorce”
It was definitely a crazy thing to say in the first place. But sounds like he eventually warmed up to his son-in-law, maybe even a little more than most dads do! Even though many years have passed since it sounds like that story was never forgotten! She probably reminds her husband about it every time he gets too chummy with her dad.
41. Some Traditions Never Get Old
Sometimes the habits parents develop for their kids never end, even when their “kid” is thirty years old! It’s pretty thoughtful for this dad to continue giving his child birthday presents every year, but maybe this tradition needs a bit of an upgrade. The bank staff at Howard’s bank probably have some of their own in-jokes about this birthday tradition.
41. Some Traditions Never Get Old
He’s probably better off not knowing what they are! Perhaps Howard should just find an ATM that accepts checks? That or continue to ensure the snickers of the teller that cashes his birthday gift! Maybe he should just be glad his dad is still giving him birthday presents even though he’s grown up.
40. The Antics of a Wine Drunk Dad
When you take a naturally embarrassing parent and throw alcohol into the mix you’re bound to get a truly unique and humiliating experience. Thankfully, this dad only embarrassed himself in front of other family members, who were probably already used to and familiar with his antics. This may have gone over much worse if it was at a stranger’s house!
40. The Antics of a Wine Drunk Dad
Even so, we’re sure his family was not thrilled to have to clean up after him, not to mention have their entire sink fixed! There’s a good chance he wasn’t invited to future gatherings that involved alcohol after that. We hoped that once this father sobered up he was willing to pitch in and help.
39. The Pain is Nothing Compared to the Embarrassment
Imagine the anxiety of dealing with a medical emergency at school. Now imagine, on top of that already complicated situation, some serious parent-related embarrassment, sounds like an absolute nightmare! Especially since Karen here was only 8 years old when this happened, we believe her when she said the embarrassment made her forget about her bleeding finger.
39. The Pain is Nothing Compared to the Embarrassment
Kids can be pretty relentless when it comes to teasing, hopefully, this happened while the hallways were relatively empty. We hope at the very least that her mom put on a proper pair of shoes and stuck her teeth back in when taking Karen to the hospital. The last thing she needs is to faint from pain AND humiliation!
38. Moms Are Always Moms
We never quite outgrow our parents, and our parents never quite outgrow being in charge of us. When this woman was found by her mom at a supermarket, she learned that a mother is always a mother, and she’ll always catch you when you misbehave. And that fact doesn’t ever seem to change no matter how old you are.
38. Moms Are Always Moms
To be fair, smoking is a really bad habit, so her mom was probably right to be mad. But it’s still funny to think of a thirty-six-year-old being punished by their mom for their own choices. While it’s understandable that her mother wants her to kick this habit she might have to just accept her child is a grown-up!
37. What About The Right One?
Breast cancer is no joke, but this Mom found a way to take an awful situation and find something to laugh about. Even when she had to go through an awful operation for her own health and the future of her family. At least she kept her sense of humor!
37. What About The Right One?
That daughter shouldn’t be embarrassed, she should be proud that her Mom can take a hard situation and make it into a reason to smile! At least it seems like everyone was laughing during the actual event instead of shedding tears, and it’s all thanks to this mom’s ability to smile during the hard times. Laughter really is the best medicine.
36. Grandpa Jokes
Grandparents are parents too, and they can be just as embarrassing to their grandkids as their parents can. Maybe not as much, since there’s a difference of a generation between them. But there’s always a rare occasion where grandpa can embarrass you to a degree your dad could only dream of! This Grandpa went with a classic that’s funny no matter how old you are.
36. Grandpa Jokes
Fart jokes! He might’ve been laughing but we doubt the rest of the store found it hilarious. While flatulence can be embarrassing no matter who you are, and potty humor is not always the funniest to everyone, at least this Grandpa knows how to keep things interesting!
35. Like Mother, Unlike Son
Sometimes kids take after their parents, but sometimes they can be absolutely nothing alike. This son is like his mother in that he seems to have some musical talent – but that’s where the resemblance stops! We’re talking about genres that are nowhere near similar. He’s probably more into the Ramones and Fugazi, while his mom might be more of a Betoveen fan.
35. Like Mother, Unlike Son
But it’s so nice that the mom is proud of her son, even if he’s playing music that she probably doesn’t particularly like. And living a lifestyle that’s pretty different from her own prim and the proper way of life. We hope that all mothers can take a tip from this super supportive parent.
34. A Little Lost
We’ve all heard that men hate to ask for directions, but this may be taking it a bit far. This Dad went wandering in a new country with his family and instead of the light walk that was intended they seemed to have gone on a very long hike – into a place no one ought to be walking! That ought to teach him an important lesson for the future.
34. A Little Lost
We hope that the family got out of the situation okay, and without too much trouble from the military! Hopefully, they understood that they were all just lost tourists and not trying to cause problems by breaking into a military base. Good thing no one got hurt!
33. Bonjour, Baguette!
There are a lot of people in the world who are bilingual, but there are some people who are sadly stuck speaking one language and don’t understand the idea that someone could be fluent in more than one. Such is the case for this dad, who totally humiliated his young kid at parent-teacher conference night. And we’re positive the rest of the room could hear him!
33. Bonjour, Baguette!
Surely that poor kid wished she could turn invisible right then, or even just run away forever. French is a hard enough language to learn without the disadvantage of your teacher thinking you’re a total moron. Hopefully, the French teacher didn’t assume the kid was as dense as his dad was at that moment.
32. Trying to Make an Impression as a Dad
Parent teacher night, the most dreaded of all school nights for any kid in the world. Sounds like Scotty’s dad wanted to make an impression on his teachers, and with the ensemble, he described we’re sure that he did! We don’t think those teachers will ever forget the guy who showed up in leather pants. It’s hard not to remember an outfit that outlandish
32. Trying to Make an Impression as a Dad
Hopefully, Scotty’s teachers didn’t share too many more details from their meeting, or there would be a whole lot more things for him to be embarrassed by! At the very least, he can feel good about the fact his dad is so enthusiastic about him being an astronaut.
31. When Your Mom Doesn’t Trust Your Driving Skills
Sounds like Alexander was just beginning to get his first taste of adulthood with the responsibility of his new job. Unfortunately, his mom didn’t seem to have too much confidence in his driving abilities and felt the need to inform his employers of that. To make matters worse, instead of pulling poor Alex aside to let him know about his mom’s call, they had to make an announcement over the speaker.
31. When Your Mom Doesn’t Trust Your Driving Skills
That means anyone who was shopping in that supermarket got to hear that Alexander’s mom didn’t think he was a good enough driver and was coming to pick him up. Hopefully, it was late enough that the store was mostly empty!
30. A Very Supportive and Enthusiastic Mom
We’re sure everyone appreciates when their parents come to support them in their creative endeavors. However, sometimes their support can be a little too, how can we put it nicely, flamboyant? It seems that even in a theatre full of people, Connor’s mom was able to stand out enough for his fellow cast member to notice her.
30. A Very Supportive and Enthusiastic Mom
What exactly she was doing we have no idea, we wish that he could have elaborated on that! Hopefully, his fellow performers didn’t tease him too much about the incident. While it was embarrassing, at least his mom came to show her support. We hope Connor is proud of having a mom who’s so enthusiastic about his life!
29. Never Riding the Bus with Mom Ever Again
Have you ever been on the top of a double-decker bus? It’s a whole lot of fun, you get an incredible view of the city and you feel like you’re on top of the world! this girl probably felt like a glamorous traveler sitting up there by herself. But all those wonderful feelings were shattered when she heard her mom calling her from down below.
29. Never Riding the Bus with Mom Ever Again
On a crowded bus, people are able to hear even quiet conversations, so it’s no wonder they burst out laughing when this mom yelled for her kid to come downstairs. We’re guessing she’s probably not too keen on getting on a double-decker with her mom again anytime soon!
28. He’s Medically Incapable of Embarrassment
This Twitter user was only a third-party observer in this embarrassing parent situation, but we’re sure he was able to catch some of the kid’s second-hand cringe. No one wants to know about their parent’s vasectomy, and they certainly don’t want it to ever be announced in a public restaurant! We bet he was very grateful that it wasn’t his father making that public admission.
28. He’s Medically Incapable of Embarrassment
And do we need to point out how utterly confusing this dad’s statement was? Why does a vasectomy have anything to do with not getting embarrassed? In fact, it seems to have been the very opposite! Looks like he found a way to spread even more awkwardness!
27. “Do You Know What I Do with This?”
We’re sure Emma here was ready to die of embarrassment when this happened, we know we would have! We can only imagine the shock, confusion, and awkwardness of the poor kid at the checkout. This mom probably had no idea what she was implying when she asked what she thought was an innocent question. Parents have a way of not realizing when they’ve made a very uncomfortable euphemism!
27. “Do You Know What I Do with This?”
Hopefully, she was able to give him the answer and clarify things before he called in a manager to come to rescue him! He probably thought that being a cashier would be a safe job choice until this happened, maybe he will consider waiting on tables instead!
26. Mom, Put Your Phone on Silent!
Emma was probably honored to be chosen to be a representative at such an important ceremony, in front of many significant religious leaders. During ceremonies like these, people are usually asked to put their phones on silent so as not to interrupt the speaker. It sounds like one person didn’t get the message, and unfortunately, it happened to be Emma’s mom!
26. Mom, Put Your Phone on Silent!
Hopefully, no one sitting in the audience made the connection between the speaker and the person with the noisy cellphone. We’re sure after the event was over Emma went over to her mom for a very serious talk, she probably won’t forget to put her phone on silent again! No doubt “Single Ladies” will stir up bad memories whenever it’s played.
25. Is Your Sister REALLY a Toilet Paper Thief?
It sounds like Irene threw her sister under the bus a bit by telling this little white lie. Maybe she didn’t expect it to have this kind of embarrassing outcome, but nevertheless, it still did! Her sister probably did not appreciate finding out how her mom got the idea that she was a toilet paper thief.
25. Is Your Sister REALLY a Toilet Paper Thief?
We also guess that after that incident she was reluctant to continue carrying around a rucksack, she probably switched to a purse or some kind of smaller bag. After all, the pub she was in probably started to peg her as a thief! With a different bag, no one will accuse her of trying to nick a few spare TP rolls ever again.
24. That Was Definitely Too Much Information
There’s just some information out there that parents don’t need to be sharing with their kids. Any details surrounding their conception are DEFINITELY on that list of things! We imagine she’s probably scarred for life after hearing her parents say that, that’s an image that’s hard to get out of your head!
24. That Was Definitely Too Much Information
We can’t imagine what kind of conversation was taking place that put this information into context. Were they explaining where babies come from? Did they have a casual family talk about the various uses of handcuffs? Whatever the situation was, we think it would have been better if they just left that little detail out. No kid needs to know that their parents like to get kinky.
23. Getting Your First Bra Could Not Be More Embarrassing
Getting your first bra can be either an exciting or anxiety-filled experience. It sounds like this Twitter user won’t forget a single detail of that day, thanks to the stubbornness of her mom! If only her mother had taken a second look at the card she was pushing towards the cashier, maybe this scenario could have been avoided. Unfortunately, that was not the case.
23. Getting Your First Bra Could Not Be More Embarrassing
Nice of the cashier to be so patient with her! We can imagine his sympathies went out to the poor girl who was probably mortified by her mother’s behavior. We hope she was at least able to buy the bra in the end, otherwise, it would have all been for nothing!
22. Can’t Unsee That!
We don’t know how this kid isn’t scarred for life after this story. No one ever wants to see where they came from in this context. And they definitely don’t want to be in the company of their parent during a clothing malfunction! What was maybe a nice bike ride with the family turned into an incident no one is likely to forget soon.
22. Can’t Unsee That!
At least the Mom was on top of the moment and made sure that Peter – and anyone else who was nearby – was aware of the faux pas that was going on. The dad was probably just as embarrassed as his kid, plus now he needs to buy a new pair of shorts!
21. Mama Bear
There’s no doubt that mothers can be very protective. After all, they’ve not nicknamed the “mama bear” for no reason. But sometimes they can be just a tad too overprotective. Or in this case, very very overprotective, to an actually insane degree. It’s always good to talk to your kid before making any decisions on their behalf.
21. Mama Bear
While it’s nice that mom was just trying to look out for her daughter, she went about it in a totally weird way, which almost cost her her relationship! And possibly could have landed Mom with some assault charges. Maybe next time she should first ask questions, and then if necessary she can start to throw punches.
20. Way Too Much Information
Sometimes having parents who are doctors can be a good thing, allowing for easy answers to questions about your health or body. This is especially good when you’re younger and going through a lot of changes. But this answer by this Dr. Mom & Dr. Dad pair may be a bit too much!
20. Way Too Much Information
There are plenty of online resources and books that may have been able to explain the concept of conception in a lighter way. This would probably put anyone off having kids for a while. There’s a reason that the legend of the storks exists – kids should be a teensy bit older before they find out the truth of where a baby comes from.
19. “My Trousers are On Fire!”
We honestly have to wonder what anyone observing this situation was thinking when it happened. Thankfully, his daughter was not around to witness this event, but likely the news got around to her eventually. We guess the moral of the story is to next keep your phone and keys in the same pocket? Or perhaps don’t carry a battery around, that might also.
19. “My Trousers are On Fire!”
Hopefully, that was a lesson the rest of the parents in this PTA meeting could learn from him. His phone probably did not survive being chucked across the room, another unfortunate aspect of this truly weird scenario. Luckily no one sprayed him down with a fire extinguisher, that’s definitely a silver lining!
18. DJ Got Us Falling in Love?
Sometimes parents and grandparents don’t realize what kids will find embarrassing. All this kindly grandfather wanted to do was pick up his granddaughter, who happened to be at a club at the time. Though he had good intentions, we totally understand why a fifteen-year-old girl wouldn’t want the entire club to hear that her grandpa was there to pick her up.
18. DJ Got Us Falling in Love?
It must have been so awful when everyone stopped dancing just so that the DJ could gleefully announce that Grandpa was here to bring his grandkid home for curfew.
Hopefully, he didn’t do it right before the beat dropped!
17. Don’t Stop The Music
What is with parents and interrupting their kid’s groove? They seem to love to use the DJs as their own personal assistant, reaching out to their kids at will to send them scampering home, blushing and embarrassed. To be fair, Helen shouldn’t have been staying out past her curfew. But surely there was a better way to get her attention on the dance floor.
17. Don’t Stop The Music
How did the mom get the DJ’s number in the first place? We’re guessing this interruption seriously ruined her evening of tearing up the dance floor. It doesn’t matter how good her moves were, people are only going to remember the moment when the DJ told her to go home!
16. Parental Approval Advised
“The talk” is one that many parents probably dread – though not as much as their kids do. Sometimes the school system beats them to it, but that doesn’t mean that the parents don’t want to make sure that they agree with what is being taught to their kids. But this dad’s announcement when he came late to a special styled class is pretty classic:
16. Parental Approval Advised
It would’ve been awkward enough to have your dad say that at home, but in front of an entire room of people? That’s just too much. We feel pretty bad for the little sister who has to attend this sex-ed class, hopefully, no one will tell her about what went down in the pre-viewing!
15. Rarely Right
It’s a common stereotype that mothers can be overly controlling, and this mother doesn’t seem to be much different. Her son might be old enough to have kids of his own but she’s still going to micromanage the way he wants his food cooked! That’s some pretty extreme helicopter parenting, especially if your son is forty-three!
15. Rarely Right
We bet he thought he’d be free of his mother’s constraints when he grew up. Sadly he was very much mistaken. We hope he was able to order his steak the way he wanted it, there’s no reason for his mom to question his choices. Next time don’t pick a steak restaurant when you take your mom to dinner!
14. Not Over Until the Lady Sings…
There’s a fine balance when singing in public, between singing too loud and overpowering everyone else and singing so quietly that your voice is drowned out among the crowd. This mom doesn’t seem to know how to balance that line – probably because as an opera singer, she only knows how to belt it out!
14. Not Over Until the Lady Sings…
While Suzi was embarrassed by her mom’s performance in retrospect it’s pretty clear that her mother is incredibly talented. While all eyes might’ve been on her and her mom she can look back and appreciate her mother’s incredible talent. Hey, maybe some of those kids were jealous that their parents don’t have the ability to sing opera!
13. The Truth Stinks
There’s a famous phrase that she who smelt it, dealt it, but that applies doubly here. In this story, two kids take the blame for stink bombs that didn’t even exist. It must have been very embarrassing for the mother to realize that her flatulence was so bad that people thought it was manufactured and had to choke and crawl away from the smell.
13. The Truth Stinks
It’s really no wonder that she didn’t come clean about her farts, even if it meant those kids ended up getting in trouble. But it’s even more embarrassing for her daughter who knew the truth and had to stay quiet too. Otherwise, she’d probably risk humiliating herself further!
12. Merry Christmas, Here’s Our Son’s Mugshot!
Holidays are always a prime time for parents (and sometimes even relatives) to embarrass and stress out their kids. These parents seem to have taken a preemptive approach and began the embarrassing activities before the holidays even started! What could have possessed these parents to consider their child’s mugshot as a good photo for a Christmas card?
12. Merry Christmas, Here’s Our Son’s Mugshot!
Maybe all their photo albums mysteriously disappeared, or were lost in a house fire? Even if that was the case, we think it would’ve been better to have dragged their son in to take a new photo. Now the whole family knows about his incarceration! That’s going to be an awkward topic during Christmas dinner.
11. Lost and Found
People can easily misjudge strangers on the street. When you’re in a crowded area you end up coming across all sorts of people, some you might even have to interact with. This girl was walking alongside her mom when they both spotted what looked like a poor man collecting charity. Unfortunately, that couldn’t be further from the truth.
11. Lost and Found
He was just an ordinary man in a wheelchair! The guy was probably enjoying a cool drink in the sun, one that was promptly ruined by this mom’s loose change. We’re sure she meant well but we doubt the man was able to see her good intentions. This is definitely a lose-lose situation, and we’re positive the daughter was mortified!
10. Anti-Vape Parents
This dad might have a point. Smoking’s never good for your lung capacity. But to yell that out in the middle of a sports game in front of everyone…that’s mortifying. Embarrassing your child is probably not the best way to get them out of a habit you don’t like. On the contrary, that incident probably made him want to vape more out of spite.
10. Anti-Vape Parents
Also, way to kill your kid’s confidence in the middle of a game. Hockey is tiring, and if he was playing a good game, he should be out of breath. Making fun of someone isn’t going to encourage them to try harder. That usually makes you want to blend into the shadows, which is not a good tactic for hockey. In that game, you need to be confident and aggressive.
9. Artsy Has A Time And Place
This dad is honestly such a star for helping out his daughter in this way. Her poster boards must’ve always looked unique and special, even though it probably was a huge pain to write everything out manually. Her handwriting must be impeccable. But there’s a time and place for cool graffiti on a poster.
9. Artsy Has A Time And Place
The dad probably should’ve picked up on the seriousness of the topic when the subject was Harriet Tubman. Though she is dead, halos to decorate her name don’t really give off the right message. There are several other ways to artfully decorate with a serious intention. This poor girl was probably not her most confident self when giving that particular presentation. Hopefully her grade didn’t suffer from the tasteless decoration.
8. The Rules T-Shirt
This father is using every tactic he can to keep his daughter from dating. Not only is he probably incredibly strict with his daughter’s freedom, but he also had to buy the most embarrassing shirt on the planet. Parents rarely help you find potential boyfriends, but they can at least try not to scare away the ones you find for yourself. No boyfriend is going to feel welcome in a house where the dad is wearing this!
8. The Rules T-Shirt
Even if he’s able to play off the wardrobe choice with a cool head, it’s still wildly embarrassing. The dad is literally doing everything he can to make the boy (and probably his daughter) feel uncomfortable. Protective parents are understandable, but this is a bit of overkill.
7. Cool Kid On Campus
Moving into your college dorm is a huge transition. For most, it’s their first time living away from home and away from the watchful eye of their parents. However, this family needs to worry more about the wild party tendencies of their dad rather than their daughter. They only left him alone for a couple of hours and he already found free beer and red solo cups.
7. Cool Kid On Campus
The fact that he took a selfie is also pretty mortifying. This girl’s probably going to be known around campus because of her dad. Her label will be something like ‘the girl whose dad is cool’ (or maybe not so cool!) Either way it’s pretty embarrassing.
6. A Purposefully Embarrassing Public Performance
For some kids, it feels like their parents’ life goal is to embarrass them. For this child, that assumption might be true. This person gave absolutely no reason as to why they burst into song in a public place. Choosing a reading song as your debut performance is completely random. You’d think parents would want to encourage their child to read!
6. A Purposefully Embarrassing Public Performance
Then again, some parents live to mortify their children. They think one of the major joys of parenthood is the power to embarrass their kids. This instance looks like it might have bordered on traumatic. There’s a fine line between lovingly embarrassing and just plain humiliating. These parents are on the edge.
5. TikTok Famous Mom
Trying to go viral on social media is a hard and often unrewarding task. Every couple years there are new social media trends and platforms. It’s hard to keep up! But this mom took the challenge head on. Then not only did she succeed, but she surpassed her daughter and went viral! Most people work for years to build up their following before a major breakthrough happens.
5. TikTok Famous Mom
Not only is this girl embarrassed because her mom’s on TikTok, she has to deal with the fact she’s less famous than her. That’s got to be a huge blow to a teenager’s self-esteem. She’s probably never going to live that down.
4. Late Night Radio Show Interrupted
Back in the era of landlines, things like this would happen all the time. With one line and multiple phones, you could easily listen in on conversations and even interrupt them if you wanted to. In this case, the mom did enough damage by simply yelling in the background. The fact that the radio show decided to keep it live is incredibly unlucky.
4. Late Night Radio Show Interrupted
Being embarrassed during a live public event is pretty terrible. Not only was it in front of friends, but strangers too. There’s a chance that this boy met someone one who was one of the listeners that night!
3. Showstopper Mom
There’s nothing more embarrassing than your mom showing up at a bar and dragging you home in front of everyone there. But in this case, it’s even more mortifying because she actively sabotaged his musical career. Many high school bands are more ambitious than successful, but she still could have at least supported the effort and not messed with the gig. She always could’ve punished him after they got home.
3. Showstopper Mom
It’s not very punk to have your mom pull you offstage by your ear. This poor boy was probably too humiliated to ever perform at that venue again. The bar was probably pissed as well. Their event got cut in half because of a helicopter mom. Who knows what became of this boy’s punk career after this incident.
2. Pantless Dinner Party
This dad was a total rebel. Stripping down in front of strangers is a very bold move. If the child had been there, then it would have been pretty darn mortifying, but if the dad did that on his own, it’s pretty impressive. It takes serious nerve to explicitly protest something. However, it’s doubtful that his little demonstration had a positive outcome.
2. Pantless Dinner Party
They most likely did not seat him after that. The more likely scenario was that he immediately got kicked off the premises and potentially banned from the establishment. Even though the restaurant’s no jeans rule is pretentious, they probably didn’t appreciate it being openly protested.
1. The Worst Kind Of T-Shirt
There’s no telling what this girl must have done to deserve this kind of punishment. Being forced to wear a t-shirt with that kind of photo is pretty humiliating. The fact it’s an angry selfie makes it ten times worse. You can tell by this girl’s expression that she’s not happy with the arrangement at all. Her dad, on the other hand, looks like he just won the lottery.
1. The Worst Kind Of T-Shirt
Apparently, she had to wear this outfit to school for a day. Her friends probably laughed her out of the classroom! Let’s hope it was a cold day and she had a jacket on her, that way she could cover it up.