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Dude Excited To Show MIL Newly Built Deck, Ended Up Showing Her His Pic Taken Under The Shower

She kept swiping through photos on the phone until her jaw hit the floor.

Dude Excited To Show MIL Newly Built Deck, Ended Up Showing Her His Pic Taken Under The Shower

Some stories start with a proud moment and end with a family memory nobody can unsee. That is exactly what happened when Reddit user gunsmoke1389 wanted to show off a newly built deck to his mother-in-law.

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He had been working hard on the project and was excited to share the finished result, but one accidental photo on his phone changed the whole mood. His wife had snapped a shower picture of him earlier, and he had no idea it was still there when he started scrolling through deck photos.

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What should have been a simple brag about home improvement turned into an awkward reveal in front of the in-laws. Read on.

How it all began.

How it all began.Reddit / gunsmoke1389
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And there it was... right on MIL's face.

And there it was... right on MIL's face.Reddit / gunsmoke1389
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When he posted this on Reddit, naturally, the world wasn't going to let him get away so easily! After people laughed their heads off, it was time to pull OP's leg.

Then the comments began pouring in like no one's business. Check out 20 of the best comments OP received for his faux pas.

The comments wasted no time turning this into a full roast.

Um. The deck, of course.

Um. The deck, of course.Reddit / gunsmoke1389

ROFL.

Newly built backyard deck with people posing, family photo context hinted.Reddit / gunsmoke1389

That would've been appropriate if FIL had seen the pics instead of MIL.

That would've been appropriate if FIL had seen the pics instead of MIL.Reddit / gunsmoke1389

LOL. Well, lucky there was cover.

LOL. Well, lucky there was cover.Reddit / gunsmoke1389

We're sure she was impressed by the DECK.

We're sure she was impressed by the DECK.Reddit / gunsmoke1389

Well, no, but who's to judge.

Well, no, but who's to judge.Reddit / gunsmoke1389

And if you think MIL embarrassment is bad, this OP’s in-laws criticized their cooking at the annual picnic too.

First Christmas + Deck pic = definitely going down.

First Christmas + Deck pic = definitely going down.Reddit / gunsmoke1389

Um. Yes, he can build an impressive deck.

Um. Yes, he can build an impressive deck.Reddit / gunsmoke1389

ROFL.

Man excitedly showing deck photos on Christmas, candid family moment vibe.Reddit / gunsmoke1389

Nope, we don't, thank you.

Nope, we don't, thank you.Reddit / gunsmoke1389

Totally unsolicited.

Totally unsolicited.Reddit / gunsmoke1389

Uh, why would she say that? No comments.

Uh, why would she say that? No comments.Reddit / gunsmoke1389

Sadly, no one will ever know.

Sadly, no one will ever know.Reddit / gunsmoke1389

Oh good, but MIL is going to remember the nude every time she thinks of a deck.

Oh good, but MIL is going to remember the nude every time she thinks of a deck.Reddit / gunsmoke1389

He sure does!

He sure does!Reddit / gunsmoke1389

LOL.

Close-up of a phone screen showing inappropriate shower selfie near deck.Reddit / gunsmoke1389

Nailed it.

Smartphone displaying a misdirected nude shower photo, comedic family reaction implied.Reddit / gunsmoke1389

Yeah, I wonder too, but maybe because of the view settings. Or his phone is a troll.

Yeah, I wonder too, but maybe because of the view settings. Or his phone is a troll.Reddit / gunsmoke1389

Sure is.

Screenshot-like view of the accidental shower selfie, deck bragging context.Reddit / gunsmoke1389

ROFL.

Family discussion framing a phone photo mishap, deck and shower selfie referenced.Reddit / gunsmoke1389

Poor gunsmoke1389, but we're glad it all worked out in the end! We're hoping his wife will explain the snickering and the embarrassment.

Thankfully, his in-laws took the light of the entire situation, and although they won't forget the full-frontal pic, at least they know he's a good man (lol).

Okay, who are we kidding? He's going to feel the roast for years to come!

Either way, the deck turned out great, and everyone was impressed. In the end, the dude learned a life lesson about the importance and lack of grooming (that ultimately ended up saving his grace).

ROFL.

That deck will never be just a deck again.

Want more family fallout, like canceling dad’s birthday dinner after his rude cooking remark? Read what he asked WIBTA.

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