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Witty Wife Shuts Her Husband When He Makes An Inappropriate Joke About Her At Thanksgiving Dinner

When joking about your wife, one should be careful about the audience listening and be prepared for a strong response.

Witty Wife Shuts Her Husband When He Makes An Inappropriate Joke About Her At Thanksgiving Dinner

In a world where women have elevated their social rights and status alongside men, many men think it's time to crack jokes at the expense of women. Jokes are meant for fun, but sometimes they make women uncomfortable.

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But what about men making jokes about their wives in front of them? There are times when women become annoyed by their husbands' behavior, especially when they make inappropriate jokes that could make them angry, particularly in the presence of others.

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Such jokes can put others in an uncomfortable position, especially in public places or family gatherings where many people are present to have fun. Only foolish men make jokes at the expense of their wives in front of everyone, knowing it will upset other women.

Do not assume that your wife is too weak to hear jokes from you. Just give her a little respect and make a joke that doesn't make her or those around her uncomfortable.

One such husband attempted to joke about his wife during a Thanksgiving dinner at his in-laws' home in front of all the family members, but what happened next was surprising. His wife didn't appreciate that objectifying joke and delivered a witty reply that shut him down.

It is commendable to see that the wife didn't support her husband; instead, she refused to entertain the joke and maintained her dignity and respect in front of all their family members. However, it upset the husband and ruined the dinner... but kudos to her for standing up for herself!

Being a nurse comes with a lot of responsibility, especially when you have three kids of your own.

Being a nurse comes with a lot of responsibility, especially when you have three kids of your own.Blatant-Honesty6055
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Now that seems like a good family reunion.

Now that seems like a good family reunion.Blatant-Honesty6055
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It is a typical Thanksgiving dinner where the men have fun while the women roll their eyes at their conversations.

It is a typical Thanksgiving dinner where the men have fun while the women roll their eyes at their conversations.Blatant-Honesty6055

First of all, that comparison is invalid; one is a working woman with three kids, while the other merely pursues her hobbies.

First of all, that comparison is invalid; one is a working woman with three kids, while the other merely pursues her hobbies.Blatant-Honesty6055

She clearly justified her answer with valid points, but she also blamed herself for not being a 'good' wife.

She clearly justified her answer with valid points, but she also blamed herself for not being a 'good' wife.Blatant-Honesty6055

The husband asked for it and got it right in his face. He clearly deserved that response.

The husband asked for it and got it right in his face. He clearly deserved that response.Blatant-Honesty6055

He was the one who put himself in an awkward position. Who objectifies their wife in front of the whole family?

He was the one who put himself in an awkward position. Who objectifies their wife in front of the whole family?Blatant-Honesty6055

Darling, there is nothing to feel guilty about when all you did was stand up for yourself!

Darling, there is nothing to feel guilty about when all you did was stand up for yourself!Blatant-Honesty6055

I guess all of us would surely agree with this user.

I guess all of us would surely agree with this user.Blatant-Honesty6055

If the answer had been anything but this, it would have made you the submissive one in the relationship.

If the answer had been anything but this, it would have made you the submissive one in the relationship.Blatant-Honesty6055

Now that is a valid point to consider; perhaps all the hate he attracts arises from his behavior.

Now that is a valid point to consider; perhaps all the hate he attracts arises from his behavior.Blatant-Honesty6055

He tried to embarrass his wife, who literally took care of the whole house, and ended up embarrassed instead.

He tried to embarrass his wife, who literally took care of the whole house, and ended up embarrassed instead.Blatant-Honesty6055

Everyone is different and does their best to keep their loved ones happy.

Everyone is different and does their best to keep their loved ones happy.Blatant-Honesty6055

Umm, provided that he pays way too well for the terrible dancer I am, I'm in to entertain him too!

Umm, provided that he pays way too well for the terrible dancer I am, I'm in to entertain him too!Blatant-Honesty6055

A good counter-question would have been, 'Hey husband, why don't you dance for me every night like the BIL's girlfriend?'

A good counter-question would have been, 'Hey husband, why don't you dance for me every night like the BIL's girlfriend?'Blatant-Honesty6055

He just wanted to act as the dominant one but got embarrassed when he received a 'no' as an answer.

He just wanted to act as the dominant one but got embarrassed when he received a 'no' as an answer.Blatant-Honesty6055

This incident should ensure that the husband does not repeat such mean and illogical behavior.

This incident should ensure that the husband does not repeat such mean and illogical behavior.Blatant-Honesty6055

I expected someone from the family to stand up for the wife and ask the husband the very same question.

I expected someone from the family to stand up for the wife and ask the husband the very same question.Blatant-Honesty6055

Men must stop making inappropriate jokes in front of everyone, especially if it's at the expense of their own wives. They must also understand that just because someone is laughing with you doesn't mean they enjoy your company.

Share this story with your friends and family and educate them about not making objectifying jokes about their partners. Encourage them to be good husbands and fathers and to behave appropriately and lovingly with their partners.

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