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Best friend has made an issue about my DH’s joke over dinner

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Berniewe · 29/07/2026 18:13

We met friends (another couple) at an Indian restaurant last night. My friend ordered a particularly hot curry which we remarked on. DH made a joke along the lines of ‘that’s the face-sitting off the cards tonight’ to which we both laughed as did my friends husband.

Driving home, I could see she messaged me. I got back to read it and she said she thought DH had set out to humiliate her and she expects an apology.

Is it me or has she gone very OTT here?!

OP posts:
outerspacepotato · 29/07/2026 22:41

DontSayItsOver · 29/07/2026 21:13

Yes calling me a rat for thinking humour is subjective is appropriate, but a joke about poop is a stretch to far.

It's a possum, not a rat.

Wait until you find out about the Fig Leaf Campaign at the Vatican. Makes MN look tame.

holidayhelpneeded1 · 29/07/2026 22:42

MayWelland · 29/07/2026 22:17

This is a pisstake, isn’t it?!

I always feel really stupid after threads like these, like I really invest in them, and OP is clearly just on a wind-up.

No more internet for me tonight

Of course it is. I genuinely don't get why people dont see it a mile away and why they even engage. These threads only appear over and over because of the rage bait just causes engagement. The quickest way to make them stop is to not post (and yes im adding to it by saying this but I shall not any more).

I just dont understand why people dont recognise it as its so repetitive.

InterIgnis · 29/07/2026 22:42

DontSayItsOver · 29/07/2026 21:31

I’m not offended at all, I’m just pointing out the irony in criticising one bad joke but not the other.

I wouldn’t dare to assume InterIgnis’s entire character based off one bad joke, and I think they should afford the same benefit to OP DH.

We’ve all put our foot in our mouth before. It doesn’t make us disgusting, just human.

You can if you want.

I do think so readily using that type of rough language reflects on someone’s character, yes, and I will judge a person that uses it as someone not worth my time to associate with. I have never found this to be at all disadvantageous.

Velumental · 29/07/2026 22:44

I'd have just thought what an absolute gross thing to say, I'd assume you've both been vile in other ways by that point and for you laughing along would cause me to quietly ghost you. I wouldn't want an apology but I wouldn't want a repeat byuck.

Velumental · 29/07/2026 22:45

Berniewe · 29/07/2026 22:10

He laughed out loud when I told him about the message - I think his reply was ‘it’s not like I suggested she shouldn’t indulge in any back door action’!

Ah ok I see you're just at it. Fair enough

ilovesooty · 29/07/2026 22:47

Berniewe · 29/07/2026 18:32

DH is in the trades so to speak and was brought up on a tough old estate so his language can be more industrial than normal, but I didn’t see how I am responsible for the comment.

That's no excuse for his revolting comments. You might not be responsible for what he said but you laughed when he said it.

noworklifebalance · 29/07/2026 22:50

I feel stupid - I don’t even understand the meaning of the joke (genuine). Apologies if someone has also asked the same question

Whatevergoes2025 · 29/07/2026 22:53

Me too - I have no idea what this comment means.

bellventrico · 30/07/2026 07:32

Yuk! Yes I think he should apologise

Wingingit73 · 30/07/2026 08:15

I wouldn't expect an apology but i wouldn't socialise with you again as a couple and id cool.the friendship. Its s disgusting comment

saraclara · 30/07/2026 11:49

Berniewe · 29/07/2026 22:10

He laughed out loud when I told him about the message - I think his reply was ‘it’s not like I suggested she shouldn’t indulge in any back door action’!

Your husband is a prat.

CallmePaul · 30/07/2026 11:58

noworklifebalance · 29/07/2026 22:50

I feel stupid - I don’t even understand the meaning of the joke (genuine). Apologies if someone has also asked the same question

You have to be on a wind up.

noworklifebalance · 30/07/2026 16:13

CallmePaul · 30/07/2026 11:58

You have to be on a wind up.

it not

CallmePaul · 30/07/2026 16:52

noworklifebalance · 30/07/2026 16:13

it not

I can't really believe I'm gunna have to explain this, but spicy hot curry, usually results later on in spicy hot farts.

Thus not the ideal fanny on face combo later on.

Bellaboo01 · 30/07/2026 19:05

Berniewe · 29/07/2026 22:10

He laughed out loud when I told him about the message - I think his reply was ‘it’s not like I suggested she shouldn’t indulge in any back door action’!

Well he sounds like a charmer - you bagged yourself a good one there!

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