r/PeterExplainsTheJoke • u/WithSkelly • Apr 24 '26

Meme needing explanation Lois?

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u/appleparkfive Apr 24 '26

I'm guessing this is the actual answer. It's funny how split people are about this. People think it's either that men are deadbeats usually, or men can't seem to say the right thing in a situation like that.

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u/ToothZealousideal297 Apr 24 '26

I hope it’s not casting shade for a guy saying “you got this”, though I realize it may well be. Childbirth is a super awkward, actually genuinely terrifying, situation that usually lasts a few hours. The smoothest & most well-meaning and informed guy in the world is going to say something sub-optimal by the end.

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u/heckin_miraculous Apr 24 '26

my first reaction was "that's a corny ass thing to say during BIRTH!" 😂 but hey it's the thought that counts

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u/Mr_Voided Apr 26 '26

This type of shit is going to scare people off from saying anything at all. Wtf should they be saying then?