ADVERTISEMENT

Life is full of special occasions that might call for celebration. But one, particularly modern trend is to create a lot of fanfare about announcing the gender of one’s unborn child. It seems like not even a whole month goes by without fire, injuries, or a combination of the two. 

We’ve gathered perhaps the worst examples of gender reveal parties where something went horribly wrong. From too much enthusiasm mixed with too little safety to terrible ideas with even worse execution, get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites, and be sure to share your own thoughts and experiences below. 

#1

There Was An Attempt To Have A Gender Reveal

There Was An Attempt To Have A Gender Reveal

Reptarro52 Report

#2

My Friend Had A Gender Reveal Party... I Hope

My Friend Had A Gender Reveal Party... I Hope

kahlieo Report

#3

When You Order The Gender Reveal Cake From The Babushka At The Russian Bakery

When You Order The Gender Reveal Cake From The Babushka At The Russian Bakery

fiero444 Report

Add photo comments
POST
Loverboy
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know I'm not the only one reading this in a thick, male russian accent. It is girl, comrade.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu

While they remain relatively popular, we are at the point where many people associate gender reveal parties with nothing but chaos, accidents, and disaster. At best, they are often tacky, somewhat unnecessary, and contain the most blatant “gendered” examples of things you have ever seen, from "Guns or Glitter" to "Pistols or Pearls."

At worst, the list goes on and on and on. For example, one 2017 gender reveal party gone wrong in Arizona caused a 46,991-acre wildfire. For whatever reason, the expecting parents wanted to celebrate sharing their child’s gender using explosives. 

#4

My Dad Thought My Brother’s Gender Reveal Party Was Him Coming Out As Transgender

My Dad Thought My Brother’s Gender Reveal Party Was Him Coming Out As Transgender

Matthew-ccty Report

Add photo comments
POST
Loverboy
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He seems like a good dad, he was going to support it regardless and doesn't seem judgmental <33

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
ADVERTISEMENT
#6

Chocolate: Boy, Strawberry: Girl. There Is Only One Baby And I See Two Flavors

Chocolate: Boy, Strawberry: Girl. There Is Only One Baby And I See Two Flavors

jeremyice929 Report

A key issue is people going overboard. In general, it can be thoughtful to do something special for those unique life experiences, even if your plan isn’t the best formulated out there. But for one reason or another, gender reveal parties seem to come with a sort of arms race among parents who want to outdo each other. 

#7

According To This Gender-Reveal Lasagna, The Baby's Gone Bad

According To This Gender-Reveal Lasagna, The Baby's Gone Bad

TimDuffy Report

Add photo comments
POST
Loverboy
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Every single one of my Italian brethren would like to have a word with you in private.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#8

How Wrong Could A Gender Reveal Go?

How Wrong Could A Gender Reveal Go?

Gemma Bayliffe Newby Report

Add photo comments
POST
Ivo H
Community Member
8 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Whatever "gender" they are, they're probably the last one.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
ADVERTISEMENT
#9

We Found Out At Our 32-Week Growth Scan That Our Little Girl Was Actually A Little Boy

We Found Out At Our 32-Week Growth Scan That Our Little Girl Was Actually A Little Boy

shanmorgan1 Report

Even worse, this destruction and injuries aren’t necessarily limited to the participants. The aforementioned Arizona fire isn’t even the sole gender-reveal-party-wildfire. The El Dorado Fire that destroyed parts of San Bernardino and Riverside in California was caused by, you guessed it, a smoke bomb lighting dry grass on fire. 

ADVERTISEMENT
#10

So This Was Supposed To Be The Gender Reveal, But Somehow The "Gender Reveal" Part Got Left Out, And Typical For My Husband, He Ate The Cupcake Whole Not Even Noticing The Pink Cream Center

So This Was Supposed To Be The Gender Reveal, But Somehow The "Gender Reveal" Part Got Left Out, And Typical For My Husband, He Ate The Cupcake Whole Not Even Noticing The Pink Cream Center

for.the.luv.of.jc Report

Add photo comments
POST
Chocolate llama
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm with the husband on this one. Just give me cupcakes without imposing weird gender stereotypes on the unborn

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#11

Everybody Makes Mistakes

Everybody Makes Mistakes

thatsmommiii Report

Add photo comments
POST
Marcellus II
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah not having the 'right' gender warrants a funeral-type sadness ceremony. We call our house Camp Wedontwantcha.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#12

Gender Reveal Surprise

Gender Reveal Surprise

ViralBrother Erik Report

Add photo comments
POST
Loverboy
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Being woken up with a cake to face is in my top 10 worst ways to be woken up. Confused and messy.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu

Unfortunately, these are hardly the only cases of death and destruction from a gender reveal party. Like some sort of ritual, where the old must be torn down to allow the new to come into existence, other parties have ended up with deaths and even plane crashes. All to announce what amounts to the results of an ultrasound.  

#13

Let's Do The Reveal Inside. What's The Worst That Can Happen? The Aftermath Was Crazy 

Let's Do The Reveal Inside. What's The Worst That Can Happen? The Aftermath Was Crazy 

simoneyt_21 Report

Add photo comments
POST
Loverboy
Community Member
8 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

23 people dead of asphyxiation, lungs found to be bright pink upon autopsy despite the fact all of them had to be heavy smokers to think this a good idea. Edit: sorry, sorry. Didn't mean to cause a panic. Was just a joke, all of them are unharmed. Just pink.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#14

My Friend's Family Wore The Colors Of The Gender They Preferred For The New Baby

My Friend's Family Wore The Colors Of The Gender They Preferred For The New Baby

RaginBetch Report

ADVERTISEMENT

All this risk, over a pretty tacky and needlessly gendered party. There is nothing wrong with being in a celebrity mood when you are expecting a child, but it’s perhaps worth considering exactly what you want to celebrate. Announcing the name, for example, seems like a much better bet than random blue or pink items. 

#17

He Or She? We Don’t Know Either. Mislabeled Streamers Lead To A Confusing Gender Reveal! This Is Something We Won’t Forget. It’s A Girl

He Or She? We Don’t Know Either. Mislabeled Streamers Lead To A Confusing Gender Reveal! This Is Something We Won’t Forget. It’s A Girl

Marryyy_D Report

#18

This Was Supposed To Be My Gender Reveal For The Grandparents. Total Flop, Should Read "It's A Boy", But Domino's Apparently Doesn't Know How To Place Pepperonis Close Together

This Was Supposed To Be My Gender Reveal For The Grandparents. Total Flop, Should Read "It's A Boy", But Domino's Apparently Doesn't Know How To Place Pepperonis Close Together

modestlymallory Report

Add photo comments
POST
Little Wonder
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's a Bot! That's great news, did you know your baby can make $7,000 a month with one simple trick...

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#19

Cara And I Are So Excited To Announce Another Workman Boy Is On The Way. He Will Be Here In September And We Can’t Wait To Meet Him. Epic Gender Reveal Fail Caught. Treat Yourselves

Cara And I Are So Excited To Announce Another Workman Boy Is On The Way. He Will Be Here In September And We Can’t Wait To Meet Him. Epic Gender Reveal Fail Caught. Treat Yourselves

PWork1 Report

#20

Gender Reveal Parties In The South

Gender Reveal Parties In The South

MobileWangWhacker Report

Add photo comments
POST
Loverboy
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hell yeah I am, what other purpose is there to large gatherings

View more commentsArrow down menu
#21

My Wife And I Cut Into Our Gender Reveal Cake Today. The Baby Is?

My Wife And I Cut Into Our Gender Reveal Cake Today. The Baby Is?

IamJacksBrainwaves Report

ADVERTISEMENT
See Also on Bored Panda
#22

I Just Came For The Cake

I Just Came For The Cake

bekandjonnyland Report

Add photo comments
POST
Spannermonkey
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fair. The baby will be what it will be, but cake is right now.

View more commentsArrow down menu
#23

The Gender Reveal Balloon Was Missed

The Gender Reveal Balloon Was Missed

Massive_Influence_74 Report

#24

I'm Not Sure If I Was More Shocked To See A Blank Gender Reveal Cake Or That I’m Going To Be An All-Boy Mom. Fail On Bakery, Have Receipt That Says "Blue Icing"

I'm Not Sure If I Was More Shocked To See A Blank Gender Reveal Cake Or That I’m Going To Be An All-Boy Mom. Fail On Bakery, Have Receipt That Says "Blue Icing"

meghanmongillo Report

Add photo comments
POST
Loverboy
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Seems like a nicer gender reveal party, nothing crazy and nothing dumb just a family enjoying some cake.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#25

Before Finding Out He Was Getting A Baby Sister And After. Hopefully, We Will Get Him To Warm Up To The Idea Before She Gets Here

Before Finding Out He Was Getting A Baby Sister And After. Hopefully, We Will Get Him To Warm Up To The Idea Before She Gets Here

katiemazzuchifitness Report

Add photo comments
POST
Verena
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just read lots of cool big brother stories to him, and Astrid Lindgren. Lots of children's books available. Then he will learn that a sister is a sibling like any other.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#26

Sister Had A Gender Reveal At A Club. I Can't Tell If They're Just Dumb Or Screwed-Up And Didn't Bother To Fix It

Sister Had A Gender Reveal At A Club. I Can't Tell If They're Just Dumb Or Screwed-Up And Didn't Bother To Fix It

ShanaKorlov Report

#27

It's Supposed To Be A Pumpkin For A Gender Reveal

It's Supposed To Be A Pumpkin For A Gender Reveal

briadkins20 Report

Add photo comments
POST
Little Wonder
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't know much about American Cuisine, but do pumpkins normally have little chicken wings?

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#28

Gender Reveal Fail. It Went For The Camera

Gender Reveal Fail. It Went For The Camera

JugglinJosh Report

ADVERTISEMENT
See Also on Bored Panda
#30

Well, It Was An Epic Gender Reveal, That's For Sure. This One Will Go Down In Family Story Books And Will Be Retold For Years To Come. It Was Almost Like "Tractors Or Bows"

Well, It Was An Epic Gender Reveal, That's For Sure. This One Will Go Down In Family Story Books And Will Be Retold For Years To Come. It Was Almost Like "Tractors Or Bows"

lbritthudson Report

#31

Our Baby Gender Reveal Fail. It Popped Right In The Nuts

Our Baby Gender Reveal Fail. It Popped Right In The Nuts

staceybradley379 Report

#32

Gender Reveal Gone Wrong. We Ordered A Strawberry Cake, Just Like We Did For My First Daughter's Reveal. This One Was White

Gender Reveal Gone Wrong. We Ordered A Strawberry Cake, Just Like We Did For My First Daughter's Reveal. This One Was White

katiecatsweets Report

Add photo comments
POST
Illifred
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So much cake-fails here. Wth is wrong with you? Go to the damn supermarket, get yourself some eggs, butter, sugar, flour or ffs a cake mix and some food colouring. You don't need to have a doctor in Nuclear Physics to bake a pink or blue cake!

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#33

Gender Reveal Fireworks Fail Sends People Screaming

Gender Reveal Fireworks Fail Sends People Screaming

Report

Add photo comments
POST
Sally Signup
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Did they learn nothing from that couple fined millions of dollars for setting that huge fire?

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#34

My Toddler Stuck Her Finger In The Cake So We Could See The Color Inside

My Toddler Stuck Her Finger In The Cake So We Could See The Color Inside

teresajmolinaro Report

Add photo comments
POST
Anna Ekberg
Community Member
8 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

English is not my main but I thought a toddler meant a small child that just learned or in the process of learning how to walk? This little girl looks like 4, is she called a toddler in the USA then? Curious...

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#35

I Had A Welt On My Leg For Most Of The Pregnancy

I Had A Welt On My Leg For Most Of The Pregnancy

sunshineslovenski Report

Add photo comments
POST
Verena
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Do these things not come with an inscription like "business end this side"?

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#36

Husband Surprised Me With Pity Party Gender Reveal. Cake Makes Everything Better

Husband Surprised Me With Pity Party Gender Reveal. Cake Makes Everything Better

obviouscucumber Report

Add photo comments
POST
JoNo
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If your mind is set on having a boy or a girl, that's not the time to be having a baby. You should be happy about having a baby, regardless of the type.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
ADVERTISEMENT
See Also on Bored Panda
#39

It Didn't Pop

It Didn't Pop

heididaviess Report

Add photo comments
POST
Christy Prater
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's probably for the best considering all the other cannon mishaps!

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#40

At That Moment, I Almost Started Crying

At That Moment, I Almost Started Crying

doresaa__ Report