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Man Secretly Documents His Wife Taking Him To IKEA Again, And His Photos Go Viral
Ever found yourself in IKEA without the slightest idea why you’re there? That’s the dark magic of IKEA. It subtly draws you in with its invisible Scandi-tentacles, and it doesn’t let you go until you’ve bought at least one thing that you have absolutely no use for.
The guy behind this funny story certainly knows this feeling, as he recently found himself at the famous flat-pack furniture store with his wife without the vaguest notion as to why. So in order to try and make some sense out of his seemingly inexplicable journey, he decided to document his trip and post it on the internet. Did he make it out alive? And more importantly, did he make it out without buying anything? Read his hilarious photo diary to find out.
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“We are here. Our apartment is furnished. I am not sure why we are returning”
“We appear to be here, in part, for lunch”
“I have dropped fruity purple sauce on my pants. As is tradition. It will likely stain. On Facebook, my aunt advises pouring boiling water over the spot. She further advises removing the pants before doing so”
“Receiving no instruction on where to place my food mobility unit, I have left it here. I hope it will not cause inconvenience”
“Perhaps we are here for institutional storage solutions. My wife says, ‘Maybe when we have eight kids.’ We have zero kids. We move on”
“We are looking at candles. We have many candles. We bought our current candles at IKEA. These are slightly different”
“She has asked for my thoughts on this storage solution. I said, ‘We don’t have room for it.’ This was apparently an incorrect response”
“We seem to be here for a mirror. I begin to recall a conversation where she expressed this need”
“This is not a mirror. Our ultimate purpose remains as mysterious as the little dots over the vowels in the item labels”
“My wife is charmed by the stuffed rats. This does not alarm or surprise me, although I am surprised that the rats feature so prominently in the display. It is a strange marketing choice”
“More rats. I begin to speculate they are somehow significant in Swedish culture”
“She has commented on how sturdy these spoons are. Our other measuring spoons do not strike me as structurally unsound”
“‘*This* is where you get napkins,’ she asserts. I have to agree that, on evidence, she is right”
“‘Ready?’ she asks. I say yes, but I’m not sure what she is referring to”
“‘This would be really pretty,’ says my wife. I express hesitance to hang a picture of a random woman on my wall. She was talking about the picture frame. I am on thin ice”
“We live in a basement. I fear for the lives of any plants we procure”
“‘What is this, even?’ my wife asks. The label holds no answers”
“My wife says these remind her of baobab trees. I patiently remind her that baobabs are hundreds of feet tall. She will detach a retina if she keeps rolling her eyes like that”
“I’ve been busted”
“We are checking out. We have a microwave cover, a sugar bowl, and a drawer divider. We do not have a mirror. ‘I want ice cream,’ says my wife”
“‘I love you forever, even though I already have to,’ says my wife. I love her, too”
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Stille20 7 years ago
It was mildly clever.. then again, I am sure he was just trying to amuse himself and few friends... "going viral" has really lost it's meaning.
Hans 7 years ago
On the second picture it is not a rat, but GOSIG MUS. And they indeed are very cute. They come in three colours!
adoracat 7 years ago
I have all three colors of IKEA rats. Hidden in my guest bedroom. My granddaughter was highly amused!
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Cassie 7 years ago
"Our other measuring spoons do not strike me as structurally unsound" - I am amused. ^_^
Amanda Panda 7 years ago
Seems like he made the most of an errand he probably didn't want to go on.
varwenea 7 years ago
I agree. He amused himself during an errand that he didn't want to have any part of.
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frederic eeckman 7 years ago
It's funny because my brother-in-law always make a big fuss when he goes with my sister to Ikea, but he sees absolutely no trouble to bring her two afternoons in a row when he needs a new car that she won't even drive :)) (they found a compromise, though, I go with my sister to Ikea because I like it too, and he brings his own brother when he needs a new car) :p
BobbyK 7 years ago
The strange plant is called "Witches Fingers". It is related to "Mother-In-Law's Tongue".
Charley Darbo 7 years ago
Actually it's called Sansieveria cylindrica. "Mother in law's tongue" refers to several different species of Sansieveria. So if we all used proper names for plants (and animals), we'd all know they were related because of their names.
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Bunnies are better!! 7 years ago
I'm not sure he really got dragged along..he seems to be enjoying himself
Donovan 7 years ago
It's a sweet article. Not only for the humor and cleverness but most importantly, about their relationship. Marriage is really about the small things. Spending that simple time together. The actual "shopping" for physical, home needs are merely a backdrop. They'll be together a long time :)
Eric Baker 7 years ago
We have an IKEA very close to us and the lure of the Lunch for 2 for under $10 is the main draw, but of course we then spend $50 on things we decide we can't live without....LOL. I like the story though, it shows that love endures through all aisles.......
Nicole Khairullah 7 years ago
Very sweet and your wife is so pretty! You are both lucky to have each other. :)
Ramzy Gharbi 7 years ago
I m sorry..i don't mean to be bad but i think better if she looses time in the gym not in ikea
Belinda Marie McLaughlin Knoblock 7 years ago
I have never seen a sansevieria that looked like green sticks. I had to look it up... Sansevieria cylindrica. I guess I learned something. Cute post.
Melanie Dressed 7 years ago
I can´t understand why people force their loved ones to go to ikea if they don´t want. Even though I am very happy he was forced XD.
Григорий Перепелицын 6 years ago
У жены ожирение, а они по IKEA шарятся. К диетологу лучше ее своди, умник...
Григорий Перепелицын 6 years ago
У жены ожирение, а он по IKEA шарится. К диетологу лучше ее своди...
Marigen Beltran 6 years ago
I was waiting for something to happened but nothing happened, I was entertained thou, reminds me of when my husband and me go shoping but I wouldnt like for him to post that for everyone to see.
Jan Holmes 7 years ago
Men do not understand - women go to LOOK not shop and after LOOKING we might buy something or not, if not it doesnt matter because we have enjoyed LOOKING.
TheReader19 7 years ago
Am I the only woman who hates Ikea and finds even the idea of going there stressful. I go to eat which isn't to bad. However the mere thought of shopping in this place raises my blood pressure and is a reason to lie on the sofa and eat sweets
Vicky Jenkins 7 years ago
I really hate shopping in ikea, so does my boyfriend. We have cracked the way to shop there. Look what you want on the internet, get the codes and go through backwards straight into the pick up area. (Doesn't work if you just want napkins) I can do ikea in 10 minutes.
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Tony Formica 7 years ago
Sort of anti-climatic ending I was expecting you to finish off better than that; I guess we all know how your wife feels now... maybe she is cruising Ikea for a man to screw her BILLY Bookcase together? But let's face it any other man there not being lead by his nose, by his dumpy wifey like yours is holding hands with the other good guys to pay either of you a mind... "Sansevieria" look it up 70 different flowering plants, native to Africa, Madagascar and south Asia. Common names mother-in-law's tongue, devil's tongue, jinn's tongue, and snake tongue [see where that went mother-inlaw and the Devil] LOL "ficus microcarpa ginseng" (Ficus Retusa) Native to Malaysia, Taiwan and other Southeast and East Asian countries, the Ginseng Ficus is an excellent choice for bonsai tree growers. AKA Taiwan Ficus, Banyan Fig Indian Laurel Fig, Ginseng Ficus known for the shape of its roots and stems and small oval dark green leaves
endelbendel 7 years ago
You are married. You could be having sex. She's only got this hobby bc you are not asking her to do it enough.
Susan Riley 7 years ago
I hope you can buy the rats online from them because we have no Ikea stores here. I'm off to look right now!
Chuck Neuenschwander 7 years ago
My first trip to Hobby Lobby. Accompanied my wife, thinking this place should be cool. Probably half the store will be r/c equipment, guns, auto supplies, models , etc. Huh, all foo-foo. 'Twas also my last trip.
Lisa James 7 years ago
I think it was really nice to see how much he loves his wife, we need to see more of this!
Derp Turd 7 years ago
Oh bravo mindless consumer slags. How could one ever resist the urge to make a pilgrimage to the mecca of the unnecessary? This emasculated gentlemen knows not how to stand up to the keeper of his twig and giggle berries. Was there ever a thought given to ummmmmm not buy useless carp?? I'll go ahead and preempt the comeback here: **forever alone**
Julie Torres 7 years ago
Those rats are the best dog toys ever! My dogs destroy every toy we bring home in 2 minutes flat, we have had several of these (and the mice!) for years and they have failed to destroy them...
Indradjid Sofwan 7 years ago
How come the similar scenario also happen with me ? I think all wifes has secret society and they share the scenario to each other
Charley Darbo 7 years ago
Why does the headline say "secretly?" in most of the pictures she's looking right into the camera.
Robert Bernal Cooke 7 years ago
I can relate to this mans pain. My wife has got me into a pattern for going to Ikea purely to return an item that we purchased on the previous visit. Every time we return something, she finds something else to buy that she eventually decides needs returning on our next visit.
Robert Bernal Cooke 7 years ago
I can relate to this mans pain. My wife has got me into a pattern for going to Ikea purely to return an item that we purchased on the previous visit. Every time we return something, she finds something else to buy that she eventually decides needs returning on our next visit. I hate Ikea
Christopher Chance 7 years ago
I read this in Werner Herzog's voice, and it was so much better for it.
Tony Formica 7 years ago
Sort of anti-climatic ending I was expecting you to finish off better than that; I guess we all know how your wife feels now... maybe she is cruising Ikea for a man to screw her BILLY Bookcase together? Sansevieria 70 different flowering plants, native to Africa, Madagascar and south Asia. Common names mother-in-law's tongue, devil's tongue, jinn's tongue, and snake tongue see where that went mother-inlaw and the Devil lol ficus microcarpa ginseng (Ficus Retusa) Native to Malaysia, Taiwan and other Southeast and East Asian countries, the Ginseng Ficus is an excellent choice for bonsai tree growers. AKA Taiwan Ficus, Banyan Fig Indian Laurel Fig, Ginseng Ficus know for the shape of its roots and stems and smalloval dark green leaves
Rafael Tiba 7 years ago
paid ad for ikea. this is boring as hell. and of course it didn't "go viral'.
Śliwka Ogg 7 years ago
Sometimes I wonder WHY women try so hard instead of just giving simple instructions to men. Seems to me, his wife is trying to check his attitude to HAVING CHILDREN in nearest future. "8? Of course it is too many but look: we can storage babies in this closet units! Or hang them on walls when we are in the kitchen! Babies smell? Here! Aroma candles! Babies make a mess? Here! solution: NAPKINS. AND HEY! Husband: YOU should use napkins too (look at your trousers, you silly babe...) ... After walk between the mirrors she is affraid he may not like body... Maybe he would rather have sex (and babies) with someone like this lady on the picture? All pretty, all papery and super-model like in magazines... Eh... all this hints were hopeles... Let's adopt plant." AND HEY: the label has this little tiny black marks on it which SAYS what is it in the pot. It is SANSEVIERIA. A plant which has a name. But - whatever. I feel like talking baobab tree here. I am unhappy. Need icecream."
Suzanne Lee Rouland 7 years ago
Enjoyable. But I don't understand the message on her T shirt. Clearly I'm missing something since no one else has asked.
Tony Formica 7 years ago
On May 9, 1754 Join, or Die is first published political cartoon and to become well known as such, drawn by Benjamin Franklin, published in his Pennsylvania Gazette this t-shirt of not that drawing though... but I can not remember from where the T-Shirt is from it maybe Bowling Green athletics I know I've seen it ... Join_or_Di...26485e.jpg 
Stille20 7 years ago
It was mildly clever.. then again, I am sure he was just trying to amuse himself and few friends... "going viral" has really lost it's meaning.
Hans 7 years ago
On the second picture it is not a rat, but GOSIG MUS. And they indeed are very cute. They come in three colours!
adoracat 7 years ago
I have all three colors of IKEA rats. Hidden in my guest bedroom. My granddaughter was highly amused!
Load More Replies... Cassie 7 years ago
"Our other measuring spoons do not strike me as structurally unsound" - I am amused. ^_^
Amanda Panda 7 years ago
Seems like he made the most of an errand he probably didn't want to go on.
varwenea 7 years ago
I agree. He amused himself during an errand that he didn't want to have any part of.
Load More Replies... frederic eeckman 7 years ago
It's funny because my brother-in-law always make a big fuss when he goes with my sister to Ikea, but he sees absolutely no trouble to bring her two afternoons in a row when he needs a new car that she won't even drive :)) (they found a compromise, though, I go with my sister to Ikea because I like it too, and he brings his own brother when he needs a new car) :p
BobbyK 7 years ago
The strange plant is called "Witches Fingers". It is related to "Mother-In-Law's Tongue".
Charley Darbo 7 years ago
Actually it's called Sansieveria cylindrica. "Mother in law's tongue" refers to several different species of Sansieveria. So if we all used proper names for plants (and animals), we'd all know they were related because of their names.
Load More Replies... Bunnies are better!! 7 years ago
I'm not sure he really got dragged along..he seems to be enjoying himself
Donovan 7 years ago
It's a sweet article. Not only for the humor and cleverness but most importantly, about their relationship. Marriage is really about the small things. Spending that simple time together. The actual "shopping" for physical, home needs are merely a backdrop. They'll be together a long time :)
Eric Baker 7 years ago
We have an IKEA very close to us and the lure of the Lunch for 2 for under $10 is the main draw, but of course we then spend $50 on things we decide we can't live without....LOL. I like the story though, it shows that love endures through all aisles.......
Nicole Khairullah 7 years ago
Very sweet and your wife is so pretty! You are both lucky to have each other. :)
Ramzy Gharbi 7 years ago
I m sorry..i don't mean to be bad but i think better if she looses time in the gym not in ikea
Belinda Marie McLaughlin Knoblock 7 years ago
I have never seen a sansevieria that looked like green sticks. I had to look it up... Sansevieria cylindrica. I guess I learned something. Cute post.
Melanie Dressed 7 years ago
I can´t understand why people force their loved ones to go to ikea if they don´t want. Even though I am very happy he was forced XD.
Григорий Перепелицын 6 years ago
У жены ожирение, а они по IKEA шарятся. К диетологу лучше ее своди, умник...
Григорий Перепелицын 6 years ago
У жены ожирение, а он по IKEA шарится. К диетологу лучше ее своди...
Marigen Beltran 6 years ago
I was waiting for something to happened but nothing happened, I was entertained thou, reminds me of when my husband and me go shoping but I wouldnt like for him to post that for everyone to see.
Jan Holmes 7 years ago
Men do not understand - women go to LOOK not shop and after LOOKING we might buy something or not, if not it doesnt matter because we have enjoyed LOOKING.
TheReader19 7 years ago
Am I the only woman who hates Ikea and finds even the idea of going there stressful. I go to eat which isn't to bad. However the mere thought of shopping in this place raises my blood pressure and is a reason to lie on the sofa and eat sweets
Vicky Jenkins 7 years ago
I really hate shopping in ikea, so does my boyfriend. We have cracked the way to shop there. Look what you want on the internet, get the codes and go through backwards straight into the pick up area. (Doesn't work if you just want napkins) I can do ikea in 10 minutes.
Load More Replies... Tony Formica 7 years ago
Sort of anti-climatic ending I was expecting you to finish off better than that; I guess we all know how your wife feels now... maybe she is cruising Ikea for a man to screw her BILLY Bookcase together? But let's face it any other man there not being lead by his nose, by his dumpy wifey like yours is holding hands with the other good guys to pay either of you a mind... "Sansevieria" look it up 70 different flowering plants, native to Africa, Madagascar and south Asia. Common names mother-in-law's tongue, devil's tongue, jinn's tongue, and snake tongue [see where that went mother-inlaw and the Devil] LOL "ficus microcarpa ginseng" (Ficus Retusa) Native to Malaysia, Taiwan and other Southeast and East Asian countries, the Ginseng Ficus is an excellent choice for bonsai tree growers. AKA Taiwan Ficus, Banyan Fig Indian Laurel Fig, Ginseng Ficus known for the shape of its roots and stems and small oval dark green leaves
endelbendel 7 years ago
You are married. You could be having sex. She's only got this hobby bc you are not asking her to do it enough.
Susan Riley 7 years ago
I hope you can buy the rats online from them because we have no Ikea stores here. I'm off to look right now!
Chuck Neuenschwander 7 years ago
My first trip to Hobby Lobby. Accompanied my wife, thinking this place should be cool. Probably half the store will be r/c equipment, guns, auto supplies, models , etc. Huh, all foo-foo. 'Twas also my last trip.
Lisa James 7 years ago
I think it was really nice to see how much he loves his wife, we need to see more of this!
Derp Turd 7 years ago
Oh bravo mindless consumer slags. How could one ever resist the urge to make a pilgrimage to the mecca of the unnecessary? This emasculated gentlemen knows not how to stand up to the keeper of his twig and giggle berries. Was there ever a thought given to ummmmmm not buy useless carp?? I'll go ahead and preempt the comeback here: **forever alone**
Julie Torres 7 years ago
Those rats are the best dog toys ever! My dogs destroy every toy we bring home in 2 minutes flat, we have had several of these (and the mice!) for years and they have failed to destroy them...
Indradjid Sofwan 7 years ago
How come the similar scenario also happen with me ? I think all wifes has secret society and they share the scenario to each other
Charley Darbo 7 years ago
Why does the headline say "secretly?" in most of the pictures she's looking right into the camera.
Robert Bernal Cooke 7 years ago
I can relate to this mans pain. My wife has got me into a pattern for going to Ikea purely to return an item that we purchased on the previous visit. Every time we return something, she finds something else to buy that she eventually decides needs returning on our next visit.
Robert Bernal Cooke 7 years ago
I can relate to this mans pain. My wife has got me into a pattern for going to Ikea purely to return an item that we purchased on the previous visit. Every time we return something, she finds something else to buy that she eventually decides needs returning on our next visit. I hate Ikea
Christopher Chance 7 years ago
I read this in Werner Herzog's voice, and it was so much better for it.
Tony Formica 7 years ago
Sort of anti-climatic ending I was expecting you to finish off better than that; I guess we all know how your wife feels now... maybe she is cruising Ikea for a man to screw her BILLY Bookcase together? Sansevieria 70 different flowering plants, native to Africa, Madagascar and south Asia. Common names mother-in-law's tongue, devil's tongue, jinn's tongue, and snake tongue see where that went mother-inlaw and the Devil lol ficus microcarpa ginseng (Ficus Retusa) Native to Malaysia, Taiwan and other Southeast and East Asian countries, the Ginseng Ficus is an excellent choice for bonsai tree growers. AKA Taiwan Ficus, Banyan Fig Indian Laurel Fig, Ginseng Ficus know for the shape of its roots and stems and smalloval dark green leaves
Rafael Tiba 7 years ago
paid ad for ikea. this is boring as hell. and of course it didn't "go viral'.
Śliwka Ogg 7 years ago
Sometimes I wonder WHY women try so hard instead of just giving simple instructions to men. Seems to me, his wife is trying to check his attitude to HAVING CHILDREN in nearest future. "8? Of course it is too many but look: we can storage babies in this closet units! Or hang them on walls when we are in the kitchen! Babies smell? Here! Aroma candles! Babies make a mess? Here! solution: NAPKINS. AND HEY! Husband: YOU should use napkins too (look at your trousers, you silly babe...) ... After walk between the mirrors she is affraid he may not like body... Maybe he would rather have sex (and babies) with someone like this lady on the picture? All pretty, all papery and super-model like in magazines... Eh... all this hints were hopeles... Let's adopt plant." AND HEY: the label has this little tiny black marks on it which SAYS what is it in the pot. It is SANSEVIERIA. A plant which has a name. But - whatever. I feel like talking baobab tree here. I am unhappy. Need icecream."
Suzanne Lee Rouland 7 years ago
Enjoyable. But I don't understand the message on her T shirt. Clearly I'm missing something since no one else has asked.
Tony Formica 7 years ago
On May 9, 1754 Join, or Die is first published political cartoon and to become well known as such, drawn by Benjamin Franklin, published in his Pennsylvania Gazette this t-shirt of not that drawing though... but I can not remember from where the T-Shirt is from it maybe Bowling Green athletics I know I've seen it ... Join_or_Di...26485e.jpg
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