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They say that in-laws can either be a blessing or a curse, but there's a third category that doesn’t get the attention it deserves: they can also be hilarious.

From showing up to the holidays in silly clothes to sending surprising pictures to group chats, some people simply have a knack for turning everyday life into comedy gold of the purest kind.

To show you that family doesn't have to be just awkward conversations over tense dinners, we've gathered the funniest in-law moments we could find on the internet. Laughter and smiles are great bonds!

#1

My Sister Used To Have A Mean Husband That Treated Their Son Horribly, 4 Years Later I Can Say Her New Husband And My Brother In Law Is Pretty Awesome Just By What He Puts In My Nephew's Lunch Each Day

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    My Brother-In-Law And His Friends Won Their Office Costume Contest

    People dressed as green toy soldiers in a humorous group pose at an indoor gathering.

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    A poll from August 2022 found that Americans are pretty much united in their classifications of types of relatives.

    At least 8 in 10 consider children, parents, siblings, and spouses to be immediate family members. Slightly fewer — though still solid majorities (roughly two-thirds) — consider grandparents and grandchildren immediate family members. Cousins, in-laws, aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews are more often considered extended rather than immediate family. The most divisive category were children-in-law: 46% consider them extended family members, while 35% consider them immediate family.

    #4

    Mother-In-Law Bought These To Embarrass Me. It Didn't Work

    Man posing in a colorful tie-dye onesie, embodying hilarious in-laws humor.

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    Half of people say they live in the same city or town as at least one extended family member (54%), including 29% who say they live in at least the same neighborhood.

    One in five (19%) even say they reside in the same household. Only 15% of Americans say their closest extended family member lives in a different state from them and just 2% say they live in a different country. Only 3% say they don't have any extended family.

    #6

    When Your Japanese Father-In-Law Gets Adopted By Your Peruvian Familia

    A group of men, including a playful in-law in a striped shirt, posing joyfully at a party.

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    #7

    My Brother-In-Law Helping His Buddy Dobby Look For The Brain Cell

    Man humorously mimics a cat drinking from a kitchen sink, capturing a funny in-laws moment.

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    #8

    My Sister And Brother-In-Law Won A Trip To Iceland And Left Yesterday. My Mom And I Are Watching Their 6 Month Old Son. This Was The First Email/Status Update We Sent Them

    Man wearing helmet on scooter with a baby in a crate, showcasing hilarious in-laws humor.

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    #9

    My Grandfather In Law Was Pretty Proud Of His Knot Placement On My Son's Rocking Lion

    Wooden rocking horse in living room, comical design with rope tail, linked to Hilarious-In-Laws theme.

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    BewilderedBanana
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    spent forever looking for a knot on the rope, wondering what he was so proud of :)

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    Family reunions are a regular or at least semi-regular occurrence for many: about half of people say they've attended one within the past decade, with 38% saying they have done so within the past five years, including 21% within the past year. But not everyone has had an opportunity or desire to reunite with extended family: 19% say they've never attended a family reunion.

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    #10

    My Mother-In-Law Cherishes All Of The Photos I Send To Her Digital Photo Frame. She Tells Me That She Checks For New Pictures Every Morning. I Just Added This One

    Child in a pink jacket sits near a lifelike alligator statue on a pebbled shore, creating a hilarious scene.

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    #11

    Stand Down Everyone. My Brother And Sister In-Law Have Already Won Halloween

    Two people in matching blue dresses pose humorously in a vintage-style room, capturing a hilarious in-laws moment.

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    Lyone Fein
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because they've been telling people they're identical twins since sixth grade.

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    #12

    My Brother In-Law Made His Cat A Maze Today From Officework Boxes

    Stack of colorful moving boxes in an unusual arrangement, illustrating a hilarious in-laws' storage solution.

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    #13

    The In-Laws Gave Us A Bunch Of Corn From The Garden To Bag And Freeze. My Wife Left Me In Charge Of Labeling The Bags Saying "Be Sure To Label The Bags Clearly So We Know What's In Them." She Was Not Impressed

    Labeled corn packs with funny names like "Exotic Bananas" and "Backscratchers," showcasing hilarious in-laws' humor.

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    When asked to compare the closeness of their family to others, roughly equal shares of people feel like theirs is about average (31%), more close-knit (30%), and less close-knit (29%).

    To some extent, proximity does mean closeness. People who live in the same neighborhood or household as their closest extended family member are about twice as likely to say they are more close-knit than to say it is less close-knit.

    #14

    My Dad Does The Fake Handshake Routine Every Chance He Gets. My Brother-In-Law Finally Got Him Back

    Elderly man laughing with in-laws under umbrellas at a wedding.

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    #15

    My Future Mother-In-Law Did Not Understand Why I Brought This Icicle Into The House, Or Why I Was So Happy About Him

    Person in a cozy cabin holding a giant icicle, creating a funny in-law family moment.

    That is HUGE! I like that icicle. That’s a nice icicle.

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    #16

    When Your Son-In-Law Is A Magician, It's Hard To Not Get Super Excited

    Groom's hilarious in-laws cheering as he leans back dramatically at outdoor wedding reception.

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    #17

    I Thought I Had Put Socks On My Son This Morning. Turns Out They Were Gloves. My Mother In Law Sent Me This

    Child wearing red mittens on their feet, lying on a blue quilt.

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    However, race and ethnicity also play a role in the perceived strength of the bonds between extended family relationships: White Americans (33%) are more likely than Black (21%) or Hispanic (25%) Americans to say their family is less close-knit than average.

    #18

    Every Year My Family Does A Secret Santa And Secret Satan And My Brother-In-Law Has Had Me For Satan For The Past Four Years Straight

    Man in a colorful cat and pizza sweater stands by a decorated Christmas tree, showcasing hilarious in-laws humor.

    For those who don't know, Secret Satan is exactly the same as Secret Santa except the gifts are played for laughs. We've been doing both for years.

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    #19

    My Brother-In-Law Is A Mechanic And Sent Me This Picture Today

    Mechanic holds a chicken next to a car inspection report, showcasing a hilarious in-law moment.

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    #20

    She Was Sad It Wasn't Her Birthday, Father In-Law Came Through

    Little girl in pink shirt, standing by a cake with funny candles, embodying hilarious in-laws humor.

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    Most of us really value the moments we share with our closest people. For 58% of respondents, family relationships are the most important type of relationship. (29% believe that they are about as important as others, and 4% think they are less important.)

    People who are currently estranged from a family member hold family relationships in slightly lower regard, with 50% saying they are more important than other relationships, 36% saying they are about as important, and 8% saying they are less important. Hopefully, they can still patch things up.

    #22

    My Sister-In-Law Made My Dad A Birthday Cake

    Man holding cameras at a party, smiling next to a table with flowers, embodying hilarious in-laws humor.

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    Leigh
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's really impressive! Looks just like a camera. I'd love to have them make me a cake

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    #23

    My Dad In Law Invented This Hummingbird Helmet. He Calls The Feeder In The Back "The Tickler"

    Person wearing a helmet with hummingbird feeders, attracting birds; humorous in-law moment captured outdoors.

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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks like an idea from 5-Minute Crafts, yet I love it so much I need 20 for me and 20 for everyone I meet.

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    #24

    My Mother-In-Law Paints Landscapes. I Thought They Were Missing Something... So I Took A Photo Of Her Canvas And

    Pterodactyls flying over stunning ocean cliffs, illustrating a humorous twist.

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    #25

    Wife Pointed This Out Before My Bike Ride Today. I Believe My Father-In-Law Is The Culprit

    Person wearing sunglasses and a helmet labeled "SPECIAL ED," related to hilarious in-laws theme.

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    #27

    My Brother In Law Broke His Neck, But Not His Christmas Spirit

    Man making a funny face with holiday lights wrapped around his head, embodying hilarious in-laws humor.

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    UncleJohn3000
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Deck Bill's head with boughs of holly, don't fall fall fall fall fall, fall fall fall fall!

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    #28

    My Sister In Law Left These Outside My House Last Night So They Would Greet Me When I Left For Work

    Headless overalls statues for hilarious in-laws garden decoration joke.

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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ok, that's pretty creepy! Especially if you're half-asleep + haven't been coffeed yet.

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    #29

    My Son-In-Law Is A Tattoo Artist. He Decided To Have My Grandson Wake Up To A Little Surprise

    Child sleeping with temporary tattoo sleeve; hilarious in-laws prank.

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    #30

    My Father-In-Law Bird Watching In Central Park

    A man using binoculars in a park, with someone in a Big Bird costume amusing in-laws nearby.

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    Yellow dot
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Your father in law looks a little familiar. Some sort of faint childhood memory.

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    #31

    Got Married Yesterday. My Bil Bought Us Our Wedding Cake

    Cockroach-shaped cake with "The Greens" written on it for a hilarious in-laws celebration, dated August 5th, 2024.

    To be fair, we breed/sell insects, but how many people can say they had a cockroach cake at their wedding? We loved it. My grandma didn't.

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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have Madagascar hissing cockroaches in a terrarium. I love them, and would love to have a cockroach cake!

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    #32

    I Got My GF A New Bike Helmet, My Brother-In-Law Got Her A Drake Face-Print Balaclava And Now She Looks Like A Custom Video Game Character

    Person with helmet and mask in a festive living room, embodying hilarious in-laws humor.

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    #33

    Mother-In-Law Gave Us This At Our Baby Shower. I Made It Better

    Baby onesie with a funny in-law themed cartoon featuring animals in a boat and a joyful figure.

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    #34

    When The Waiter Accidentally Spills An Entire Glass Of Ice Water Down Your Back And Your Brother In Law Just So Happens To Have His Camera To Capture One Of Your Finest Moments

    Two women at a table react with surprise, creating a hilarious moment with in-laws.

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    #35

    Had To Take A Moment To Appreciate The Father-In-Law’s Neatly Stacked Skip

    Green skip full of rubble and wooden planks on a driveway, showcasing a hilarious in-laws DIY mishap.

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    #36

    My Brothers Father-In-Law(6'6")working In Angola With His Crew

    Group of workers in orange uniforms with a tall man in a construction vest, illustrating funny in-law dynamics.

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    #37

    My Father In Law Is A Contractor. This Is Him Installing A Mirror

    Man using caulking gun to humorously write on wall, showcasing hilarious in-laws moment.

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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Years ago when we renovated our bathroom/sauna with my now ex-husband, we left written messages in the walls and floors. Also in the same summer we built a deck, and left messages there too. Maybe some day they are found!

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    #38

    I've Been Buying The Bee Movie Whenever I See It Available For $4 Or Less To Give To My Brother In Law For Ever Holiday Ever

    Stack of Bee Movie DVDs and games, humorously organized, possibly showing a collector's quirky taste.

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    #39

    Me, My Mom, And My Sil’s Mom All Got My Niece The Same Birthday Card…we All Live In Different States

    Llama-themed birthday cards featuring the number 5 on a wooden shelf, related to hilarious in-laws.

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    #40

    My Father In Law’s Mouse. Close Up Of The Little Snowglobe/ Gravel+ Tractor Part

    Novelty mouse with tiny tractor inside, showcasing a humorous gift idea for in-laws.

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    #41

    My New Brother-In-Law Got Us A Wedding Present, Engraved With A Personal Touch

    An iPad with a humorous engraving from in-laws saying "Good luck reselling this now."

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    #42

    My Father-In-Law Baked Cookies For Me

    Funny cookies shaped like feet on a blue plate, adding a humorous touch perfect for Hilarious-In-Laws.

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    #43

    So I Got My Sister In Law For Secret Santa, I Got Her A Barn Door Shelving Unit. Only Took Three Hours

    Christmas gifts humorously wrapped, showcasing a variety of festive papers, connected to hilarious in-laws.

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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For my 18th birthday I got a big gift box from my then best friend. There was a smaller box inside. Then a smaller. And smaller. And so on. Until I finally opened the last one and pulled out an envelope. It had a note inside, saying "I'm sorry I couldn't come to your party". now after 30 years I still smile at this memory :)

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    #45

    My Father In Law's Halloween Tradition. (Can You Spot Him?)

    Cozy porch with Halloween decor featuring a pumpkin and a person in the doorway, highlighting hilarious in-laws theme.

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    #46

    Got The Danny Devito Life Size Cutout For My Brother And Sister-In-Law. Scares The Hell Out Of You When You Forget He’s Standing There

    Cardboard cutout of a man humorously placed next to a TV with sports broadcast, highlighting hilarious in-laws prank.

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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My neighbours had this in their lounge window. Scared the c**p out of me every time I went past.

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    #47

    Got These Little Ladybirds With Stickers On The Back For A £1 On The Market. I’m Going To Stick Them In Random Places All Over The Mother-In-Law’s Kitchen

    Bag of red ladybug-shaped buttons tied with twine on a wooden surface, related to Hilarious-In-Laws.

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    #48

    Father-In-Law Just Sent Me This From Vegas, Mother-In-Law Told Him, "We Loved The Fast And The Furious."

    Two men in a store under bright lights, one with sunglasses, capturing a playful moment related to hilarious in-laws.

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    #49

    We Had A Photo Booth At Our Wedding. I Think My Brother In Law Doesn't Understand How Photobooths Work

    Photobooth strip of a man in a suit and tie with a red rose boutonniere, exuding a comedic in-law vibe.

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    #50

    A Picture Of My Brother In Law When He Was 7! I Love It!

    Child in overalls and a cap humorously steering a ship's wheel, embracing comedic adventure.

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    #51

    Mother-In-Law Suggested Something Sweet To Commemorate Our Marriage, So We Framed This And Put It Near The Front Door. Now Just Waiting For The Day That She Notices

    Framed romantic lyrics with decorative script overlay, featuring in-laws' names and date.

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    #52

    My Father In Law Told My Nephew He Would Buy Him An Xbox When He Learns To Ride A Two Wheeler. Not Getting It Today

    Child in a funny mishap with a bicycle on the grass, capturing the essence of hilarious in-laws scenarios.

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    #53

    My Brother In-Laws Halloween Costume

    Adults in creative costumes, one dressed as a robot truck, enjoying a party with hilarious in-law moments.

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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG. Took me a second to realize it's a transformer. Good job.

    #55

    My Sister-In-Law's School Decided To Put "Throwback" Faculty Pictures In The Yearbook, But She's The Only One That Submitted One

    Yearbook-style photo grid of adults and a child, capturing hilarious in-laws in different outfits and expressions.

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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She just started working early to get that 30 years of work experience by the time she’s 20.

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    #56

    In-Laws Live Next To Us, Wife Ran Out Of Baking Powder

    A hand holding a small bag wrapped in plastic, outdoors on a dirt path. Hilarious-In-Laws.

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    #58

    This Book I Just Found At My Inlaw's House

    Book cover of "The Dirty Parts of the Bible" by Sam Torode, featuring an open book and sepia-toned photo. Hilarious in-laws.

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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ""The Dirty Parts of the Bible is a humorous adventure across America during the Great Depression - a rollicking tale of love and liquor, preachers and prostitutes, trains and treasure" - seems like an interesting book lol

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    #59

    I Got My Sister In Law This Card For Her 40th

    Greeting card with humorous message about looking young, related to hilarious in-laws theme.

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    #60

    Honestly He Could Have Used Plastic Plates But This Got Me Laughing

    Muffin tin used as a paint palette by in-laws, with vibrant paints for art class.

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    #61

    My Mother In Law Gave My Wife Homemade Cough Syrup For Christmas

    A person holding a bottle labeled "Cough Syrup" with a skull, symbolizing a hilarious in-laws prank.

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    #62

    The Way My Father In Law Pulled Painters Tape (Left) vs. Me (Right)

    Oddly wrapped gifts in green paper on a tiled floor, showcasing hilarious in-laws' humor.

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    #63

    The Shrine At My Mother In Law’s House. I Love That The Cat Is In The Middle And The Virgin Mary On The Side 🙃

    Cat figurine in a vintage outfit with fluffy boa, surrounded by angel sculptures, showcases a humorous in-laws gift idea.

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    #64

    How To Prank Your Mother In Law. Now Everyone That Rents Her Condo This Summer Is Going To The Think She's Illiterate

    Funny in-laws humor with metal letters spelling "BEACH" quickly rearranged to "BEECH" on a living room wall.

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    #65

    First Time For My Sister In Law Cooking ... I Think It’s A Little Bit Too Well Done

    Burnt turkey in a foil roasting pan, showcasing a common hilarious in-laws cooking mishap.

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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe she should start from simpler recipies, like boiling water? Then boiling potatoes?

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    #66

    My Father In Law Got This Shirt As A Gag Gift. He Has *no Idea* What It Means

    Man wearing a "Dad Bod" t-shirt, standing in a living room, humorously embodying hilarious in-laws theme.

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    #67

    My Mother-In-Law Wanted To Share A Youtube Video, She Sent A Picture Of Her Laptop Screen

    Laptop screen displaying a YouTube video URL about a homemade lure coursing machine.

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    #68

    Meat And Produce Is Expensive Right Now

    Hilarious in-laws gift of Italian sausage and banana in a bag with handwritten name label.

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    #70

    I'm At My Inlaws, And This Is Quite Literally The Most #fixed Thing I've Ever Seen In My Life

    Stained glass lamp humorously misaligned with ceiling fixture, creating a hilarious in-laws DIY moment.

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