A Reddit user ignited a heated online discussion after admitting he forgot his mother’s birthday—only to accidentally send her a video celebrating his cat’s birthday days later.
In a now-viral post on r/TIFU (short for “Today I F—ed Up”), the 20-year-old Redditor explained that he had “entirely forgotten” his mom’s birthday. Though he felt guilty, he noted their strained relationship and pointed out that she had “forgotten [his] birthday plenty” in the past. His plan? To “wait until she forgot and moved on.”
But things took an awkward turn when his cat’s birthday rolled around shortly after. While he didn’t throw a lavish celebration, he treated his feline companion to extra cuddles, treats, and a freshly refilled catnip toy—even recording a playful video of the cat enjoying the gifts.
The Accidental Snub
The Redditor shared the clip with friends—but in a clumsy mishap, he also sent it to his parents. His mom’s response was far from amused.
“My mom responded super dismissively and is texting me that she’s disappointed I care more about a cat than her,” he wrote. “So yeah, TIFU by sending my mom a video of my cat.”
Mixed Reactions from Reddit
The post drew hundreds of comments, with reactions ranging from laughter to sympathy.
“I cannot stop laughing. This is hilarious,” one user joked, suggesting the OP send “Sears-style family pictures of you and the cat” for Mother’s Day.
Others defended him, arguing that if his mom had repeatedly forgotten his birthday, the oversight was “fair.”
“Family relationships can be tricky,” a more empathetic user wrote. “Hopefully, you can patch things up soon.”
Some shared similar blunders, like one commenter who admitted showing their mom artwork made for a celebrity’s birthday after forgetting hers.
A Fixable Fumble?
While most agreed the situation was undeniably awkward, many believed it could be resolved with humor and sincerity.
“You did definitely FU,” one Redditor conceded, “but if handled sensitively, this could be a funny story later.”
The post highlights the complexities of family dynamics—and the perils of group-text mishaps.
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