Very often in life, a magical thing happens after your friend finds love and gets married. They have a baby, a tiny version of themselves, a veritable bundle of joy that will carry the positive and negative traits of your friend and their partner. However, the way the human genome comes together isn’t always positive. So your BFF’s pride and joy might actually look more like Sloth from The Goonies. Instead of shuddering, do the math about how much plastic surgery the mother has had in your head and be prepared for the worst. If you’re faced with an unspeakably ugly baby, opt for our picks for the kindest things you can say that don’t mention an Area 51 resemblance.
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Do you have any friends with truly ugly children? How’d you navigate the hurdle of seeing that abomination for the first time? Let us know in the comments!
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Ugly Baby Notes
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'They really look like your partner.'
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'Babies are always so...smooshy and cute.'
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'What a truly striking child. They'll obviously grow up to do great things.'
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'Awww. Their skin is so soft and new.'
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'Look at all that potential in a tiny bundle.'
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'OMG. How cute! Is this what you looked like as a child?'
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'They're so precious. I bet you could just eat them up!'
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'Every baby is adorable, but this one is super special.'
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'Look at that face!'
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'You're so lucky!'