by Florida – Borrowing clothes from your parents can sometimes lead to funny and unexpected moments, as one Florida woman recently discovered. Content creator Tatum shared a viral video recounting her awkward but hilarious experience wearing her father’s shirt to the gym and receiving unexpected compliments from a group of older men.
Thinking she had just grabbed a typical construction shirt adorned with some patriotic message, Tatum was confused by the amount of attention she received. That confusion turned to disbelief when she looked at the shirt’s back print and read what had attracted all the compliments.
The Unexpected Shirt Message
In the viral TikTok video that racked up more than 25,000 views, Tatum explained how she originally assumed the shirt was just like one of her dad’s typical, plain T-shirts. However, the compliments kept coming from older men who said they liked her shirt. Growing suspicious, she finally turned the shirt around and saw the message:
- “Crack kills, but I still have mad plumbing skills”
- An illustration of a handyman with his butt crack showing
Tatum exclaimed:
“I’m literally a butt crack, and I’m like, I did not just wear a shirt that had a butt crack on it. I’m literally so mad.”
Her advice to others was simple but important: “Always double check before you wear a man’s shirt — you never know what saying they’ll have on the back.”
Why Are Dad Jokes Like This?
Tatum’s story highlights a broader cultural phenomenon related to “dad jokes”—those groan-worthy, often cringe-inducing jokes dads love to tell. These jokes persist because they foster a unique parental bond and bring subtle meaning to family interactions.
According to psychological insights and research discussed by Fatherly and Relational Riffs, dads continue telling these jokes to chase the initial laughter children gave when they were younger. Even when those jokes earn eye rolls during teenage years, they serve a powerful social purpose. These jokes are linguistic puzzles based on wordplay that create a connection disguised as a complaint.
Marc Hye-Knudsen, a humor researcher, suggests these jokes might also help children develop self-confidence and resilience by encouraging them to handle embarrassment. They trigger endorphins, helping reduce stress and evoke moments of connection, even in awkward situations.
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Community Reaction and Fun Commentary
The post inspired a flood of amusing comments, reflecting the shirt’s dad joke energy and humorous appeal, including:
- “I thought you were taking this video from a jail cell at first.”
- “Oh the dads thinking where they can get one.”
- “It’s giving dad joke energy.”
- “On behalf of the coalition of all dads, you have made us proud!!”
Tatum’s lighthearted sharing on TikTok perfectly captured an experience many can relate to — borrowing a parent’s shirt without checking and ending up with a hilarious story.
For more details on this viral moment, you can visit the full story on BroBible’s coverage.
What Can We Learn From This?
This story is a fun reminder that sometimes the simplest family traditions, like borrowing clothes, come with unexpected surprises — and that dad jokes, despite their reputation, serve a deeper role in family bonding and humor.
- Check the shirt’s back before borrowing a dad’s shirt!
- Dad jokes continue to create connections across generations.
- Humor can be a powerful tool for resilience and stress relief.
Do you have a funny or awkward story about wearing something from a family member? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below!
