A heartwarming yet hilarious video has taken social media by storm, showing the extraordinary moment a group of men decided to flip traditions on their head by organizing a full-blown baby shower for their expectant friend. Unlike the usual baby showers that are mostly hosted by women for pregnant moms, these guys came together to surprise their friend, who is about to become a father, with gifts of diapers and plenty of laughter.
The thoughtful gesture was aimed at showing solidarity and celebrating their friend’s journey into fatherhood. According to reports, the man is expecting a baby girl, and his friends decided to add a fun twist to the celebration, breaking stereotypes in the most comical and lighthearted way possible.
In the now-viral clip, the group of men can be seen joyfully dancing towards their seated friend while carrying packs of baby diapers like prized possessions. The atmosphere was filled with laughter as they presented the gifts to the father-to-be, who happily received and stacked them with a big smile on his face.
Expectant father reacts joyfully
The overjoyed dad-to-be, clearly moved by the love and effort of his friends, didn’t hold back his excitement. To add more fun to the moment, he was dressed in a playful tutu skirt, symbolizing the gender of his unborn child. He stood up, danced, and shashayed around, showing off his happiness and gratitude for the thoughtful surprise.
Mixed reactions from netizens
The video has sparked waves of reactions across social media platforms. While many applauded the creativity and love behind the gesture, others couldn’t stop laughing at the humorous twist. Some suggested that men also deserve to experience baby showers and moments of support before welcoming their babies, while others focused on the comedy of the tutu skirt and diaper gifts.
lifestylewithdidi commented: “All of them sent one person to buy the diapers and he got all in size 1.”
jessica_ngozi wrote: “Men deserve this too, let’s normalize it.”
amyelitestrands added: “This is so thoughtful of them.”
sipsandgrubs said: “Awwwww love this.”
evelawson161 noted: “It’s his tutu skirt for me.”
tsg_world joked: “E remain to carry the belle.”
jjeada reacted: “Aww I love this, men deserve to have fun too. So thoughtful of the friends.”
seraphicserah8 pointed out: “The problem is if they got good SIZE.”
cooking4dem added: “Just be man everything sweet, na only when money no de e bitter.”
mariam_enitan_adekanbi wrote: “Every thoughtful of them.”
iphy_007 concluded: “Let’s switch up something a little bit.”
The unusual but heartwarming baby shower has since gone viral, with many suggesting that such events should be normalized for dads-to-be as well, not just for expectant mothers. It not only brought joy to the father-to-be but also reminded many of the value of friendship and support during life-changing moments.
Watch the full video below …