40 Things Moms Did That Are Too Cute And Too Funny To Forget
There are very few people on Earth who can simultaneously roast you, love you fiercely, and pack a lunch shaped like a cartoon character—all before 8AM. Moms, in their uniquely unfiltered glory, are a beautiful mix of over-the-top, overly concerned, and oddly hilarious. Whether it’s labeling the Wi-Fi password “asknicely123” or texting “how do I Google?” to the family group chat, their charm is unmatched.
Grumpy Sharks went deep into the wonderful archives of r/funny and r/pics to gather 40 moments that prove moms are their own genre of comedy. From accidental autocorrect disasters to heart-melting handmade birthday cards, these moments aren’t just funny—they’re unforgettable.
So pour yourself a lukewarm cup of coffee you found in the microwave (because she forgot it was there), and get ready to laugh, tear up, and call your mom afterward. You’ll want to.
#1. My wife loves to take a nap whenever possible. Her mom and grandma came to town to visit and now I can see where she gets it from!
Source: ImProblyPoopin
#2. Her Mother Looks So Happy
Source: hamdia_ahmed
#3. On a Ten hour flight from Seoul Korea to San Francisco, a mother handed out more than 200 goodie bags filled with candy and ear plugs, in case her 4 month old child cried during the flight. A very touching gesture by the mother but as you know when you have kids expect the unexpected. Not a peep out of the kid.
Source: Dave Corona
#4. 32-years old mom to 10 kids during the Great Depression (Photo/Dorothea Lange)
Source: VastCoconut2609
#5. A very awesome mom
Source: DingDongPuddlez
These gems were lovingly lifted from two of the internet’s most delightfully chaotic image sources: r/funny and r/pics. While both subreddits are known for a bit of everything, there’s a special glow when moms enter the frame.
r/funny showcases humor in its purest form—unfiltered, accidental, and universally relatable. r/pics, on the other hand, captures the visual storytelling that sometimes says way more than words. Combined, they give us a full picture of why moms are national treasures… and comedic goldmines.
Grumpy Sharks cherry-picked 40 of the best to celebrate the moments that made us laugh through our noses and say, “That is such a mom thing.”
#6. Both my mom and I are graduating today
Source: trev1776
#7. “If I Birthed 6 Kids, I’m Gonna Get 6 Kids Out”. Super-Mom Emma Schols Saved All Of Her 6 Kids From Their Burning Home. Even tho she was bleeding and losing skin, hair burnt like coal, she kept going. Emma got 93% burn injuries, yet still survived. A Hero.
Source: aftonbladet.se
#8. My Mom decided to reactivate her nursing license after 20 years. I get to teach her!
Source: PhilboShaggins
#9. My mom and I 18 years ago and today
Source: icemannn9
#10. Please don’t make fun of this. I asked my mom to make me a bulbasaur cake for my 21st birthday, and this is the result. She doesn’t do any kind of art and im really happy with it
Source: beansyboii
There’s something about moms and tech that’s just… poetic. Whether they’re sending a “LOL” after hearing someone passed away (thinking it means “lots of love”), or asking “how do I open YouTube?”—you can’t make this stuff up.
But what’s incredible? Their love always shines through the madness. Even when the pie crust is burnt or the GPS has led the family into a lake, their intention is golden. And somehow, that makes it even funnier.
#11. Good morning, today at my son Elijah’s skewl as I was dropping him off i ask him why there was so many cars… He said Donuts 🍩 with Dad, so we quickly went back home cause I wasn’t about to let him miss out….. I know seeing other dads with there kids isn’t easy for mine but its life, at least I can do whatever it takes to put a smile on that face, so here it goes….. and please don’t hate I know I’m a woman an so do my sons lol
Source: Yevette Vasquez
#12. A year and a half-ish after I was adopted. Me and my mom
Source: Fern_2808
#13. Mom Who Helped Her Blind Daughter Graduate From Law School, Received And Honorary Law Degree For Her Effort
Source: colorfulsoul_
#14. In my mom’s bathroom
Source: Tallnate68
#15. Mom was worried somebody would step on the cat, so she put cones around him.
Source: Chroniklogic
My mom once tried to surprise me with a “themed” birthday cake and accidentally spelled my name wrong—on a cake shaped like my face. She was mortified.
I laughed so hard I cried. She cried because I laughed. Then we both laughed until we couldn’t breathe. I still have the photo of that cake. It’s become a symbol in my family—not of a mistake, but of effort, humor, and love rolled into one slightly off-center buttercream sculpture.
That’s moms. They go too far, they mess it up, and somehow, it ends up perfect.
#16. World’s Best Mom
Source: ashleymcnamara
#17. Thanks to a couple of amazing redditors who helped me get back to my mom, I get to spend my final Mother’s Day with her.
Source: Poppinhymens
#18. My mom made me really cute steamed buns this morning
Source: Evarchem
#19. My mom crochets and donated 42 blankets to sick children this year.
Source: seacogen
#20. My mum finally escaped an abusive relationship and found herself a little place. No furniture yet but she just sent me this and I’m so proud 💪
Source: _pixieonthemoon
Humor rooted in family interactions, especially with mothers, has a unique psychological effect. According to a study in Humor: International Journal of Humor Research, shared family humor increases emotional bonding and long-term resilience.
When we laugh at the quirky things moms do, we’re not just being entertained—we’re emotionally reinforcing the love behind those moments.
So yeah, the texts may be all caps and the emojis out of control—but your heart? It’s full.
#21. After 4 years of begging, my mom finally let my dad get a puppy!
Source: prof_procrastinate
#22. My mom has sewn and donated more than 5,000 masks since March
Source: articulateantagonist
#23. The amount of pride
Source: gabrieln_j
#24. Mom Gave Me A Teddy Bear For Thanksgiving. Took A Second To Realize It’s One Of The Most Valuable Things I’ve Ever Owned
Source: HiyaJosiah
#25. My mom going to prom, 1991 and me going to prom, 2017
Source: TheGoddessofHunting
We don’t remember every grocery list or bedtime story, but we always remember the time Mom danced with the vacuum cleaner or dressed up the dog in baby clothes “just for fun.”
These moments stay because they’re snapshots of pure personality. They aren’t filtered or calculated—they’re real. And in a world of curated content and picture-perfect feeds, moms remain gloriously off-script.
Their weird is our comfort. Their quirks? A love language.
#26. Asked my mom to take a picture of my cat. Was not disappointed
Source: jokermoonbow
#27. A Proud Look Of A Mother
Source: Mark Bonnie Salado Wata
#28. Never understood why my Mom laughed so hard when I gave her my art project at 8 years old.
Source: IliterateStenografur
#29. My mom is giving me one of her kidneys tomorrow. 💕 Best mom ever!
Source: sleepyplatipus
Dr. Gina Barreca, author and professor of English and Feminist Theory, says: “Mothers are often the first performers we know. Their comedy is rooted in timing, chaos, and love—and that’s why it stays with us.”
From puppet shows with socks to voice notes that sound like podcast episodes gone wrong, moms truly are entertainers with no script and all heart.
#30. When Your child is obsessed with video games You should…
Source: DestructiveCreations
#31. Mother of Dragons
Source: thegreatzebra
#32. Moms are the best
Source: memezzer
#33. My Mum has been crocheting Freddy Mercury dolls and auctioning them off for cancer research
Source: jackjgoodall
#34. My Wife and her mom at 6 months – 1989, my daughter and my wife today
Source: 5hred
#35. After 15 months of surgery, chemo and radiotherapy, my mum rang the bell on the cancer ward to signal the end of her treatment. I’m so proud of her.
Source: chalky87
Text your mom. Or your aunt. Or the mom-friend in your group who always has band-aids and snacks. Thank her for that weird thing she did in 2008. Tell her that card she made you in crayon still lives in your drawer.
We, Grumpy Sharks, believe the funny things moms do are often the most loving things they never meant to make funny. Let’s celebrate it.
#36. Mom names her newborn daughter after her best friend
Source: St0pX
#37. A Loving Mother
Source: RebeccaMills
#38. Old but Gold
Source: ash_jisasa
#39. Harry Potter quilt my mom made for my baby that’s so nice the baby isn’t allowed to touch it
Source: fightingcrime
#40. I don’t know if angels exist, but if they do my mom is one. My mom taking care of her dad as he loses the fight against covid.
Source: SoaringMagpies
If these 40 moments made you smile, laugh, or maybe even tear up a little—congratulations. You’ve got a mom memory, or ten, that’ll never fade.
Whether she’s still here or living rent-free in your heart, one thing is clear: moms leave their mark—in glitter pens, oven-baked experiments, and perfectly imperfect gestures of love. And we wouldn’t want it any other way.
