Family group chats — they’re supposed to keep everyone connected, right? But for some, they’re a battlefield of requests, reminders, and, of course, money asks.
One man recently shared a story on X (formerly Twitter) that perfectly captures the art of surviving family group chaos — and it went viral almost instantly.
The Setup
It all started with a simple message in the family group chat. The man’s uncle dropped a note asking everyone to send him money. Naturally, family members immediately felt the urge to help. One nephew privately messaged his uncle, asking for his bank details to transfer the cash.
And then came the plot twist.
The Uncle’s Confession
Instead of sharing his account info, the uncle admitted:
“I don’t actually need money. I asked for money so that nobody in the family would ask me for money.”
In other words, this wasn’t about financial need — it was a defensive strategy. By putting himself “in need” first, he created a clever illusion: nobody would dare ask him for money after seeing his message.
Social Media Reacts
The internet couldn’t get enough.
DEV wrote, “In every family, you’ll find two kinds of people. Some are clever and play it smart to protect their peace, while others are pure hearts, always ready to help anyone in need.”
Anurag added, “That’s honestly wild 😅 Faking a request in the family group is bold. At least he was honest privately. That’s a strategy I didn’t see coming.”
Emavis called it “advanced family group survival tactics” and joked, “Your uncle is playing chess for real.”
Esperanza praised it as the ultimate defensive play: “He really looked at the family group chat and chose ‘chess, not checkers’ to protect his peace (and his pockets). Genius.”
Even others chimed in with similar experiences, noting how parents and relatives sometimes use the same trick to stop constant financial requests — proving that the strategy, while hilarious, isn’t entirely unique.
The Takeaway
Your uncle’s move is a perfect mix of humor, strategy, and honesty. It’s a reminder that in the chaotic world of family group chats, sometimes the best defense really is a little creativity. And if nothing else, it’s proof that sometimes, the smartest move is the one nobody expects.
Published by Ejoh Caleb
