A Nigerian man has come under fire on social media after a harmless joke went terribly wrong, resulting in a costly hospital visit for his wife.
In a post shared by @RDapsychoo, the man revealed that he and his wife, who have been married for three years without children, were at home when he decided to play a prank on her. He jokingly told her that he had impregnated another woman.
What happened next shocked everyone. His wife reportedly fainted immediately upon hearing the news. Despite his frantic attempts to clarify that it was just a joke, she remained unresponsive. The couple was rushed to the hospital, where he has since spent over ₦600,000 on medical bills.
“My wife and I have been married for three years now with no kids. I pranked her by saying I got another woman pregnant. She fainted instantly. I shouted it was a prank, but she didn’t respond. Now we’re in the hospital, and I’ve spent over ₦600k,” he wrote. 💔
The post has sparked widespread criticism online, with many users condemning the prank as insensitive and emotionally harmful—especially considering the couple’s struggle with childlessness.
This incident serves as a cautionary tale: what might seem like a harmless joke can have serious consequences, and timing, context, and empathy should never be overlooked.
@Philose asked: “Omo you self. You wan kill am?”
@JosiahAdek6122 wrote: “Be expecting divorce documents.”
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