AITA for tricking my in-laws into trying my food?
A Redditor shared how they “tricked” their in-laws into trying their baking by replicating another family member’s signature treats. When their cake pops were mistaken for someone else’s, the revelation stirred up family drama. Read the full story below…
‘ AITA for tricking my in-laws into trying my food?’
My (32f) husband “Pete” (34m) comes from a family where the women are all bakers. I am a baker myself and I used to sell out of my house under my states cottage laws but stopped because I like it just being a hobby. His SIL “Kay” (39) is the one who is “known” for her cupcakes and cake pops.
When I first met everyone years ago, it was the first thing I learned. Everyone talked about everything she made. Even when Pete mentioned how good my stuff was, everyone would say that Kay sells hers and they’re popular so they must be better. Whenever I bring treats, they are often left untouched because “they are not Kay’s”.
Yes, I’ve been told that. They ask me to bring something every get together and never touch it. To be clear, Kay is mainly a baker whereas I bake and specialize in professionally decorated cakes. Kay says that overly decorated cakes are compensating for their bad taste and Pete’s family agrees.
We had a BBQ Monday for Memorial Day and everyone made their treats. Kay decided to bring cake pops. She posted them on her Instagram the night before. So, and I know this immature, I made the exact same ones she did, same flavor and design. We got there and everyone asked where my treats were.
I said they’re in car and I’ll get them in a minute. So I waited for everyone to be outside then I brought mine in and put them next to Kay’s. After we eat, I notice the family eating my cake pops and not Kay’s. She didn’t notice at first and then asked if they weren’t feeling cake pops.
They said they just ate them and they were the best she ever made and asked what she did different. MIL even said they looked so much better in person than in the picture. Kay was confused and said hers were still on the table. That’s when I said, “Oh, I brought those. Glad you enjoyed them.”
Her husband said he hadn’t had one yet (lies, he ate two) and everyone else just said “yeah, they were okay.” Kay didn’t say anything the rest of the night. Pete thought it was funny (he didn’t know what I did until the reveal) but his brother (Kay’s husband)
said yesterday that what I did was mean and I’m just mad that Kay is a better baker. But Pete said it’s ridiculous the family, including Kay, puts down my baking when they won’t even try it all because I’m not Kay. AITA?
Check out how the community responded:
Emptyplates − NTA, but Pete’s family is full of AHs.
brainfreeze4445 − What you did was petty. I don’t blame you for being pissed at them but it was still petty as hell. For that reason I give you a soft YTA and a high five for making them look dumb.
IAmHerdingCatz − I think you’re NTA.. I also think this is hysterical. I’m also incredibly petty, so keep that in mind when reviewing my judgement.
FoxBun_17 − NTA. Gotta love how they said how much better it looked/tasted when they thought Kay made it, but immediately changed their tune once the truth came out. Kay sounds like an insufferable s**b when it comes to baking, and there is clear favoritism in the family, so it’s high time you made your point. And thank goodness Pete had your back.
MySquishyFishy − I mean… People are going to say you’re TA for all that petty, but you know what, I’m here for it. NTA. Kay needed to be taken down a notch, and the family needed to hear how shittily they’ve been treating you. You’re not obligated to follow along while everyone puffs up her ego.
[Reddit User] − NTA. His family is rude af. “Bake them and bring them! Now that thy unskilled hand hath brought them, we shan’t touch!”
SnooOnions1515 − NTA.. Just stop baking stuff for them.
[Reddit User] − Ugh, this family f**king sucks. How do you suffer through it? I’m not the one married to Pete but I certainly feel the urge to divorce him and his family.
8ell0 − A) that was some sweet petty revenge post it on r/pettyrevenge. B) NTA; y’all all grown adults and this is cupcakes. Who gives a s**t about cupcake tribalism; eat the thing and enjoy the party. C) in laws sound like little children; poor Katy’s feelings can’t be hurt. Rise above this;
Sweet_pea_girl − This is so ridiculous. I’m an amateur baker and get very good feedback on my cakes, and see absolutely no need to get weird and competitive about it. Like, I’m here hyping up what other people made and encouraging folks to have some because f**k,
there’s enough room in the world (and tummies) for multiple cakes and bakers and why can’t we just share the love? NTA because while yes, this was petty AF, I think it was justified and also pretty funny. However, I don’t imagine it will help these people grow up.
Did this clever move level the playing field, or was it unnecessarily petty? How would you handle being overshadowed in such a situation? Share your thoughts below!