Definition

A distinctly parental form of humor, usually self-deprecating or deeply relatable, born from the exhausting reality of motherhood. These jokes prove that laughter is indeed cheaper than therapy.

Example Usage

She told a great mom joke about how she pretends to be asleep on the couch so the kids won't ask her for snacks.

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