If you’ve ever found yourself in a group text with dozens of strangers, your phone buzzing incessantly, and your screen filled with emojis, then you know the struggle. Welcome to the world of group texts, where communication goes to die and sanity is left behind.
In a viral video that has struck a chord with many, comedian Lisa Montgomery uses her signature humor to voice the collective frustration we all feel about group texts. Her thoughts resonate with everyone who’s been overwhelmed by a barrage of notifications and unrecognizable phone numbers.
“I appreciate your enthusiasm for including me in your text chain, but if I get added to another group text, I might just lose it!” Montgomery exclaims. Believe me, we’ve all felt that way.
She humorously highlights the absurdity of receiving endless messages that amount to little more than a series of thumbs-up emojis. “Why can’t we just refrain from the emoji parade for once?” she quips. It’s a valid point— nobody needs to validate your participation with a thumbs-up every five seconds.
And then there are those moments when a few individuals decide to dive into side conversations, completely leaving the rest of us out in the cold. Montgomery nails it when she says, “Oh, personal chats in a group text? That’s my absolute favorite! Not!” Spoiler alert: it’s nobody’s favorite. Let’s keep those discussions private, please.
Montgomery also shares a little secret with the group texters: “You might think I’m ignoring you because I’m busy. In reality? I’m just bitter.” Like many of us, she has a long list of things she’d rather do than engage in a group text. “Honestly, I’d prefer to swim in a pool of jellyfish than be added to another one of these chains.” Okay, maybe that’s a stretch, but you get the idea.
Her comedic genius lies in her ability to shed light on daily annoyances we all face, and group texts are definitely at the top of that list. Her video is as funny as it is relatable, and maybe I should start using “dadgum” to express my irritation—it’s definitely a cleaner option than some words I might be tempted to use!
The next time I’m bombarded by a group text, I think I’ll share this video with all those involved and promptly mute my notifications. If you’re interested in more engaging content like this, check out our post on artificial insemination kits or learn more about treatments for infertility at ACOG’s excellent resource.
In summary, group texts can often feel like a form of torture, but with a little humor, we can all find common ground in our shared annoyance. So let’s embrace the laughter and maybe just stick to one-on-one conversations from now on.