20 Questions

Funny Questions to Ask Parents at Baby Shower

Hilarious questions to ask parents at a baby shower to create laughter, break the ice, and make the celebration more memorable and fun.

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What's the weirdest pregnancy craving you've had so far?

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Why this works

Brings humor to the conversation and helps everyone share funny pregnancy experiences that create laughter.

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What's the most ridiculous thing someone has said to you about pregnancy?

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Why this works

Creates shared laughter about the often absurd advice and comments people give to pregnant women.

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What's the funniest thing that happened during your pregnancy?

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Why this works

Brings up funny moments and helps everyone share humorous pregnancy stories that create joy.

4

What's the most embarrassing thing that happened to you while pregnant?

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Why this works

Creates laughter through shared embarrassing moments and helps everyone feel more comfortable.

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What's the weirdest thing you've done because of pregnancy hormones?

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Why this works

Brings humor to the conversation and helps everyone understand the funny side of pregnancy hormones.

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What's the most ridiculous thing you've bought for the baby so far?

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Why this works

Creates laughter about the often unnecessary but adorable things parents buy for their babies.

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What's the funniest thing your partner has done during your pregnancy?

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Why this works

Brings humor to the conversation and helps everyone share funny partner moments during pregnancy.

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What's the most embarrassing thing that happened to you in public while pregnant?

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Why this works

Creates laughter through shared embarrassing public moments and helps everyone feel more comfortable.

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What's the weirdest thing someone has asked you about your pregnancy?

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Why this works

Brings humor to the conversation and helps everyone share funny questions people ask pregnant women.

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What's the most ridiculous thing you've done to prepare for the baby?

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Why this works

Creates laughter about the often over-the-top preparations parents make for their babies.

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What's the funniest thing that happened during your baby shower planning?

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Why this works

Brings humor to the conversation and helps everyone share funny moments from the shower planning process.

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What's the most embarrassing thing that happened to you at a doctor's appointment?

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Why this works

Creates laughter through shared embarrassing medical moments and helps everyone feel more comfortable.

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What's the weirdest thing you've done because of pregnancy brain?

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Why this works

Brings humor to the conversation and helps everyone understand the funny side of pregnancy brain.

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What's the most ridiculous thing you've done to try to get the baby to move?

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Why this works

Creates laughter about the often silly things parents do to try to get their babies to move.

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What's the funniest thing that happened during your pregnancy photoshoot?

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Why this works

Brings humor to the conversation and helps everyone share funny moments from pregnancy photoshoots.

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What's the most embarrassing thing that happened to you while shopping for baby items?

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Why this works

Creates laughter through shared embarrassing shopping moments and helps everyone feel more comfortable.

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What's the weirdest thing you've done to try to get the baby to sleep?

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Why this works

Brings humor to the conversation and helps everyone share funny attempts to get babies to sleep.

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What's the most ridiculous thing you've done to try to get the baby to stop crying?

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Why this works

Creates laughter about the often silly things parents do to try to calm their babies.

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What's the funniest thing that happened during your pregnancy announcement?

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Why this works

Brings humor to the conversation and helps everyone share funny moments from pregnancy announcements.

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What's the most embarrassing thing that happened to you while trying to get pregnant?

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Why this works

Creates laughter through shared embarrassing moments and helps everyone feel more comfortable about the journey.

Making Baby Showers Fun and Memorable

Expert tips and techniques for getting the most out of these questions.

Best Practices

Keep It Light and Fun

Focus on questions that create laughter and joy rather than making anyone feel uncomfortable or embarrassed.

Be Respectful of Boundaries

Make sure everyone is comfortable with the questions and don't push anyone to share something they don't want to.

Encourage Everyone to Participate

Make sure everyone feels included and comfortable participating in the fun questions and activities.

Question Sequences

The Pregnancy Humor Sequence

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Start with: 'What's the weirdest pregnancy craving you've had so far?'
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Follow with: 'What's the most ridiculous thing someone has said to you about pregnancy?'
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Conclude with: 'What's the funniest thing that happened during your pregnancy?'

The Embarrassing Moments Sequence

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Begin with: 'What's the most embarrassing thing that happened to you while pregnant?'
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Continue with: 'What's the most embarrassing thing that happened to you in public while pregnant?'
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Finish with: 'What's the most embarrassing thing that happened to you at a doctor's appointment?'

Common Pitfalls

Don't Make Anyone Uncomfortable

Make sure everyone is comfortable with the questions and don't push anyone to share something they don't want to.

Avoid Sensitive Topics

Stay away from questions about difficult pregnancies, miscarriages, or other sensitive topics that might upset anyone.

Don't Overdo It

Keep the questions fun and light. Don't make the entire shower about embarrassing or funny questions.

Conversation Templates

The Pregnancy Humor Template

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Step 1: Start with cravings: 'What's the weirdest pregnancy craving you've had so far?'
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Step 2: Explore advice: 'What's the most ridiculous thing someone has said to you about pregnancy?'
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Step 3: Share funny moments: 'What's the funniest thing that happened during your pregnancy?'

The Embarrassing Moments Template

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Step 1: Start with general embarrassment: 'What's the most embarrassing thing that happened to you while pregnant?'
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Step 2: Explore public moments: 'What's the most embarrassing thing that happened to you in public while pregnant?'
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Step 3: Share medical moments: 'What's the most embarrassing thing that happened to you at a doctor's appointment?'

Further Reading

"The Baby Shower Book" by Jennifer Crichton
"Baby Shower Games and Activities" by Sarah Davis
Baby shower planning resources

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