So you’re pregnant … congrats! Time to go shopping for cute maternity clothes (yes, there is such a thing). But a word to the wise: you can have a lot of fun with cute jokes on maternity shirts , but let’s be clear: you can also have TOO much fun with jokes on maternity shirts.
There’s a line between funny and tasteless, people! And if you don’t believe us, we’ve put together a list of 17 maternity shirts that have crossed the line from funny to more than a little offensive .
Yeah, some of these are meant to be gag gifts (you hope, anyways). But we know there are people who’d probably wear these out in public in total seriousness.
What do you think of #13? Tacky, trashy, or okay to wear around?
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Umm, TMI

Spreadshirt.com
OK, let’s just start off with a general rule, here: how about we save the convos about how your baby was made for the bedroom. Alright?
A MILF? Really?

Zazzle.com
Aren’t there more rewarding aspects of motherhood you’re looking forward to?
Just a Little Bit Rude

Zazzle.com
Haha … yeah … let’s make fun of strangers’ weight and make them super self conscious … so much fun.
You Do, Don’t You?

Zazzle.com
Stay classy …
Let’s Talk About Titties

Zazzle.com
What is that, anyways? A cold, foaming pint of … breastmilk?
Who Doesn’t Love Naked Parties?

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Warning people not turn out like you?
Bum in the Oven

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We’re trying to decide if this would be better or worse if it were the baby’s face smooshed up against the “glass.” Either way, it’s not entirely pleasant.
In Like a Banana …

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Banana/penis comparisons seem a little bit too seventh grade for a mom-to-be, don’t you think?
So You Have to Stay Sober

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Hate to break it to you, but when you can drink again you’re going to have A BABY to care for. Better start practicing having fun without alcohol!
Ride A Cowboy

RedBubble.com
Alright, yeah. We all liked that Big & Rich song when it came out (like, 10 years ago, BTW). But now? Now I’m thinking it’s a little bit tasteless to reference on your maternity shirt.
Not A Virgin At All

Zazzle.com
I had sex! wink wink
Prepare the Mops

RedBubble.com
Yes, thank you, we are all VERY aware of what happens at the end of pregnancy.
He Didn’t Just Give Mommy a Massage

Zazzle.com
Let’s revisit the idea of “what happens in the bedroom, stays in the bedroom,” shall we? Especially if it involves graphics.
Let Me Tell You EXACTLY What’s Out There

CafePress.com
This is kind of cute until you think about it … then it gets uncomfortable.
What Happens in Vegas …

CafePress.com
We just … don’t know where to begin.
Twerk No More

Zazzle.com
You bet they are.
Practice, Practice, Practice

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The best thing we can say about this is at least we only have to see ladybugs doing it on your chest instead of people.