Ryan, a 25-year-old from the UK, found himself in a classic “expectant father” situation. His girlfriend, Liv Nightingale, was 34 weeks pregnant, and they were convinced that the moment had arrived. In a flurry of panic, Ryan decided to pack a hospital bag for Liv. Little did he know that his choices would become the stuff of internet legend.
Here’s what Ryan included in the bag:
- Shower Gel: Practical, right? But wait, there’s more.
- A T-Shirt with Max Branning: Yes, you read that correctly. Max Branning, the cigarette-smoking character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, graced Liv’s hospital bag. Because nothing says “comfort during labor” like a fictional character’s face on your shirt.
- Hair Gel: Because clearly, Liv needed to look her best during childbirth. Or maybe Ryan thought they were heading straight to a fancy party after delivery?
- Three Toothbrushes: Because one toothbrush is never enough, especially when you’re about to bring a new life into the world.
- A Whistle: Because… well, we’re not entirely sure. Maybe Ryan thought Liv might need it to call for help? Or perhaps he believed childbirth was a sporting event?
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- Two “Going Out” Dresses: Because nothing screams “postpartum chic” like a sequined dress. Liv, however, remained unconvinced.
Liv’s reaction? She was baffled, amused, and slightly concerned. “I’d have liked some underwear, a towel for starters, and a normal T-shirt though,” she quipped. Understandable, Liv!
In the end, Liv’s hospital stay turned out to be a false alarm, sparing her the need to wear Max Branning’s face during labor. But the internet had a field day with Ryan’s hospital bag choices. Liv chronicled the entire saga on TikTok, and the video garnered a whopping 1.8 million views.
So, there you have it: Ryan’s hospital bag, a mix of the practical and the utterly bewildering. Let this be a lesson to all expectant fathers: When packing a hospital bag, skip the whistle and opt for extra underwear instead. Your partner will thank you.
