19 times when coming out was REALLY AWKWARD

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PinkNews takes a look at some of the best accidentally funny and awkward coming out stories on the internet.

1 This mother who was actually relieved to find out her son was gay…

19 times when coming out was REALLY AWKWARD

2 This brave teen came who out while tackling her homophobic grandma

19 times when coming out was REALLY AWKWARD

3 The dad who failed to see the problem with his son’s sexual preferences

19 times when coming out was REALLY AWKWARD

4 And this girl who cleverly came out by playing on a traditionally homophobic pun

19 times when coming out was REALLY AWKWARD

5 This Dad who believes in stating the obvious…

19 times when coming out was REALLY AWKWARD

6 The friend who likes to bring light relief to an often stressful situation

19 times when coming out was REALLY AWKWARD

7 Sexual Orientation: Chinese?!

19 times when coming out was REALLY AWKWARD

8 These parents who reacted in the best way possible

19 times when coming out was REALLY AWKWARD

9 This dad who cared more about cranberry sauce…

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10 … and this one who just wanted to barbecue

19 times when coming out was REALLY AWKWARD

Click here for 10 to 15 on the list – including a father’s unexpected revelation when his son told him he’d had gay sex…


11 The mother who cares more about her daughter’s braces…

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12 … or this one who prefers Ellen DeGeneres

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13 The dad who is actually jealous of his daughter’s love life

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14 Or the mom who lost this bet

19 times when coming out was REALLY AWKWARD

15 We’re pretty certain this gay guy wasn’t expecting THIS reaction
from his father…

19 times when coming out was REALLY AWKWARD


16 This EXTREMELY supportive sister…

19 times when coming out was REALLY AWKWARD

17 Or the one who had a burning question

19 times when coming out was REALLY AWKWARD

18 The mother who knew the right question to ask

19 times when coming out was REALLY AWKWARD

19 Or the one who hates kids…

19 times when coming out was REALLY AWKWARD