Vacations are all about relaxing, right? But for one couple, a simple vacation selfie turned into an unforgettable moment of pure embarrassment—all thanks to dad’s sharp eyes and a little red bottle.
It all started when Kelsey and her boyfriend, Elliot, decided to share a cute mirror selfie from their getaway. Just a sweet moment to show the family they were having fun. But little did they know, the innocent photo had a not-so-innocent detail hiding in plain sight.
sorry dad. Will not be sending more holiday pics in a hurry x pic.twitter.com/pkdXa99znR
— kels💫 (@_k3lsxo) July 6, 2019
If you’ve ever traveled with your significant other, you know that vacations can be… let’s say, intimate. It’s the perfect time to unwind, connect, and enjoy each other’s company. But there’s one unspoken rule: keep those moments private.
Unfortunately for Kelsey and Elliot, that rule got broken in the most awkward way possible. In the selfie they sent home, a bright red bottle with the word “Durex” was clearly visible in the background. For anyone wondering, that’s not sunscreen or knee cream—it’s lube.
At least it was small enough to go in hand luggage 50ml #smartboy
— Steve ALAW💙 (@SteveHaylesALAW) August 22, 2019
If that’s for his knee.. it must be a very long knee 😂 pic.twitter.com/taiqC4Tkfg
Their family group chat exploded shortly after. Kelsey’s mom innocently texted back, “Dad said the pics are lovely. Nice Durex bottle.” Cue the panic!
Kelsey scrambled to come up with an explanation, desperately typing, “It’s Elliot’s knee cream!” But it was too late. Dad had already zoomed in on the photo, and the damage was done.
The internet, of course, had a field day when Kelsey shared the story online. One commenter joked, “At least it fits in hand luggage—50ml max. Smart move!” Another chimed in, “If that’s for his knee, it must be a very long knee.”
Some people getting a right little bee in their bonnet about a little bit of lube. Calm down darlings x
— kels💫 (@_k3lsxo) July 7, 2019
Not everyone found it funny, though. After a flood of judgmental comments, Kelsey defended herself, tweeting, “Some people are getting a right little bee in their bonnet about a bit of lube. Calm down, darlings.”
Still, this story comes with a valuable lesson: always double-check your photos before sending them to your parents. What they don’t know won’t hurt them—and in this case, might save you a world of embarrassment.
So, what about you? Ever had a photo mishap with your family? Share your stories below or tag a friend who’d laugh at this epic fail!
