Netflix Is A Daily Joke Mo Amer: A Joke About Having A Baby
Oct 28, 2025
Mo Amer, a stand-up comic and actor celebrated for his storytelling in 'Wild World', shares hilarious insights about his partner's home birth. He humorously recounts suffering from sympathy pregnancy symptoms, feeling nausea and even vomiting without being pregnant himself. Mo's skepticism towards midwifery leads to comical interactions with a doula, and his misguided attempts to coach his wife during labor spiral into chaos. Ultimately, relief strikes when they opt for hospital care, and Mo wraps up with a playful jab at the midwifery experience.
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Sympathy Symptoms Turned Comic Relief
- Mo Amer experienced sympathy pregnancy symptoms like nausea and vomiting while his partner was fine.
- He joked that hearing the baby's heartbeat instantly cured his symptoms and let him 'go back to smoking.'
Midwifery Feels Culturally Unfamiliar
- Mo highlights the cultural oddness he perceives in midwifery practices and attire.
- He frames the experience as surreal, comparing midwifery to sorcery and sports fandom.
Unprepared Partner In A Home Birth
- Mo recounts hiring midwifery and a doula after pressure from a friend and feeling out of place with their rituals.
- He humorously describes being the clueless partner during contractions and giving silly coaching advice.