Lindsay Donnelly, a mother of two young children aged 7 and 4,
recently went viral on TikTok after posting a video calling out her
husband. The video, shared on June 3, quickly caught attention as
Lindsay expressed her frustration over a comment her husband made,
accusing her of doing nothing around the house.
Determined to prove her point, Lindsay decided to take her husband’s
words literally. For two days, she did exactly what he claimed—nothing.
The result was documented in a video where Lindsay walked through their
home, capturing the chaos that unfolded in her absence. Dirty plates
piled on the kitchen counter, toys and shoes scattered across the floor,
a sink full of dishes, laundry accumulating in the living room, and a
bathroom in disarray—all evidence of the essential work she does daily.
Lindsay’s intention was clear: to show her husband just how much she
contributes to keeping their home in order, even if her efforts often go
unnoticed. To further drive her point home, after her two days of
inactivity, Lindsay went on a ‘girls trip,’ leaving her husband to
manage the mess. Tagged with #marriagehumor, the video resonated with
many, amassing nearly 15 million views and millions of likes and
comments.
The video’s viral success even led to an interview with TODAY.com,
where Lindsay and her husband clarified that they are, in fact, a happy
and fun-loving couple. Lindsay explained that her husband’s comment was
made during a moment of frustration while he was cleaning up in the
kitchen as she was getting their kids ready for bed. Rather than
responding with anger, Lindsay chose a more creative approach by
highlighting the often-invisible labor that keeps their household
running smoothly.
A few days after posting the initial video, Lindsay shared a
follow-up video in which she gave her husband a chance to apologize.
Unbeknownst to him, the first video had gone viral. In the follow-up,
Lindsay defended her husband’s character, playfully referring to his
remark as a ‘poo poo butt move.’ Though he did apologize, some viewers
questioned his sincerity in the comments.
Despite the mixed reactions, Lindsay reassured her TikTok followers
that her husband is a good partner and father. Outside of their viral
TikTok moments, Lindsay works as a photographer and runs a social media
marketing agency, while her husband is involved in venture capital.
Lindsay Donnelly’s TikTok experience underscores the power of social
media in amplifying everyday moments and sparking meaningful
conversations. It also serves as a reminder of the importance of
recognizing and valuing the often unseen work that goes into maintaining
a household.
