Meghan Markle's latest attempt at humor on Instagram has backfired, drawing criticism for joking about a friend's redhead baby. The Duchess of Sussex posted a photo of herself kissing three-month-old Jack Oliver Zajfen, captioning it: 'We all know I love a redhead. And let me stop you before they start, no it’s not his baby [laughing face emoji].'
A Pattern of Failed Humor
This is not the first time Meghan's comedy has fallen flat. On her Netflix show 'With Love, Meghan,' she mimicked Fred Flintstone's 'yabadabadoo' during a cooking segment, met with silence. Prince Harry also struggled with humor, facing boos on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' after a joke about President Trump.
Privacy Concerns
Critics argue that Meghan's joke invades the baby's privacy, especially given her and Harry's history of protecting their own children, Archie and Lilibet. The comment could follow Jack as he grows up, undermining his right to privacy.
While Meghan may aim for lightheartedness, the fallout suggests her comedic efforts often miss the mark, leaving others in the spotlight unintendedly.
