Woman's Newspaper Ad Calling Out Her Cheating Husband Is a Thing of Beauty

'I would like to say congratulations'

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If you need any passive-aggressive copywriting done, contact Timeshia Brown, a Texas woman whose revenge ad on her cheating husband is an absolute classic of the form.

The ad reads: "I would like to say congratulations to Shara Cormier and Patrick Brown. They are expecting a baby. Hope you both are really in love and I hope it works out. Always, Patrick's wife, Timeshia Brown."

Can we get a slow clap?

Via Reddit.

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