A Kenyan woman has sparked laughter and lively debate online after sharing screenshots of a WhatsApp conversation with her younger brother, whose unusual request caught her completely off guard.
The woman, identified as Lizzie, took to TikTok to post the chats, explaining that she was left both amused and stunned by what her high school-going brother asked of her.
What began as a normal sibling exchange quickly turned into a moment that many social media users found highly relatable.
According to Lizzie, the conversation started innocently, with her brother praising her as the “best sister ever.” Having received similar messages before, Lizzie immediately suspected there was a hidden agenda. “You want money, right?” she asked, cutting straight to the point.
However, the teenager denied wanting cash and hesitated before revealing his real request. After some back-and-forth, he finally opened up about a situation at school that had him feeling pressured.
The young boy explained that many of his classmates were adding their girlfriends to their school WhatsApp group.
According to Lizzie, the conversation started innocently, with her brother praising her as the “best sister ever.” Having received similar messages before, Lizzie immediately suspected there was a hidden agenda. “You want money, right?” she asked, cutting straight to the point.
However, the teenager denied wanting cash and hesitated before revealing his real request. After some back-and-forth, he finally opened up about a situation at school that had him feeling pressured.
The young boy explained that many of his classmates were adding their girlfriends to their school WhatsApp group.
Feeling left out, he asked Lizzie whether he could add her to the group and introduce her as a Form Two student, pretending she was his girlfriend.
The unexpected request left Lizzie laughing, and she responded with humour. In a follow-up video, she revealed that despite the bizarre nature of the favour, she agreed to help him.
The unexpected request left Lizzie laughing, and she responded with humour. In a follow-up video, she revealed that despite the bizarre nature of the favour, she agreed to help him.
“I love my little brother too much. I can never say no to him,” she said, adding laughing emojis.
She also disclosed that the teenager had already shared her photos with his friends, clearly determined to make his story convincing.
After Lizzie shared the screenshots online, social media users flooded her comment section with jokes, laughter, and stories of their own siblings’ creative antics.
She also disclosed that the teenager had already shared her photos with his friends, clearly determined to make his story convincing.
After Lizzie shared the screenshots online, social media users flooded her comment section with jokes, laughter, and stories of their own siblings’ creative antics.
Many admitted they had been dragged into similar situations by younger brothers and sisters desperate to impress friends or classmates.
Some commenters joked about being introduced as imaginary partners, while others shared how their siblings exaggerated their lives to boost their own social standing.
One user said her sibling posts her photos on Instagram daily without captions, simply to show off. Another joked that her brother tells people she lives abroad, only for neighbours to be shocked when she shows up back home.
Some commenters joked about being introduced as imaginary partners, while others shared how their siblings exaggerated their lives to boost their own social standing.
One user said her sibling posts her photos on Instagram daily without captions, simply to show off. Another joked that her brother tells people she lives abroad, only for neighbours to be shocked when she shows up back home.
Others admitted they had been asked to pretend to be in relationships, lie about school grades, or even fake luxury lifestyles.
While most reactions were light-hearted, some users also raised concerns about peer pressure among teenagers, noting how young people often feel forced to impress others to fit in.
While most reactions were light-hearted, some users also raised concerns about peer pressure among teenagers, noting how young people often feel forced to impress others to fit in.
They encouraged parents and guardians to have open conversations with children about self-confidence and honesty.
Despite the mixed reactions, Lizzie maintained that she did not regret helping her brother. She said the moment reminded her of the innocence and creativity of teenagers, even when their ideas seem outrageous to adults.
The story has since gone viral, resonating with many Kenyans who recognise the playful, sometimes awkward dynamics between siblings.
Despite the mixed reactions, Lizzie maintained that she did not regret helping her brother. She said the moment reminded her of the innocence and creativity of teenagers, even when their ideas seem outrageous to adults.
The story has since gone viral, resonating with many Kenyans who recognise the playful, sometimes awkward dynamics between siblings.
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