Memes and funny clips on Instagram: "Hitting on someone’s mom has become such a pop-culture trope that it even has its own comedic label: the “MILF joke.” Social psychologists say the humor (and awkwardness) comes from the clash of roles—mothers are usually seen as authority figures or off-limits, so showing romantic or flirtatious interest flips expectations upside down. That’s why it instantly gets laughs, groans, or sometimes even a fight. Interestingly, studies on attraction show that confid