**Title: “Wives Earn Equal Pay, Still Manage to Do 87% More Housework—Experts Blame ‘Invisible Apron’ Syndrome”**
In a groundbreaking study released this week, researchers have confirmed what many have suspected all along: even when wives earn as much as their husbands, they still manage to do 87% more housework. The phenomenon has been dubbed the “Invisible Apron Syndrome,” and experts are baffled.
Dr. Ima Joking, lead researcher at the Institute of Domestic Disparities, stated, “We found that even when wives bring home the bacon, they’re still frying it, serving it, and cleaning the pan afterward. It’s a culinary miracle!”
In a shocking twist, the study revealed that husbands, despite their equal paychecks, have developed a unique skill set that allows them to “zone out” during household chores. One husband, who wished to remain anonymous, explained, “I’m really good at ‘supervising’ the laundry. I can sit on the couch and give it my full attention. It’s a full-time job!”
Meanwhile, wives are reportedly multitasking like never before. “I can cook dinner, help the kids with homework, and plan a surprise birthday party for my husband—all while simultaneously wondering why he can’t find his socks,” said one wife, who also asked to remain nameless for fear of being “socked” in the eye.
The study concluded with a shocking recommendation: husbands should consider taking a “Chore Awareness Course.” “It’s like a yoga retreat, but instead of finding inner peace, you find the vacuum cleaner,” Dr. Joking added.
As the debate rages on, one thing is clear: until husbands learn to locate their own socks, the Invisible Apron Syndrome is here to stay.
