We’ve all been there: added to a WhatsApp group we have zero interest in, but we can’t leave because, well, social etiquette and all that. Here are some WhatsApp groups we all don’t want to be a part of yet somehow find ourselves stuck in.

1. The Family Broadcast Network

It starts innocently enough—a group created to share family updates, the occasional birthday wish, and, of course, those holiday greetings. But before you know it, it’s turned into a relentless stream of forwarded messages, ancient memes you saw on the internet five years ago, and an avalanche of “Good morning” texts adorned with flowers and sunrises. Exiting is not an option unless you want to be the topic of the next family gathering.

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2. The Ghost Town

This group was probably created for a specific event—a wedding, a birthday bash, or perhaps a weekend getaway. It served its purpose beautifully, buzzing with excitement, plans, and a hundred “Can’t wait!” texts. But once the event wrapped up, the group didn’t. No one texts anymore, but no one leaves either. It’s just there, popping up in your chats every time you accidentally scroll too far. It’s the digital equivalent of those old ghost towns from Western movies—abandoned but still eerily intact.

3. Blast from the Past: The Old School Alumni Group

Ah, the Old School Alumni Group. A nostalgic trip down memory lane? More like a never-ending class reunion with people you barely spoke to in high school. This group is a weird cocktail of bragging about achievements, sharing old embarrassing photos (why did we ever think we looked cool?), and the occasional fundraiser that everyone reads but no one donates to. It’s a reminder that while you can leave high school behind, it never quite leaves you.

4. The Mythical Girls Trip Planning Group

Then there’s the Girls Trip Group. Once a year, this chat springs to life with grand plans for a breathtaking vacation. Whether it’s Bali, Paris, or just a weekend getaway to Ghana , enthusiasm soars… for about a week. Soon, the realisation dawns that syncing schedules is a Herculean task. This group is destined to be a graveyard of “What about next June?” messages, with the trip forever pending.

5. The “We’re a Family” Office Group

Work doesn’t end at 5 PM anymore; thanks to the Office Group, your boss can haunt your evenings and weekends with just a “ping!” This group is a mix of urgent deadlines, motivational quotes that no one asked for, and an endless stream of “FYI” messages. While it’s great for keeping up with work outside work hours, it’s also a reminder that you’re never really off the clock.

6. PTA Group: More Drama Than Your Favorite Soap Opera

Parents with school-going children know this group all too well. It starts with noble intentions—discussing school events, homework, and organising playdates. But soon, it devolves into a battlefield of differing parenting styles, passive-aggressive messages about fundraising efforts, and endless debates about the kids. This group has more politics and power plays than a daytime soap opera, all under the guise of discussing what’s best for our children.

7. The “Breaking News” Group

Next, brace yourself for the News Group. It’s ostensibly for sharing important updates but often ends up circulating news that’s as fake as a 300 naira note. From conspiracy theories about the moon landing to the latest health scare that turns out to be a hoax, this group challenges your fact-checking skills more than anything else.