Gender-reveal parties are a relatively new trend in which expecting parents announce whether they are going to have a girl or a boy.
Many parents simply choose to cut cakes open to see pink or blue sweets hidden inside, or pop balloons filled with blue or pink powder. But, as with all trends and parties, people have gotten quite competitive. The so-called harmless games have evolved into huge displays with fireworks and smoke grenades, and some have caused large-scale damage, including massive wildfires and even dead family members.
And that's not the only reason why people are calling for the end to these parties. Click through to see the worst tales of gender reveals gone wrong.