Gender reveal parties are a divisive topic. While there are a surprisingly large amount of expecting couples out there who believe that they offer a cute accompaniment to their baby shower, there are numerous criticisms made by others that range from gender essentialism to the fact that some of the more flamboyant ones have risked the lives of both people and wildlife. Once upon a time, the whole thing got over and done with at the right prenatal scan, but in this clout-filled world we live in, this is sadly no longer.

That being said, some of those who put in more of an effort than cutting into a cake with food coloring in it can be impressive (so long as they go right). One recent example that captured the imaginations of the internet came from the likes of @mariap_poledance who gave a performance to remember at one couple’s gender reveal party. Even the skeptics had to be a little impressed by the whole thing. If only they could all be like this.