‘How do you get anything done?’: Husband tries wearing fake nails for a day after wife challenges him, it doesn’t go well

Mathew Carter, a 37-year-old man from London, recently took on a playful challenge from his wife: to wear long, pink fake nails for an entire day. The result? A hilarious disaster that quickly went viral online. Carter, who shares his antics on Instagram under the username @mathewlcarter, posted a video on Instagram documenting his struggle with the vibrant manicure. 

According to Newsweek, the clip shows him fumbling with everyday tasks, from typing on his phone to handling simple objects, all while clearly regretting his decision. His wife had dared him, confident he wouldn’t last even a single day; and she turned out to be completely right.

In the video, Carter humorously admitted defeat within hours. He captioned the post: “My wife has said I couldn’t last a day with fake nails…She’s right, I couldn’t even do a morning.” Fans quickly flooded the comments with laughter, sharing their own nail mishap stories and applauding Carter for taking on the challenge; if only briefly.

Long nails require serious skill and practice

The video shows Carter struggling with almost every basic task. He couldn’t drive his car properly, failed to open simple bags, and completely messed up his workout at the gym. Typing on a laptop seemed impossible because his fingers wouldn’t work right with the keyboard.

Carter shared his biggest question in the caption: “A very serious question ladies, how do you get anything done??” He also pointed out one particularly difficult task. “Don’t even get me started on when I had to go to the toilet,” he wrote. This brings to mind another bathroom discovery that shocked people.

The internet loved watching him struggle. The video has received over 15.4 million views on Instagram and more than 829,000 likes. People in the comments had some funny observations about his experience. One user wrote, “Okay but can we pls talk about how fabulous they look on him?!” Another commenter joked, “I’m sure you truly felt Bonita 💅🏻😌💅🏻😌.” A third person added, “Gutted we didn’t get any keyboard ASMR.”

The viral moment shows how much effort many women put into their appearance and self-expression. For many people, nails are a huge part of their personal style. Like when dating profile photos reveal unexpected surprises, first impressions matter greatly. Getting professional nail services takes both time and money.

A basic manicure costs between $18 and $50. Gel nails cost $27 to $65, while acrylics can range from $33 to $120 depending on length. Regular maintenance like refills adds another $22 to $40. Despite failing the challenge, Carter told reporters that the experience was valuable. He said it’s something “every man should do.” It’s a fun way to understand the daily challenges people face just to look good.