big-boss,
The way it works in my wife's family is...
We are all one big, happy family. We get together and laugh, talk, laugh, eat, laugh, play games, laugh...and laugh some more. NOTHING is sacred and we all laugh at each other.
I doubt Sandwich's bride really knew what she was getting into. My mother-in-law is a hoot. She hated me 18 years ago and asked my wife what she was thinking. She told my wife, "HE WORKS ON CARS!!!" Now, we get along really well. She just laughs and puts up with me. She has even told me I am her favorite son-in-law. (Of course, I am the ONLY son-in-law!)
David
