Couple announces pregnancy in a perfect Bob Ross-inspired way

"The Joy of Painting...and Parenthood"
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Beyoncé might have given us the best pregnancy announcement of 2017, but this couple comes in pretty close with a tribute to everyone's favorite public television painter: Bob Ross.

To announce the Oct. 2017 due date of a little one, a couple posed as a scene inspired by the Ross-hosted TV series The Joy of Painting. Thankfully, a friend shared it to Reddit, inviting us all to witness this ingenious announcement.

With the pregnant belly serving as a canvas and a wig that mimics Ross' infamous permed afro, this couple scores bonus point for originality in their clever announcement.

"We don't make mistakes, just happy little accidents," the caption reads—paraphrasing one of Ross' famous soothing lines.

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As Ross once said, “All you need to paint is a few tools, a little instruction, and a vision in your mind." The same could be said for having a kid.

Congrats to the couple! Here's a standout episode to celebrate .

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