They’re On The Same Boat: Grey’s Anatomy Fans Revisit Meredith and Jackson’s Hilarious Shared Trauma Over Dr. Webber
SEATTLE — In a show packed with intense drama and heartbreak, sometimes the most memorable moments on Grey’s Anatomy are the funniest and most awkward. A classic scene between Meredith Grey and Jackson Avery, where they realize they share a shockingly similar—and uncomfortable—connection to Dr. Richard Webber, is going viral again and being hailed as one of the best comedic beats in the series.
The legendary moment captures the two surgeons in the operating room as Meredith begins to vent about her mother, Ellis Grey, having an affair with Dr. Webber. The conversation escalates perfectly, leading to this iconic exchange:
- Jackson: “The chief banged my mom.”
- Meredith: “Owen?! Webber! Webber banged my mom…”
- Jackson: “Dr. Webber banged my mom!”
- Meredith: “Well, if it makes you feel any better, he banged my mom too.”
Fans Call Them “Honorary Siblings”
The realization that both of their mothers (Ellis Grey and Catherine Avery) had relationships with Richard Webber simultaneously puts Jackson and Meredith “on the same boat” in terms of shared family trauma. This shared, extremely awkward history immediately resonated with the fanbase, leading to some hilarious commentary:
- “The moment they became real siblings,” one fan noted, while another asked, “Does that technically make Jackson one of Mer’s honorary siblings? XD”
- Many viewers confessed their love for the scene: “This is still one of my favorite moments in the whole series!!” and “This moment make me laught so much!!”
- The awkward facial expression of Jackson, played by Jesse Williams, was a highlight: “Yah that was funny…his face said ‘no…no it doesn’t make me feel any better’.”
Webber: The ‘Mother Banger’
The scene also playfully highlights Dr. Richard Webber’s complicated romantic history at the hospital. Fans humorously dubbed him the “Webber: the Mother Banger,” laughing at his role in the complex web of relationships involving the hospital’s founding families.
Ultimately, this moment is a beloved reminder of how Grey’s Anatomy brilliantly weaves dark humor into its core relationships. It’s a scene that gave Meredith and Jackson an unexpected, yet hilarious, foundation for their enduring friendship.
