A ridiculous predicament.
As if a predicament wasn't
bad enough, being put in a ridiculous predicament just tops it off completely. The most ridiculous of difficult, perplexing or
dangerous situations to be put in.
To a close friend:"Mate, could you just let your
Wife know, from me, that I
love her... Oh, and also your son,
may not be yours... Sorry to put you in this ridicament. Thanks!" Friend walks away...