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...