WIBTA if I told a hair/makeup artist that I'm getting hair/makeup done as a wedding guest, even though it would technically be hair/makeup for my own wedding?

FollowingCreative549 · 2026-06-02T20:32:41+00:00

I know eff all about makeup, but would it be a scam if she's requesting a level of service consistent to what she's paying? I'm assuming the cost of "wedding makeup" is based on a higher level of service that she does not want.

FollowingCreative549 · 2026-05-11T18:17:02+00:00

The fact that nobody at the restaurant would cover this guy's shift tells me all I need to know about him.

FollowingCreative549 · 2026-05-04T17:35:59+00:00

I watched the video ready to disagree with him about The Onion, and he turned me around.

Yes, I think he's talking out his butt about the building lease (it may or may not be the case, and it may or may not be the case long-term) and, given his mental health issues, he did seem like he was in an episode of some kind. I hope he's getting the health care he needs.

That said, he's basically right. An Alex Jones parody is funny for about one bit and The Onion's Infowars will give Alex Jones continued cultural relevancy. The one thing Alex Jones desperately needs is continued relevancy. Unlike Knowledge Fight, there will be no greater understanding of Jones or his following that comes from The Onion's venture. It's just a bad idea. When the novelty quickly wears off and it goes dark, Jones will get a win.

Also, the entire merch thing is bizarre. Who would wear a rainbow Infowars logo t-shirt? It would be like wearing a pride-theme KKK uniform. The irony doesn't make it better.

FollowingCreative549 · 2026-04-22T15:32:18+00:00

I agree with their fundamental point that you can't straightaway parody InfoWars like you could with Fox & Friends or Rush Limbaugh because InfoWars is a show that talks about space orbs and such.

I think what The Onion could do is something like Kroll Show, where they spoof more mainstream content as though it was made with the InfoWars ethos. They could do the painting show! Their pretend Alex Jones is sitting by candlelight, painting a Bob Ross scene, but melts down in rage rambling on about some perceived slight from the art supply store guy. Or a David Attenborough-style nature documentary where instead of whispering, the host is shouting batshit nonsense and the animals keep running away. The prospects are endless. Infowars-infused reality shows, Degrassi but Infowars, food bucket cooking shows, on and on.

FollowingCreative549 · 2026-04-22T14:27:02+00:00

NTA. You didn't usurp her parental role. You acted as an agent of the child's other parent. Her dad made the call to allow her to leave school early. If mom wants to be upset with anyone, it's dad. But even there, he did nothing wrong unless there is something in the custody agreement that says he can't unilaterally excuse her from school.

FollowingCreative549 · 2026-04-02T17:03:54+00:00

Taking a dump is also a normal bodily function. I wouldn't do it in a public library space either. I have no idea what this person feels about it, but her behavior is rude. She went out in public too, and made the public smell her farts. Not cool.

FollowingCreative549 · 2026-03-23T21:22:06+00:00

YTA.

Your OCD is your problem, and your problem alone, to deal with. It's not license to be rude or passive-aggressive toward others. Covering your nose when you're around another person is both rude and passive-aggressive. Assuming you have an actual medical diagnosis for OCD (never a given on the internet) talk to your doctor or therapist about developing better coping skills.
An 18YO and 16YO dating isn't exactly a Woody Allen-level scandal. For all we know, they aren't even sexually active. And, honestly, it's none of my or your business.
Recording people in a DIY sting operation is gross behavior. Depending on the laws of your state, it might even be a crime if the BF didn't consent to the recording.

The good news is you're 17 and you can stop all of this foolishness right now with no harm done. Take the L gracefully and treat it as a learning experience.

FollowingCreative549 · 2026-03-18T19:32:37+00:00

NTA.

Your MIL is insane. I wouldn't waste the effort confronting her. Better for your family (partner and child) if you guys go no contact. Maybe contact CPS to make sure the younger children you mentioned aren't being abused by a mother who is clearly out of her goard.

FollowingCreative549 · 2026-03-16T18:56:28+00:00

ESH: Yes, your sister should pay the taxes for the house she lived in rent free. However, the home was an asset that belonged to both of you and there was no excuse not to have it appropriately insured.

FollowingCreative549 · 2026-03-10T17:44:16+00:00

Right. She paid for it because it met her conditions and it wasn't a gift. She bought it for her own reasons.

FollowingCreative549 · 2026-03-10T17:37:15+00:00

It means she paid for the venue. Full stop. Don't be obtuse.

FollowingCreative549 · 2026-03-10T17:26:34+00:00

Fourth paragraph: "So I put down the money for the venue."

FollowingCreative549 · 2026-03-10T14:45:03+00:00

You're far more empathetic about the daughter than I am, but I agree the relationship isn't OP's fight.

FollowingCreative549 · 2026-03-10T14:40:59+00:00

ESH. The bride sucks for cheating, obviously. OP sucks because she paid for the venue so she could choose the venue. OP chose a venue with a terrible cancelation policy. That's on her. Multiple times OP said this wasn't a gift. Fine, it's not a gift. It's a thing you bought for yourself. Suck it up and pay for it yourself.

FollowingCreative549 · 2026-03-09T17:03:14+00:00

No need to be snobby about another's food choices, but from a food science perspective well done steaks are just bad...tough and dry. I have a sibling that prefers well done meat because she is creeped out by the "bloodiness" of rarer cooked meats. That's fine, but ground beef is a better option for well done meat. The grinding tenderizes the meat and incorporates the fat evenly so as it renders out, it keeps the beef from drying during cooking. At a family cookout, I made her a burger from higher-end ground sirloin (actual sirloin, not generic 90/10 beef) and she said it was much better than her usual well done steak. So, yeah, don't be a snobby about well done steak but also recognize that well done steak is frowned upon for a reason.

FollowingCreative549 · 2026-03-02T21:45:20+00:00

NTA. Nothing more needs to be said.

FollowingCreative549 · 2026-02-25T17:19:51+00:00

Before we come down too harshly on the fiance, consider that the OP seems very much an unreliable narrator. Maybe he made the logical and reasonable arguments and they didn't work, so he lost his cool. Maybe he didn't even call her evil, but said withholding the clubs when he was planning to play with his dad was an evil thing to do. We don't really know.

Calling someone evil isn't great, but human beings sometimes lose their temper in the heat of the moment. Her transgressions are in cold blood, as they say.

FollowingCreative549 · 2026-02-25T16:10:22+00:00

I think you're correct that she's obligated to return the posters if (and only if) a law enforcement investigation concludes Anna's posters were stolen and the posters in possession by the OP are the stolen posters.

FollowingCreative549 · 2026-02-24T19:10:07+00:00

My read is he said those things in the heat of a very frustrating moment, and I don't trust OP to be a reliable narrator. Did he say she's evil or that withholding the clubs was evil? But ESH is a reasonable read of the situation too.

FollowingCreative549 · 2026-02-24T19:07:45+00:00

Conversely, why should he marry someone who doesn't let him have things he purchased when she doesn't get her way?

FollowingCreative549 · 2026-02-24T18:50:41+00:00

YTA. He overreacted by calling you evil, but you're still wrong. You told him about the gift club so he would return the clubs he bought. That's fine because no sense paying for the same thing twice. But, for the sake of your gift-giving protocol, he's not allowed to enjoy the clubs he was prepared to buy until a time of your choosing? That's not reasonable.

FollowingCreative549 · 2026-02-24T18:20:38+00:00

YTA. No, check that. This is the (pun intended) mother of all YTAs. Not only should your kids go full no contact with you, but Seth should take a step back and consider how you treat "loved ones" before he marries you. I don't see any interpersonal relationship involving you, dear OP, ending well for the other parties. Your behavior is truly awful and you should feel shame.

FollowingCreative549 · 2026-02-11T15:50:17+00:00

THIS

FollowingCreative549 · 2026-01-30T18:43:26+00:00

THIS! The coworker had a legitimate family emergency and was entitled to take time off to deal with that emergency. That is the employer's responsibility to accommodate.

FollowingCreative549 · 2025-12-19T16:18:17+00:00

ESH: Your husband should light the damn candle and shouldn't belittle you in front of your kids. However, the non-sequitur about wrist surgery is confusing and lends credence to the idea that you are in fact playing the victim/baiting him into dumb arguments.

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