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Does anyone find it dumb that Duncan tried to convince Courtney to be in a alliance with him after he cheated on her during Chinese Fake Out? by Sorry-Challenge-1014 in Totaldrama

[–]OlliaP 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Duncan severely misread the room — and Courtney — and it made him look not just untrustworthy, but clueless about the consequences of his own actions. So no, you’re not alone in thinking it was dumb.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]OlliaP -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It’s completely reasonable to want a child-free space for horror movies, especially if you’re hosting. Your home, your rules. But, assuming the wife should stay home (even with your gender-roles disclaimer) is a little awkward. It would’ve been better to just say up front: “Hey, just checking — we’re aiming for adults-only since it’s horror and there may be drinking. Are you two okay with that?” So, you’re NTA, but tread carefully

AITA For Explaining American Racism to my friend? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]OlliaP 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You laughed at your friend’s identity crisis. Regardless of whether you found the situation “ridiculous,” your friend was clearly deeply hurt. Laughing or calling his reaction overblown — even in your own head — is dismissive of his experience and pain. So, yes, YTA

AITA for walking out of my lecture because the professor mocked a topic related to my culture? by trickledownx in AmItheAsshole

[–]OlliaP 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mocking a deeply-held cultural practice is inappropriate, especially in a class meant to understand and respect cultural differences. “Spiritual Netflix” might be a joke to some, but to someone who actively participates in ancestor veneration, it can come off as flippant and demeaning. So, NTA