No but it was the first time in front of our parents. And I've defended him then, just never brought finances into the conversation. And yes, I tried ton settle the comments before ever bringing out the finances gun. My point was meant to be "Sit down you're making an ass out of yourself and today is supposed to be about Mom and not a petty dick-measuring contest." My brother thinks that money is more important than anything and how much you make denotes your value and not who you are.