'This is a mandatory family contribution!': Demanding family member tells guests to buy their own expensive Thanksgiving chair AND cover food costs
Would you attend this controversial family Thanksgiving meal? One Redditor posted to r/mildlyinfuriating with an irritating story to share. They shared a text from a family member that asks for "some family jubilation and participation" for this year's turkey day. If you want to eat at this family's home, you need to bring your own chair! Yes, seriously!
Not only did the wacky request state that everyone should bring their own seat, the message even includes links to buy chairs. These aren't just your average folding seats - they cost $30 each! "Thinking we should start with 8 or 12 [chairs]," the message reads. That's not the only reason the OP was ticked off at the request…keep reading below to follow this Thanksgiving drama that's as juicy as a freshly cooked turkey.
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The OP, u/DeMorehead, explained the situation - and their massive money contributions already going toward the meal
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'This is a mandatory family contribution,' writes the family member (presumably in a group chat)
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Commenters shared their own thoughts and workaround ideas, like building your own chair, for example
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Others suggested borrowing some seats from neighbors or local halls
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Or, OP could switch it up and host their own meal
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I'm surprised this family wouldn't just have people stand around or sit on the front steps or something
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Oh yes, you can also *rent chairs* just for events like this
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This would be the breaking point for a lot of commenters
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Lots of good suggestions here!
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Good point - does the family member plan on hoarding all these chairs for future events?!
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It's all in the phrasing...I think it would have gone over better if the person had asked nicely and not been demanding
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It's true...this isn't in the spirit of Thanksgiving at all
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