'[You're] 30 years old and still acting like an entitled child': Only child flips out at mother for planning birthday celebration after their actual birthday

Remy Millisky • Writer and Editor

Apr 3, 2024 5:00 PM EDT

Have you ever had a birthday celebration so bad that you threw a fit over it? Maybe if you're a toddler strapped into your high chair and given a cupcake to destroy while your family laughs at how messy you're getting. But in this story, it's a person who has just turned 30 who is throwing a tantrum, and the internet is telling them just how childish they really are.

Everyone has different expectations for their birthdays. You learn this as soon as you meet the first person in your life who wants to have a "birthday week," and expects people to celebrate them for a full week straight. It's over the top, sure, but it's all in good fun. Other people want a small party with friends and family, while others plan weekend getaways with their spouses. There's no right or wrong way to enjoy your special day as long as everyone involved is having a good time.

This person was trying to celebrate their 30th birthday, though, and their mom was seemingly on a different page about the celebrations. U/vivrelavie shares that their mom kept bugging them about what to do on their big day. But with every idea the birthday person pitched, their mom vetoed it (too expensive, apparently). This led to a reasonable solution… followed by a full-scale meltdown.

Check out the story, followed by a roasting from commenters. Then, read about the times that the airport was the worst part of people's travel plans.