Bini Posted June 21, 2012 Report Posted June 21, 2012 Let's say..Person A (PA) invites Person B (PB.) to a BBQ that multiple other people will be attending. PB is hesitant because PA is known for being a practical joker and these get togethers have got out of control before, of course, all in good fun in the eyes of PA. Despite this, PB decides to give PA the benefit of the doubt and come along. The BBQ seems to be going well until PA instigates a water fight by throwing ice water on an unexpecting guest, who returns the favour by grabbing a cooler with melted ice inside and chasing PA down. At this point, PA has decided to take control of the situation and grabs the garden hose in retaliation. Not only does PA spray his pursuer but he decides to go after everybody else minding their own business. About a handful of people are enjoying this (OK maybe 2) and everyone else is protesting. PA and PB are brothers so naturally, PA decides to involve his sibling in all the chaos. PB warns him not to get him wet because he has his cellphone on him. Whether or not PA ignored this or simply didn't hear - he drenches PB entirely - soaked to the bone. Fastforward, the iPhone doesn't work after this. Some harsh words were said.. Now what? Quote
Guest Posted June 21, 2012 Report Posted June 21, 2012 PB gets to go to the Apple Store to get his phone replaced. Hopefully, it's still under warranty. If he didn't want his phone wet, he shouldn't have engaged in the water fight... or he should have paused to put the phone in a safe, dry place. I have to do this sort of fight-breaking with my 2 kids. They'd be smashing themselves with pillows, one kid yells, "I don't want to play" but still smacking the other kid, the other kid, of course, doesn't believe him - just thought he was trying to get him to stop so he can smack him square in the face... a fight breaks out. My verdict: If you didn't want to play, don't pick up the pillow. Otherwise, you're in for it! Quote
beefche Posted June 21, 2012 Report Posted June 21, 2012 Did your husband have to be in the same area of his brother? Why couldn't he have gone into the house whenever brother starts his pranking? Quote
Bini Posted June 21, 2012 Author Report Posted June 21, 2012 LOL Beefche, this is not my husband. And PB did not engage PA. Person A was horsing around with someone else. Quote
Dravin Posted June 21, 2012 Report Posted June 21, 2012 Now what?In what sense? The phone or the relationship?The phone: As Anatess mentions, I assume she understands iPhone warranties better than I, he can see if he can get it replaced. If not, his option, assuming Person A won't replace the phone of his own accord, is small claims court.The relationship:Personally? Assuming he doesn't replace the phone, and possibly even then, I'd avoid social gatherings with Person A, or at least those with the sort of hijinks potential as a BBQ. Quote
Bini Posted June 21, 2012 Author Report Posted June 21, 2012 This is a fictional situation. Good breakdown, Dravin. Quote
beefche Posted June 21, 2012 Report Posted June 21, 2012 Really? This is fictional? As in, completely made up? Quote
NadiaStar Posted June 21, 2012 Report Posted June 21, 2012 I'm curious to know if PA was at all defensive in these harsh words. If PB truly was minding his own busness, the blame goes to PA for being socially dysfunctional. But blaming won't do much. The way I see it: PA owes PB a big apology. PB should realize it's just a phone and not hold a grudge over this. PB should check out the possibility of replacement. If a replacement is not possible, it would be gracious and fair of PA to replace the phone with his/her money. PB should focus on get-togethers with PA where PB has more control of the social atmosphere. Quote
Bini Posted June 21, 2012 Author Report Posted June 21, 2012 Really? This is fictional? As in, completely made up?Really. Yes. As in completely made up. That said, it COULD happen (something alike it) this weekend. Quote
beefche Posted June 21, 2012 Report Posted June 21, 2012 Well, if this is more of a thread to how to avoid the sceniaro, then I would say then when the antics start, completely leave the situation. Either leave to go home, or go into the house, or another room or something. If brother wants to make a scene about it ("why aren't you in with the family? I won't hurt you!"), then just calmly say that you don't like the pranks that go on and if he wants to make you participate, then you will happily leave to allow him to play his pranks. Quote
Guest Posted June 21, 2012 Report Posted June 21, 2012 LOL Beefche, this is not my husband.And PB did not engage PA. Person A was horsing around with someone else.Ohhh! The "guest" was not PB... got it.Then yeah, PA owes PB a cellphone. Quote
rameumptom Posted June 21, 2012 Report Posted June 21, 2012 Given it is a made up situation, I'd suggest PB go and "borrow" PA's Corvette for a spin and leave it broken down on the side of the road about 500 miles away, and claim he was just joking around. Quote
Guest Posted June 21, 2012 Report Posted June 21, 2012 Why stop there? I'd light a fire on PA's living room floor and dance around laughing like a hyena. Quote
rameumptom Posted June 21, 2012 Report Posted June 21, 2012 Anatess, You have to bide your time. If you destroy all of PA's stuff in one shot, then he has nothing to fear.... OTOH, If he knows you will mess with his Corvette, he's likely to leave you alone in his water fight, knowing his house could be next! Quote
NeuroTypical Posted June 21, 2012 Report Posted June 21, 2012 it COULD happen (something alike it) this weekend.Don't wanna get hit by a car? Don't wander into a place where you might get hit. Don't wanna get your iphone wet? Don't wander into a place where water might fly. Quote
Bini Posted June 21, 2012 Author Report Posted June 21, 2012 Why stop there? I'd light a fire on PA's living room floor and dance around laughing like a hyena.Okay, I really wanted to LOL at this. Quote
Bini Posted June 21, 2012 Author Report Posted June 21, 2012 Don't wanna get hit by a car? Don't wander into a place where you might get hit. Don't wanna get your iphone wet? Don't wander into a place where water might fly.Good notion BUT.. When you are invited to a BBQ and a "water fight" is not on the agenda and yet it breaks out. You're screwed. I'm just making up a scenario here because honestly, I'm not sure what to expect. Quote
beefche Posted June 22, 2012 Report Posted June 22, 2012 No, you aren't screwed. Walk away. It really is as simple as that. The water fight breaks out (or whatever prank is on the horizon and you don't enjoy it), then it's time to say goodbye and go home. Quote
john doe Posted June 22, 2012 Report Posted June 22, 2012 Tell your brother you're sorry and offer to help pay for a new phone. Quote
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