Picture this: you’re hosting your annual Oscar watch party, a tradition that you and your friends absolutely adore. You dress up, place bets on the winners, and munch on popcorn while enjoying the glitz and glamour of Hollywood’s biggest night. But then, there’s a hiccup. Your friend, whom we’ll call ‘Rick the Wreck,’ accidentally breaks an expensive bottle of whisky that your wife was saving for a special occasion. What’s worse? He doesn’t plan on replacing it. As the next Oscar party approaches, you’re left wondering if you’re being too harsh by uninviting him over this ‘drunken mistake.’ Let’s dive into this dramatic tale and see what unfolds…
Oscar Party Tradition
Dressing Up & Betting
Whisky Loving Wife & The Gift
New Baby & Saving the Bottle
Rick’s Drunken Mishap
Apologies & Forgiveness
The Money Talk
Rick’s Financial Struggles
⏳ Deadline & Saving Up
Checking In on Rick’s Progress
The Truth Comes Out
Uninvited & Angry
♂️ Entitled or Unsympathetic?
⏰ Time’s Running Out
Party Details & Rick’s Actions ♂️
Rick’s Sneaky Cabinet Raid
Oscar Party Drama: Whisky Woes & Broken Promises
Our protagonist and his wife, Kate, love hosting their annual Oscar watch party. But last year, their friend ‘Rick the Wreck’ got wasted and accidentally broke a pricey bottle of whisky that Kate was saving. Rick apologized, but when asked about replacing the bottle, he claimed he couldn’t afford it due to his financial struggles. Our protagonist gave him a deadline: save up for a new bottle by this year’s party, or he’s uninvited. Rick agreed, but ultimately failed to save any money. So, our protagonist kept his promise and uninvited him. Now, Rick and his girlfriend are furious, accusing our protagonist of being unsympathetic and entitled. With the party just around the corner, our protagonist is starting to feel guilty. Is he being too harsh, or is he justified in his actions? ♂️ Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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ESH: Poor apology and hounding over bottle, but accidents happen.
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Defending an accused friend, but is OP an alcoholic?
Replacing a broken item is classy, but don’t torpedo relationships.
No true friend would refuse to replace destroyed $175 whisky
ESH for confusing forgiveness and demanding payment, he for lying.
Friend accidentally broke whisky, OP being unreasonable about compensation ♂️
No excuse for not replacing the whisky. NTA.
Friend gets drunk, breaks whisky, lies and calls OP entitled
Destroying private property at a party? NTA, cut ties.
Letting go of the whiskey might save the friendship. ♂️
Bad friend got drunk, destroyed property, lied and refused replacement. NTA.
YTA, it’s just a bottle of whiskey. Learn to forgive.
Friendship over a $175 whiskey? YTA according to comments.
Friend can’t afford to replace whiskey, worth more than friendship?
Friend breaks $175 whiskey gift and refuses to replace it, NTA.
Friendship or money? The eternal dilemma
Uninviting friend after destroying $175 whisky: NTA consequences.
Concerned commenter wonders if friend has alcohol problem
Clever response to entitled friend’s ‘drunk me’ excuse.
Mixed feelings about the situation and forgiveness, but friend’s actions questionable
Responsible host rightfully holds careless friend accountable for whisky.
Friendship over whiskey? YTA according to this comment.
Hosting parties? Move valuables upstairs to avoid breakages. ESH situation.
Friend broke whiskey, OP’s reaction seems over the top. YTA.
Friendship over materialism, YTA for valuing whisky over friend
Considerate perspective on replacing destroyed item based on financial situation
Debate on whether OP is the a**hole for expecting compensation.
Friendship over material things. YTA – Strange hill to die on.
OP’s attitude towards friend may have consequences on future parties.
Friend breaks $175 whisky, now $ or friendship? Compassionate reply.
Guest accidentally broke whisky bottle at party, OP is TA.
Friend destroys $175 whisky, had a year to save. NTA.
Being drunk is not an excuse. NTA. Rick should pay up.
Friends should take responsibility for damage caused at parties. ESH ♂️
To forgive or not to forgive? That is the question.
User accuses couple of loan sharking friend for whisky replacement. ESH
Financial hardship can affect judgment in friendships. ♀️
Friend refuses to replace broken whisky and insults couple. NTA.
Friend breaks whisky, refuses to replace. NTA says community.
Friend breaks expensive whiskey, won’t replace it. Duck that guy.
Respect the host’s property and ask for more booze, NTA.
Mixed opinions on cutting off entitled friend over destroyed whiskey.
Friendship > Whisky: Set boundaries, offer cheap whisky instead
Both parties acted poorly, but neither is a total a**hole.
Friendship over drinks ruined by $175 whiskey drama. YTA.
Engaging discussion on whisky storage and responsibility.
Friendship over $200 whiskey? ESH but not worth it
Being poor doesn’t excuse being irresponsible and a liar.
Is friendship worth more than a $175 whisky bottle?
Guest should have offered to replace the bottle eventually. ESH.
Mixed feelings on judgement, suggests payment plan instead of replacement.
Defending the friend’s mistake and valuing friendship over whiskey.
Poster questions the double standards of some commenters. NTA.
Gray area on whether friend is NTA or verging on AH
Entitled friend breaks $175 whisky, NTA for not inviting back.
Hold him accountable! NTA for expecting Rick to replace whisky
Being reasonable and understanding can avoid serious trouble
Friendship > Whiskey: Commenter calls out entitlement and privilege.
Is a bottle of whisky worth losing a friend?
Setting boundaries with entitled friend who won’t replace whisky
Demand accountability for sentimental gifts. Uninvite until replaced.
Friend breaks whisky, refuses to replace. NTA stands their ground.
Guest ruins expensive whiskey, refuses to pay. NTA for consequences.
Friend owes $175 for destroyed whisky but don’t hound him.
Friend lies and refuses to replace destroyed whisky. NTA.
Friend breaks whisky, refuses to replace. NTA calls out.
Replace the whisky for your wife, don’t wait for friend. NTA
Being drunk doesn’t excuse responsibility. NTA for rescinding invitation.
Forgiving or foolish? Debate over damaged $175 whisky
Friend accidentally broke $175 whisky, YTA if broke, NTA if not. Suggests creative repayment plan.
Both parties share the blame But uninviting was fair.
Take responsibility, forgive the friend, lock up valuables.
