Imagine you’re about to undergo a major, life-changing surgery. You’ve been preparing for years, enduring braces since your late teens, and now you’re just a few weeks away from the big day. You’re at a gathering with friends, and a stranger starts questioning your motives, insisting that your surgery is purely for cosmetic reasons. How would you react? Meet our protagonist, a 20-year-old man who found himself in this exact situation.
A Stranger Enters the Scene ️♂️
The Big Reveal
Misunderstandings Begin
The Accusation
Persistent Misconceptions
The Unwanted Advice
Setting the Record Straight ️
The Detailed Explanation
The Uncomfortable Aftermath
The Guilt Sets In
The Final Clarification
The Supportive Friends
The Last Straw
A Clash of Opinions: Vanity or Medical Necessity? ♂️
Our protagonist, a 20-year-old man, found himself in a heated debate with a stranger at a gathering. The stranger, J, insisted that the man’s upcoming jaw surgery was purely for cosmetic reasons, even suggesting that his hardworking parents were spoiling him. The man, upset and frustrated, decided to explain in detail why the surgery was medically necessary. But the aftermath left him feeling guilty, as J retreated and his friends claimed he had made a bad impression. Was he in the wrong for defending himself or was J out of line for his assumptions? Let’s dive into the internet’s thoughts on this intriguing situation. ️♀️
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NTA. Dropping a topic when asked is common courtesy.
Friend accuses OP of bad first impression, but OP defends.
NTA. J’s insensitive comments crossed the line. He got what he deserved.
NTA. Insensitive stranger gets called out for rude behavior.
NTA: Friend missed context, you put J in his place.
NTA shuts down nosy stranger, teaches boundaries with style!
NTA shuts down insulting stranger, gets satisfying revenge surgery!
“NTA! I had the same surgery and dealt with infuriating comments.”
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Stranger insists surgery is vanity, OP claps back with details!
NTA shuts down rude stranger, defends surgery with class
“It was just a joke” defense? NTA for shutting him down!
NTA. Defending personal choices in the face of unnecessary criticism.
“Don’t ask if you can’t handle the truth!” ♂️
NTA – Pushy strangers can’t take a hint! Shut them down!
Surgery is personal, rude stranger crosses boundaries. Speedy recovery!
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Friend’s concern for bad impression vs. your body autonomy
Friend criticizes first impression, but what about J’s behavior?
NTA shuts down rude stranger, friend needs a reality check!
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Surgery for weight loss: A challenging journey to a healthier you!
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Commenter calls out nosy stranger for being an a**hole.
NTA. Jaw surgery is not for vanity, J is clueless.
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NTA – Friend and stranger both AH. Surgery judgmental.
Friend upset about bad first impression, but what about theirs?
Stranger shames surgery as vanity, but OP had health reasons.
Defending against assumptions and proving friends wrong. NTA!
Not the a**hole for undergoing surgery? Let’s find out!
NTA he asked for it
J constantly brings up surgery, NTA shuts them down.
Stranger’s nosy questions? NTA claps back, shuts them down!
Standing up to body-shaming trolls with brutal honesty.
NTA – Standing up to nosy strangers with sass
NTA. Stranger’s ignorance sparks debate on personal medical choices.
NTA. Surgery recovery is tough but worth it for benefits!
Avoiding second impressions: NTA’s strategy for dealing with J ♂️
“Play stupid games, win stupid prizes” – NTA shuts down AH
NTA. Friend’s bad first impression led to embarrassing confrontation.
NTA: Jaw surgery has cosmetic benefits, but it’s not just vanity.
NTA, friend’s double standards and rude behavior called out!
NTA: Don’t apologize for someone else’s behavior.
NTA. Misunderstanding cosmetic jaw surgery as vanity. Not about looks.
Revenge is sweet! Shutting down nosy strangers like a boss
Stranger criticizes surgery choice, but why disregard your feelings?
J makes a bad first impression. Are they the a**hole?
NTA. Reality check needed.
Supportive comment: Don’t let anyone make you feel bad! NTA
NTA – Stand up for yourself and don’t let others judge!
NTA shuts down stranger’s judgment with confidence. Victory!
Braces at 28? NTA! Who says it’s just for vanity?
Stranger asks about surgery, gets shut down. Lesson learned!
Not the a**hole for undergoing surgery. Who’s the stranger?
NTA: J got what he asked for and deserved it
NTA: Friend blames J for bad first impression, not you.
NTA: Supportive comment about positive jaw surgery experience
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NTA shuts down rude stranger, saves others from his crap.
NTA- Humiliating a judgmental person? Classy move, well deserved!
Stranger accuses man of vanity, sparks NTA debate.
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NTA: Mind your own business! Surgery choices are personal
NTA shuts down nosy stranger with personal questions.
NTA. Lesson learned – some surgeries are not for vanity.
NTA shuts down rude stranger’s assumptions with a clapback.
NTA shuts down rude stranger, proving manners matter
NTA. Shutting down a rude bully with surgical precision!
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Curious about cosmetic jaw surgery? This comment has the answer!
Insurance denied surgery for jaw issues, but it’s more than cosmetic. NTA
Man called an a**hole for undergoing surgery. Not the a**hole.
NTA undergoes corrective surgery for jaw, seeks support from others.
NTA. When a joke falls flat, it’s no laughing matter.
NTA: Don’t judge until you know the whole story!
Stranger shames man’s surgery choice, but who’s really at fault?
NTA. Shutting down rude comments with surgical precision.
“Braces aren’t just cosmetic! It’s about avoiding health hazards! “
NTA!! Don’t pander to rude, judgmental assholes. Your friend should be embarrassed.
NTA. This guy sucks; surgery for vanity? Hella uncomfortable!
NTA. Jaw surgery misunderstood. Lesson learned?
NTA shuts down rude stranger, teaches him a valuable lesson!
NTA. Ignorant stranger tries to judge without knowing the facts!
Stranger insists surgery is for vanity, commenter defends OP
NTA undergoes surgery, stranger criticizes. J out of line.
Empathy and support for someone undergoing major surgery for TMJ
NTA. Surgery is personal and shouldn’t be judged. Good luck!
NTA! Shutting down a rude stranger like a boss!
NTA gets surgery, friend criticizes. Surgery is justified.
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