We’ve all had our share of clumsy moments, but what happens when your clumsiness leads to breaking your friend’s brand new TV? One tipsy individual found themselves in this exact predicament during a housewarming party, and now they’re faced with the dilemma of how to make things right. Should they pay the full amount their friend originally paid for the TV, or should they take advantage of a sweet sale and save some cash? Get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions, fairness debates, and ultimately, the power of friendship.
Housewarming Party Gone Wrong
The Epic TV Crash
Texting the Morning After
The Money Dilemma
The Fair Price Debate
Friend’s Stubborn Stance
✨ Update: The Resolution
A Fair Compromise
Friendship Prevails
Drunken Mishap Leads to TV Drama
During a housewarming party, our clumsy protagonist accidentally breaks their friend’s brand new TV. They promise to pay for it, but the next day they find the same TV on sale for 80 bucks less than the original price. When they offer to buy the TV at the discounted price, their friend insists on being paid the full amount they originally paid. After some back and forth, they discover the friend had borrowed money to buy the TV and wanted to repay the loan instead of getting a new TV. In the end, our protagonist decides to pay the full amount and preserve their friendship. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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Is she trying to scam you for a new TV?
Friend refuses to pay full price for broken TV, but NAH.
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Expose your ‘friend’s’ lies with evidence. NTA
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Friend demands payment for broken TV, commenter says NTA.
Friend borrows money, breaks TV, and expects more? NTA.
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Friend should be more gracious, $80 is not worth argument
Replacing the TV means no harm done. NAH.
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Friendship over broken TV: NTA but overly accommodating
Friend defends buying cheaper TV, sparks debate. NTA.
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Fair replacement and no damage, NTA. Everything’s fine
Owed a TV, not money. Sale or not, you’re NTA.
Friend tries to take advantage, but commenter stands firm. NTA.
Friend seeks validation for not replacing broken TV, but why?
Friend isn’t entitled to full payment for broken TV.
Replace TV exactly? NTA says the law. Moral dilemma?
Be a good friend and help her get the discount! NTA
Friend calls out YTA for breaking TV at party.
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Is the friend trying to scam for more than $80?
Replacing exact model at cost, offered to get it. NTA.
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Friendship saved! NTA for buying same TV brand.
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Fair replacement, no extra cash. NTA.
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True friends don’t get petty over $80. NTA
