Ever heard of the ‘two compliments before a complaint’ rule? Well, ‘Pete’ and his wife ‘Eve’ had this pact going on in their marriage. Everything was smooth sailing until a batch of oatmeal chocolate chip raisin cookies came out of the oven. You see, Pete has a strong dislike for raisins, and this time, he decided to voice his complaint without the usual compliments. What happened next? Let’s dive into this delicious drama.
The Sweet Pact
The Raisin Rebellion Begins
The Compliment Conundrum ➡️
The Raisin Revelation
The Compliment Contract Crumbles
The Aftermath of the Raisin Rebellion
Raisin Rebellion: A Sweet Agreement Turned Sour
In a twist of events that could crumble any cookie, ‘Pete’ broke the ‘two compliments before a complaint’ pact he had with his wife ‘Eve’, over a batch of oatmeal chocolate chip raisin cookies. Despite his well-known aversion to raisins, Eve baked the cookies with raisins, leading to Pete’s raisin rebellion. The cookie crumbled when Pete, unable to bear the raisin-infused treats, voiced his complaint without the usual compliments, leaving Eve upset. Now, Pete is left wondering if he was in the wrong for breaking their agreement. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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