Thanksgiving: a time for family, food, and… feuds? When one woman decided to host the annual family gathering, she was determined to keep the peace. Her solution? A $500 deposit to ensure a politics-free dinner. But when her sister and brother-in-law refused to pay, she decided to uninvite them. Now, she’s left wondering if she’s the villain in this holiday drama. ♀️
A Warm Thanksgiving Getaway
The Political Party Crashers ️
The $500 Solution
The Holdouts ♀️
My House, My Rules
The Fallout
The Final Verdict ️
A Thanksgiving Standoff: Money, Politics, and a Family Divided
In an attempt to keep the peace during a family Thanksgiving gathering, our hostess with the mostest came up with a unique solution: a $500 deposit, refundable only if politics remained off the dinner table. But when her sister and brother-in-law, notorious for turning family gatherings into political debates, refused to pay, she uninvited them. Now, with the rest of the family caught in the crossfire, she’s left questioning her decision. Was she too harsh, or was this the only way to ensure a peaceful holiday? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this turkey of a situation… ♀️
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Uninviting them would have been better ♀️
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