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13. "I noticed his wife did a restrained chuckle." There's the crux of the matter.

Sun Aug 3, 2014, 04:07 PM

Aug 2014

I'll bet anything they had a discussion that went something like this.

Him...Honey, I'm going to sell the whatamacallits, I think I can get $4000 for them.

Her...great, we can use the $4000 for a new (pick one)fridge, stove, washing machine/ dryer.

Him...heck no. Big Al's got s big sale on flat screen TV's . I can get a 7' flat screen with all the bells and whistles for just $4000.

Her..but you know we need a new (fill in the blank). You already have a perfectly good 42" flat screen. Our refrigerators on it last leg.

Him...Sorry babe, this one's for me, and it's like I'm getting it for free, because we didn't have the 4 grand to begin with.

Her...but, but, YOU ARE SELLING SOMETHING OF OURS OF VALUE, and that value could be put into something we really need. You are unbelievable.

Him....discussion closed, end of story.

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Minor venting on behavior: why would someone say or think this? [View all] Populist_Prole Aug 2014 OP

Hmm, I bet that big-assed TV is not going to appreciate in value... dballance Aug 2014 #1

Wow, I'm the same way Populist_Prole Aug 2014 #2

I agree. It is a matter of pride for me too. dballance Aug 2014 #3

Such an interesting post Populist_Prole Aug 2014 #4

I had a laugh at your original post because I can relate. lovemydog Aug 2014 #5

To take the obverse position... Chan790 Aug 2014 #6

A lot can depend on tone. MH1 Aug 2014 #7

+ 1 nt steve2470 Aug 2014 #10

I can kinda sorta pipi_k Aug 2014 #8

Your friend is bad at math ... ? Tuesday Afternoon Aug 2014 #9

I've learned you can be the kindest person on the planet and.... steve2470 Aug 2014 #11

Eh, he thought you were stupid. Iggo Aug 2014 #12

"I noticed his wife did a restrained chuckle." There's the crux of the matter. Fla Dem Aug 2014 #13

I consider most of my groceries to be free. noamnety Aug 2014 #14

I have never heard of this type of program. avebury Aug 2014 #24

Sears/Kmart runs the program. noamnety Aug 2014 #25

It sounds a little rude on both sides to me... Phentex Aug 2014 #15

Thanks for all the excellent insight all Populist_Prole Aug 2014 #16

You were a guest in his home. Sure the guy doesn't understand the word free mackerel Aug 2014 #17

Yeah. If pressed, I'd choose the latter Populist_Prole Aug 2014 #18

he's embarrassed he was willing to pay that much for a TV he really wanted Skittles Aug 2014 #19

kick him in the arse, Skittles :p steve2470 Aug 2014 #20

which one Skittles Aug 2014 #21

the idiot, let's have mercy on the DUer :) nt steve2470 Aug 2014 #22

You Kinda RobinA Aug 2014 #23

Saying it was 'free' helps one justify spending the $4,200 to buy something one wants. n/t PoliticAverse Aug 2014 #26