This episode is one for the history books, folks, cuz the Roommate Lovers are joined by Maggie’s friggin’ brother, Sam, who is definitely way cooler than them.
Questions include: How to handle a jerk during DnD, the right way to count cars, and how to quit a band you didn't want to even be in.
To see Sam’s storyboarding, go to https://newyorkstoryboards.com/ and friggin’ hire him for your storyboards and other art shit. He’s so good, it’s kind of annoying.
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Hi roommate lovers. This is Caitlin McCallister calling, long time listener first-time caller. I wanted to get help here because my husband and I have been fighting over a stupid game that we invented that we live in a house where there are lots of cars parked out front and occasionally people stand outside and take photos in front of our home. It's very strange, but we're not sure why they do this but we've made a stupid game out of it. And so I want to get your take on when we say so so it's just it's 3 a.m. Every morning when we wake up and we look outside our window. We ask each other. All right, how many cars are going to be there now when I say that my mentality is if we're thinking cars they have to be cars that are actively running and perks. They're dead people standing out front. Like they can't just be the cars that are parked out front for those beavers cuz that's they're not they're they're naturally they're not they're intentionally, but my husband on the other hand says well all of birth. Out here. So they count my question to you is could you please help assist me in getting my husband to understand that when we're playing this game. We're actually counting the card that are actively offer our home and not including our neighbor Parts cuz we that's cheating. That would be great, you know kept rep.
REDDIT: AITA for ruining my fiancé's DND game?
My fiancé (29 M) plays DnD, and while it's not my (31 F) thing, I obviously don't mind. He's a bit anxious and doesn't easily make friends. He was so excited when he joined a DnD group and met new people. I like the group members, except for Chris who's kind of frat-ish. He constantly makes disparaging "jokes" about his wife. He calls her "the Old Ball and Chain" unironically and says shit like, "I gotta call the Warden and ask for permission first." I don't know why a twenty-something man talks like a 1950s oil tycoon, but here we are. He also doesn't contribute when people bring communal snacks to DnD.
Which brings me to my point. I don't drink often, but I will sometimes buy a nice bottle of vodka (~$50) . A serving on the rocks makes me feel like an adult in a way I can neither explain nor justify. When we have guests over, we set out assorted drinks/snacks/etc. If they want something specific, they have to bring it or ask.
Awhile ago, Fiancé held a DnD session at our house. I greeted everyone and then made myself scarce. Later, I came out only to find Chris in our kitchen, opening my new vodka. I told him, "Hey, I thought we told you, but you're supposed to ask first. That's not for guests. It's a bit pricey."
Instead of addressing me, Chris turned to Fiancé and said, "What's hers is yours, right? Welcome to marriage!" I was floored. Chris then said, "You don't mind me having some, right?" And poured before I could answer. The group was waiting on him to resume playing, so I let it go (my first mistake, for those keeping score.) After everyone left, Fiancé confirmed that Chris hadn't asked him either before taking my vodka.
This past weekend, DnD happened again. I came out to get some water, and Chris was once again helping himself to my vodka. But here's what totally broke my brain: Chris had BYOB'd, and yet he was still drinking mine.
I marched right over and complained. Chris either ignored me or didn't hear, so I asked why he was taking mine when he'd brought his own. He said mine was "nicer" and "You don't have to be such a bitch about it. It's a little vodka. Are you an alcoholic or are you just cheap?"
I told him to leave. Not politely. Chris kept saying "this is bullshit" over and over, collected his stuff, and stormed out. After, things were very awkward. The group agreed he shouldn't have called me a bitch, but well ... Chris was the DM. I don't know a lot about DnD, but without him, there's no game. They have to either keep playing somewhere else with him or start a new campaign that excludes him. Everyone asked me if he's banished forever or if he can come back to our house, and I didn't know what to tell them. I would let Chris back if he apologized, but somehow I don't think I should hold my breath.
I feel really bad. Fiancé was so excited about this game, and I may have ended it. Fiancé supports me, ftr, but he's worried Chris will cause future problems. AITA?
DEAR ABBY: I’m a musician — a bass guitar player. I’ve been playing for more than 50 years and have been told I’m very good. My problem is my neighbor. He plays guitar and writes songs, neither of which he does well.
From time to time, I’ll help him out by laying down the bass track for his songs. But lately he has begun referring to me as “my bass player.” I don’t WANT to be his bass player. I get no enjoyment from playing with him.
I try my best to avoid him now because he constantly asks me to play. Most of the time, I give him some lame excuse to avoid it. Is there any way I can get out of playing without telling him how I feel about his music? — NOT HIS BASS PLAYER