So apparently my dad is basically in denial, and he told my brother that he needs to focus on his studies and "the other thing, what they found, what they discovered" is wrong and not our culture. And he asked, "What is this about a dog and a cat?" And my brother said that there is a dog and a cat there sometimes, and he said, "That is not going to work." (Fuck the girlfriend, you have PETS????) He said he didn't need to get angry, but my brother had to come have a talk with them. That'll be a fun talk, I'm sure, as my dad obviously believes he can just convince my brother to break up with his girlfriend of three-and-a-half years because it's not our culture.
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Polter-Cow - Aug 11, 2010 5:27:04 pm PDT #28291 of 30000
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
DavidS - Aug 11, 2010 5:30:52 pm PDT #28292 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
as my dad obviously believes he can just convince my brother to break up with his girlfriend of three-and-a-half years because it's not our culture.
Awww, denial is fascinating. Your poor brother. On the other hand, he's had a girlfriend for the last three and a half years so he's doing okay.
Zenkitty - Aug 11, 2010 5:32:29 pm PDT #28293 of 30000
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
Wait. Not only can he not have a (white devil) girlfriend, he can't have pets?! I mean, I know there are cultures that consider "animals in the house" a wacky idea, and I get that, but... if someone wants pets, what's the BFD?
Nora Deirdre - Aug 11, 2010 5:36:52 pm PDT #28294 of 30000
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
as my dad obviously believes he can just convince my brother to break up with his girlfriend of three-and-a-half years because it's not our culture.
OMG TRAIN WRECK.
brenda m - Aug 11, 2010 5:38:23 pm PDT #28295 of 30000
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
Oh lord. Best wishes for your brother, and I'm so glad you have each others backs. But is it wrong that my first thought was that now anytime your mom starts in on you you can be all "I'M NOT THE ONE WITH THE SHE-DEVIL".
Steph L. - Aug 11, 2010 5:39:56 pm PDT #28296 of 30000
I look more rad than Lutheranism
Not only can he not have a (white devil) girlfriend, he can't have pets?!
Maybe it's a bargaining thing. Like "Okay, even though we don't really like it, you can keep the pets. See how nice we're being? Now ditch the girl!"
brenda m - Aug 11, 2010 5:52:38 pm PDT #28297 of 30000
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
Or maybe he's trying to make a "cats and dogs living together" analogy?
Polter-Cow - Aug 11, 2010 5:56:11 pm PDT #28298 of 30000
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
On the other hand, he's had a girlfriend for the last three and a half years so he's doing okay.
He's certainly done better than I have.
Wait. Not only can he not have a (white devil) girlfriend, he can't have pets?! I mean, I know there are cultures that consider "animals in the house" a wacky idea, and I get that, but... if someone wants pets, what's the BFD?
I think it's part of the "focus on your studies" program.
But is it wrong that my first thought was that now anytime your mom starts in on you you can be all "I'M NOT THE ONE WITH THE SHE-DEVIL".
The thing is, I may lie about having known about it, but I'm not going to pretend I feel the same way about it as they do. One time my mom told me about someone who had married a Punjabi girl, and I was like, "So?" and she was like, "WHAT DO YOU MEAN 'SO?'???"
Like "Okay, even though we don't really like it, you can keep the pets. See how nice we're being? Now ditch the girl!"
Unfortunately, the pets belong to the girl! Well, I don't know about the cat. I just learned about that one today.
Or maybe he's trying to make a "cats and dogs living together" analogy?
Haaaaaaaaaaa ha ha.
omnis_audis - Aug 11, 2010 6:00:16 pm PDT #28299 of 30000
omnis, pursue. That's an order from a shy woman who can use M-16. - Shir
One time my mom told me about someone who had married a Punjabi girl, and I was like, "So?" and she was like, "WHAT DO YOU MEAN 'SO?'???"So. I'm not a bigot. These things don't matter. We all bleed the same blood (well, within blood types and all). Damn. there went that argument.
I hope your brother wears a wire and records that talk. It could be a nice recon for your future.
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Ginger - Aug 11, 2010 6:06:48 pm PDT #28300 of 30000
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda
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