I finally told my braggadocious aunt to shut up

[Anonymous]

Why were you “buzzed” at a family function?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Wow, you're just a mean version of your aunt.

Bragging about telling your aunt she has no class. The irony, indeed.

Topic title should be AITA? Yes.

+1. I hope OP didn't shame her in front of other people.

True story. Sis, who likes to think she's a truth teller and is a bit of a loud mouth, said something along the same lines to our cousin. Fast forward three years and sis wasn't invited to cousin's kid's wedding rehearsal dinner and had to hang around the hotel lobby for someone to call the hosts to ask why her invitation got "lost."

[Anonymous]

NP. The irony here is that you are a drunk version of your aunt.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why were you “buzzed” at a family function?

Is this a serious question?

[Anonymous]

Well done OP! I stand behind you 100%.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Well done OP! I stand behind you 100%.

So you are a trash bish too?

[Anonymous]

Sorry everyone, but I love this.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Well done OP! I stand behind you 100%.

So you are a trash bish too?

Apparently so. And I’m fine with that, if it means shutting up an annoying braggart.

[Anonymous]

I just don’t get these posts. You are an adult. So if you find an adult relative distasteful, you can just get up and walk away. Or not vacation with them in the first place.

The only instance I can think of where it’s hard to avoid socializing with family is maybe a situation where you are caring for an ill relative (eg your mom is in chemo and you need to help but her irritating sister is always there too).

It just seems to me that the real adult thing to do is to say “excuse me Aunt Larla, I have something I need to do in the other room.”

I also agree with PP that I ignore the bragging but if she says something mean you can just say something like “oh, I think she looks great in that.” Or “I thought the meatloaf was great and it was so nice of her to make it” or something. If she doesn’t get positive feedback for her sh-t talking, she won’t engage with you. She’s looking for drama and you just gave her a full meal’s worth — she’ll be telling this story for years!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Well done OP! I stand behind you 100%.

So you are a trash bish too?

Apparently so. And I’m fine with that, if it means shutting up an annoying braggart.

How do you know it was effective? Everyone was probably just thinking OP was wasted. They’re probably talking about her now wondering if she has a drinking problem behind her back with her nonsense attempt at a putdown. Not the win OP thought it was.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Well done OP! I stand behind you 100%.

So you are a trash bish too?

Apparently so. And I’m fine with that, if it means shutting up an annoying braggart.

You should call TLC and be on a reality TV show or some shit like that.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Well done OP! I stand behind you 100%.

So you are a trash bish too?

Apparently so. And I’m fine with that, if it means shutting up an annoying braggart.

How do you know it was effective? Everyone was probably just thinking OP was wasted. They’re probably talking about her now wondering if she has a drinking problem behind her back with her nonsense attempt at a putdown. Not the win OP thought it was.

Wrong take!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:OMG, I am cringing in horror thinking about saying “Money talks; class whispers” out loud.

+ 1

I envisioned Ramona Singer when I read that.

I thought of "Countess" Luann

I want to change my answer: OP is mean drunk Dorinda.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Well done OP! I stand behind you 100%.

So you are a trash bish too?

Apparently so. And I’m fine with that, if it means shutting up an annoying braggart.

How do you know it was effective? Everyone was probably just thinking OP was wasted. They’re probably talking about her now wondering if she has a drinking problem behind her back with her nonsense attempt at a putdown. Not the win OP thought it was.

Wrong take!

Lol… OP slurring her words “money something something class something…” as she completely mangles the saying and thinks she put her Aunt in her place when instead she looks incredibly stupid.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:OMG, I am cringing in horror thinking about saying “Money talks; class whispers” out loud.

+ 1

I envisioned Ramona Singer when I read that.

I thought of "Countess" Luann

I want to change my answer: OP is mean drunk Dorinda.

Do I need to apologize for looking down on the women who appear on the Real Housewives shows? They've provided a convenient cultural touchstone.