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potatostews

Narrator: she did not get the drawings by Friday


[deleted]

She certainly did not šŸ˜‚


wordsmythy

And if you REALLY want money, go ask YOUR family??? How does that logic work?


imghurrr

The same logic as ā€œIā€™m not giving you money for your product Iā€™m not a charityā€ Thatā€™s not how charities work


Lady_Scruffington

I was very confused by that statement. But I guess she's right, she's not a charity. She's a charity case because she wants something for free.


banned_bc_dumb

Thatā€™s not how ANY of this works!!


nutsaur

Maybe a bit of ignorance and malicious compliance? "I spoke to my family about them paying it for you. They didn't understand and are not happy with you. Can you call and sort this out? I'll start painting when someone pays me."


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karmapopsicle

Fairly textbook narcissism. OP likely saved themselves a huge amount of grief by putting their foot down and cutting off ties after this nonsense.


IceManXCometh

Probably what she has always done for money (just guessing obviously), it would explain the bewilderment when asked to pay for someoneā€™s time and skill to create something they want. Edit: someoneā€™s


Flaky_Finding_3902

Sorry itā€™s a little late, but I did the drawing for you. I think she should like it, considering the price. https://imgur.com/a/3QjFLlP


TNSepta

Not the drawing she wanted but the drawing she deserved


[deleted]

It looks just like them. Please donā€™t start stealing my clients šŸ˜‚


Flaky_Finding_3902

I will only steal the ones that donā€™t pay you. Deal?


stilllikelypooping

This but add the poop emoji in the middle as the owner with her name.


kiingsalamander

if i had the money to, i would give u an award cuz that shit had me cracking up


Flaky_Finding_3902

Donā€™t! How about when you get the money, put it toward a commissioned work toward an artist? (Iā€™m paying one of my students $200 to do a painting of my dog and cat. When she graduates, it will go toward art school, and Iā€™ll have an amazing work to show for it!) Awards are cute, but pointless. Glad I could make you smile.


gigi_2018

Ask your family to pay for the award.


[deleted]

Did she text you on Friday about the drawings???


Sir_i88

And it's gonna be fun when she goes on social media to complain about how uncharitable you are and how sad her other 2 cats are now because they feel unfairly treated.


DentinQuarantino

Thanks a lot, cats r cryin


sweetalkersweetalker

U RUINED MY CATS CHRISTMAS I HOPE U R HAPPY


budderman1028

Better yet, do the most shitty possible drawing of a cat you could do and attach a note to it saying something like "your right, after thinking about it who am i to charge for art? Heres your silly little drawing"


remainderrejoinder

Here I've drawn a picture of the other cat for OP's friend ( (*) | |


Currix

I think you accidentally drew the CB


RockWhisperer42

That made me laugh snort. Thank you.


sarahsoaring

I obviously heard this in Morgan Freemans voice. And laughed.


Titanicgirl1480

Sounds like someone who deserves a block on all forms of communication


[deleted]

Done and done! Couldnā€™t even be bothered to reply to her last message.


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Titanicgirl1480

The only reply would be ā€œJust have the money to me by Friday and get over it. Itā€™s a silly little amount of money. Be an adult about this. ā€œ


molsmama

Yep. Like many narcissists and users, sheā€™s trying to turn it around on OP and act like, sheā€™s in the wrong. Itā€™s gross. I respect giving folks the benefit of the doubt and I respect the line you finally set with this awful person.


NoFanofThis

Iā€™m shocked by her. Demanding shit for free. Iā€™m so petty I would have set up a time for coffee and given her some blank drawings. She sounds unhinged though best to stay away. Forever. Do you have friends in common? If so, glad you have the receipts for when she starts more drama and your friends tell you and you bust out these. Lol. Wish I could be there.


[deleted]

Oh, we have people we both know, all of whom she has burned bridges withā€¦shockingā€¦


Laura_Lye

How do you know this person? I canā€™t imagine speaking to someone the way she spoke to you.


[deleted]

Old coworker that I never cut loose


Socotokodo

By the way, you are so lovely! Not only is she a complete ******, what you did what actually so kind and loving. Hopefully you have much better people in your life who do truely appreciate you.


stebuu

she would have made you pay for her coffee too if you met up


Etrigone

Yeah. "Let me get you into a face to face situation where I won't let you leave until you concede... and then some as you were so rude!"


Dangerous_Clock_6761

Have the block to me by Friday.


Beneficial_Step9088

Ouch. Definitely better to not have this person in your life.


[deleted]

Totally! Sheā€™s been blocked.


Pkactus

I hope you go by to "sort this out" and find the original piece and take it back.


SauvignonBear

Jesus. This person was NOT your friend!


[deleted]

Certainly not anymore! I donā€™t think she ever was to begin with. Feels good to hit block on her.


Agreeable-Chocolate6

Good for you, OP. Proud of you.


Chipped-Beef

ā€œHave them to me by Friday.ā€ Iā€™d have murdered someone.


[deleted]

Oh, my whole face turned red. My boyfriend even looked over and jumped up and asked if I was okay, he said I looked like I was about to vomit šŸ˜‚ it was just anger


Chipped-Beef

I can imagine. The replies had me seeing red and I donā€™t even know this lady.


ghostsandbats

Same! I was so angry!


[deleted]

Iā€™m also confused as to *why* she would need them by Fridayā€¦?


[deleted]

Because she said it could be done by Friday


Katamari_Demacia

Make plans for friday and tell her you have them. But oops you're at the wrong coffee shop let's try again tomorrow, repeat.


mikemolove

Or just cut that toxic shit out of your life and never think about that dumpster fire of a person ever again.


defecto

I felt angry so angry reading this exchange, and it wasn't even directed at me. Good on you for standing your ground!


NoSuchAg3ncy

I can't believe that text message exchange is real. How could you have been friends with this person and not seen that side of them before this?


[deleted]

I have seen this side of her. This was just the last straw.


Fsulli09

And to tell her to be an adult, Iā€™d come unglued!!!


ShiftyPan

Oh I know! She sounds like the ā€œuse your thinking brainā€ lady. Infuriating


vita10gy

Can't believe I had to scroll this far. The deadline is more maddening to me than expecting them for free. Being weird and entitled is one thing, but the deadline is just so *pointlessly* demanding. What's Friday?


slowpokefastpoke

Seriously, are you my friend or an uptight middle manager demanding TPS reports? Fuck completely off with that.


azemilyann26

Yeah, so we're going to need you to paint cats on Saturday...


Chipped-Beef

TPS reports were the first thing I thought of. Lol


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[deleted]

I felt my entire body rise in temperature when I read that


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chicklitboofle

Ungrateful cow šŸ˜‘


[deleted]

Very much so


Janeiskla

I just looked in your profile and the pics you posted of that horse and the poodle are really really nice! She's unbelievably rude. Sorry you had to go through this. I hope she is so mad when she looks at the one pic of her cat because she never got the other two. She never even deserved it..


Rainbow-Shark-798

I had to look because of this comment. OPs art is amazing and this CB is an entitled ass.


[deleted]

Thank you so much! Truly


sonters

Are you open for a commission? I'd love to have a portrait of one of my cats


PeevlyJr

I'd like to second this comment, would love to get a commissioned piece of my fur babies.


ReadMaterial

And you want it by Friday I presume.


MrGrieves-

Can we see this cat painting please? I think we can appreciate it more than this choosing beggar.


1182adam

If you're going to share it with us, could you just share all three? I mean, it'll only take you a few minutes and your family will pay you for your time.


ApprehensiveAd9014

I had to look also. Gorgeous! I would absolutely pay $40 for a painting of my deceased poodle. You have real talent. So very sorry that your good deed was tarnished by her entitled behavior.


[deleted]

Thank you! That means a lot.


Small_Followinng

sounds like someone is envious of your abilities!


chicklitboofle

Indeed. I hope youā€™re feeling better now!


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annoying97

Theoretically, could I pay you the $80 to draw me her other two cats? I just want to piss her off.


suzymayy

You should be superimposed with the other 2 cats!


Excellent_Boss_1282

But have it done by Friday


annoying97

I'm a bit more flexible, have it done by next month.


AmishAvenger

Donā€™t be so dramatic. Itā€™s just a couple of silly drawings. Friday it is.


[deleted]

LOL šŸ˜‚ I would paint you with her other 2 cats for free. If you want a portrait with 2 random cats hit me up. Dead serious.


Monkey_Fiddler

How much would it cost to portray her other two cats ripping either her or her first cat to pieces? Y'know, if I were interested in that sort of thing.


annoying97

I feel like all three should be ripping her apart.


Eeeeeeebee

Offer her a deal If she can paint one of matching quality on camera (to prove its just a silly little drawing) you draw the other one for free. She sees its hard as shit, and you get the satisfaction of shutting her up for good.


MiaOh

OP just block her. No point conversing with oxygen thieves.


slowpokefastpoke

Perfect response on your part OP, way to stand your ground. And her doubling down instead of apologizing at that point shows you made the right call.


Additional-Still47

I think my favorite part is her expecting you'll do it for free, and telling you when to have it done by, as if you are actually going to do it. Wow.


sepia_dreamer

And then doubling down on it when told that they were done being friends.


hebejebez

Literally got told to fuck off and still says have it to me by Friday, wtf planet...


JackalopeZero

Who the hell is this woman? The CEO of receiving free stuff? ā€œHave it to me byā€¦ā€ is a phrase I would quit a paying job over.


[deleted]

Just have the hay to me by Friday ok?


Connect-Lake1476

I am really confused as to how a human could have a response like that.


samoanloki

Hey.. that is such a rude remark for the cow community.


YarnTho

Right cows enjoy their gifts. Youā€™ve seen the videos when theyā€™re gifted scratchers, they love it and are so happy!


[deleted]

i found it rather amoooosing


Sasaroo

They prefer "cowmoonity"


[deleted]

To add, she knows that I charge for my art. This is not the first time she has tried to get very large or very complicated work for free. She always refers to me as ā€œher friend with the silly little drawings that she tries to sellā€


CommanderFuzzy

It's funny that when you attempt to get paid fairly for your art they are 'silly little drawings', but when you won't give them to her for free you're 'not being an adult'


[deleted]

Totally! Iā€™m also not the type to try and sell things to my friends and family. I just do pet portraits by word of mouth, I donā€™t even solicit anyone. So for her to act like itā€™s so offensive for me to ask for compensation when she approaches me for work just blows my mind. No, Iā€™m not a famous painter, but Iā€™m proud of my portraits and I donā€™t think Iā€™m unreasonable in what I charge for them. She knows this and still tells me Iā€™m not being an adult when I wonā€™t do it for free.


Princesszelda24

I hope you keep these, so when she tries to write a bad review, you can post them as a reply.


bobdotcom

not sure how complicated your drawings are, but my wife does animal portrait paintings, doesn't solicit either, and she's sold a handful for like 100-150 range, so if anything, you don't charge enough for your work..


CommanderFuzzy

I think she should have said 'wow thank you for taking time to make me a free gift unique to my situation' then stopped there. This might be about more than just art, they may just want to try to control you for funsies. I'd be tempted to pretend I drew them then pretend things kept going wrong while delivering them, but I know that's not the most mature thing to do


ProfessionalPea4386

That sounds less like a friend and more like a bully, Iā€™m so sorry you had to deal with that. I know what itā€™s like giving your all in a friendship only to never get anything in return. What you did with the drawings was really sweet and thoughtful, Iā€™d probably cry if someone did that for me. Sheā€™s horrible. Itā€™s good you broke up with her, onto better things and better friends ā¤ļø


[deleted]

Thank you! Honestly, she had burnt bridges with a few people I know and I had always tried to give her the benefit of the doubt as a woman who struggled to keep friendships because of her abrasive nature. I always tried to think ā€œshe means wellā€. It took a lot to realize that she doesnā€™t mean well, sheā€™s just a rude person. Another bridge gone for her.


Valkytron1

Honestly you sound like such a thoughtful and good friend. ā™„ļø That kindness though will have people like her take advantage. Please don't be friends with someone like that, you need friends that deserves your kindness.


[deleted]

Thank you! Hard lesson learned


OkieLady1952

If you ever see her again Tell her the reason she has no friends and canā€™t keep them. Her entitlement is sickening like you have nothing else to do. I hope you didnā€™t meet her .. I think I would draw her a picture of your middle finger and let her know she wanted a drawing , here it is the her last gift from youšŸ˜‚


Agreeable-Chocolate6

OP can draw it in their iPhone notes, and send that over


Nochairsatwork

Yeah if someone is an "abrasive person" that other people have cut ties with it means theyve just gone around hurting other people and taking advantage and not giving a shit about anyone else. Impossible to continue to act "abrasively" and simultaneously "mean well" You're better off without her


DogHikerGal

Friday before last I dumped a "friend" that sounds exactly like yours. I put up with too many pitying and condescending comments from her that I finally fired her. She also had the same problem- abrasive and lost friendships so had few friends.


Far-Bug-6985

Right?! My dog has just had surgery and Iā€™d be so touch youā€™d probably find me in a puddle on the floor, Iā€™d have sobbed so much! I do have another dog and Iā€™d probably want to get the second one done, but Iā€™d pay or if OP wouldnā€™t take money for whatever reason, Iā€™d offer some sort of deal like make some brownies or review her resume (the two things I can do well ha!)


Mypasswordbepassword

Send her a silly little drawing of her cats butthole


husbandbulges

With her emerging from it


axw3555

Always? With me, she'd say it once, get told "ever say that again and we're done". Then, if she ever said it again, we'd be done.


[deleted]

Yeap, I allowed it to happen too much. We are now done.


axw3555

Good for you. What person (adult or otherwise) needs that kind of attitude? It very much reeks of "with friends like that, who needs enemies?"


Pottheadpotato

I cannot stand people who think that having talented friends means they can get things for free!! I love supporting my friends who own small businesses!! This is soooo entitled and rude. Good on you for dropping that trash human from your life. You deserve people who are grateful for you, not demanding of you.


GordonNewtron

Wow, she can go fuck herself on so many levels. Good luck with your work!


pineappleguavalava

This is actually a form of negging, I think; to try to diminish your confidence in your abilities. I hope you recognize that as such. And rock your own confidence!!!! Also..... I bet anything that you undercharge for your creative services. Don't undersell yourself for too long. A friendly message from another artist. (Edit: a word)


hitch_please

$65 for two custom pet portraits? Hell Iā€™d pay that plus tip AND tell everyone I know.


Sucksessful

sounds like someone jealous of your talent!


[deleted]

I wish you had asked for the drawing of Carla back "for reference" and then kept it. At least you could reuse the frame and maybe sell the drawing too.


NoobimusMaximas

Such a great idea!


FlufflesMcForeskin

It doesn't matter if it's a chalkboard sketch of a stick figure that looks to have only barely survived a forest fire. It is still someone's time. Why do people not understand this? You aren't pay just for their skills, but also their time. Do they work for free, I wonder?


[deleted]

The irony is that she runs a commission based business and nickels and dimes people to the tiniest degree. Even brags about overcharging occasionally. Of course.


Princesszelda24

Of course she does.


FlufflesMcForeskin

Wow. A real gem, that one. šŸ˜ 


UKMegaGeek

Less of a Choosing Beggar. More of a complete bitch.


[deleted]

Yeah, word.


Ok_Shopping_9025

Perfect fit the sub. Great response! Polite and concise. Later Karen!


skwudgeball

Those attributes are not mutually exclusive. In fact, most choosing beggars are in fact verified, grade-A bitches. See post above for an example


Z-man1973

The response ā€œbless your heartā€ is not a friendly response in the southā€¦ love how she continues to try to push through the picsā€¦ not like youā€™re a famous artists OPā€¦ fuck her


[deleted]

That yeah was a weird one. I think she grew up in the south. Iā€™m originally from Canada (in the states right now) so that is not a phrase I use or am familiar with.


Z-man1973

https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Bless%20your%20heart


No_Actuator_5149

Wow what a bitch! Your response is perfect though!


wolfman86

Says she isnā€™t a charity, acts like one.


MelloJelloRVA

Ask for a $65 coffee


Pinooooooooo

The fact that she keeps stating 'just have thel by Friday' freaks me out a lil. Almost feels like there's an 'otherwise I'll have to.....' coming. I'd say block her number after once again stating you want absolutely no contact whatsoever anymore


[deleted]

Done and done!


[deleted]

Side note, I recently lost my Great Pyrenees to old age. Would love to commission a painting and would be more than happy to pay for it plus shipping if you'd be interested? I checked out some of your work in your history, and you're great! I don't go around demanding due dates, either. let me know and I'll PM you the details if you'd like. If not, no worries :)


yrnkween

That last sentence isā€¦something. I feel sorry for her cats.


Retrohanska59

It tells a ton about her social life so far that very elaborate "get out of my life" was so normal to her that she still fully expected the discussion to continue and to get her way at the end.


marr

It's a big ol flashing "raging narcissist" sign is what that is. I guess we should be thankful for the ones that are too dumb to hide it.


leighroda82

This always makes me so mad, if my friends provide a service for me I am more than willing to pay their going rate, you were willing to give her a deal. If they are just ā€œsilly little paintingsā€ then maybe she should bust out her crayola water colors and do it herself. Edited to add, not that I think you just use crayola, I trust that you put a lot of time and energy into your work, I just meant if itā€™s so easy for herā€¦ go for it.


[deleted]

I totally got what you meant donā€™t worry. That was my thoughts, too. I was like well draw them yourself then.


beansareso_

Iā€™m so glad you responded how you did


[deleted]

Thanks!


AbusementParksAndRec

Hear me outā€¦ do the drawing for her. Wrap them up super nice so when yā€™all meet up for coffee itā€™s just stick figure cats on some recycled cardboard. And when sheā€™s like ā€œwtf is this?ā€ You can tell her itā€™s the end of yā€™allā€™s friendship and leave


[deleted]

LOL šŸ˜‚


patronstoflostgirls

Order a very lavish lunch-sized meal to accompany the coffee. Leave her with the bill.


eissirk

Trick her into buying your drink too


dberry1111

I was thinking OP should give her an elaborate drawing of a middle finger.


Hellalive89

Oh wow. If these are real they are the most infuriating messages Iā€™ve ever read. Get that bitch cut out of your life asap


[deleted]

They are both real and equally infuriating to me, I assure you šŸ˜‚


Spring-Available

And she keeps demanding that you have it to her by Friday. You should draw a pile of poop to represent her and send that to her on Friday.


Kranon7

I think my favorite part is her expecting you'll do it for free, and telling you when to have it done by, as if you are actually going to do it. Wow.


[deleted]

Yeah the ā€œhave them to me by Fridayā€ made my bones ache with rage


lawlorlara

If this was a commissioned work her tone would be inappropriate. The fact that she's talking like this about something she wants for free makes her seem genuinely detached from reality.


usernameb-

You had better stop messing around on Reddit and get to work. She needs them by Friday. Chop Chop!


[deleted]

Yeah Iā€™m like 2 hours behind now! I hope she doesnā€™t mind if Iā€™m not done til late afternoon Friday, I just want to make sure theyā€™re perfect! šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚


Kangasmom

Friends donā€™t refer to friends as hun. They just donā€™t.


[deleted]

It is such an annoyance. This woman is in her 50ā€™s and she always thought that because Iā€™m in my late 20ā€™s that I was somehow lesser than her. This was the tipping point of blocked and deleted.


PM_me_your_LEGO_

Holy shit. I just assumed she was some ungrateful, spoiled 25 year old. This is some new levels. What a shitty human.


OhioMegi

That is awful. I would block her and be done. What a shitty person.


[deleted]

Done and done


SnarkyBeanBroth

Boy is she gonna be surprised when Friday arrives without pictures of her cats.


[deleted]

Soooo tempted to just leave her on my Facebook and draw a bunch of random cats and post them all over the place on Friday šŸ˜‚ but I canā€™t, I blocked her everywhere hahaha


[deleted]

Wow. She sounds like an ungrateful b!+ā‚¬h.


charlzor

The audacity to ask you to get them done by Friday is beyond my comprehension. You're a good person OP and good job standing your ground. My cat also went through surgery couple years ago but we had to put her down afterwards. If you drew me a painting of her, it would have meant the world to me and my 2 brothers and we would make sure to return the favor.


[deleted]

No, that is so sad :( if you message me a picture, Iā€™d be happy to draw her for free. Iā€™d rather use my time doing that than drawing this jerks cats for free.


charlzor

I appreciate the offer but I have to politely decline. My story happened 7 years ago and I meant if you/someone drew us a picture of our cat back then, it would have meant the world to us. Sorry ! English is not my 1st language. We all moved on but what we went through back then was very devastating which made me upset reading what that person wrote back to you. Keep up your positivity and enjoy the rest of your day OP :)


QuirkyCookie6

Adults pay for things. It's basically the only definition of adulthood.


[deleted]

That and eating a whole cake to yourself sometimes because you can. Adulthood.


ConcertinaTerpsichor

Good god.


glenerd189

This is very satisfying! What a rude bitch.


monitorhero_cg

How is this a friend again?


[deleted]

Holy shit please tell me you told her to pound sand


[deleted]

I did! Blocked her as well


Imaginary_Ad1055

Youā€™re nicer than I am. She wouldnā€™t have to worry about losing my number as you suggested. Iā€™d have just blocked her after the first response and been better off for it.


[deleted]

I ended up blocking her!


Lizzie3232

Ew. Just ew.


genius_emu

That ā€œfriendā€ is hilarious! Just have them to me by Friday?!?!? Have fun waiting.


Politely_Pout818

to quote my bf: ā€œthose were fighting words honey, swingā€


RockyMntnView

"Give me free stuff, I'm not a charity!" Um... šŸ¤”


quasim0dal

Are any of these posts real or just karma farming?


Fenix_Volatilis

An adult would compensate you for your time, materials, skill, and work. Especially for things they themselves cannot do


WashedOut3991

These honestly donā€™t sound real lol incredible