Darlings, strap in and butter your popcorn, because I’ve stumbled upon a *delectable* morsel of family drama that’s richer than a triple chocolate cake. It comes direct from the ovens of Reddit, a tale so juicy, not even a soggy sponge could dampen its intrigue. This, my dears, is a real story from a real person, frosted with a layer of entitlement so thick, you’ll need a chainsaw to cut through it.
Our protagonist, a diligent baker and college student, found herself kneading her way through a doughy dilemma involving wedding cake, uninvited affections, and a family recipe for disaster. As the unwanted ‘black sheep’ alongside her brother, she’s been tossed from the familial mixing bowl, only to be scooped back in when her baking talents are needed. The confection in question? A wedding cake for 200 guests, requested by her family for her half-sister’s wedding – a celebration to which our baker was notably not invited.
Now, let’s pause for a moment to admire the audacity—asking someone to bake a monumental cake, foot the bill for travel, accommodations, and labor, *and* do it all out of the goodness of her presumably frosted heart. All this without even a whisper of an invitation to the event. When our baker responded with a well-deserved price sheet, the family’s response was more sour than a batch of spoiled milk, hurling accusations faster than a food processor on high.
Interestingly, half-sister Jojo later whisked up the gall to ask why our baker would dare to charge her, especially since she made a cake for a friend free of charge. To that, our baker served a slice of cold truth with a side of ‘f off,’ citing actual friendship and mutual support as key ingredients—elements apparently missing from her familial relations.
Support came from her brother and boyfriend, both firmly on Team Baker, while others suggested that perhaps a simple ‘no’ would have sufficed instead of sending the price sheet. But where’s the fun in that?
***Roger’s Hot Take***: My dears, in the grand banquet of life, you’re bound to encounter a dish that leaves a sour taste in your mouth. In such cases, it’s crucial to remember your worth and not let anyone dine on your talents for free—especially those who wouldn’t even pass you the salt if you were dying of blandness. Our baker isn’t just stirring the pot; she’s setting the temperature to ‘justice served hot.’
So, was our baker the antagonist in this sugary saga? Absolutely not. She simply refused to let her skills be gobbled up by those who value her as little more than an unpaid caterer. In the face of familial entitlement, she chose to preserve her dignity, sprinkle it with a bit of sass, and serve it on a platter of self-respect.
Family or not, your talents are worthy of recognition and remuneration, and it’s perfectly within your rights to refuse service, especially under such ungrateful circumstances. Sometimes, the sweetest revenge is to let them eat cake—from Walmart.
Until next time, I’m Roger, dishing out the hot takes with a side of sass. Remember, in the feast of life, always save the last dance for those who appreciate the full menu of your worth. Bon appétit, darlings. 🍰✨
Original story
let’s get straight to the point, I (22F) am a full-time baker for a small business and college student. I moved back up to my home state in September of 2023, mostly to get away from my toxic family and for better opportunities. Also to add why this is even an issue in the first place, My brother Jay(25M) and I are the “black sheep” of the family, mostly due to the fact we were born and mostly raised outside of marriage. The teasing and neglect only grew worse after our mother(44F) married Jerkfish(54M) and had our half siblings; (20F), (17M), (16M), and (11M).
Now, here’s the dilemma. My half-sister who we will call Jojo(20F) is getting married to Rhitt(22M) in July. My mom and grandma asked that I make them a wedding cake, which I would’ve happily agreed to if I was invited to the wedding. The thing is, they wanted me to make a cake fit for 200 people, get a hotel near them (They hate that I’m not a Christian, so they think I’ll bring evil into their house), work for 3 days, and get a flight there and back. I’d have to pay for all of it, they think it’d be a nice gift to my sister. I just laughed and sent them my price sheet, they. flipped. out. I was bombarded with texts from them about how selfish I am, how I am truly vile, how I am toxic for expecting my family to pay for my cake when they could just go to Walmart to get one, etc..
Jojo even messaged me on discord a week after I had sent the price sheet and asked why I would charge her when I made my best friend a free wedding cake. I simply told her to f off as not only was I invited to her wedding, but I was the MOH and in a way it was a “returning the favor” for being a genuinely good friend and helping me out when I was going through a lot.
Jay and his wife had said I’m not wrong for it and they’d do the same thing, and my boyfriend is on my side. However, a few people in my life are saying I should’ve just said a simple no instead of sending the sheet and that my response to my sister was harsh. So, I need an outside perspective, hopefully other bakers on here too.
AITA?