We delve into the humorous yet relatable situation of a parent labeling household bottles due to their adult children’s forgetfulness.
A user asked, Am I a jerk for labeling all the bottles in the house because my adult children are idiots? We leave it to you to decide.
Backstory
The Original Poster (OP) has two children living with her. One has graduated from college, and the other is a junior.
Here’s What Happened Recently
OP had to purchase a medicated shampoo because of a scalp condition. It was by prescription, and it was expensive. It also came in packaging that was meant to be stored upright. “Not on its side and not upside down,” she says.
OP also says, “My daughter has hair products in the shower, and I do not touch them. My son also keeps his AXE body wash/shampoo/conditioner/woman repellent in the shower. I also do not touch it since I have zero desire to smell like a high school locker room.
I also keep my shampoo in there since it is my house, and I can keep my stuff wherever I want.”
What ‘Exactly’ Is The Fuss About?
The two of them could not understand that not all packaging is meant to be upside down. They had already wasted an entire bottle of OP’s shampoo by storing it upside down after they touched it for some reason. It all dripped out the spout, which is not engineered for that.
What Does OP Say
OP says, “I talked to both of them, and I explained that they should not touch my stuff and that if they accidentally tip over my shampoo, it was meant to be stored with the lid at the top.”
What Happened Last Week
Last week, when OP came back home, she found her shampoo leaking out of the bottle again. UPSIDE DOWN!
Following this incident, OP says, “I ordered 500 stickers that say “this side up” with an arrow pointing upwards when the words are upright, and I put them on everything in the house that might leak. With my shampoo being covered in them.”
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The Climax?
Things got really ‘upside down’ when OP’s children had friends over last weekend, and they noticed that the relish, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, etc., were all labeled.
OP says, “My kids were embarrassed when they explained why. They think I am a jerk for putting labels on everything since they only mess with my shampoo. Since it is $80 a bottle, I said I would take off all the labels if they agreed to pay for my shampoo. Thus far, they have declined.”
Is OP really a jerk? Let’s see what others had to say about it.
NAILED IT
“500 stickers? On everything! Ketchup/mustard, etc etc. I LOVE IT.
OP! This is one of the funniest posts I’ve read in a long time; well done! And to all the others here who have contributed to these hilarious antics back to back, thank you. You guys are great, and I can’t stop laughing! That is all; continue, please….keep them coming.”
“I think this is my favorite post. I can’t stop laughing. Your solution is sarcastic and hilarious, and you’re within your rights to do it, because, as you said, it’s your house, and you can put stuff where you want.
This made my freaking night. LOL”
Are They Like 13-Year-Olds
“They’re both too old to be doing stuff like that, honestly. That’s the sort of disregard I would show for my parents’ stuff when I was, like, 13, maybe? Your measures were extreme, but if the embarrassment is enough to make them change their ways, I say fair game.”
The Choice Is Theirs
“My kids are the same way. Your kids can either learn to leave your stuff alone, put it back the way it was, pay for your medication, or deal with the labels. There are several reasonable choices there.”
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A Typical ‘BOSS MOM’ Right There
“That’s awesome and hilarious. It’s a genius solution to a problem; thank you for making me smile.” said one.
“BOSS Mom move, for sure.” another added.
Embarrassment Can Fix Things, Sometimes
One user said, “You gave them a chance, you told them why, and they still did it. Sometimes embarrassment is needed. and this was only in your house so it’s not like you forced their friends to see it.”. Another one supported the argument by saying, “I was thinking the same thing. Harmless embarrassment like this is sometimes the only solution. Healthy amounts of embarrassment are more than okay.’
They Must Pay For The Damage Done, Though
“Prescription shampoo is expensive, and it’s not easy to get when the refills run out. They should repay you for the wasted shampoo and extra doctor visit.”
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