Murphy's Law in Action: Real Stories of Days Gone Wrong

4. When You Forget to Remove the Handcuffs From Your Headboard Before Sending Mom a Pic

Moving to a new house and arranging it to seem pleasant and appealing and to create the impression of a home excites me nothing else. Most people also want to see what it looks like and how the process is proceeding, hence they typically ask for images along the process. This teenager emailed her mother a picture, but it appears she neglected to remove anything from it prior. For what was it? Oh, merely a set of handcuffs. And it seems her mother would not let it go pass without expressing some sort of intervention. How then is the daughter expected to answer?
Our protagonist felt she was only informing her mother of her new living circumstances in the era of over sharing and fast contact. Happy with her interior design, she quickly snapped a picture of her bedroom ready to flaunt her adult choice in furniture. She had no idea, though, she was about to provide her mother with far more information than she had budgeted. There, in plain sight, hung from the headboard like some sort of provocative Christmas ornament, handcuffs. She knew her serious mistake the instant she pushed "send," but it was too late. Now caught between mortification and the urgent need to explain, our heroine faced a dilemma: "Interesting choice of decor, honey. I didn't realize you were into... police memorabilia." Her mother sent a quick note. Should she be calm and pretend they are a gag present? Look to a rowdy roommate for blame. Alternatively choose the honest path and realize her mother now knows far more about her personal life than either of them ever desired. Family gatherings are definitely more awkward, and she will be double-checking every picture she sends going forward.

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