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Jealous Friend Criticizes Man’s Wine In Front Of Everyone, Insulted After Finding Out It’s His Own
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Jealous Friend Criticizes Man’s Wine In Front Of Everyone, Insulted After Finding Out It’s His Own

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Everyone has unique hobbies and skill sets, and that’s why people seem to excel at different things. It shouldn’t be important if someone is better at their hobby than you, but a lot of people are competitive and simply want to be the best, no matter what.

In this situation, a jealous man kept insulting his friend’s winemaking. He probably felt insecure that his own wine couldn’t compare, so he insulted the other man’s skills. He got taught a valuable lesson when his friend pulled a clever trick on him.

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    Winemaking is an incredible skill that requires a lot of knowledge, effort, and patience

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    The poster shared that during the pandemic, he started brewing wines, beers, and meads for friends after a nearly 15-year hiatus, and supplied them to his community

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    The winemaker’s friend was jealous of his skill and also of the fact that people traded him things for his wines and meads

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    The competitive friend kept insulting the poster’s wine, and his wife would back him up, even though his stock was not up to par

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    At one sampling event, when the jealous man insulted the poster’s wine, he revealed that the man had badmouthed himself as he had switched their stock

    As the poster shared, he hadn’t brewed any alcohol for almost 15 years, but during the pandemic, since their suppliers had been shut down, he had to take it up again. It’s clear that the OP had a talent for winemaking, because he soon began supplying his stock to his friends and family.

    Making homemade wine is no easy task. It takes a couple of days and requires the maker to be extremely present and vigilant. The brewer has to stir the mixture daily so that the fermentation happens smoothly. People even make notes about the process so that they know exactly how it will turn out.

    The poster was very skilled, which is why many people even traded him things for his beverages. Rather than being happy for his success, his friend seemed extremely jealous and kept insulting his wine whenever he got the chance. This annoyed the poster because he had been working hard to brew it.

    It’s good that the man didn’t feel discouraged by his friend’s constant badmouthing. Instead, he held sampling events and connected with other wine connoisseurs. Many people who brew homemade spirits enjoy connecting with folks who do the same. It’s a great learning experience and can make it even more fun for everyone.

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    The OP felt like his friend was trying to undermine his efforts every single time. The man and his wife both kept hurling insults about his wine. They didn’t seem to realize that their homemade stock wasn’t even liked by many, since nobody ever touched what they made. This also puzzled the poster.

    He eventually hatched a plan to keep his friend in check and teach him a lesson. At one of their sampling parties, when the man began to insult his wine yet again, the OP revealed that he had actually switched wines, and that the one he had insulted was his own.

    When a loved one or friend tries to undermine you or treat you badly, you don’t have to take it lying down. It is important to stand up for yourself and either speak to them about it or confront them. Some people take the route of revenge, where they try to beat the person at their own game. This, of course, should be done tastefully.

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    Insulting a winemaker whose stock isn’t in demand might make a little bit of sense, but saying such things about someone who supplies truckloads is just foolhardy. Luckily, the jealous man was put in his place in a simple and creative way. Hopefully, he’ll now focus more on his winemaking than his insults.

    What fun petty revenge prank would you have played on the competitive friend? Let us know in the comments.

    People loved the poster’s revenge idea and were glad the other man got his comeuppance

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    Monika Pašukonytė

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    I am a visual editor here. In my free time I enjoy the vibrant worlds of art galleries, exhibitions, and soulful concerts. Yet, amidst life's hustle and bustle, I find solace in nature's embrace, cherishing tranquil moments with beloved friends. Deep within, I hold a dream close - to embark on a global journey in an RV, accompanied by my faithful canine companion. Together, we'll wander through diverse cultures, weaving precious memories under the starry night sky, fulfilling the wanderlust that stirs my soul.

    What do you think ?
    Nikki Sevven
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My dad always said, "A good wine is a wine you like." Full stop.

    Wild Cream
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well said! 👏 I couldn’t drink something that I didn’t particularly like, but was an expensive fancy brand, just to stroke my own ego, life’s too short for that! Before I got sober, my favourite wine was made by my roommate with salal berries and a bag of frozen berries from the grocery store. It was so good but tasted like kool aid so I know wine snobs would hate it 😝

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    KatSaidWhat
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Done this, decanted a particular australian malbec and gave it to a wine snob. he loved it and wanted to buy some. Available in any supermarket for about £5 at the time - only one of us found it funny.

    Wild Cream
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Was it Yellow Tail? I used to love their Sweet Red Roo 😂 cheap and delicious

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    Nikki Spears Gross
    Community Member
    8 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ahhh, the good old days when I was a teenager and we would scrape together the money for Boones Farm wine. Cheap and could get you wasted if you picked the right kind. Now, I come from country folk, so homemade wine and moonshine was ALWAYS a staple at any get together and it didn't matter what the occasion was, even if it was at or for a funeral to either celebrate someone's life or that person that we hated finally kicked the bucket (Grandma, I'm looking at you!)

    Mike F
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Boones Farm & Annie Green Springs, the hooch of champions!

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    Kim Kermes
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wisconsin and west... St Paul and Minneapolis have numerous home brew supply shops, gotta be closer than Houston

    megabeth
    Community Member
    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My thoughts exactly. Can you imagine Wisconsin w out alcohol! People would have rioted. Pandemic or no you can ALWAYS buy alcohol in Wisconsin. Also there is this thing called the internet.

    Load More Replies...
    tori Ohno
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I call fake on this one. 2000 miles from a supplier for the brewing equipment, 15 years since he'd brewed, they're in lockdown, and he's delivering truckloads? Not physically or logistically possible. Where did he get the barrels and bottles of it's truckloads?

    Mike F
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And he said 12,000 km from Houston, that's Alaska I think.

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    Lee Gilliland
    Community Member
    Premium
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    2000 miles away during the pandemic? Is this guy unaware you can buy supplies on the web, or did it not just occur to him?

    Bewitched One
    Community Member
    Premium
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think they’re Canadian lol ornatleast in Canada

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    Thomas51
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mother-in-law would only ever drink Bells whisky - ever. One Christmas I was given a bottle of Teachers (not terrible but not great) by a contractor I'd employed. My wife had the idea of decanting it into an empty Bells bottle which she kept "just for Mum". From the first sip it was "Ah, you can always tell the real thing!" We kept that Bells bottle topped up with cheap whisky for twelve years until the old lady passed on.

    Nikki Sevven
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My dad always said, "A good wine is a wine you like." Full stop.

    Wild Cream
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well said! 👏 I couldn’t drink something that I didn’t particularly like, but was an expensive fancy brand, just to stroke my own ego, life’s too short for that! Before I got sober, my favourite wine was made by my roommate with salal berries and a bag of frozen berries from the grocery store. It was so good but tasted like kool aid so I know wine snobs would hate it 😝

    Load More Replies...
    KatSaidWhat
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Done this, decanted a particular australian malbec and gave it to a wine snob. he loved it and wanted to buy some. Available in any supermarket for about £5 at the time - only one of us found it funny.

    Wild Cream
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Was it Yellow Tail? I used to love their Sweet Red Roo 😂 cheap and delicious

    Load More Replies...
    ADVERTISEMENT
    Nikki Spears Gross
    Community Member
    8 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ahhh, the good old days when I was a teenager and we would scrape together the money for Boones Farm wine. Cheap and could get you wasted if you picked the right kind. Now, I come from country folk, so homemade wine and moonshine was ALWAYS a staple at any get together and it didn't matter what the occasion was, even if it was at or for a funeral to either celebrate someone's life or that person that we hated finally kicked the bucket (Grandma, I'm looking at you!)

    Mike F
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Boones Farm & Annie Green Springs, the hooch of champions!

    Load More Replies...
    Kim Kermes
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wisconsin and west... St Paul and Minneapolis have numerous home brew supply shops, gotta be closer than Houston

    megabeth
    Community Member
    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My thoughts exactly. Can you imagine Wisconsin w out alcohol! People would have rioted. Pandemic or no you can ALWAYS buy alcohol in Wisconsin. Also there is this thing called the internet.

    Load More Replies...
    tori Ohno
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I call fake on this one. 2000 miles from a supplier for the brewing equipment, 15 years since he'd brewed, they're in lockdown, and he's delivering truckloads? Not physically or logistically possible. Where did he get the barrels and bottles of it's truckloads?

    Mike F
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And he said 12,000 km from Houston, that's Alaska I think.

    Load More Replies...
    Lee Gilliland
    Community Member
    Premium
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    2000 miles away during the pandemic? Is this guy unaware you can buy supplies on the web, or did it not just occur to him?

    Bewitched One
    Community Member
    Premium
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think they’re Canadian lol ornatleast in Canada

    Load More Replies...
    Thomas51
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mother-in-law would only ever drink Bells whisky - ever. One Christmas I was given a bottle of Teachers (not terrible but not great) by a contractor I'd employed. My wife had the idea of decanting it into an empty Bells bottle which she kept "just for Mum". From the first sip it was "Ah, you can always tell the real thing!" We kept that Bells bottle topped up with cheap whisky for twelve years until the old lady passed on.

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