Morgan
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Podcast Appearances
Speaking of dressing up, this first one is coming from Am I the Asshole?
Titled, Am I the Asshole for not quieting down at a renaissance fair and walking away after my boyfriend sided with a stranger?
I, 23 female, went to a renaissance fair with my boyfriend, 26 male, and my sister.
My sister and I go to events like this regularly, but it was my boyfriend's first time.
At these events, people dress up, interact with performers, and cheer loudly during shows.
I was acting how I normally do, engaging with the environment and cheering during the performances.
During a joust, I was cheering along with the crowd.
Nothing inappropriate, just typical cheering.
A man sitting in front of me turned around and said I was scaring his child and asked me to stop.
Before I could respond, my boyfriend told me I should, quote, quiet down a little.
That upset me, especially since the event itself encourages loud crowd participation.
Another person nearby even commented that the man was out of line.
I felt embarrassed and unsupported, so I got up and walked away to calm down.
We had already planned to split up after the joust, so I didn't think it was a big deal to take some space.
A few hours later, my boyfriend found us and was upset, saying I had abandoned him at an unfamiliar event.
He also said that if a child is scared, people should adjust their behavior regardless of the setting.