ROSEMARY ABBOTT | Culture
FESTIVE FALLOUT
Christmas Day harmony was shattered across one Auckland household this morning after it became painfully, almost scientifically clear that one sibling received a significantly better gift than the other.
This morning’s drama began at approximately 7:42am, when 16-year-old Olivia unwrapped a brand-new iPhone, complete with a shiny case and what witnesses described as “the smug glow of someone who is now completely untouchable.”
Her older brother, Max,18, reportedly followed by opening a box containing what appeared to be a reasonably nice puzzle and also a painted picture of a beach that he could “hang up” in his University dorm room next year.
“Oh thanks, really needed this,” Max claimed, visibly blinking back emotional damage as his sister began to activate her new iPhone.
By 8:05am the crisis had escalated, with Max deploying classic sibling warfare tactics including sighing loudly, staring dramatically out the window, and asking, “So why does she get that again?” at increasing volumes.
“She needed a new phone darling, plus I think that painting would go well in your new uni room. A nice reminder of home,” said his mother Claire.
“Ah right. So how much was the puzzle and painting again?” questioned Max, knowing a new iPhone is close to $2,000.
“Max, it’s not about how much a present is, but the thought that goes into it. Now be quiet and don’t be jealous of your little sister.”
More to come.
