No matter how annoying or evil they can be, my brothers are my family and some of the people who know me the best. They have seen me at my best and worst, and have been present for more embarrassing moments than I care to admit. This gives them the honor and right to say things, do things, and witness things that no one else can. Here is a list of a few of these brotherly privileges.
1. Calling me by an embarrassing nicknames
I hate nicknames, and apparently the only ones that people can think of that go with my name are super awkward and embarrassing. My brothers are the only ones who can call me by anything, even something ridiculous and stupid, and still live through it. It’s their sibling right and duty to make fun of me, so I let it go. Plus, it gives me an excuse to use my own awkward nicknames for them.
2. Bringing up embarrassing childhood moments.
Remember the time you threw up at that restaurant? Or had that super awkward haircut? Or went through that really weird phase when you played the Sims obsessively on the computer? Well, I would like to forget those embarrassing moments from being a kid, but unfortunately my brothers will always be there to remind me. As much as I’d like them to stay in the past, I accept the fact that as my brothers, their job is to laugh at me, and make jokes about my past.
3. Making fun of or saying anything negative about my family
My family is lively, crazy, and can be a little much to handle most of the time. There have been plenty of times I’ve complained about them, but if anyone else tried to say something negative about my family, I would turn very aggressive. My brothers are the only ones who have lived through my psycho family, and therefore have earned the right to say anything negative about our family.
4. Making comments on my appearance
In my opinion, very few people have the right to make fun of my physical appearance in any way. It’s a personal thing that others should not pass judgment on. That being said, my brothers know me better than anyone, both inside and out, and because of that their judgments and comments mean something different than others'. When they comment on my appearance, it’s not mean or wrong, it’s just them being them.
5. Telling me gross and weird stories.
I never in my life needed to hear about the gross things that boys do on their camping trips, or the weird things they do with their friends. In fact, I would be shocked and fairly uncomfortable if anyone other than my brothers said anything of that caliber to me. However, my brothers are on a whole different level, and as their sister, it’s my job to listen to their stories, hear, and learn things that I never really wanted to know.
6. Seeing me at my worst
I am the type of person who hates to seem exposed or weak. I don’t like people to see my cry, break down, or act in any way that leaves me vulnerable. My brothers, of course are different. I know I can have my worst moments in front of them, and I still know they will love and see me exactly the same as before.