https://scoop.upworthy.com/husband-sneaks-family-dog-into-dying-wifes-hospital-room-ex6UPWORTHYen2026-07-23T15:15:28.000ZHospitalized wife asked to see the family dog one last time. Her husband knew he had to break the ruleshttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/533754/uploads/33381e50-560f-11f1-a5a7-f7f46d19ec6b_1200_630.jpegHospitalized wife asked to see the family dog one last time. Her husband knew he had to break the rules'My wife hugged her for almost an hour, smiling the whole time.'https://scoop.upworthy.com/tinder-date-asked-her-look-pretty-not-goth-witch-legendary-response-ex11UPWORTHYen2026-07-22T17:15:29.000ZHe told her not to dress ‘like a goth witch’ for their first date — he had steam coming from his ears when she showed uphttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/541672/uploads/f8f48200-dd83-11eb-8a3b-c9e8b940aa7f_1200_630.pngHe told her not to dress ‘like a goth witch’ for their first date — he had steam coming from his ears when she showed upThe TikToker is now going viral after sharing how she absolutely owned a Tinder date that was destined for the dating horror stories collection.https://scoop.upworthy.com/woman-shares-life-hack-to-avoid-work-messages-ex8UPWORTHYen2026-07-24T12:45:21.000ZBoss texted her personal number during sick leave — her response cut off his unofficial access for goodhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/608094/uploads/c97742f0-b997-11ed-9e06-27bcb4d369a3_1200_630.jpegBoss texted her personal number during sick leave — her response cut off his unofficial access for good"I'm at home, sick from work today, and for some reason, he felt the need to text me about work tasks."https://scoop.upworthy.com/doctors-dismissed-womans-condition-as-just-a-cough-until-a-nurse-came-and-turned-things-around-ex5UPWORTHYen2026-07-23T18:15:45.000ZDoctors dismissed her condition as ‘just a cough’ until a nurse insisted her windpipe be examined — she was righthttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/678092/uploads/2b887380-21c6-11f1-8cfe-bd4787d593df_1200_630.jpegDoctors dismissed her condition as ‘just a cough’ until a nurse insisted her windpipe be examined — she was rightWhen everyone else just heard a cough, one nurse heard a cry for help.https://scoop.upworthy.com/waiter-rejects-25-tip-from-diner-customer-for-being-too-small-reigniting-the-debate-on-tipping-ex3UPWORTHYen2026-07-22T16:15:23.000ZCustomer tipped $25 on a $200 dinner but was baffled wehn waiter rejected it over one reasonhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/733591/uploads/dd6c4900-dd9d-11ef-a8be-6f46e5858940_1200_630.jpegCustomer tipped $25 on a $200 dinner but was baffled wehn waiter rejected it over one reasonWaiter refuses $25 tip, claiming it’s not enough, sparks heated debate over tipping norms.https://scoop.upworthy.com/bride-was-about-to-walk-down-the-aisle-with-her-dad-then-her-late-moms-final-voicemail-started-playing-ex3UPWORTHYen2026-07-22T18:35:37.000ZShe was about to walk down the aisle with her dad when she heard her late mom’s voice. She froze, then the tears started flowinghttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/733951/uploads/17998280-df0d-11ef-a0bb-43e529dd3292_1200_630.jpegShe was about to walk down the aisle with her dad when she heard her late mom’s voice. She froze, then the tears started flowingA moment of love, loss and heartfelt memories.https://scoop.upworthy.com/nurse-was-living-in-a-truck-when-she-walked-in-for-an-interview-her-new-boss-knew-hiring-her-wasnt-enough-ex2UPWORTHYen2026-07-23T19:00:47.000ZNurse was living in her truck when she showed up for a job interview. Her future boss knew a job wasn’t enough — so she did something unforgettablehttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/741848/uploads/cbf68de0-194b-11f0-ac0e-e9ea38b05741_1200_630.jpegNurse was living in her truck when she showed up for a job interview. Her future boss knew a job wasn’t enough — so she did something unforgettableHomeless nurse living in a truck applied for a job–the company offered her much more than a headstart.https://scoop.upworthy.com/man-thinking-his-mother-abandoned-him-learns-the-truth-28-years-later-ex7UPWORTHYen2026-07-24T14:15:30.000ZFor 28 years, he believed his mom had abandoned him under 'orphan visa' — until a newspaper ad helped him find her and learn the truthhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/770853/uploads/29063090-7ce2-11f0-b4b5-6de7e2ed00b8_1200_630.jpegFor 28 years, he believed his mom had abandoned him under 'orphan visa' — until a newspaper ad helped him find her and learn the truth"They knew damn well where she was. This is an outright lie," Campitelli told 60 Minutes.https://scoop.upworthy.com/customer-refuses-to-pay-tip-for-non-existent-service-at-hot-pot-fp-ex4UPWORTHYen2026-07-22T17:45:33.000ZHot Pot staff added a ‘mandatory’ 20% tip for ‘non-existent’ service — the customer responded by giving the manager two choiceshttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/783105/uploads/f76ab010-d5b0-11f0-b476-79e186a160ba_1200_630.jpegHot Pot staff added a ‘mandatory’ 20% tip for ‘non-existent’ service — the customer responded by giving the manager two choices"Don't accept a deceptive 'mandatory' gratuity ever..."https://scoop.upworthy.com/manager-rejects-employees-resignation-she-responds-unexpectedly-fp-ex5UPWORTHYen2026-07-24T15:17:18.000ZManager said he ‘didn’t approve’ of an employee’s resignation — her response caught him completely off guardhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/783982/uploads/d1f98a60-db3f-11f0-96cf-dda6540139c0_1200_630.jpegManager said he ‘didn’t approve’ of an employee’s resignation — her response caught him completely off guard'He literally said to her, I don't approve of this with no further explanation'https://scoop.upworthy.com/they-tried-to-trick-man-into-paying-strangers-dinner-his-powerful-repsonse-set-them-straight-fp-ex3UPWORTHYen2026-07-23T12:49:37.000ZFriend brought 4 strangers to dinner and expected him to pay the bill — he whispered something to the waiter and walked outhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/787465/uploads/d193b5e0-f1f7-11f0-b448-9d05325314ff_1200_630.jpegFriend brought 4 strangers to dinner and expected him to pay the bill — he whispered something to the waiter and walked outHe said it was unfair that they kept ordering food as if they had a lot of money, and backed out when it was time to pay the bill.https://scoop.upworthy.com/man-sent-hotter-lookalike-to-high-school-reunion-and-met-crush-fpr-ex3UPWORTHYen2026-07-23T17:45:43.000ZMan sent 'hotter' lookalike to his high school reunion — he could never have predicted his childhood crush's reactionhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/788642/uploads/2cc89310-0ff2-11f0-b63c-9546a44efe97_1200_630.jpegMan sent 'hotter' lookalike to his high school reunion — he could never have predicted his childhood crush's reactionHe sent his doppelgänger to his high school reunion—what he learned that day was unexpected.https://scoop.upworthy.com/woman-shares-1-thing-that-made-her-rethink-her-marriage-of-20-years-fpr-ex3UPWORTHYen2026-07-23T14:18:48.000ZShe claims one thing destroys relationships more than people realize — and most men have no cluehttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/789225/uploads/e56ae960-1081-11f0-8d88-07ff7a34f55a_1200_630.jpegShe claims one thing destroys relationships more than people realize — and most men have no clueWoman nearly left her 'amazing' husband after 20 years—her reason has people taking sides.https://scoop.upworthy.com/wife-sent-text-nagging-husband-to-double-check-babys-car-seat-it-would-end-up-saving-his-life-fpr-ex2UPWORTHYen2026-07-23T16:24:34.000ZWife texted her husband one last ‘nagging’ reminder about the baby’s car seat — then the unthinkable happenedhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/795092/uploads/95204190-7168-11ed-8e53-7b80f500c3da_1200_630.pngWife texted her husband one last ‘nagging’ reminder about the baby’s car seat — then the unthinkable happenedAlthough the car is a total loss, 'cars can be replaced — my boys can't,' she wrote.https://scoop.upworthy.com/netherlands-king-has-been-flying-passengers-for-30-years-ex2UPWORTHYen2026-07-23T17:15:38.000ZNetherlands' King has been secretly flying passengers home for 30 years under a fake name — no one knew until nowhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/796667/uploads/12890b00-284d-11f1-a4b2-cbfe1a118cbf_1200_630.jpegNetherlands' King has been secretly flying passengers home for 30 years under a fake name — no one knew until nowThe secret is out. King Willem-Alexander has been working as the pilot in Dutch's oldest airline and people couldn't guess it https://scoop.upworthy.com/neighbor-asked-woman-to-wear-yellow-dress-for-a-heartfelt-reason-fp-ex2UPWORTHYen2026-07-22T18:15:35.000ZHer neighbor had one request before his art show: wear something yellow — she understood why the second she walked through the doorhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/796697/uploads/de320a30-2c3b-11f1-9e79-c925de7f9427_1200_630.jpegHer neighbor had one request before his art show: wear something yellow — she understood why the second she walked through the doorWoman was puzzled when neighbor asked her to wear a yellow dress. When she got to know the complete truth, she couldn't help but feel love. https://scoop.upworthy.com/woman-calls-off-wedding-after-her-fiance-makes-insane-demands-fp-ex1UPWORTHYen2026-07-23T13:15:40.000ZWoman let debt-ridden fiancé live rent-free in her house for 2 years — until he made one outrageous demand that made her call off the weddinghttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/804395/uploads/014ba7b0-57f7-11f1-a372-09a87d54d931_1200_630.jpegWoman let debt-ridden fiancé live rent-free in her house for 2 years — until he made one outrageous demand that made her call off the weddingLove shouldn't cost you your financial safety net, and a woman made sure that was the case through her power move. https://scoop.upworthy.com/liam-neeson-shows-up-to-claim-free-meal-ex1UPWORTHYen2026-07-24T13:15:23.000ZVancouver restaurant put up sign saying 'Liam Neeson eats here for free.' Hours later, he showed uphttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/804444/uploads/1f164eb0-5b46-11f1-a4d9-cdc2697f8d86_1200_630.jpegVancouver restaurant put up sign saying 'Liam Neeson eats here for free.' Hours later, he showed upNeeson asked, 'Where is my free sandwich?' leaving the staff speechless. https://scoop.upworthy.com/hoa-postpones-fee-increase-after-alleged-accusation-ex1UPWORTHYen2026-07-23T14:00:44.000ZFlorida HOA hiked its fees by nearly 100% — until one resident stopped to ask where the 'yes' votes were coming fromhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/804848/uploads/e75e11f0-5a88-11f1-91e5-e1fd89ff6299_1200_630.jpegFlorida HOA hiked its fees by nearly 100% — until one resident stopped to ask where the 'yes' votes were coming fromMark Reichert, the former board president, said inflation and limited revenue sources have forced the HOA to increase the dues.https://scoop.upworthy.com/boyfriend-wanted-loyalty-after-breakup-despite-cheating-on-her-fpUPWORTHYen2026-07-22T18:15:00.000ZBoyfriend asked for 'strict loyalty' after breaking up, and she agreed. 2 weeks later, it finally hit her — he's the one who cheatedhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/811136/uploads/68c26910-84e3-11f1-ad60-3f2ba0a35e9f_1200_630.pngBoyfriend asked for 'strict loyalty' after breaking up, and she agreed. 2 weeks later, it finally hit her — he's the one who cheatedCarisa Ong was ready to be loyal to her cheating boyfriend, who dumped her. But two weeks later, she finally understood who was wrong.https://scoop.upworthy.com/woman-refuses-to-clean-house-for-husbands-guests-fpUPWORTHYen2026-07-22T17:15:00.000ZHusband invites guests during wife's stressful week, expecting her to clean while he plays video games — she hit back with his own wordshttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/811142/uploads/f18dab70-85be-11f1-8955-d37f2dc98131_1200_630.jpegHusband invites guests during wife's stressful week, expecting her to clean while he plays video games — she hit back with his own wordsJust before his guests arrived, he insisted his partner and their kids help him clean. The author refused and declared, 'Oh, don't worry, your friends won't judge,' and then took the kids for a movie. https://scoop.upworthy.com/man-sues-his-lender-after-eroded-home-gets-torn-down-gsnUPWORTHYen2026-07-22T16:15:00.000ZHe requested a $5.5 million loan to buy his dream house — then sued the bank for agreeinghttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/811153/uploads/5eeabd50-85d0-11f1-8bb0-7f5c3b3a6c0a_1200_630.jpegHe requested a $5.5 million loan to buy his dream house — then sued the bank for agreeingJohn G. Bonomi Jr.'s $5.5 million house was demolished; now he's taking his bank to court to void the $3.8 million loan. https://scoop.upworthy.com/someone-changed-jane-eyre-name-to-spiderman-from-beginning-to-endUPWORTHYen2026-07-24T01:45:00.000ZSomeone went through this copy of Jane Eyre and replaced Jane with Spider-Man. Every. Single. Timehttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/811162/uploads/d833d2a0-850d-11f1-9d78-83cc53cc5861_1200_630.pngSomeone went through this copy of Jane Eyre and replaced Jane with Spider-Man. Every. Single. TimeSam Shopp shared a rare copy of Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre that had been annotated throughout. Every mention of Jane had been changed to Spidey or Spider-Man.https://scoop.upworthy.com/cctv-footage-unmasks-husband-blaming-adhd-wife-for-little-mistakes-fpUPWORTHYen2026-07-22T18:45:00.000ZHusband scolded ADHD wife for not reporting their missing business sign. When she saw the security footage, she couldn't believe her eyeshttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/811239/uploads/8583b990-85c5-11f1-bb52-f3afe8507432_1200_630.jpegHusband scolded ADHD wife for not reporting their missing business sign. When she saw the security footage, she couldn't believe her eyesThe breaking point came when her husband complained about a sign that had gone missing. When she checked the surveillance footage, she saw who was at fault.https://scoop.upworthy.com/young-woman-responds-to-older-ladys-bitter-comment-in-gym-fpUPWORTHYen2026-07-23T17:45:00.000ZOld gym-goer accused young woman of hogging a machine which she had occupied just 2 minutes ago. Her 2-word response left the woman speechlesshttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/811246/uploads/8594f560-867a-11f1-89ce-3564f7a3cfb8_1200_630.jpegOld gym-goer accused young woman of hogging a machine which she had occupied just 2 minutes ago. Her 2-word response left the woman speechlessYoung gym-goer responded with a perfect comeback when an old woman walked up to her and started accusing her of hogging the machine even though she had been using it only for the past 2 minutes https://scoop.upworthy.com/woman-says-she-will-leave-wealth-to-dogs-instead-of-sisters-kids-fpUPWORTHYen2026-07-23T16:45:00.000ZShe overheard her siblings squabbling over who'd inherit her childfree fortune. She told them she'd rather leave it all to shelter dogshttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/811248/uploads/173414d0-8679-11f1-8097-5794c1fba017_1200_630.jpegShe overheard her siblings squabbling over who'd inherit her childfree fortune. She told them she'd rather leave it all to shelter dogsSiblings expected their sister to fund their kids, but she stunned them by choosing to give all her money to dogs. https://scoop.upworthy.com/nebraska-man-sued-officer-for-wrongful-dui-arrest-and-got-500-k-snUPWORTHYen2026-07-23T03:45:00.000ZPolice arrested a Good Samaritan who stopped to help crash victims. Now the city owes him $50,000https://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/811263/uploads/11170a90-85ba-11f1-8955-d37f2dc98131_1200_630.pngPolice arrested a Good Samaritan who stopped to help crash victims. Now the city owes him $50,000Jesse Cunningham, a father of two from Nebraska, was wrongfully arrested for a DUI after saving the life of a motorcyclist. He sued the officer and won half a million dollars.https://scoop.upworthy.com/man-realizes-his-rising-electricity-bill-is-tied-to-neighbor-snUPWORTHYen2026-07-23T05:45:00.000ZMan endured brutal heat to cut electricity costs — until one data entry revealed he'd been paying neighbor's bill for 15 yearshttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/811266/uploads/31a91400-859d-11f1-a922-b97e19366ef2_1200_630.jpegMan endured brutal heat to cut electricity costs — until one data entry revealed he'd been paying neighbor's bill for 15 yearsA man tried lowering his electricity consumption amid rising costs, only to find out a huge mistake. https://scoop.upworthy.com/woman-barges-into-a-hotel-room-and-catches-her-cheating-husband-fpUPWORTHYen2026-07-23T18:45:00.000ZWife grew suspicious after her husband went silent for hours during a night out — then iCloud led her straight to his Holiday Inn roomhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/811270/uploads/da4086b0-867a-11f1-89ce-3564f7a3cfb8_1200_630.jpegWife grew suspicious after her husband went silent for hours during a night out — then iCloud led her straight to his Holiday Inn roomThe woman used iCloud’s location tracker to catch her husband red-handed while he was cheating on her with a stranger in a Holiday Inn hotel.https://scoop.upworthy.com/stepfather-reveals-terrifying-origin-of-womans-drunk-alter-ego-fpUPWORTHYen2026-07-23T18:45:00.000ZFor years, her friends joked about her alter ego 'Gail.' Then her stepfather revealed someone by that name had died in her childhood homehttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/811277/uploads/b64bfbe0-8698-11f1-a7cf-ed73e795b803_1200_630.jpegFor years, her friends joked about her alter ego 'Gail.' Then her stepfather revealed someone by that name had died in her childhood homeWhat started as a silly night-out running joke turned into a chilling, decade-old mystery for one woman. https://scoop.upworthy.com/botanist-regenerated-a-forest-by-leaving-it-untouched-for-yearsUPWORTHYen2026-07-23T00:45:00.000ZBotanist refused to uproot his ruined farmland in 1987. Today, it's full of birds and waterfallshttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/811280/uploads/5eca4cc0-85bf-11f1-8955-d37f2dc98131_1200_630.pngBotanist refused to uproot his ruined farmland in 1987. Today, it's full of birds and waterfallsA forest was ruined with weeds. Botanist asked the farmers to do nothing and just leave it alone. Years later, it is a thriving forest with birds, waterfalls, and plant species. https://scoop.upworthy.com/woman-sued-dad-for-giving-150-in-child-support-but-got-just-13-49-fpUPWORTHYen2026-07-23T14:45:00.000ZBroke father begged his ex to cut child support from $300 to $150, but she took him to court — the judge slashed it to $13.49 insteadhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/811286/uploads/1e41f250-8675-11f1-8097-5794c1fba017_1200_630.jpegBroke father begged his ex to cut child support from $300 to $150, but she took him to court — the judge slashed it to $13.49 insteadShaniquia Nichols filed for child support when Barnett Jenkins said he was short on money. He usually paid $300 a week, and asked to pay $150 for a few months. Court delivered justice.https://scoop.upworthy.com/her-chess-opponent-laughed-at-her-move-so-she-taught-him-a-lesson-fpUPWORTHYen2026-07-23T13:45:00.000ZHer male chess opponent laughed at a 'blunder' she had made. 20 moves later, his face was as white as snowhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/811299/uploads/190ed410-85d0-11f1-8bb0-7f5c3b3a6c0a_1200_630.jpegHer male chess opponent laughed at a 'blunder' she had made. 20 moves later, his face was as white as snowA woman taught her male opponent a lesson on never celebrating too early. https://scoop.upworthy.com/wife-discovers-husbands-affair-with-coworker-who-baked-for-him-fpUPWORTHYen2026-07-23T12:45:00.000ZPregnant wife kept brushing off husband's 'innocent crush' with younger coworker — until she finally snooped in his laptop baghttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/811370/uploads/a4a9c5f0-8663-11f1-b9f2-d953b26984f1_1200_630.jpegPregnant wife kept brushing off husband's 'innocent crush' with younger coworker — until she finally snooped in his laptop bagWoman felt suspicious when her husband repetitively returned home with homemade cakes his coworker had made for him. A search through his laptop bag revealed a harrowing truthhttps://scoop.upworthy.com/wife-leaves-man-during-cancer-treatment-then-begs-to-come-back-fpUPWORTHYen2026-07-24T13:15:00.000ZCancer patient divorced husband so she could 'leave first.' He felt bad about denying her a second chance — until her coffee hit his facehttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/811375/uploads/ba5f95e0-8678-11f1-8097-5794c1fba017_1200_630.jpegCancer patient divorced husband so she could 'leave first.' He felt bad about denying her a second chance — until her coffee hit his faceDriven by online fear of abandonment, a cancer survivor's wife made the mistake of leaving her devoted husband. https://scoop.upworthy.com/gf-found-bf-text-messages-with-coworker-in-recently-deleted-folder-fpUPWORTHYen2026-07-24T15:15:00.000ZBoyfriend claimed he wasn't into 'cute cashier' at work and showed girlfriend their message thread — then she found the conversation he'd deletedhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/811379/uploads/508cb0a0-8671-11f1-8097-5794c1fba017_1200_630.jpegBoyfriend claimed he wasn't into 'cute cashier' at work and showed girlfriend their message thread — then she found the conversation he'd deletedHe told her he was not interested in the 'cute cashier,' but when she read their entire messages, he was definitely saying something else.https://scoop.upworthy.com/lit-major-got-revenge-on-lazy-project-partners-in-the-q-a-session-fpUPWORTHYen2026-07-24T14:15:00.000ZShe did her entire group project alone after her groupmates refused to help. Her tactful response during the Q&A exposed her freeloading partnershttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/811390/uploads/5ca0b2c0-867f-11f1-89ce-3564f7a3cfb8_1200_630.jpegShe did her entire group project alone after her groupmates refused to help. Her tactful response during the Q&A exposed her freeloading partnersThe student thought they would be tackling the group project together. It turns out both partners did not want to put in any work, so they planned the perfect revenge they deserved.https://scoop.upworthy.com/espn-fires-star-anchor-abruptly-during-nfl-live-show-fpsnUPWORTHYen2026-07-24T03:45:00.000ZESPN fired a sports anchor during a live NFL broadcast, then expected him to finish the job. He walked out mid-segment insteadhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/811397/uploads/575403b0-8677-11f1-8097-5794c1fba017_1200_630.jpegESPN fired a sports anchor during a live NFL broadcast, then expected him to finish the job. He walked out mid-segment insteadRyan Clark, former American football player and news anchor, was abruptly informed during a live broadcast that he was being laid off.https://scoop.upworthy.com/blind-man-bought-car-for-14-k-and-had-salesperson-drive-him-home-fpsnUPWORTHYen2026-07-24T05:45:00.000ZSalesman sold blind man a $14,100 car before driving him home in it. His sister had just one questionhttps://d34zrgnx1tq8w.cloudfront.net/811400/uploads/3b03d9c0-8680-11f1-89ce-3564f7a3cfb8_1200_630.pngSalesman sold blind man a $14,100 car before driving him home in it. His sister had just one questionThomas Johnson, completely blind in his left eye, and could barely see from his right eye, bought a 2013 Mini Cooper for $14,100 and was driven home by the salesperson. His sister was furious.