45: Excessive Force pt.3: AITA

Grant & Maia
Mar 20, 2024
3 min read

Updated: Apr 21

Stories from the Reddit AITA page. The challenge of being a new mom with a clueless new father. A family that respects their daughters wishes. A family prank that went too far. And disappointing husbands that could do more to support their spouse. A series of funny Reddit stories about people who might have taken it a little too far. Excessive force AITA!

Grant Thomas and Maia Warner take you on a no-seatbelt kind of ride through the hilarious highs and humbling lows of teaching, teenage chaos, and the unpredictable world of state tournaments. What starts as a look ahead to the Colorado State speech and debate showdown quickly unravels into real talk about the pressure students face, the sting of slipping up, and what happens when a forgotten script meets real-world consequences. Along the way, you'll hear snarky side notes about snoring roommates, wedding flower girl drama, and parenting debates that hit a little too close to home. Add in some wild campus pranks, legendary school rivalries, and sharp reflections on teacher accountability and personal growth, and you've got an episode that’s equal parts ridiculous and real. If you’re here for the laughs, the lessons, or just need to feel better about your own messy life, this one’s got it all—colorful commentary included.

Chapters/Key takeaways to listen for

[00:00:00] Catch-Up
[00:04:00] Growth Spurts: A quirky nod to the beauty of personal evolution
[00:08:40] Family Feuds: The painful tug-of-war between family expectations and individual needs
[00:21:25] State of Play: Colorado State speech and debate tournament
[00:29:00] Lesson in Accountability: A gripping tale of a student’s last-minute script crisis
[00:31:00] Campus Mayhem: Inside scoop on wild campus pranks, explosive school rivalries, and the legendary antics
[00:48:12] Final Reflections: How to embrace life’s imperfections

Quotes:

When you go on these traveling trips, just bring your best friend—you can teach them what they need to know and turn chaos into a lesson in responsibility. - Grant Thomas
Every setback, every misstep is a hidden lesson; if you learn from it, you're already winning. - Grant Thomas
Real love is about being with someone who makes you feel equal—a partnership where both voices matter. - Maia Warner
When you listen to your inner voice, even the smallest setbacks become stepping stones toward your true potential. - Maia Warner

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