An acclaimed violinist with nearly twenty years of experience recently confronted her childhood bully after receiving an unexpected request.
The bully, who had mercilessly mocked her love for music during middle school, reached out with a surprising proposition: to perform at her wedding for free!
In screenshots shared on social media, Tiffany Moore revealed the boldness of the request.
Keep reading to find out what happened next!
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The former bully’s message began: “Hey girl!!! It’s been forever. I’m getting married and would love for you to play the violin at my ceremony in October. It would be the perfect gift, PLUS you could use the photos and videos to build your performance portfolio! Win-win!”
However, Tiffany, whose impressive resume includes extensive experience in violin, piano, ukulele, guitar, viola, cello, voice coaching, music theory, and songwriting, did not need help building her portfolio. She has been recognized multiple times by The Knot, an online wedding vendor marketplace connecting couples with local wedding professionals.
Tiffany’s response was swift and direct.
“Hello. It’s 1. Rather bold of you to assume I’d gift you a $2,500 service. 2. You bullied me relentlessly in middle school for being in the orchestra. 3. Build my portfolio? You may not realize I’ve been recognized by The Knot and Wedding Wire for six years in a row,” the Chicago-based violinist replied. “My ‘portfolio’ dates back to age 12. I’ve been in the wedding industry for 19 years.”
The bride-to-be was not pleased with Tiffany’s response and labeled her services as “overpriced,” asking her to “help a girl out” with a special discount. “I really want violin music for my big day and it’s not difficult music I want, either. I want to be friends with you and leave the past behind us,” she insisted.
Unconvinced by the sudden change of heart, Tiffany declined the proposal. “I already have friends, thanks. I don’t have time to entertain your ignorance,” she retorted. “What I offer is a luxury service. Clients prefer to invest in their wedding day entertainment with a seasoned professional who provides exemplary skills, high-quality instruments and equipment, and someone well-versed in running weddings efficiently. That, my dear, is why people choose me.”
But the bride kept asking: “So, are you available on October 3rd? It’s a Thursday. I can pay you $1,000, but that’s all I can afford, and for less than an hour of playing, that’s not too shabby! AND you’ll get major exposure because my guest list is 300 people!”
Tiffany, referencing the iconic scene from Mean Girls where Lindsay Lohan’s character responds to a question about the date with, “It’s October 3rd,” replied: “WAIT! My former bully is getting married on Mean Girls Day?? This is too much.”
She continued, “I have to decline your $1,000 offer and refuse to work for ‘exposure.’ If you want to cover my fee, ask your 300 guests to chip in $5 each. Just to be clear, that suggestion is a joke. The answer is still no. As Phoebe Buffay said, ‘I wish I could, but I don’t want to.’”
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The bride’s tone shifted drastically. “Well, well, well, who’s the mean girl now, b**ch?! Go cry about not being able to pay your bills because you’re too greedy. Besides, you’re not even worth it and you suck!” she lashed out.
Tiffany’s response was calm and collected. “Ugh, I’m devastated,” she replied sarcastically. “But I’m out of tissues, so I’ll have to wipe my tears with the tip money I got from my clients this weekend.”
The exchange quickly gained attention on social media, with many people applauding Tiffany for standing up for herself. In an update, Tiffany revealed that the bully had threatened legal action after seeing the screenshots online. However, Tiffany clarified she was not worried about any legal consequences because she never mentioned the woman’s name in her posts.
“Clearly, 7 million of you care about the bully situation,” Tiffany wrote on her Instagram stories. “Thank you for the kind comments and support. When one person stands up to a bully, we all feel vindicated.” One user commented, “As someone who was also bullied, this feels like a win for all of us.”
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