big but
Something that seems too good to be true, and turns out to be true, but also comes with lots of compromises and tradeoffs.
Mom: Hey kids guess what?!?! We're moving to a new house!!!
Everyone: Yay!!!!
Mom: With a swimming pool in our backyard!
Everyone: Yay!!!!
Mom: And a free hot tub!
Everyone: Yay!!!!
Mom: And it's well below our budget!
Child 1: Why do I feel like there's a big but coming...
Mom: BUUUUT-
Child 2: Uh oh
Mom: You guys have to share a bedroom
Child 1: Ah shit here we go again...
Everyone: Yay!!!!
Mom: With a swimming pool in our backyard!
Everyone: Yay!!!!
Mom: And a free hot tub!
Everyone: Yay!!!!
Mom: And it's well below our budget!
Child 1: Why do I feel like there's a big but coming...
Mom: BUUUUT-
Child 2: Uh oh
Mom: You guys have to share a bedroom
Child 1: Ah shit here we go again...
big but by Mary Mary Quite The Contrarian June 2, 2020
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