Why is loaning “big brother” better than any of these options?
At this point, “big brother” has entered the lexicon, but originally it was surely supposed to convey the idea of someone you were close to but looked up to, and who would protect you. That irony is kind of lost if you don’t translate it.




If they don’t like the paint, they can repaint. If they don’t like the conversation pit, they can remodel… which is gonna be more expensive but I have to imagine if you’re buying a house with a conversation pit you’re probably pretty well off already.