Actually that's not quite right about it being relevant to today, I mean the 68 riots had totally different triggers than what we're seeing now. The police response and the media coverage were way different too, plus there was a whole war going on that people were pissed about. I get the urge to draw parallels but it kind of oversimplifies both eras when you do that. Still, I'm glad you pushed it through because that kind of messy argument is exactly what makes a group read worth it, even if half the room wanted to strangle you at page 40 lol.

Man, that's brutal! I mean, for real, four hours of your life and she hits you with the sponge comparison in front of the whole crowd? That's not honest feedback, that's a public execution with chocolate frosting. Honestly, she's lucky you didn't just take the cake back and chuck it in the trash right there. I'd say next time, show up with a store bought sheet cake and tell her it's from the heart, see how she likes that. Or you could just start a new tradition where you bring a bag of those dry Mexican wedding cookies and call it a day. Either way, she owes you a steak dinner for that stunt.