Am I being punked? 😵‍💫

[@stevenflebbe]

I'm not sure if Karen just doesn't get how it works or if Karen just doesn't WANT to get it. Either way... 😂😂😂😂😂

[@kmes8989]

How do you know her name? Not all clueless people have that name.

[@eileen58]

@@kmes8989 Karen is a meme now, unfortunate for the polite Karens of the world, but it is what it is. Karen is just a name for any rude white ladies now.

[@florencepierce1864]

🤔🧐DEFS dsn't wnna PAY/FLLY PRTNDS: I jst dn't undrstnd why I cn't hve VST AMNTS of servces fr almst ZLCH! It's Jst Not FAAAIIR!😡😂

[@hannahmoody7256]

🎼 It costs this much 'cuz it takes me fucking hours (fucking hours) It costs this much 'cuz I don't have superpowers (superpowers) You need to pay for my skills 'cuz exposure doesn't pay the bills it costs this much 'cuz it takes me fucking hours! 🎼

[@anttibjorklund1869]

​@@kmes8989 "Karen" is the name used for the stereotypical obnoxious and rude person.

[@AmethystEyes]

I thought she was a baker! She was going to do an eight dollar cake?! Wow!

[@sandralmoore1360]

Ikr?humans are stupid overall I thinking their minimum effort is equal or superior to anothers exceptional.

[@anndownsouth5070]

Yea, if you wanted an $8 box cake, you would make one yourself. And to Karen, it's called bartering, and you can't insist on bartering if you don't have anything worth bartering for. Smh.

[@dakotahs.4185]

It's cake gate all over again

[@michellegulden1052]

I thought that too

[@claraberg1214]

I'm a nail tech and body waxer and I have this deal with my tattoo artist ❤ one of the best exchanges ever since I'm getting a tattoo from my ankel all the way up to my arm on my side! She's the BEST artist too. And through this exhange has become one of my really good friends. She can get any service I do any time she wants and I get more added to my tattoo regularly ❤ she's amazing and the only person I have an on going deal with. But I have massage therapist friends I'll exchange with too etc. Never would I ever exchange for a cake I could probably make better myself 😂😂😂 now if she actually was a baker and made gorgeous cakes, then I'd absolutely do it- I love cake 😂😂

[@S.Waters.]

At 0:20 my response would have been: “Yep, we took care of all that before you got here” and I would have left it at that.

[@christinaharper7091]

Why was the conversation this long? Shut that down as quick as it started. She, as a paying client, has no business knowing why or how you run YOUR shop. She doesn't work there.

[@TheSlong123]

Girl. Don't ever tell people about trading services because folks like this come out of the woodwork. And it's NOT their business to be asking and trying to offer a .98 cake. $2 with frosting...

[@burke615]

The whole point of money is to facilitate exchange between people who might not otherwise make what each other want. This is why we generally pay with money. On a happy note, this story reminds me of my aunt who traded her printing services for ground school and flight instruction back in the 70s.

[@TheCumberCoIlective]

I work at an ice cream shop in an area with a lot of restaurant/bars. Sometimes we get calls from local food places wanting to trade. We give them some ice cream and they give us food. We like it. Our main trader is the nearby coffee shop. They don't charge us for drinks if their boss isn't there and we don't charge them whenever they feel like ice cream

[@morrigan908]

That's not bartering, it's theft. It's only bartering if the person who owns the coffee and pays your wages (your boss or someone higher) is consenting to trade with whoever owns the ice cream (their boss/owner). Since you only don't charge them if your boss isn't there, you obviously don't have the boss's consent to trade off something he owns. You're stealing the coffee and trading it for ice cream, and presumably the other free food that you get. It's a bit harder to get a read on the other businesses, but I'm assuming their owners probably haven't consented either. Either way, it isn't bartering if you don't own the service or good that's being traded. It's just theft. Edit: Sorry, re-read that and realized I got the companies backwards. The coffee place is stealing the coffee. Harder to get a read on you guys, because I don't know if an owner is consenting. Since you say "I work at," not "I own," I feel like I'm pretty safe assuming you are not the owner or franchisee.

[@iriswright5060]

Small business owner here, NEVER, I mean NEVER tell people when you trade stuff out with other customers. If they do happen to find out then make no excuses and move on with billing them as usual.

[@seajelly2421]

Agreed. It's also complicated tax-wise.

[@morrigan908]

Was just going to say that. If you make them mad by not accepting their five year old's latest finger-paint art or whatever, they can and will go running to the IRS. Regardless of the size of the trade, it has to be reported as income, or the IRS will barter with you for a proctology exam.

[@avengingemmapeel]

I know this was for entertainment purposes, but us old babes have a suggestion for you for real life: when Miss Ma'am made her comment about how the other lady was checked out early, the best response is, "I know, right? It just works out that way sometimes!" You are pretty wise, so that is probably what you already do. Nobody is owed the explanation of our lives. ❤

[@jmtatalias]

"It's the thought that counts" 😂 it's literally a business transaction

[@toritori5835]

She went from presumably having money to pay for services to canceling the appointment altogether? WTH? And she was going to offer a box cake? She’s not a baker who owns her shop?

[@kathleendougharty3210]

I used to do art shows and most of the artwork in my home and many gifts I have given is from bartering with other artists.

[@chrystalteal4171]

I am a face painter. At craft shows, I have painted kids' faces of other crafters in exchange for a crocheted stuffed animal or things they sell. Their kid is happy for the entire day, I had free advertisements walking around, parent had a free babysitter while they were in my booth, I received cool/ free products....... It was beneficial for all parties involved! (Honestly, I probably received the better deal)

[@kissmyasses.]

Dude that's none of her business you shouldn't even entertain that conversation

[@charrush2561]

Agree!!.

[@anniekinsmishkamouse7575]

You rock that short hair. But, I understand someone has to be the bad guy. Some people always want something for nothing.

[@Softie.uwu13]

"your thought counted wrong today" im USING THAT

[@MsLoverPower]

Unbeliavable 🤦🏻‍♀️ I can't even 😂

[@DianEnglish56]

Boy was she clueless! Love your content!

[@deegleffler4887]

She just wants to get through things cheaper as opposed to caring about the equivalency. I can make my own $8 box cake thanks. I can't do my own tattoo

[@samanthalopez8346]

I feel you, I detest cake and people always think they are being nice or treating me with cake. Something I will never eat

[@stacyteal6221]

I know a lot of people that hate cake, Hubby is one of them. I love the idea of trading. If I had my own business I would do the same.

[@chrystalteal4171]

First, hello to a fellow Teal! Secondly, I face paint and when attending craft shows, I will paint the vendor kids for "free" or in exchange for something they are selling at their booth. It us also great advertising having painted kids walking around, spreading the word that I'm there! You don't have to have your own business. You could trade babysitting services, dog walking, house sitting, house cleaning........ what do you enjoy doing? Turn that passion into something that can ge mutually beneficial for others!

[@annt7384]

Ugh. Free isn’t free enough for some people.

[@zillafanz]

It’s called bartering and has been done globally since recorded history.

[@connermasonsteven9221]

Love the content but let's be honest ...I wouldn't even be telling anyone who pays or doesn't or what u trade for ...not any of their business to know lol

[@samanthalopez8346]

I love it when people kinda threaten you. It’s like, ok

[@iv1bes]

Omg I’m so early I love ur videos siiri! You’ve inspired me to become a hair stylist! 💗💗🤭🤭

[@misssnobooty]

What about biweekly cleaning services to your home or salon 😂❤

[@KristinaM624]

I love your videos! I watch them while smoking a bowl.

[@lisastenzel5713]

Ok...besides the fact, that I now want cake...😂😅 This is hilarious

[@katemarr1984]

I'm probably in the minority here but I don't really like cake ‐- even on my birthday. Just not my thing, not a big deal, to each their own as far as food preferences go. Customer is delusional thinking an $8 in exchange for $250 in professional services. SMDH

[@DiannMMorales]

I'm with you. Cake is not my thing either. And, for a long time, I didn't like anything sweet at all.

[@chrystalteal4171]

I don't like cakes, coffee, brownies, or chocolate. Since I was a kid, I would get a "cookie cake" for my birthday. (A large cookie the size of a medium pizza)

[@katemarr1984]

@@chrystalteal4171 Nice, glad you found something you enjoy. ☺

[@katemarr1984]

@@chrystalteal4171 I don't mind an occasional brownie -- preferably dark chocolate. Aside from that I will grab a Heath candy bar a couple times a year.

[@katemarr1984]

@@DiannMMorales I do enjoy dark chocolate brownie and a Health candy bar once in a while but that's about it.

[@SoledadDominguez-x1g]

You are beautiful and intelligent. Some of these clients are ridiculous,

[@sheels3893]

Bartering! Yeah, a wedding cake, maybe.

[@zukostryder]

1:27 I'm not a fan of cake really either I'm more an ice cream cake type person imma get one in a few weeks for my birthday but I haven't had one for yearssss

[@mamiefuse]

I live in the St. Louis area and I do make up on the side of a make up artist on the side and I do brides and such and I traded services a lot as well. It’s just a really cool way to get different things and help each other out. I love it I think it’s great and your tattoos are amazing

[@DemitrusD07]

I feel as if you could of said she pre paid to end the convo earlier

[@michellegulden1052]

"It's the thought that counts." This isn't a gift. It's a service. Wtf she's lost her marbles.

[@Roseivius]

I agree that doing hair in exchange for tattoos or vice versa is, pretty fair. They both can cost a lot depending on what you get and they can take up a lot of time.

[@makaylaforbes6719]

*GASP* thee AUDACITY of being turned down for service because i didnt want to pay what the service is worth! 😂😂😂😂

[@Dubsgetw]

I love your work so much! Any hair colors that go well on 3b-4a hair?

[@ChazoAnwah]

Not a hairstyle or anything, but I'm pretty sure when picking a color, it is best to go with a color that suits your skin tone and not your hair curl pattern.

[@sandy_carpetsthesecond5013]

​@@ChazoAnwahThis. Match it to your eye and skin-tone.

[@claraberg1214]

I'm a cosmetologist and I agree with the above to comments- but also with the right stylist they can make any color you love look good if you give them freedom to do it right❤

[@Dubsgetw]

@@ChazoAnwah Thanks I’ll take that into notice!

[@Dubsgetw]

@@claraberg1214 Thank you so much! I’ve just been contemplating what color would look best!

[@galR1957]

It's called BARTER! SOCIETY'S have been doing that FOR YEARS!! Definition: the action or system of exchanging goods or services without using money. - like Siiri TRIED to explain: a service VALUED @ $XX - TRADED for something (a good, a service) worth $XX to the other person. ~~ an $8 box cake JUST AIN'T gonna cut it!

[@SewardWriter]

I watched this while prepping 15 bananas for baked goods. From scratch. Everything these bananas will go into, all together, ingredients and work both, isn't worth $250. Why do some people think a boxed cake mix is equivalent to an entire extensive hair appointment? That said, Siiri, I'll happily make you some savoury goodies if you ever want them. 👍 Heck, I'll give you the RECIPE if you prefer. I've got one for little savoury biscuits made with cheddar and walnuts. They're åddictıve.

[@dakotahs.4185]

I have those same knife earrings

[@s0ngbirble]

‼️I LOVE YOUR KNIFE EARRINGS I HAVE THE SAME PAIR AND THEYRE MY FAVORITE SRRY FOR YELLING I SAW THEM AND GOT EXCITED‼️

[@spirolina7742]

That was wild. People are soo crazy🤪

[@michellewallace5685]

This should be a how to on getting yourself blacklisted

[@lindzw7765]

Lmao! Love how people do that they do it in the piercing industry too. Or they blow you up thinking you did something wrong weeks later when they say it im like umm did you not understand what it means by aftercare and how to do it I even printed it off for u, they be like no... they come in get another and and straight up touch the entire sterile area right in front of me and I'm like hmmmmmm see should I just duck tape your hands away from your face... 😂

[@chicaalterego2193]

Well, that's one way to lose your stylist 😂

[@kierstenbrast209]

I know how to make awesome low sugar desserts 😊 a lot of it is literally just adding less sugar to a made from scratch recipe.

[@grantrule6593]

Amazing Video Siri

[@MuseVT]

When people discover bartering for the first time 💀

[@dakotahs.4185]

Its cake gate all over again

[@vikkiledgard8483]

It must have felt like a ten ton weight on your shoulders having that to deal with, especially since you had a crap manager 😔😵‍💫♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@sidhedanu]

In this one she talks about being the owner.

[@bouncingmachine]

Tattoos and piercings also last pretty much forever, that cake is gone in a moment.

[@kierstenbrast209]

Take $8 off the total 😝

[@Tisapanda]

No but I feel that. I don't like sweets either so like why offer it? When I got married last year, instead of a wedding cake I got doughnuts. So I could have the least sweet ones for myself, lol.

[@anndownsouth5070]

Doughnuts, instead of cake, sound like a cool idea. You can get some plain ones for guys like you and some more decadent ones for the folk who like sweet things.

[@donnawestbrook8992]

In the Pittsburgh, PA area, family of the bride used to contribute to a cookie table instead of cake. It became a point of pride to have many that people had not had, or loads of varieties. Often they supplied bags at the end to take home extras.

[@anndownsouth5070]

@donnawestbrook8992 also a cool idea. Personally I would like to do cupcakes.

[@donnawestbrook8992]

@@anndownsouth5070 it is your celebration, why not have what you want to have? I've seen cupcakes at a few weddings. One had small cupcakes and a cake. Several have had a dessert table with various things.

[@anndownsouth5070]

@@donnawestbrook8992 ❤️ I am unlikely to ever have another wedding, but I do think cupcakes can work well.

[@NaharaVensar]

It's an exchange for something of equal value, at very least... 🙄🙄🙄

[@JACKIElovesBLUE]

👏🏻👏🏻

[@tuxedonix2884]

Don't tell another customer that you exchanged services with another customer.... uh uh..aint none pf their business. You say to them....not that it's your business but she prepaid,

[@harleyquinn5774]

Expense tattoo in exchange for expensive hairstyle, both of equal monetary value. No brainer.

[@weezertiff]

Three tier cake would cost way more than $250, friend.

[@toritori5835]

Not where Siiri lives, it doesn’t.

[@weeniehutjr9977]

it depends where you live

[@Sarah_Grant]

Very dark lighting in this one...

[@zdiac9109]

First? Edit: ooo yay I refreshed and it seems I’m first, hey Siri I love ur vids :D

[@scarlettdearheart7103]

Some people just don't know how to barter. 😂