Imagine being bullied in middle school for loving music, only to have that same bully reach out years later asking you to perform at her wedding—for free. That’s exactly what happened to Tiffany Moore, a talented Chicago-based musician who turned an awkward request into a powerful viral moment by standing her ground.

Tiffany, a professional violinist, shared screenshots of a conversation on social media that quickly gained traction. The screenshots detailed a bizarre request from a woman who had once tormented her during their school days. Now, years later, the woman was reaching out with an unexpected offer: to have Tiffany play the violin at her wedding—completely free of charge.

The message started off in a friendly, overly casual tone: “Hey girl!!!” it read. “Feels like forever! I’d love it if you could play violin at my October wedding. Not only would it be the perfect gift, but you could also use the pictures and videos to add to your portfolio. It’s a win-win!”

But Tiffany, whose résumé speaks for itself, didn’t need the exposure. She’s been in the music industry for 19 years and offers services that include violin, cello, piano, guitar, voice coaching, songwriting, and music theory. She’s also received multiple awards from top wedding platforms like The Knot and WeddingWire. So, she wasn’t about to let this request slide.

Her response was swift and firm: “Hi. 1. It’s incredibly bold of you to think I’d give you a $2,500 service for free. 2. You bullied me relentlessly for being in the symphony in middle school. 3. Add to my portfolio? I’ve been recognized by The Knot and WeddingWire six years in a row. My portfolio started when I was 12. I’ve been doing weddings for nearly two decades.”

Rather than apologize or show humility, the bride-to-be doubled down. She called Tiffany’s rates “overpriced” and asked for a “special friend discount,” adding, “I really want violin music for my big day. It’s not hard music. I just want us to be friends again and move past everything.”

Tiffany wasn’t buying it. She replied, “Thanks, but I already have friends. I don’t have time to entertain your ignorance. My services are a luxury—clients pay for a professional who has the experience, skills, equipment, and knows how to run a smooth event. That’s why they hire me.”

You’d think the conversation would end there—but it didn’t. The bride came back again, offering Tiffany $1,000 for less than an hour of playing. “It’s on October 3rd—a Thursday,” she said. “Plus, you’ll be performing in front of 300 people, which is great exposure!”

Here’s where Tiffany dropped a hilarious cultural reference. She noted that October 3rd is famously mentioned in the film Mean Girls, when Lindsay Lohan’s character says, “It’s October 3rd.” Laughing at the irony, Tiffany wrote, “WAIT! My middle school bully is getting married on Mean Girls Day? You can’t make this up.”

In her final reply, Tiffany stayed classy yet sharp: “I’m going to decline your $1,000 offer. I don’t work for ‘exposure.’ If you want entertainment for 300 guests, maybe charge them $5 each. Joking, but also, no thanks.” Then she quoted Phoebe Buffay from Friends: “I wish I could, but I don’t want to.”

The conversation took a turn when the bride lashed out, cursing at Tiffany and calling her greedy. “You’re a stuck-up b**ch! Go cry about how broke you are. You’re not even that good!” she wrote.

Tiffany didn’t let it get to her. Her reply? “Aww, that’s too bad. But I’m out of tissues—guess I’ll have to dry my tears with the tips I made this weekend.”

The story quickly went viral. Support poured in for Tiffany, with thousands praising her for standing up for herself and setting boundaries. In a follow-up post, she said that the former bully had threatened legal action over the viral screenshots. But Tiffany wasn’t worried—she had carefully left out any identifying information.

In an Instagram story update, Tiffany shared, “Apparently 7 million people care about bullying. Thank you all for the support. Standing up to a bully doesn’t just help one person—it empowers everyone.” One follower summed it up perfectly: “As someone who was bullied too, this feels like a win for all of us.”

So, how would you have responded in Tiffany’s shoes? Would you have taken the high road, charged a fee, or ignored the message altogether? Let us know your thoughts—this one definitely sparked a lot of conversation online.