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At 10:15 PM, Alex starts whispering.

And just like that, your quiet escape turns into a three-ring circus. The annoying friend isn't just annoying at school. In the wilderness, their annoying traits are amplified by a factor of ten, because there are no walls to hide behind and no other friends to dilute the energy. The first sign of trouble is the packing phase. Your mom packs like she is preparing for the apocalypse: five rain jackets, a first aid kit that could perform open-heart surgery, and three coolers for a two-night trip. -ENG- Camp With Mom and My Annoying Friend Who ...

Your mom tries to make gluten-free pancakes using a frisbee as a plate. Alex pokes at the food and asks, "Is there dairy? I’m also dairy-sensitive on Tuesdays." At 10:15 PM, Alex starts whispering

"Yeah. It was fine." You: "It was terrible." Mom: "So, next year?" In the wilderness, their annoying traits are amplified