It's back to uni time. And you REALLY need a new laptop because...well...you just NEED a new laptop. Time to lay on some of the old teenage charm...
2.
The second, slightly improved offer.
Parents: "This duck expresses how I feel about your request."
Parents: "Well, this is just borderline offensive."
Parents: "Is that really the best you've got?"
7.
Increasing desperation.
8.
(Getting embarrassing now.)
Parents: "This is not a good look for either of us."
9.
The final throw of the dice.
Parents: "So, you'll probably need a new bag to go with that laptop, yes?"