35 Client Texts That’ll Make You Laugh, Cry, and Wonder What Planet They’re From

Clients have this magic power to turn into total divas the moment money changes hands. Suddenly, they're asking for things no sane person would expect, like a photographer babysitting or endless logo tweaks. Spoiler: they don’t actually get to boss people around like that.

Why does this happen? Well, some folks think paying means owning the entire universe - service provider included.

Turns out, some clients just think they're more important than they really are. Research calls this "illusion of awesomeness," and it’s why people expect their pizza delivery guy to also be their life coach. Spoiler: pizza delivery doesn’t include pep talks.

That’s also why a web designer gets asked to write content, take photos, manage social media, and read minds all at once. Spoiler alert: they’re not superheroes, just humans with Wi-Fi.

Like this one bride who thought her makeup artist should be on call at 3 AM for style emergencies. Spoiler: makeup miracles don’t happen from midnight freak-outs.

Thanks to social media, people now think everything should come free or super cheap because influencers get freebies. Spoiler: having 300 followers (mostly your mom and some bots) doesn’t cut it.

Some clients get mad that a designer won’t give a giant discount “for exposure.” Spoiler: exposure doesn’t pay the rent or buy groceries.

And that old phrase "the customer is always right"? It’s turned into a monster that feeds wild unreasonable demands, like expecting a cake deliverer to appear out of thin air at midnight in another state. Spoiler: cake delivery laws don’t work like that.

Funny thing: the cheapest clients are often the craziest about getting their money’s worth. Spoiler: sometimes you get what you pay for, and that’s actually good news!

Thanks to apps, booking a photographer feels like ordering fries, so some folks forget they’re hiring a human with feelings, not a robot you can boss around endlessly. Spoiler: algorithms don't take breaks, but people do.

At the end of the day, clients seriously underestimate how much work and talent goes into creative projects, so their demands can be both hilarious and exhausting. Spoiler: creative pros deserve buckets of respect and a break every now and then.