I am the jerk here?

My mom and her side is all native American. She has this feather fan on display in the living room. A bunch of us were over for dinner yesterday and I made a comment about how it looked kinky with these leather tassle things hanging from the handle. I picked it up and pretended to smack my one sister's butt with it while laughing. My mom got offended as did my oldest sister. I have 2 older sisters. I got lectured essentially. I still don't think making a joke is wrong.

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Spoiledbrat · F

I'm sure you meant no harm but I can see how they might be offended.

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Spoiledbrat · F

@NativePortlander1970 To be honest, I don't really understand it.

NativePortlander1970

@Spoiledbrat Native American culture is steeped in spirituality, most objects have deep meaning one way or another, whether positive or negative. Feathers especially have high significance due to them belonging to birds, the most respected of all creatures. @cherokeepatti knows exactly what I mean.

Astro · 56-60, M

@NativePortlander1970 That's what my mother told me. She was upset I didn't know better.