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Does that come with the room?

Meaning

A sarcastic jab used when someone is being overly dramatic, loud, or acting like they own the place. It implies they are taking up more space or attention than is reasonable.

Sassy, cutting

Used in a sentence

  • He has been yelling for ten minutes; does that come with the room?
  • Stop being such a drama queen, or are you hoping that comes with the room?
  • When he starts acting arrogant, I ask him if that attitude comes with the room.

The backstory

The origin is likely tied to hotel or hospitality service humor. It is a snarky way of checking someone's attitude.

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