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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsChrist, I have to go to a wedding next weekend.
I knew it was coming, but I was thinking it was NEXT July, and I was thinking I'd be dead by then and I wouldn't have to go.
I have barely been out of the house in the past 5 years, and I thought I was all done with weddings.
I hardly put pants on. Seriously. I wear boxer briefs in the summer. I've spoken to people face to face while wearing boxer briefs and an untucked shirt, and no one knew the difference. I haven't been exactly right in the head since the pandemic.
Now I have to put CLOTHES on for the wedding.
It's causing a bit of tension here tonight.
"That's NEXT WEEK?????"
"Yes, I told you"
"I'm not fucking going"
"Oh yes you are, and you need a haircut before then".
"NO, I'm sick of this short hair and I was going to grow it long"
"You need a haircut"
"I'M NOT FUCKING GOING. I HAD THIS HAIR GROWING THING ALL PLANNED OUT AND..."
"YOU'RE GOING. I'M NOT GOING ALONE"
So I told her to bring the neighbor who she can't stand as a date instead.
I regretted that statement even before it came out of my mouth, but it came out anyway. Then it was off to the races.
"What exactly is your problem, you'll have a good time when you get there, you always complain about going to these things and you're always very charming once you get there and you have fun and blah blah blah"
"No I won't, and everyone there is going to be sloppy drunk like every other wedding, and I don't drink anymore"
'You're going"
"OK then, I'll eat 4 pot gummies before I go then. That's the only way I can tolerate all that bullshit small talk. Then we'll see if you ever want me to go to a wedding again"
"YOU'RE GOING"!
Then, something about me being "unreasonable".
Gotta figure out a way to get out of this.
Maybe I'll go in my boxer briefs.

True Dough
(24,156 posts)Oh, so now it's the pandemic's fault! Likely story!
I hope you're not giving away the bride in those boxer briefs!
LuckyCharms
(20,367 posts)other people need to consider MY needs as well, True Dough.
EVERYONE knows I've been a hermit for 5 years...so what happens? They invite me to a wedding, just to stress me out.
True Dough
(24,156 posts)over a live-stream like everything else these days? That way you would have to worry about your own stream.
LuckyCharms
(20,367 posts)Or maybe I could go and record it and then post it on DU with me making snide commentary!
"Look at that asshole over there..." etc. etc.
True Dough
(24,156 posts)mutter that very comment while reading my posts on the DU!
LuckyCharms
(20,367 posts)True Dough
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LuckyCharms
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AllaN01Bear
(27,255 posts)gab13by13
(29,567 posts)that look just like dress pants, no one knows the difference in church.
I lector at Mass once in a while and wore them on the altar.
LuckyCharms
(20,367 posts)I have these black sleep pants that are really sharp looking. They are creased, and I had them tailored to the perfect length. They look like dress pants.
I also have this Henley T-shirt that I look good in (no collar, but it has buttons at the top).
This is what I wear when I have to "dress up".
I call this outfit my "tux".
gab13by13
(29,567 posts)LuckyCharms
(20,367 posts)eppur_se_muova
(39,803 posts)That way you can keep your boxers the way you like them.
LuckyCharms
(20,367 posts)Skittles
(166,971 posts)I knew it as soon as I read, "OH YES YOU ARE"
get crackin'
LuckyCharms
(20,367 posts)There was more than that to the conversation ----->
I won't know anyone there.
Yes, you will.
Who are we sitting with?
I don't know, probably Joan and her husband?
OHHHHH JESUS CHRISTTTTT....
Skittles
(166,971 posts)if not, you'll tolerate it
like she said, you may even have a good time
LuckyCharms
(20,367 posts)But my worry is that there will be a bunch of MAGATS there, and I can't keep my stupid mouth shut.
Skittles
(166,971 posts)trash their fascist asses; yes INDEED
LuckyCharms
(20,367 posts)A white guy was moaning about losing his job to a black person.
I lost my shit...
Everything got quiet....
Skittles
(166,971 posts)SOMEONE has to clue these racist assholes in that not all of us are MAGAt material
maybe he'll think twice next time he tries to blame POC for his woes
LuckyCharms
(20,367 posts)Skittles
(166,971 posts)"MAGAt mentality" has been around since long before Trump
LuckyCharms
(20,367 posts)Ptah
(33,899 posts)Skittles
(166,971 posts)
Tetrachloride
(8,916 posts)you will be coordinated
sheshe2
(93,422 posts)You could go in your birthday suit, you would look charming!
LuckyCharms
(20,367 posts)I come to DU for ideas like this!
The Madcap
(1,449 posts)You could wear it over the boxers...sort of Henry 8 style.
LuckyCharms
(20,367 posts)Codpiece, boxer briefs....and then I could write "CONGRATULATIONS!" on my chest with a Sharpie!
Good idea!
The Madcap
(1,449 posts)Especially if they are alcohol-free.
You will never have to go to another wedding again!
LuckyCharms
(20,367 posts)sheshe2
(93,422 posts)Marthe48
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Silent Type
(10,796 posts)a County courthouse before one JP.
I do attend funerals.
flashman13
(1,489 posts)JMCKUSICK
(3,767 posts)On this LuckyCharms, but this epic rant was a work of art.
Thank you
LudwigPastorius
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BaronChocula
(3,196 posts)Have been fortunate enough to have been nominated for the same award the past few years. Went grudgingly the first two years (we won previously during the pandemic, but the ceremony was virtual). Lost the two years I attended. Stuck to my guns not to go this year. Won. No regrets. Trophy dropped off at my door.
I'd go to that wedding just to hang with you. I would have to have a couple drinks though.
Figarosmom
(8,088 posts)Go with the idea of people watching and having a good time.
Sometimes in the summer you just have to dance the night away. 🕺
Marthe48
(21,634 posts)Mention one of your recent medical adventures. And say no more. Guaranteed anyone who hears you mention any body part will have a story that tops yours
We went to my husband's family reunion years ago. He had just recently got over a bout of shingles. The cousins hosting it knew he'd been under the weather. Talk about an icebreaker! When they asked how he was, other cousins overheard and pretty soon, every single person there shared their shingles experience. Talk about being the life of the party! lol
LuckyCharms
(20,367 posts)I'll bring my colonoscopy pictures!
And I'll discuss them in great detail!
Like a PowerPoint demonstration!
I'll do it right after the toast to the bride and groom...
I'll grab the mic while holding up the pics...
'Uh, 'scuse me...I'd like to say a few things...these are pictures of my colon...
Then everyone will start clanking their silverware against their drinking glasses (like they do when encouraging the bride and groom to kiss).
Marthe48
(21,634 posts)I have to say that thing about clinking the glasses was not made clear! lol
LuckyCharms
(20,367 posts)Marthe48
(21,634 posts)Also, the chicken dance
LuckyCharms
(20,367 posts)I repeatedly slam my forehead against the table and scream like one of those goats:

Turbineguy
(39,290 posts)Go to the wedding.
Have an extra piece of wedding cake.
Enjoy yourself. It's good for you.
LuckyCharms
(20,367 posts)without actually leaving the house?