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LuckyCharms

(20,352 posts)
Sun Jun 29, 2025, 09:47 PM Jun 29

Christ, 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.

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Christ, I have to go to a wedding next weekend. (Original Post) LuckyCharms Jun 29 OP
"I haven't been exactly right in the head since the pandemic." True Dough Jun 29 #1
I think LuckyCharms Jun 29 #3
Could you and the wife just watch it True Dough Jun 29 #7
That would work. That way, I don't have to talk to "people". LuckyCharms Jun 29 #9
I'm sure I've heard you True Dough Jun 29 #20
I would never say that about you! LuckyCharms Jun 29 #21
All in good humor, buddy! True Dough Jun 29 #32
Oh I know... LuckyCharms Jun 29 #34
hem. i never have been right. AllaN01Bear Jun 29 #40
I found a pair of sweat pants at Penny's I think, gab13by13 Jun 29 #2
I was explaining to someone close to me the other day... LuckyCharms Jun 29 #4
Are you my long lost brother? gab13by13 Jun 29 #14
LOL I'm glad someone else does this! LuckyCharms Jun 29 #16
Try the "two-piece suit " ... vest and coat. eppur_se_muova Jun 29 #5
Perfect! LuckyCharms Jun 29 #6
YOU'RE GOING Skittles Jun 29 #8
Oh I know, I'll go. There's no way out of this. LuckyCharms Jun 29 #12
are they MAGAts? Skittles Jun 29 #13
The bride's parents are not, and they were the one who invited us. LuckyCharms Jun 29 #15
silence equals approval Skittles Jun 29 #19
I literally ruined a party once... LuckyCharms Jun 29 #22
PREACH IT Skittles Jun 29 #28
The thing is....this was way before Trump!!! LuckyCharms Jun 29 #30
well to be fair Skittles Jun 29 #31
Very true. LuckyCharms Jun 29 #33
Jake to the rescue! Ptah Jun 29 #10
those two should both still be with us! Skittles Jun 29 #29
bring boxing gloves, a box, a boxer (dog), Tetrachloride Jun 29 #11
Forget the boxers... sheshe2 Jun 29 #17
Hmmmmm..... LuckyCharms Jun 29 #18
How about a codpiece? The Madcap Jun 29 #23
Hmmmmmmm.... LuckyCharms Jun 29 #25
I hate going to weddings, too. The Madcap Jun 29 #27
🤣 sheshe2 Jun 29 #24
I'll do whatever it takes! LuckyCharms Jun 29 #26
Bravo! sheshe2 Jun 29 #35
Lucky Charming Marthe48 Jun 30 #43
As a high anxiety introvert, I have avoided weddings except my own which was at Silent Type Jun 29 #36
Your best bet is 4 gummies and go for it. Boxers are optional. flashman13 Jun 29 #37
Please don't be upset with my lighthearted take JMCKUSICK Jun 29 #38
Behold, just for you, the Traxedo formal track suit. LudwigPastorius Jun 29 #39
I am so with you BaronChocula Jun 30 #41
Just do the gummies and go.😊 Figarosmom Jun 30 #42
You have an in with small talk Marthe48 Jun 30 #44
Great idea! LuckyCharms Jun 30 #45
That's the ticket! Marthe48 Jun 30 #46
I don't know if they do that in other parts of the country, or if it's a regional thing? LuckyCharms Jun 30 #47
They do it in s.e. Ohio Marthe48 Jun 30 #48
I like to be different. When I want the bride and groom to kiss... LuckyCharms Jun 30 #49
lol Marthe48 Jun 30 #50
Dress up. Turbineguy Jun 30 #51
Is there a way I can go... LuckyCharms Jun 30 #53
Got what you need rachere ... marble falls Jun 30 #52
Yet another reason why I love DU! LuckyCharms Jun 30 #54

True Dough

(23,695 posts)
1. "I haven't been exactly right in the head since the pandemic."
Sun Jun 29, 2025, 09:52 PM
Jun 29

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

(20,352 posts)
3. I think
Sun Jun 29, 2025, 09:56 PM
Jun 29

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

(23,695 posts)
7. Could you and the wife just watch it
Sun Jun 29, 2025, 10:04 PM
Jun 29

over a live-stream like everything else these days? That way you would have to worry about your own stream.

LuckyCharms

(20,352 posts)
9. That would work. That way, I don't have to talk to "people".
Sun Jun 29, 2025, 10:08 PM
Jun 29

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.

gab13by13

(28,869 posts)
2. I found a pair of sweat pants at Penny's I think,
Sun Jun 29, 2025, 09:54 PM
Jun 29

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

(20,352 posts)
4. I was explaining to someone close to me the other day...
Sun Jun 29, 2025, 10:00 PM
Jun 29

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".

eppur_se_muova

(39,441 posts)
5. Try the "two-piece suit " ... vest and coat.
Sun Jun 29, 2025, 10:00 PM
Jun 29

That way you can keep your boxers the way you like them.

LuckyCharms

(20,352 posts)
12. Oh I know, I'll go. There's no way out of this.
Sun Jun 29, 2025, 10:12 PM
Jun 29

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

(166,076 posts)
13. are they MAGAts?
Sun Jun 29, 2025, 10:14 PM
Jun 29

if not, you'll tolerate it

like she said, you may even have a good time

LuckyCharms

(20,352 posts)
15. The bride's parents are not, and they were the one who invited us.
Sun Jun 29, 2025, 10:18 PM
Jun 29

But my worry is that there will be a bunch of MAGATS there, and I can't keep my stupid mouth shut.

LuckyCharms

(20,352 posts)
22. I literally ruined a party once...
Sun Jun 29, 2025, 10:28 PM
Jun 29

A white guy was moaning about losing his job to a black person.

I lost my shit...

Everything got quiet....

Skittles

(166,076 posts)
28. PREACH IT
Sun Jun 29, 2025, 10:37 PM
Jun 29

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

(20,352 posts)
25. Hmmmmmmm....
Sun Jun 29, 2025, 10:34 PM
Jun 29

Codpiece, boxer briefs....and then I could write "CONGRATULATIONS!" on my chest with a Sharpie!

Good idea!

Silent Type

(10,505 posts)
36. As a high anxiety introvert, I have avoided weddings except my own which was at
Sun Jun 29, 2025, 11:10 PM
Jun 29

a County courthouse before one JP.

I do attend funerals.

JMCKUSICK

(3,161 posts)
38. Please don't be upset with my lighthearted take
Sun Jun 29, 2025, 11:27 PM
Jun 29

On this LuckyCharms, but this epic rant was a work of art.
Thank you

BaronChocula

(2,997 posts)
41. I am so with you
Mon Jun 30, 2025, 12:27 AM
Jun 30

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

(6,976 posts)
42. Just do the gummies and go.😊
Mon Jun 30, 2025, 01:04 AM
Jun 30

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

(21,262 posts)
44. You have an in with small talk
Mon Jun 30, 2025, 09:21 AM
Jun 30

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

(20,352 posts)
45. Great idea!
Mon Jun 30, 2025, 09:33 AM
Jun 30

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

(21,262 posts)
46. That's the ticket!
Mon Jun 30, 2025, 09:47 AM
Jun 30

I have to say that thing about clinking the glasses was not made clear! lol

LuckyCharms

(20,352 posts)
49. I like to be different. When I want the bride and groom to kiss...
Mon Jun 30, 2025, 10:01 AM
Jun 30

I repeatedly slam my forehead against the table and scream like one of those goats:


Turbineguy

(39,139 posts)
51. Dress up.
Mon Jun 30, 2025, 10:08 AM
Jun 30

Go to the wedding.

Have an extra piece of wedding cake.

Enjoy yourself. It's good for you.

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