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Marthe48

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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

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Christ, I have to go to a wedding next weekend. [View all] 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