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Turbineguy

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51. Dress up.

Reply to LuckyCharms (Original post)

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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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