The royal wedding.

titchinello

So who's watching.

I tried to get my daughters interested in watching a normal girl becoming a princess, no joy.
so i won't be watching.

But good luck to them.

theserialthrilla

over rated and over here....sell them to the yanks .

redrock

titchinello wrote:

So who's watching.

I tried to get my daughters interested in watching a normal girl becoming a princess, no joy.
so i won't be watching.

But good luck to them.

That's because she's already a princess!!!

Like all girlies, I want to see the dress.

I guess people would say all this pomp, etc. has no place in our democracies, but hey... they've got the money to put on a do like this, it will bring in some money, generate taxes for the government (more than what we have to pay out for extra security) and they seem to be a happy couple.. So let's go for it! (Though it is a bit tiresome that 3/4 of the news is about this....)

hedave

Nobody should be watching this! Who cares about a duo of snobbish royals who still believe that God ordained them superior than everyone else. It must be so tough being rich, living off the wealth given freely by a people they do nothing for you. At least my tax dollars go for something; even if it's shady and questionable. These people just get money. Then, retailers pimp them out on toilet paper and Pez dispensers, hoping the masses believe they truly are better than everyone else. It must be so exhausting being a royal. I throw up in my mouth everytime I have to hear about them. People are losing jobs, homes and retirment. We are pouring out cash for wars and conflicts in the Middle East; and yet we worry about birth certrifcates, Planned Parenthood and what kind of food wil be at the Royal Wedding Dinner. Nonsense! All of this is like paying a stripper for a lap dance and a happy ending you don't receive, and buying a t-shirt about your lap dance from a perfect stranger and discovering you stil got The Clap anyway.

Digital Twilight

hedave wrote:

Nobody should be watching this! Who cares about a duo of snobbish royals who still believe that God ordained them superior than everyone else. It must be so tough being rich, living off the wealth given freely by a people they do nothing for you. At least my tax dollars go for something; even if it's shady and questionable. These people just get money. Then, people pimp them out on toilet paper and Pez dispensers, hoping the masses believe they truly are better than everyone else. It must be so tough being a royal. I throw up in my mouth everytime I have to hear about them. People are losing job, homes and retirment. We are pouring out cash for wars and conflicts in the middle east; and yet we worry about birth certrifcates, Planned Parenthood and what kind of food wil be at the Royal Wedding Dinner. Nonsense! All of this is like paying a stripper for a lap dance you don't receive, and buying a t-shirt about your lap dance from a guy who took your money and discovering you stil got Chlamydia from the dance anyway.

The Royal family brings in a lot more money through tourisim then what we the tax payer give them.

I'm not into the Royals at all but I guess some people are and there is a big interest in them from overseas as well for some reason.

As for snobbish? I dunno. I don't pay attention really but I never have seen much from William to suggest any snobbery.

unlost dogs

Where can I get a Prince William Pez dispenser?

hedave

This is a snob: Expect things from others that you're unwilling to give in return. In other words, act privileged. Snobby people expect other people to open doors for them, take care of their luggage, park their cars and walk their dogs without ever thinking that they could do that for others as well. In other words, create out-of-balance relationships, making sure you're the one in control. They exclude people from your conversations and social events. Intentionally select the people you allow to be around you at all times. Ask those you clearly wouldn't socialize with if they'd like to work for you.They refuse to look people in the eyes who don't meet your expectations or who are clearly inferior to you in some way. Dismiss people with your words or actions in order to put them in their place; give only as much as you've been given; when in doubt, give less. Require that you always receive your share and let others know you mean business; walk with confidence and always enter a room in a way that commands attention and respect. Look your best at all times even if you're in sweats. Assure yourself mentally that you look better than anyone else at all times and places.

I bet one of them owns a Hummer too.

BinauralJam

i like a good spectale

ledvedderman

hedave wrote:

This is a snob: Expect things from others that you're unwilling to give in return. In other words, act privileged. Snobby people expect other people to open doors for them, take care of their luggage, park their cars and walk their dogs without ever thinking that they could do that for others as well. In other words, create out-of-balance relationships, making sure you're the one in control. They exclude people from your conversations and social events. Intentionally select the people you allow to be around you at all times. Ask those you clearly wouldn't socialize with if they'd like to work for you.They refuse to look people in the eyes who don't meet your expectations or who are clearly inferior to you in some way. Dismiss people with your words or actions in order to put them in their place; give only as much as you've been given; when in doubt, give less. Require that you always receive your share and let others know you mean business; walk with confidence and always enter a room in a way that commands attention and respect. Look your best at all times even if you're in sweats. Assure yourself mentally that you look better than anyone else at all times and places.

I bet one of them owns a Hummer too.

I'm just curious, but how many of these do you think are also done by the man in your avatar?

Digital Twilight

hedave wrote:

This is a snob: Expect things from others that you're unwilling to give in return. In other words, act privileged. Snobby people expect other people to open doors for them, take care of their luggage, park their cars and walk their dogs without ever thinking that they could do that for others as well. In other words, create out-of-balance relationships, making sure you're the one in control. They exclude people from your conversations and social events. Intentionally select the people you allow to be around you at all times. Ask those you clearly wouldn't socialize with if they'd like to work for you.They refuse to look people in the eyes who don't meet your expectations or who are clearly inferior to you in some way. Dismiss people with your words or actions in order to put them in their place; give only as much as you've been given; when in doubt, give less. Require that you always receive your share and let others know you mean business; walk with confidence and always enter a room in a way that commands attention and respect. Look your best at all times even if you're in sweats. Assure yourself mentally that you look better than anyone else at all times and places.

I bet one of them owns a Hummer too.

I'm sorry but i'm not quite sure where you are getting all this from. Maybe you are just generalising rather than William and Kate (or is it Katie) themselves. I think the same will go for most celebrities and elected leaders to be honest.

'They refuse to look people in the eyes who don't meet your expectations'

Where have you got this from? Point me to a specific occassion.

ledvedderman

hedave wrote:

This is a snob: Expect things from others that you're unwilling to give in return. In other words, act privileged. Snobby people expect other people to open doors for them, take care of their luggage, park their cars and walk their dogs without ever thinking that they could do that for others as well. In other words, create out-of-balance relationships, making sure you're the one in control. They exclude people from your conversations and social events. Intentionally select the people you allow to be around you at all times. Ask those you clearly wouldn't socialize with if they'd like to work for you.They refuse to look people in the eyes who don't meet your expectations or who are clearly inferior to you in some way. Dismiss people with your words or actions in order to put them in their place; give only as much as you've been given; when in doubt, give less. Require that you always receive your share and let others know you mean business; walk with confidence and always enter a room in a way that commands attention and respect. Look your best at all times even if you're in sweats. Assure yourself mentally that you look better than anyone else at all times and places.

I bet one of them owns a Hummer too.

You paint with a very broad brush? I freaking hated the last princess. All that shit she shoved down our throats about eliminating land mines and bring worldwide attention to AIDS in Africa. Like she's so high and fucking mighty. Don't you remember that video of her eating an entire chicken right in front of that starving little boy? What...a...bitch.

Jason P

Much like Jersey Shore, Dancing with the Stars, and American Idol, I have found it impossible to avoid coverage of the wedding and I know much about, whether I like it or not.

It only happens every other decade or so ... I guess I can tolerate it for a few more days (I have no choice ).

redrock

unlost dogs wrote:

Where can I get a Prince William Pez dispenser?

One was sold on ebay for over £8000! Well a 'couple'...

I'm wanting a royal couple snow globe!

MD97728

really?? who gives a crap? what the heck do they do for their country -- better yet what do they do for our country? i will purposely not put my tv on tomorrow morning.

redrock

MD97728 wrote:

really?? who gives a crap? what the heck do they do for their country -- better yet what do they do for our country? i will purposely not put my tv on tomorrow morning.

For the UK? Bring in the tourists.

For the US? Why should they be doing anything for the US?

Here... have one of these ready.... http://www.gettingpersonal.co.uk/images ... 1_xlrg.jpg

Jason P

MD97728 wrote:

really?? who gives a crap? what the heck do they do for their country -- better yet what do they do for our country? i will purposely not put my tv on tomorrow morning.

Well, (i can't believe I know this :( ), but the brothers serve in the military. They've done tours in Afghanistan and Charlie serves on a helicopter rescue team. They also keep thousands of paparazzi and tabloid reporters with full-time jobs.

pandora

titchinello wrote:

So who's watching.

I tried to get my daughters interested in watching a normal girl becoming a princess, no joy.
so i won't be watching.

But good luck to them.

I am excited and will be up at 4:30 am to watch the coverage tomorrow

I love the whole thing and have been following on the celeb shows.

Always that sadness though too with the memory of lovely Princess Di....
still seems fresh and heart wrenching.

bytterman

redrock wrote:

MD97728 wrote:

really?? who gives a crap? what the heck do they do for their country -- better yet what do they do for our country? i will purposely not put my tv on tomorrow morning.

For the UK? Bring in the tourists.

For the US? Why should they be doing anything for the US?

Here... have one of these ready.... http://www.gettingpersonal.co.uk/images ... 1_xlrg.jpg

Hadn't seen those, thanks they'll be most useful! It amazes me that two billion people supposed to watch this thing tomorrow, that's World Cup final territory.

MD97728

good one redrock -- i'll definitely be needing that by time i get to work tomorrow!

pandora

Can we rejoice in other's happiness?

This is their wedding day!

Lizard

I am sure I will watch 5 min. of highlights at some time. But they are NOT interrupting my sleep!!!

Byrnzie

BinauralJam wrote:

i like a good spectale

+1


And that's what it is - a spectacle. I'm no fan of the Royal family, but I'll be tuning in for a bit out of curiosity.

zarocat

Classic f-in' thread.

Go redrock!

redrock

Byrnzie wrote:

BinauralJam wrote:

i like a good spectale

+1


And that's what it is - a spectacle. I'm no fan of the Royal family, but I'll be tuning in for a bit out of curiosity.

It is... it's grand, it's a feel good moment. A beautiful young woman marrying a charming (though balding) young man! A change from all the carnage and hate one sees on tv at the moment.

But coverage to the run up of the day is just toooooooooooooooo much!

I'll be watching snippets too. Both my daughter and I want to see the dress (and what was done in the cathedral with the trees!). We have our scones, clotted cream and jam ready to be served!

Kel Varnsen

Digital Twilight wrote:

hedave wrote:

Nobody should be watching this! Who cares about a duo of snobbish royals who still believe that God ordained them superior than everyone else. It must be so tough being rich, living off the wealth given freely by a people they do nothing for you. At least my tax dollars go for something; even if it's shady and questionable. These people just get money. Then, people pimp them out on toilet paper and Pez dispensers, hoping the masses believe they truly are better than everyone else. It must be so tough being a royal. I throw up in my mouth everytime I have to hear about them. People are losing job, homes and retirment. We are pouring out cash for wars and conflicts in the middle east; and yet we worry about birth certrifcates, Planned Parenthood and what kind of food wil be at the Royal Wedding Dinner. Nonsense! All of this is like paying a stripper for a lap dance you don't receive, and buying a t-shirt about your lap dance from a guy who took your money and discovering you stil got Chlamydia from the dance anyway.

The Royal family brings in a lot more money through tourisim then what we the tax payer give them.

I'm not into the Royals at all but I guess some people are and there is a big interest in them from overseas as well for some reason.

As for snobbish? I dunno. I don't pay attention really but I never have seen much from William to suggest any snobbery.

Not only does the royal family bring in tourism dollars but the queen basicallly owns a ton of income generating land that she signs over to the UK government (and they get the benefits), in exchange for that they give her and her family regular payments to cover upkeep and staffing of the palaces and living expenses. What they get from the government is only like 20% of what they make off those lands.

Plus I have seen a couple of documentaries about the queen and being a monarch seems like hard work. I mean she is basically working all the time on behalf of the British people (and she wasn't given a choice). I look at it this way. The US president gets to make the choice to lead the country for 8 years and in exchange for that he gets to live in a mansion and is set up for life. The queen has to give up all her life to the country from birth and she doesn't get a choice so of course she should be set up nicely as well.

FiveB247x

I say we turn it into a good ole fashioned English rebellion including beheadings.

brandon10

I have almost zero interest. They shit and stink just like the rest of us. I have never understood the fascination with them.

Thoughts_Arrive

I couldn't give a f**K.
I am watching sport on TV instead.
Who cares about these rich snobs.

Eraserhead

I for one wish more of my hard-earned taxpaying money is spent on this. Thank god this country isn't going down the pan. Oh.

Eraserhead

FiveB247x wrote:

I say we turn it into a good ole fashioned English rebellion including beheadings.

Are you insane?! Sharp blades in the workplace - that'll never get past the Health & Safety Exectuive.

haffajappa

2 Billion people...
better not get cold feet!




I like all the hats.