Royal Wedding . . . Are you watching?

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  • EmBleve
    EmBleve Posts: 3,019
    Boo Boo wrote:
    Digital Twilight wrote:
    Indifference71 wrote:
    NO.

    It's sad how much people care about this.

    or the superbowl
    or what Lady GaGa is wearing
    or Paris Hilton
    or the latest iphone
    or Facebook
    or how much tickets cost these days


    etc, etc...

    Whats Sad is that you can't just share in something that is just an all around happy occasion and looking at the crowds that have gathered around London to watch everything...I don't think they think its a complete waste of time and money.
    I agree Boo Boo. They're happy, they're in love, it's a traditional celebration. The media spectacle surrounding it is, of course, over the top, typical US style. :D But still, it beats the sh^t out of Lady Gaga or Paris Hilton or any other bs fad. It's just nice to see something joyous and meaningful.
  • BinauralJam
    BinauralJam Posts: 14,158
    StillHere wrote:
    But they are better people than us.
    We are just commoners.

    that wasn't a serious comment was it? i hope not. they certainly are NOT better people. no one is better than any other.


    Well, there probably better than me
  • Johnny Abruzzo
    Johnny Abruzzo Philly Posts: 12,499
    Digital Twilight wrote:
    Thoughts_Arrive wrote:
    They've done nothing for me.

    Doesn't mean they haven't done something for anyone else does it?

    Examples? I really have no understanding of royalty. Seriously, it just does not make sense to me. Anyone who feels free to shed some light would be more than welcome.
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  • Thoughts_Arrive
    Thoughts_Arrive Melbourne, Australia Posts: 15,165
    StillHere wrote:
    But they are better people than us.
    We are just commoners.

    that wasn't a serious comment was it? i hope not. they certainly are NOT better people. no one is better than any other.

    No it wasn't. Was sarcasm.
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  • Newch91
    Newch91 Posts: 17,560
    pandora wrote:
    My favorite part was seeing London, the city as the procession made its way.
    This far more interesting to me now, tracing my family tree.
    I have come to appreciate history.

    The loveliness was all those people celebrating together.
    Miles and miles of British flags being waved.
    Miles and miles of smiles.
    And love was in the air!
    We can certainly use much more of that :D

    It also occurred to me how very much the Royals do for the people. The sacrifices they make.

    If there is a nationality of common sense, of respecting what is proper, respecting history,
    it is the British.

    Wish I was heading to one of their pubs to join in the celebration! 8-)
    :clap: Love what you said Pandora.

    My mom watches The Today Show every morning and yesterday, they said Will and Kate want their guests, instead of giving them gifts, to donate money to a charity that they've created. I thought that was great of them to do. The two of them have done so much for charity and Will is following in the footsteps of his mother, who also did a lot of charity work.
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  • StillHere
    StillHere Posts: 7,795
    Thoughts_Arrive wrote:
    StillHere wrote:
    But they are better people than us.
    We are just commoners.

    that wasn't a serious comment was it? i hope not. they certainly are NOT better people. no one is better than any other.

    No it wasn't. Was sarcasm.

    well that's good..hard to read sarcasm in text..isn't it?
    peace,
    jo

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  • Thoughts_Arrive
    Thoughts_Arrive Melbourne, Australia Posts: 15,165
    Digital Twighlight,

    They get that Charity money from tax payers....
    I couldn't give a shit about these royals, my ancestors are not from England.
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  • Thoughts_Arrive
    Thoughts_Arrive Melbourne, Australia Posts: 15,165
    Stillhere,

    It all depends...
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  • pandora
    pandora Posts: 21,855
    Johnny Abruzzo wrote:
    pandora wrote:
    It also occurred to me how very much the Royals do for the people. The sacrifices they make.

    Huh??? :?
    Its obvious to me, that being born into or as Kate now marrying into,
    has its requirements on how you live your life.
    This an example of history/ that of old and an example of the country's future,
    all that is good and respected.

    This wedding was for the people and for the country,
    it just a small sacrifice of what a Royal must do and be.

    I picture Prince William and Kate as a wedding in the woods or on a beach sort of couple...
    this was done for every citizen to share and for history.

    Bless their hearts and union :D
  • Green Circle
    Green Circle Posts: 5,192
    Thoughts_Arrive wrote:
    They've done nothing for me.

    Were they supposed too? Is that it? They have to do something for you to just get kindness back?
    hmmmm.... :roll:
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  • Thoughts_Arrive
    Thoughts_Arrive Melbourne, Australia Posts: 15,165
    Boo Boo wrote:
    Thoughts_Arrive wrote:
    They've done nothing for me.

    Were they supposed too? Is that it? They have to do something for you to just get kindness back?
    hmmmm.... :roll:

    I want my tax money back.
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  • Digital Twilight
    Digital Twilight Posts: 5,642
    Thoughts_Arrive wrote:
    Digital Twighlight,

    They get that Charity money from tax payers....
    I couldn't give a shit about these royals, my ancestors are not from England.

    I don't care about a lot of things posted on here or in the news but I don't post spiteful comments about it :?

    And it's not just the money they give away but their time and effort in raising awareness about different issues. You can critise all you like but i'm gonna take a guess and say they have done more charity work in one year then you will do in your entire lifetime.

    If you don't like something that's fine but no need to be so hateful towards a wedding.
  • Johnny Abruzzo
    Johnny Abruzzo Philly Posts: 12,499
    Well, I'm glad everyone enjoyed it.

    I guess many people don't understand why I obsess over baseball & hockey games. And the wedding probably cost taxpayers less than the Phillies stadium ("Citizens" Park). :roll:
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  • Thoughts_Arrive
    Thoughts_Arrive Melbourne, Australia Posts: 15,165
    If you love them so much go live in London.
    I donate to causes often thank you very much.
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  • Digital Twilight
    Digital Twilight Posts: 5,642
    Thoughts_Arrive wrote:
    If you love them so much go live in London.
    I donate to causes often thank you very much.

    What? What king of a childish statement is that?


    Well if you love Pearl Jam so much why don't you go live in Seattle?

    :roll:
  • Thoughts_Arrive
    Thoughts_Arrive Melbourne, Australia Posts: 15,165
    :lol:
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  • dimitrispearljam
    dimitrispearljam Posts: 139,725
    ok,im not intresting in the whole wedding,cant understand why greek tv play it all day,but as it seems its a big celebration for brits,and they see it that way as a big thing,and party about it ,so i respect that..
    and congrats to the couple
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  • pandora
    pandora Posts: 21,855
    Newch91 wrote:
    pandora wrote:
    My favorite part was seeing London, the city as the procession made its way.
    This far more interesting to me now, tracing my family tree.
    I have come to appreciate history.

    The loveliness was all those people celebrating together.
    Miles and miles of British flags being waved.
    Miles and miles of smiles.
    And love was in the air!
    We can certainly use much more of that :D

    It also occurred to me how very much the Royals do for the people. The sacrifices they make.

    If there is a nationality of common sense, of respecting what is proper, respecting history,
    it is the British.

    Wish I was heading to one of their pubs to join in the celebration! 8-)
    :clap: Love what you said Pandora.

    My mom watches The Today Show every morning and yesterday, they said Will and Kate want their guests, instead of giving them gifts, to donate money to a charity that they've created. I thought that was great of them to do. The two of them have done so much for charity and Will is following in the footsteps of his mother, who also did a lot of charity work.
    :D

    The past few weeks seeing so much of Diana and seeing her life in the years it was...
    start to finish,
    I have come away with a much bigger picture of a Royal Life and the meaning behind this.

    All she did to bring awareness, how much she was loved,
    how she was used... some might say wrongly but I see it more as sadly.
    The wonderful mother she was amidst such personal sacrifice.
    The example she grew to be in her short life.

    This is what life should be... touching others.... moving them
    no matter how long one has here....
    this is living!
  • Thoughts_Arrive
    Thoughts_Arrive Melbourne, Australia Posts: 15,165
    I do not understand why non-Commonwealth nations broadcast it and give it such attention.
    They are British royals not World royals.
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  • Indifference71
    Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,920
    Thoughts_Arrive wrote:
    I do not understand why non-Commonwealth nations broadcast it and give it such attention.
    They are British royals not World royals.

    Exactly.

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