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NFT: OK. The Royal Wedding. Where are you on this whole deal?

Beezer : 5/18/2018 9:40 am
I was in college when Charles and Di were married. Friends of mine made a whole event of it, with the early-morning breakfasts and drinking, etc. I suspect they did this mostly to appease their lady friends. I didn't pay any attention back then.

I admit I'm at least a little bit interested in this one. The dude seems like a good guy. She at least appears to be a decent human being. Both might be somewhat down-to-earth.

Seems everyone I talk to is tired of the whole thing. Pretty much boycotting it, they say. But the world, generally, seems enthralled.

TV coverage begins tomorrow morning at 4. My wife thinks if would be fun to get up early and watch, have mimosas, blah blah ... so I suppose if she wakes me up, I'll try to make the most of it (IFFFF ya know what I mean - hello!). lol

With that image in mind, BBI - Royal Wedding ... whattaya got?

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I don't care about it either  
Bill L : 5/18/2018 2:03 pm : link
But I can understand it from the Britain population's perspective. However, it seems to me like we here, including on this thread, are so energetic in our distancing from it that it's moved from apathy to disparagement. And it isn't like people aren't as fascinated with weddings and births by celebrities here equally as much.
I second that  
giantfan2000 : 5/18/2018 2:10 pm : link
Cord and Tish is going to be AMAZING!!!!!!!!
RE: I don't care about it either  
mfsd : 5/18/2018 2:12 pm : link
In comment 13967731 Bill L said:
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But I can understand it from the Britain population's perspective. However, it seems to me like we here, including on this thread, are so energetic in our distancing from it that it's moved from apathy to disparagement. And it isn't like people aren't as fascinated with weddings and births by celebrities here equally as much.


You make a good and funny point - it’s beyond apathy, a lot of people (not just here) really seem like they care a lot about mocking the whole business.

I mean, Vanderpump Rules was one of the top rated network shows over the winter in this country. A girl I was dating convinced me to watch an episode (the things we do for a little piece of you know what). Good grief. Has anyone been sucked into watching that garbage by a significant other?

Let’s just say our country has its fair share of cultural absurdity that’s worthy of society’s derision too.
RE: RE: I don't care about it either  
Anakim : 5/18/2018 2:12 pm : link
In comment 13967743 mfsd said:
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In comment 13967731 Bill L said:


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But I can understand it from the Britain population's perspective. However, it seems to me like we here, including on this thread, are so energetic in our distancing from it that it's moved from apathy to disparagement. And it isn't like people aren't as fascinated with weddings and births by celebrities here equally as much.



You make a good and funny point - it’s beyond apathy, a lot of people (not just here) really seem like they care a lot about mocking the whole business.

I mean, Vanderpump Rules was one of the top rated network shows over the winter in this country. A girl I was dating convinced me to watch an episode (the things we do for a little piece of you know what). Good grief. Has anyone been sucked into watching that garbage by a significant other?

Let’s just say our country has its fair share of cultural absurdity that’s worthy of society’s derision too.


WTF is Vanderpump Rules?
What happened to BBI?  
figgy2989 : 5/18/2018 2:14 pm : link
Two pages of posts and not one single pic of Markle?

I only opened this thread with hope that the majority of the commentary would be on who posted the slutiest picture...Very disappointed.

I guess I just have to comment on the OP...any man on their right mind who wakes up at 4AM on Saturday morning to watch this garbage need to have their balls reattached.
RE: RE: RE: I don't care about it either  
mfsd : 5/18/2018 2:18 pm : link
In comment 13967744 Anakim said:
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In comment 13967743 mfsd said:


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In comment 13967731 Bill L said:


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But I can understand it from the Britain population's perspective. However, it seems to me like we here, including on this thread, are so energetic in our distancing from it that it's moved from apathy to disparagement. And it isn't like people aren't as fascinated with weddings and births by celebrities here equally as much.



You make a good and funny point - it’s beyond apathy, a lot of people (not just here) really seem like they care a lot about mocking the whole business.

I mean, Vanderpump Rules was one of the top rated network shows over the winter in this country. A girl I was dating convinced me to watch an episode (the things we do for a little piece of you know what). Good grief. Has anyone been sucked into watching that garbage by a significant other?

Let’s just say our country has its fair share of cultural absurdity that’s worthy of society’s derision too.



WTF is Vanderpump Rules?


Be glad you don’t know. And if a girl ever suggests you watch it with her, come down with a life threatening ailment and get out of there. You’ll thank me.
Congrats???  
old man : 5/18/2018 3:12 pm : link
Wasn't invited, so I don't care.
TIA.
I heard it's going to cost something like 30 million pounds  
Dr. D : 5/18/2018 3:20 pm : link
mainly for security and the freaking cake is over $70,000!

Other than that, I have no interest.

The US isn't perfect, but I'm glad we're not paying for a monarchy.
No reason to care  
5BowlsSoon : 5/18/2018 3:53 pm : link
I don’t know either one personally, so why waste my time?
RE: I heard it's going to cost something like 30 million pounds  
Anakim : 5/18/2018 3:56 pm : link
In comment 13967785 Dr. D said:
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The US isn't perfect, but I'm glad we're not paying for a monarchy.



.....Nah, too easy
Personally don't care.  
madgiantscow009 : 5/18/2018 4:09 pm : link
But they bring in a lot more tourism revenue than they cost.
The fact that Megan Merkel has not been posted yet  
BigBlueDownTheShore : 5/18/2018 4:11 pm : link
is a crime.

Thank me later.

I always wanted to see  
NNJ Tom : 5/18/2018 4:17 pm : link
Harry and William play hoops against Eli and Peyton.
That would be cool.
I don’t care much about this, but I will watch the...  
Crispino : 5/18/2018 4:45 pm : link
coronation of Charles or William. Not long ago, I couldn’t have cared less, but having gone to London and learning about the history and culture, I understand the significance and sense of continuity it lends to the country’s identity. It’s actually pretty cool, now that the institution is purely ceremonial.
Yup, right there with you Crispino.  
Jim in Forest Hills : 5/18/2018 5:00 pm : link
Pre London, wouldn't have been interested, but post London I'm definitely intrigued by the royal wedding. Less the pomp and circumstance and more that we are watching a historical mark and that there are very few of these. We will need to wait for Prince William's children to be married to see this scale again, that's 20-40 years down the road.

And I'd rather watch the royals than the Khardasian craze that has pervaded American networks.
RE: I don’t care much about this, but I will watch the...  
mfsd : 5/18/2018 5:43 pm : link
In comment 13967848 Crispino said:
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coronation of Charles or William. Not long ago, I couldn’t have cared less, but having gone to London and learning about the history and culture, I understand the significance and sense of continuity it lends to the country’s identity. It’s actually pretty cool, now that the institution is purely ceremonial.


Agreed, also since the Queen has become one of the longest reigning monarchs in world history, ceremonial as it may be now. Coronated 1952 if I recall? She’s seen some stuff in her time
I couldn't care less.  
Matt M. : 5/18/2018 5:54 pm : link
It's not my monarchy. What bothers me is there will prob ably be more people tuned in to somd coverage of this than our President's inauguration or the State of the Union. That is NOT a commentary on this particular President, but rather a generalization about our society as a whole.
Sure, you guys don't care...unless there's money on the line!  
JohnF : 5/18/2018 6:23 pm : link
Ok, soon coming to you (thanks to the Supremes), any bit of fluff can be bet on. The Royal wedding is no exception, so let's look at what our friendly London Sportsbooks are dealing!

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1/10 Prince Harry is clean shaven, wearing three or more medals and says “I Do” first

9/1 Rain during wedding procession and Prince Harry has a beard

10/1 Any member of One Direction attends the wedding ceremony

10/1 Queen’s hat is pink, Harry wears three or more medals, and Elton John is at the ceremony

10/1 Bride arrives in a Rolls-Royce, Prince Harry wears a military uniform, and the Queen’s hat is blue

16/1 David Beckham, Serena Williams, Priyanka Chopra and Cara Delevingne all attend the wedding ceremony

33/1 Bride arrives in a Bentley, Prince Harry is in a military iniform, and the Queen’s hat is orange

33/1 Cara Delevingne attends, Harry is clean shaven, wears more than two-and-a-half medals, and the vicar says “Jesus”

50/1 Any member of the Kardashian family attends the wedding ceremony

50/1 A John Legend song is used for the first dance, Meghan arrives in a Bentley, Boris Johnson attends, and there is rain during the procession


Here's the link to an article about it. Maybe this will spark a new fantasy craze...Wedding Prop Bets for the Rich and Famous!
What Wedding  
Simms : 5/18/2018 6:26 pm : link
Is there free cake ?
Playing golf  
section125 : 5/18/2018 6:36 pm : link
and drinking beer...
Megan Markle is an interesting person  
81_Great_Dane : 5/18/2018 6:38 pm : link
and yes, beautiful. That makes me slightly interested. Not interested enough to watch live, but maybe interested enough to look up highlights and watch 30-60 seconds on YouTube.

It's vaguely cool that British royalty will include a person of color, but that's interesting (for me anyway) for about as long as it takes to say it.
RE: The fact that Megan Merkel has not been posted yet  
Route 9 : 5/18/2018 8:19 pm : link
In comment 13967834 BigBlueDownTheShore said:
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is a crime.

Thank me later.



Warning: must have a 10 foot wide dong to appropriately titty fuck
Good lord  
Cap'n Bluebeard : 5/18/2018 8:29 pm : link
I couldn't possibly give less of a shit and I'm astounded that anyone does. Didn't we kick the shit out of those guys almost 250 years ago so we WOULDN'T have to care about this bullshit?
What makes any of these people Royalty?  
chiro56 : 5/18/2018 9:58 pm : link
Their bloodline? They don’t give a shit about anybody but themselves. Go screw.
RE: I always wanted to see  
DennyInDenville : 5/18/2018 10:00 pm : link
In comment 13967836 NNJ Tom said:
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Harry and William play hoops against Eli and Peyton.
That would be cool.

I'd bet the Mannings would win 21-0

Two NFL QBs versus two princes
Couldn't  
BigBlueinDE : 5/18/2018 10:00 pm : link
care less.
RE: On second thought,  
TurdFurguson : 5/18/2018 10:05 pm : link
In comment 13967476 Pete in MD said:
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let's not go to Camelot. It is a silly place.


Most underrated post. Well done.
RE: What makes any of these people Royalty?  
mfsd : 5/18/2018 11:44 pm : link
In comment 13968081 chiro56 said:
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Their bloodline? They don’t give a shit about anybody but themselves. Go screw.


Your last sentence actually isn’t true. Prince Harry served in Afghanistan, and actually saw combat, both as a helicopter pilot and a gunner. It’s documented that he once manned a 50 caliber gun to help repel a Taliban attack.

He spends a significant amount of his time and money now supporting various charities, and is popular in England for his efforts with Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans.

Mock their royalty all you want, but it’s not fair to say all they care about is themselves.
How many of you mockers  
Beezer : 5/19/2018 6:56 am : link
have been watching?

My dudes. It’s PR.

Been up a bit, hanging in bed with a very happy, very upbeat woman who loves that I’m such a “good sport.”

Married 22 years ... sometimes it pays to put in the work. IF you know what I mean, and you other marrieds absolutely do.

Couldn’t care less about this stuff, but she’s happy I’m in. And there you go!

There’s the queen! And 4 minutes to the ceremony!
Momma's up and watching.  
section125 : 5/19/2018 7:03 am : link
Coffee has been delivered and the boss is happy. I am happy to avoid it.
Hope the rain holds off so I can play golf.

Best wishes to the happy couple.
All the buildup was annoying.  
Beezer : 5/19/2018 7:07 am : link
Ceremony beginning is kinda cool on the historical end.

Raining here. Will make an English breakfast a bit later.

Big picture, good stuff.

(Will avoid like a plague after this morning’s festivities.)
CNN  
jamison884 : 5/19/2018 7:13 am : link
This shit is currently being covered on CNN as if it's an ongoing terrorist attack.

WHO. THE. HELL. CARES.
This minister  
Ron from Ninerland : 5/19/2018 7:14 am : link
Looks like the High Sparrow from GOT
Pretty cool rendition  
Beezer : 5/19/2018 7:35 am : link
of Stand By Me.
RE: CNN  
LauderdaleMatty : 5/19/2018 7:39 am : link
In comment 13968176 jamison884 said:
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This shit is currently being covered on CNN as if it's an ongoing terrorist attack.

WHO. THE. HELL. CARES.


Pretty much is an attack. On common sense. THe royal family for the most part are a bunch of inbred idiots. That it’s huge news for tje tabloid super market magazines should tell you how stupid all this fake pomp and circumstance is.

It’s prerty sad on so many fronts.
WTF-that’s it???  
UberAlias : 5/19/2018 7:52 am : link
I stayed up to watch this whole stupid wedding to see them FLY AWAY ON THEIR BROOMS --IT DIDN'T HAPPEN!!!!!!!!
The music  
jpennyva : 5/19/2018 8:05 am : link
has been lovely. The reaction to the American bishop was entertaining.

For those of you so put off and some even offended by this circus, why even waste your time reading and commenting on this thread? SMH.
They could have at least  
UberAlias : 5/19/2018 8:17 am : link
Made the carriage fly.
It’s been a very fruitful Saturday morning.  
Beezer : 5/19/2018 8:24 am : link
Highly advise taking advantage of great opportunities like this.

😀
Keep watching.  
Beezer : 5/19/2018 8:25 am : link
The carriage may still fly!
omg  
giantfan2000 : 5/19/2018 8:32 am : link
cord and tish are hilarious ..

"In America we call it breakfast, but here it's called brexit."

“the Queen is in, is that a Hyundai? It’s an Elantra!”

“Now in England, the steering wheel is in the back seat.”

"One small kiss for man. One giant kiss for mankind.”
Maybe it's corny  
DC Gmen Fan : 5/19/2018 8:57 am : link
but in a world where there is a lot of negativity especially lately, I have no issue with those who want to indulge in something positive for a few hours
It is  
XBRONX : 5/19/2018 8:59 am : link
a chick flick
they're like Paris Hilton  
fkap : 5/19/2018 9:26 am : link
What do they do other than have famous parents?

the royals haven't done much running of the country in generations.

I seriously doubt any prince has been in real danger (combat) in generations. He may have had a sincere desire to serve honorably in the thick of things, but it would be too much of a sticky wicket for him to be captured or killed, so the military angle was carefully managed PR.

I don't have anything against any of the royals, but realistically, they could all spontaneously combust, and aside from the tears shed, Britain wouldn't miss a beat.

So, where am I on the subject? Don't much care. Not my tax dollars being spent.
RE: they're like Paris Hilton  
Ron from Ninerland : 5/19/2018 9:42 am : link
In comment 13968221 fkap said:
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What do they do other than have famous parents?

the royals haven't done much running of the country in generations.

I seriously doubt any prince has been in real danger (combat) in generations. He may have had a sincere desire to serve honorably in the thick of things, but it would be too much of a sticky wicket for him to be captured or killed, so the military angle was carefully managed PR.

I don't have anything against any of the royals, but realistically, they could all spontaneously combust, and aside from the tears shed, Britain wouldn't miss a beat.

So, where am I on the subject? Don't much care. Not my tax dollars being spent.
Now that you mention it, Harry has been closer to combat than any President since Bush the First.
Congrats to the new Princess  
BigBlueDownTheShore : 5/19/2018 9:44 am : link
RE: they're like Paris Hilton  
mfsd : 5/19/2018 10:18 am : link
In comment 13968221 fkap said:
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I seriously doubt any prince has been in real danger (combat) in generations. He may have had a sincere desire to serve honorably in the thick of things, but it would be too much of a sticky wicket for him to be captured or killed, so the military angle was carefully managed PR.





Do some research - Prince Harry served in combat in Afghanistan - as in, under fire from the Taliban. Flew helicopters in combat too. Part of why he's much loved and respected in the UK, he insisted on his deployment there being kept secret at the time.
RE: What happened to BBI?  
LauderdaleMatty : 5/19/2018 10:25 am : link
In comment 13967747 figgy2989 said:
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Two pages of posts and not one single pic of Markle?

I only opened this thread with hope that the majority of the commentary would be on who posted the slutiest picture...Very disappointed.

I guess I just have to comment on the OP...any man on their right mind who wakes up at 4AM on Saturday morning to watch this garbage need to have their balls reattached.


She only really really pretty air brushed. That so many think she’s a smoke show is kind of strange to me. She’s attractive But to be all agog over? It’s the famous syndrome. Is she wasnt on TV you can find thousands of hotter women in here S Florida waiting tables and cocktailing
It's a Wedding  
nochance : 5/19/2018 2:15 pm : link
It's a big deal to the old biddies and Yentas of England. The type of people here who make a big deal about coming out parties and the Debutante Ball.
So ...  
Beezer : 5/21/2018 9:39 am : link
over/under on first official "Dutchess Meghan" controversy.

lol
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