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Post by mqtgoldenchickens on Feb 27, 2005 21:07:09 GMT -6
Anyone out there have any creative ideas on how I can get out of a baby shower on Saturday and get to the game. This isn't your average party since this is for my best man and my wife & I are the God parents. I need a good one. Hepatitis? Food poisoning? I shot my eye out?  |
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Post by Pantherhead on Feb 27, 2005 22:14:46 GMT -6
Since when is it mandatory or even expected for men to go to baby showers? Especially when it isn't your child?
With that being said, I would have to suggest honesty as the way to go on this one. I don't know how long you've been married, but married men I know, as well as myself, would agree that the possible fallout from your wife uncovering a lie (and we all know that will eventually happen) is probably far greater than the pain you will feel missing the game Saturday. Besides, there is a pretty good chance we will be playing Tuesday for all the marbles.
It was a wise man that said "There is no greater rath than a woman scorned". Words to live by for married men. Heck, words to live by for all men!
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Post by tupacrates03 on Feb 27, 2005 22:50:31 GMT -6
men dont go to baby showers. pland and simple
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Post by PantherLou on Feb 28, 2005 9:32:35 GMT -6
Are you kidding me??
Go to the baby shower, for crying out loud! Watch the game and accept the fact that it's JUST a basketball game.
(of course, I will probably jump off a bridge if we were to lose)
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Post by Panther 106 on Feb 28, 2005 12:36:41 GMT -6
The game starts at 7pm... who schedules a baby shower that runs into a Saturday evening? Afternoons are acceptable for Baby Showers, but not Saturday night. Am I not correct in this?
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Post by pnthr30 on Feb 28, 2005 13:16:27 GMT -6
I don't know how long you've been married, but married men I know, as well as myself, would agree that the possible fallout from your wife uncovering a lie (and we all know that will eventually happen) is probably far greater than the pain you will feel missing the game Saturday. Besides, there is a pretty good chance we will be playing Tuesday for all the marbles. It was a wise man that said "There is no greater rath than a woman scorned". Words to live by for married men. Heck, words to live by for all men! I'll drink to that! ;D haha |
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Post by PantherLou on Feb 28, 2005 13:47:36 GMT -6
The game starts at 7pm... who schedules a baby shower that runs into a Saturday evening? Afternoons are acceptable for Baby Showers, but not Saturday night. Am I not correct in this? I do believe that a 1pm - 4pm time frame would be appropriate for a baby shower. EDIT: Also, for any "mixed gender" party like this, it is appropriate for adult beverages to be served. So make sure there is beer and the like availlable. |
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Post by pnthr97 on Feb 28, 2005 13:51:07 GMT -6
Agreed. While I'm not going, my sister-in-law's baby shower is this Saturday as well. 1:00-3:30, just in time for my wife and I to be able to watch the GB game, then cheer on our beloved Panthers.
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Post by FLAMERimNOTone on Feb 28, 2005 14:29:11 GMT -6
good call on not skipping out on something like this, but if it is at night WTF?!!! i say it is her fault for scheduling it at night and it would be at least ok if you left the event early. PLUS if you have already bought a ticket for the game than it would be a waste of money if you didnt go. |
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Post by mqtgoldenchickens on Feb 28, 2005 18:10:20 GMT -6
Thanks for all the solid ideas. Yes I know, if this were the 1950's I would be ashamed to be going. Unfortunately, us men are now obligated to go to these things. I would love to have the wife just go...but she's the one that bought me my Panther ticket package this year, she is just as bummed about missing the game!!! Well, the party does start at 4. And booze will be served. If I plan this right, we could still catch a part of the game. hmmmm.  |
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Post by Pantherhead on Feb 28, 2005 19:13:02 GMT -6
OK, here's the plan.
Show up at 4:00 on the dot and put in some quality face time with the mom and dad-to-be before the rest of the guests arrive.
As far as the gift opening goes, there is no way it takes more than two hours. Heck, nobody wants to be at one of these things all night, not even the WOMEN!!
Once the gifts have been opened, you are officially free to leave without losing face. Just put in an extra 15 minutes of small talk with the principals for good measure and head out to the ballgame.
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Post by PantherLou on Mar 1, 2005 9:08:02 GMT -6
You are not "officially free" to do ANYTHING, unless the wife agrees. But in this case, I do think that a 4-6:30 showing could be deemed appropriate. See what your wife thinks and as long as she buys into it, and you leave as a couple, you should be ok.
If not, watch the game on FSN. There will be others. (Like Tuesday!)
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Post by uwmfootball on Mar 1, 2005 9:29:34 GMT -6
Our game is on tape delay on Saturday. The first semifinal will be live at 4:30, but there is UW hockey at 7. Our game will be shown at 9:30.
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Post by mwu on Mar 2, 2005 0:00:47 GMT -6
GO BADGER HOCKEY!! (don't fret i wouldnt miss our bball game for anything)
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Post by BBFran on Mar 3, 2005 22:09:22 GMT -6
Have you ever been to a baby shower? Dear God, man! Put your foot down. The DAD at this thing is going to be utterly miserable. He will not begrudge you your eminent good sense in going to the game instead, and his wife will not give twenty seconds thought to your absence once she starts cooing over the cutesy booties and diaper dandy coupons!
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