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AIBU to plan a 90s-style birthday party with traditional party food?

157 replies

Onetimeonly2026 · 08/05/2026 20:24

Is a 90s style birthday party really that bad of a idea?
ds will be turning 7 soon and we have plans for his birthday but he still wants to play with some of his friends etc.
So I thought we would host a mini party at the house for 20
Party would include
party games pass the parcel, duck duck goose etc.
Party food ( which has caused the biggest fuss)
sandwiches (ham, chesse, egg mayo)
cocktail sausages
mini sausage rolls
mini pizzas
party rings
faiy cakes
animal biscuits
onion rings
chesse puffs
salt and vinegar sticks
juice in a cup with straw
Basically junk food but very 90s kids party.
Would you let your kid come?

Just to add mn ai suggested the title

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KenAddams · 08/05/2026 20:31

I used to love those wee fortune telling fish the wee red things that curl

Wherewithout · 08/05/2026 20:31

Sounds great - I don’t understand why anyone would have a problem with it?!

Onetimeonly2026 · 08/05/2026 20:30

Also open to ideas about what to add? Especially party bags

OP posts:
Duckiewasthefirstniceguy · 08/05/2026 20:29

Onetimeonly2026 · 08/05/2026 20:28

Honestly no idea why as I thought it would be a nice idea ( and cheap) but the fuss 4 separate parents have made is unreal tbh

What have they said?

Onetimeonly2026 · 08/05/2026 20:28

DappledThings · 08/05/2026 20:25

Why would this be in the least bit controversial?

Honestly no idea why as I thought it would be a nice idea ( and cheap) but the fuss 4 separate parents have made is unreal tbh

OP posts:
tillytoodles1 · 08/05/2026 20:27

Can I come?

DappledThings · 08/05/2026 20:25

Why would this be in the least bit controversial?