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To not really understand why some people think the Royal Wedding makes our lives better

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electra · 29/04/2011 22:52

'in these difficult times'

I will admit that I watched the wedding, seeing as it does not happen very often and found it vaguely interesting.

But why is it that I hear people saying this wedding is a great comfort in these difficult times and some acting completely hysterical in the face of it???

I really do not get how when nobody has any money (relatively) they all feel better by putting a bunch of people on pedestals who they don't know.

Ok, they're getting married. I hope they'll be happy.....but that's it. I don't know them and I don't get that their wedding will make me happier.

Royalists, I'm genuinely interested to hear what point I've missed.

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Serenitysutton · 30/04/2011 00:09

People don't do that. There's your problem. That's the simplistic attitude I was referring to. Oh dear.

BakeliteBelle · 30/04/2011 00:09

BamBam, couldn't agree with you more.

Morloth · 30/04/2011 00:09

It looked like lots of people had a nice big party which is always fun. I also like to see all the 'kit' (i.e the carriages and stuff) brought out. DS1 was a bit annoyed at the lack of 'princesses' though (I think he thought is was going to be like Disney).

As for fairytales. I always hope that Frederick and Mary of Denmark hold it all together forever. I like to think that with all that is wrong in the world, there, in that one little family is the epitome of the perfect family and fairytale. I am aware it is an illusion, but it is a nice illusion and I am keeping it.

Doesn't hurt to indulge a fantasy every now and again.

smallwhitecat · 30/04/2011 00:09

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BakeliteBelle · 30/04/2011 00:12

SMC unfortunately, the press are only representing that 'small, vocal minority'.

smallwhitecat · 30/04/2011 00:13

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AgentZigzag · 30/04/2011 00:14

It is a bit odd for posters to effectively say 'I don't like it that you're happy with something I don't enjoy, and in my opinion that makes you an inferior person'.

You don't like the royals or the wedding - fine

You want to discuss why you don't like them - fine

Trying to make out those who did enjoy it as shallow idiots - odd

BakeliteBelle · 30/04/2011 00:14

Morloth, unfortunately, you have demonstrated the sort of delusion that surrounds these events. Why do you need a fantasy of fairytale families? Surely it's better to face the world, flaws and all, and make your own family as good as possible?

Serenitysutton · 30/04/2011 00:14

You'd never be in a social situation with me. I can guarentee I'd never cross paths with you. I have an absolute vison of your life and I don't come across that. thank Christ. Boring sod

BamBam21 · 30/04/2011 00:15

Thanks bakelite. As I say, I'm not particularly republican, but I just can't understand why people persist in the notion that the royals are "better" than other people, and that we should somehow feel happy about funding their family occasions, when we are all skint.

smallwhitecat · 30/04/2011 00:15

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BakeliteBelle · 30/04/2011 00:17

smc, they could have had real debate with economists and republicans and academics who disagree with all this, and get them to back up their arguments with statistics. Some people claim that Royalty brings in money to the economy, some people claim in does the opposite. These are really important arguments that need debating. If the Royals are just haemorrhaging money, then they need to be re-organised so they pay their way

HalfPastWine · 30/04/2011 00:18

Bakelite unfortunately, you have demonstrated the sort of delusion that surrounds these events. Why do you need a fantasy of fairytale families? Surely it's better to face the world, flaws and all, and make your own family as good as possible?

Does that mean that people who watch the TV Soaps are delusional too?

Everyone takes time out from RL from time to time.

BakeliteBelle · 30/04/2011 00:18

serenity, I wouldn't like to be in a social situation with you if you are that rude in real life.

BakeliteBelle · 30/04/2011 00:18

Your name is also all wrong for you

Morloth · 30/04/2011 00:20

I don't need the illusion, I have everything there is to have.

A loving husband, two perfect children, a nice home, a strong supportive family, financial security, everything, my life couldn't be improved.

I like the illusion for the same reason I read fantasy/sci fi (any fiction really). Because it is beautiful and interesting and different.

LOL at me being accused at not facing the world flaws and all, I am one of the hardest nosed posters on here - I think most MNers live in a fantasy world of 'should be' instead of 'what is'.

But I am a sucker for a pretty dress and a princess fantasy, can't think of a single reason why not. Besides Mary is Australian and that makes her more special than all the other princesses kicking about the place.

AgentZigzag · 30/04/2011 00:21

If you think people are inferior enjoying the wedding today swc, then I presume you think in a similar way about other things you come across.

That makes for a lot of people inferior to you ie there's you, and then everyone else.

Some sort of superiority complex concealing how you feel about your own shortcomings?

Serenitysutton · 30/04/2011 00:22

Yes but you wouldn't would you? Noone IRL tells someone they feel sorry for them because they've enjoyed the royal wedding because it clearly means they're easily pleased in life. If you did say that to them they'd probably tell you to fuck off, no? Or do yor friends put up with your nastiness and bullying?

Of course not, because it's one of those things you say online that you'd not dream of saying to a friend in the pub.

BakeliteBelle · 30/04/2011 00:22

What is a 'princess fantasy'?

Morloth · 30/04/2011 00:23

Am also a republican as far as Australia goes and would not be bending knee to anyone anytime soon. Absolutely would not do it.

But a pretty dress and a carriage is a nice thing IMO (even if the prince is a little horsey).

smallwhitecat · 30/04/2011 00:24

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Serenitysutton · 30/04/2011 00:25

If you have friends to go to the pub with...

merrywidow · 30/04/2011 00:25

In India they screen huge escapist fantasy films which everyone goes along to watch and it lifts their spirits.

Smallwhitecat, you are very judgemental, shortsighted and vitriloic

BakeliteBelle · 30/04/2011 00:26

Why on earth would any grown woman want to fantasise about Princesses and perfect fairytale romances unless there was something missing from their own life? Sorry to sound rude, but I just don't get it