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Fuck off with your fucking balloons

330 replies

MaryofMislethwaiteManor · 15/12/2018 11:13

Alright, hands up, I’m hungover to fuck from a big party last night (free bar and free food which no one was bloody well eating Hmm) and I have to go to a two year old’s party later (I might eat a very rare burger for lunch to try and get out of that, as last time I did that the world fell out of my bottom Blush)

But I’ve just seen on Facebook that they’re currently in the process of blowing up 500 FIVE HUNDRED balloons to fill the restaurant (yes, the two year old is having their party at 7pm in a restaurant Confused)

WHY? WHY??? Why would you just willy nilly leave 500 balloons floating around to just remain in a horrid wrinkly plastic shape for the next 1000 years, or blow away and just hang on a tree, or smother a bloody I don’t know, marlin in the sea? Why????????? And why would you spend your day blowing up 500 balloons???

Arghhhhhh it’s going to be such a long day.

OP posts:
Fiveletters · 15/12/2018 14:03

A Chinese sounds amazing for a hangover, the rest of the party not so much!

Thehop · 15/12/2018 14:48

I’m so excited for this party 😂

Dermymc · 15/12/2018 14:53

take a pin

😂😂

Please live update OP.

Redglitter · 15/12/2018 14:56

*They are not Chinese. The name of the child is....I can’t, I still think it’s funny although I do feel sorry for the kid 😂

A very famous Shakespeare tragedy set in Scotland. They use a short version but that’s the full name*

Why say you cant say his name but then make it apparent what it is. Especially when its such an uncommon name.

His Mum might not be on MN but if anyone who even loosely knows her is then its safe to say shell find out.

Haggisfish · 15/12/2018 14:59

This is superb already. Have to have a live thread detailing party. Surely they would have to blow the balloons up in the restaurant...

flyingdragonzog · 15/12/2018 15:02

I think this party will be a blast! Explosive amounts of fun.

UbbesPonytail · 15/12/2018 15:10

A chapter in one of my novels was based around such a balloon premise. I’d love to know what it’s like to see it actually happen.

AllTakenSoRubbishUsername · 15/12/2018 15:19

Quietly let them blow up 500 balloons. Punishment in itself ;-) Whether you go or not though is up to you of course. Sadly a 7pm party for a 2 year old and their friends won't be as much fun for them as it would be if they weren't exhausted, which they probably will be.

Dairyqueen2 · 15/12/2018 15:32

Are they actually familiar with the plot of Macbeth?? What are they going to call any little siblings - Goneril? Richard III?

Ethel36 · 15/12/2018 15:39

Oh my days..500 balloons?! That's crazy! This Christmas for the first time I've wrapped all the presents using brown paper and twine. To help with the recycling. It's looks great..very twee!

nonetcurtains · 15/12/2018 15:40

Is your cousin known as Big Mac?

SubtitlesOn · 15/12/2018 15:40

How many people are invited tonight?

Notquiteagandt · 15/12/2018 15:58

@Redglitter I ashume it was more to do with the well known superstition than the mum finding out OP wouldnt type it out in full.

Aww hope they at least have jelly and icecream for the little birthday boy. So something vaguely resembling a chikds party. Chinese buffets usually do right?

Is little Mac a big fan of chinese food?

IHopeThisIsAGoodIdea · 15/12/2018 15:59

This is just bizarre and if they cared about the environment...there would definitely be less than 500 balloons. It sounds like they just want one and needed an excuse to prevent arguing.

Cuz an abnormal amount of people think its their business how many kids you have.

ChardonnaysPrettySister · 15/12/2018 16:02

Shhh!

Let OP take a nap, she'll need all her bearings for tonight's fun and games.

please do take a pin, as wisely suggested above, OP

MamaLovesMango · 15/12/2018 16:03

Sweet Jesus this is GOLD!!!!

😂😂😂😂😂

SneakyGremlinsBrokeTheSleigh · 15/12/2018 16:10
Grin
AllYeFaithful · 15/12/2018 16:15

Arrive. Feign migraine. Eat a shitload of Chinese food to help with hangover. Say migraine is now intolerable and you need to go home. Happy Birthday, Macbeth!

SilverySurfer · 15/12/2018 16:20

OK OP, pull yourself together because we need live updates - have a hair of the dog and get ready to go to this super party. Before you go, buy two of these www.amazon.co.uk/TiaoBug-Leather-Gauntlet-Wristband-Protective/dp/B07GGWJWRW/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=spike+wrist&tag=mumsnetforum-21&ie=UTF8&qid=1544890346&sr=8-1 and work your way through the balloons. If you can't get those, two pins will work.

Your assignment, should you wish to accept it (a la Mission Impossible) is to burst 250 balloons before you reach the party table Grin

Have fun.

Lindy2 · 15/12/2018 16:29

I like balloons but oh my God, 500!
In a restaurant Shock
Photos please!

kateandme · 15/12/2018 16:34

so basically this is a party for the adults under the disguise of celebrating the child.

Tisahardlife · 15/12/2018 18:08

Please, please, please tell us what is on the present list...

Birdsgottafly · 15/12/2018 18:14

"Are they actually familiar with the plot of Macbeth?? What are they going to call any little siblings - Goneril? Richard III?"

Surely it would be after the King of Scotland, not the play?

I hate the use of balloon, especially as the go to when someone dies.

GlitterPixie · 15/12/2018 18:34

This thread is even better than the steamed badger Grin

Aridane · 15/12/2018 18:48

Exactly kate!

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