AIBU to think that a street party is obnoxious?

[StonersPotPalace]

A lot of my neighbours have decided to stand in a circle, quite far away from their own houses. They're drinking, they've got loud music on, they're dancing away having a jolly old time.

AIBU to think this is ridiculous? Nevermind that it's a direct contravention of the lockdown rules, they don't know what other people in the street are dealing with - there could be bereavements or seriously ill relatives.

I get we're all fed up of lockdown, but this kind of shit is how you catch coronavirus from the supermarket trip, despite following all the other rules.

You're comparing people refraining from partying in the street, possibly transmitting coronavirus to each other, whilst someone dies of the disease the rules are trying to prevent, to someone dying of old age at the same time I happen to be celebrating my birthday.

I'm comparing people having fun responsibly now while people are dying, to people having fun responsibly last year while people are dying.

Whether someone has died of covid or a car crash, the sense of loss and trauma is the same, or are you saying that people that die in a crash are less important than a covid death?

My street have socially distanced drinks weekly. Everyone stays 2 meters away. I think it's nice they can socialise, a lot of them are older and isolating at home.

I don't think people should be playing music loudly though.

God you sound like miserable people to live next door to.

As long as they all stay in their own front gardens it's fine. Mental health is really important and if this helps people good luck to them. Do you think the only thing we should do is just stay home and cry?

We had a socially distanced happy hour earlier. Everyone kept apart. It was nice. I like my neighbours and miss hanging out with them. We have good weather for once, it won't last. One guy had a speaker he kept by this chair and his phone for the tunes. People are twats if they're not keeping distance but I honestly don't see what's wrong if they are.

What about celebrating the 75th anniversary of VE day on 8th May bank holiday - is that allowed? I've seen a post suggesting people decorate their houses in red, white and blue or union jacks and sit in their front gardens. I think most elderly people would definitely approve of that, even if they're in hospital.

Oh, and if you don't know your neighbours, even more reason to do this, get to know them. It might build some more community spirit.

We are not allowed to congregate in groups so they are breaking the rules.

People are dying and you only get a maximum of ten people attending funerals. How does this crowd think it’s somehow ok to have a larger group than that for nothing so important.

No groups. Idiots.

@kendodd they're not in their front gardens - they're down the road, not 2m a part. Yes, I'm a miserable bastard for wanting people to not spread a deadly pandemic...

Agree OP our neighbours in the next estate did it last night and it was appalling

On the Friday before the Easter holidays some of the residents in our street had a street party. It started as people in their own front gardens being a bit loud but generally ok but ended up with their kids tearing up and down the road all together and the adults doing the conga! Somebody called the police and they were dispersed.

Their lack of common sense was annoying but what really pissed e off was that one of the families involved are prolific members of the Clap Police and think nothing of shaming households who don’t take part.

Fecking hypocrites.

I'd be very tempted to go out and join them whilst faking spectacular constant coughing. I know you can't because too risky for you, but it would be fun.

They clap for the nhs because they want to make a racket and they see it as a social opportunity.

I’ve seen - online - these parties from the beginning. It’s the noise nuisance that would bug me.

Cross post with ink great idea! 😂

We're in the middle of one at the moment - between the guy next door to us and the pair of houses that back onto us - one set are whistling and next door is blasting a vuvuzela in response and then one's blasting music and they're all singing along back and forward over the garden fences.

It's hell. I'm currently trying to drink enough to pass out so I actually get some sleep tonight as this will go on till about 4am if previous form is anything to go by.

@Pika09 is throwing out straw man arguments. Ignore them.

Stoner - Where abouts are you? You don't have to be specific but I can also hear a drum and base street party going on close to me with someone MC'ing - it's doing my head in.

To those who think this is okay. I imagine you won't have any objections when we're put in an even more severe lockdown when the numbers spike again because people think they can ignore the rules now.

perhaps it is a birthday party.
i dont know op.
call the police.

so bored of this misery

is throwing out straw man arguments. Ignore them.

Ironic.

if someone did it in my street I would tell them where to go . I have spent all day arranging a double funeral .

We are so lucky not to have a full lockdown and yet still people want to abuse it .

It's not for me and I am pleased that the house next door is currently empty. If they were over 2m apart and this were a way to cheer people up then I would have no issue with it. There needs to be balance and people need to let off steam.

If they do the 2m rule I think it's great - life goes on FGS during the war (as Uncle Albert would say) they danced, they drank they lived each day. Let people enjoy themselves.

Yes. I feel your pain. One of our district cllrs plus family was having his dinner at the end of drive together with his neighbours and the family opposite. Technically not doing anything wrong except for forcing passers by into the road to get past them safely. Selfish as hell but hey they were having fun

I'd be joining them at a distant. We have to go back to normal and I hope it starts in next few weeks so I don't see an issue.

People are dying. It's crass to blast music and dance in the street like it's new years eve.

But people are always dying sadly. Can we never have a party or have fun in case someone has died?

FWIW my FIL died three weeks ago and my nana is seriously ill in hospital right now and for the past week. 5 days after FIL died we had a 'party' and celebration for DD's 18th virtually online - all with Dh and mil's (who is living with us for this duration) blessing and them joining in.

If 2m apart, on their own property, then it's fine. So Kong as they maintain that later too. Lots of groups can do. Sounds like your neighbours can't.