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AIBU to say NO! DH wants to start Morris dancing troupe.

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DeeDee2323 · 04/03/2022 20:32

DH wants to start a Morris dancing troupe. I must say that I don't think it is something that will go down particularly well in our part of Fulham (the expression lead balloon comes to mind).

AIBU to say NO! Help please!

OP posts:
WorraLiberty · 04/03/2022 20:34

Why do you get to say yes or no?

Savingpeoplehuntingthings · 04/03/2022 20:34

Can be Morris dance?
Personally I love watching men Morris dancing.

ParalysisByAnalysis · 04/03/2022 20:34

Does he need your permission?

ShirleyPhallus · 04/03/2022 20:34

It’s a lost art, fabulously retro.

Does he have a beard, love of real ale and some twinkly bells?

I’d say yes, go for it!

NightshiftNancy · 04/03/2022 20:35

Is he not an adult?? Surely your opinion is absolutely irrelevant.

Isthisjustnormal · 04/03/2022 20:35

Ha: I can see that mix of eccentricity and drinking going down quite well in Fulham tbh! Is he planning male or mixed troop?!

DrSbaitso · 04/03/2022 20:35

What's the problem?

pastypirate · 04/03/2022 20:36

Yanbu. We can't possibly judge without a video.

AnneLovesGilbert · 04/03/2022 20:36

He’s not making you do it. Don’t be so daft. It’s better than bloody cycling or a gaming obsession. Leave him alone.

BendingSpoons · 04/03/2022 20:36

I can imagine it being quite cool in a retro way.

Susu49 · 04/03/2022 20:36

Yabu

How could you deny us accounts of such a treat??

malificent7 · 04/03/2022 20:37

My dp does it....he loves it so I encourage him and sometimes I join in too. It's postively cool in certain circles ( don't kbow about Fulham though!....we are in the sticks).

PutYourBackIntoit · 04/03/2022 20:37

There was this exact thread a few weeks back

Lookingforphev · 04/03/2022 20:37

If its not popular, it's not popular and it doesn't work.

Why are you so against this?

Please tell its not because you believe all lorries dancers paint their faces.

hagsrus0 · 04/03/2022 20:37

Would they do the stick-and-bucket dance?

Lookingforphev · 04/03/2022 20:37

Myvauto correct keeps changing morris to lorries 🤣

RobinBlackbird · 04/03/2022 20:38

Finally an actual (possibly) outing hobby.

CaptainMyCaptain · 04/03/2022 20:38

www.hammersmithmorris.org.uk/

scootalooser · 04/03/2022 20:39

@RobinBlackbird

Finally an actual (possibly) outing hobby.
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MsWalterMitty · 04/03/2022 20:39

One of my good friends is a Morris dancer… i thought it was proper weird and my thought were confirmed when I went to a wasail in the local village.

It is proper weird… but in a fun and good way. They were all soo cheery and friendly.

MartinMartinMarti · 04/03/2022 20:39

The Hammersmith Morris Men used to have an excellent following on boat race day. Your Fulham lads would be a great addition.

MiniDaffodils · 04/03/2022 20:39

Do you control everything he does OP? What ever is wrong with a man dancing?

CaptainMyCaptain · 04/03/2022 20:39

Hammersmith Morris has being going since the 70s. Not a million miles from Fulham.

PonyPatter44 · 04/03/2022 20:40

You are completely and utterly unreasonable. Morris is part of the spirit of England. It may not be a "thing" in Fulham yet, but it could be...Dont let him black up.

My friend dances Morris. I think it is mostly an excuse to go and drink beer with his mates, and wave sticks around. He enjoys it though.

MsWalterMitty · 04/03/2022 20:40

Lots of drinking involved too