AIBU?
To have a party this weekend even if the Queen dies
HmAndAh · 08/09/2022 15:32
We have been planning the garden party for two months, 30+ people invited for this Saturday. Now with the news on TV about Queen's health we are unsure whether we should cancel it, and what to do if the sad news happens tomorrow or Saturday.
Would you find it appropriate to come to the big party in case of the Queen dies on the day?
YANBU - proceed with the event as planned.
AIBU - cancel the party, it will be inappropriate and awkward
Am I being unreasonable?
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Spidey66 · 08/09/2022 16:00
I read the title amd thought you'd throw a party this weekend if she did died, not that that it was already planned!
I'd go ahead tbh, but I'm no royalist, and the death of a 96 year old woman who I don't know, have nothing in common with, and who I don't actually have more than the tiniest bit of respect for, wouldn't affect my plans.
DysonSphere · 08/09/2022 16:06
I'm going to disagree and say it will be in bad taste.
I can't quite articulate how I feel properly in words, but i would find it disrespectful as a guest and would likely decline. And I wouldn't want to hear my neighbours celebrating in their garden at a national period of mourning.
Even if you don't like the Queen I think it ultimately is about respect. And maybe a teenie amount of nationalism.
KettrickenSmiled · 08/09/2022 16:07
😂😂😂
Sorry had to take a few moments to tug m'forelock there so no nobs saw the impertinent laughter.
I think you're ok to go ahead OP.
The royals, & royalists, love to party.
It's us republicans you need to watch out for.
Just a word to the wise ... it's not very likely, but you know how ridiculously soon supermarkets start stocking festive items: do NOT be tempted to buy any mince pies you see on early offer.
Because if Her Maj carks it over the w/e & there's a rebublican coup, the roundheads will have you in the stocks before you can say "Oliver Cromwell."
Better lay of the dancing too, that's likely to become a capital offence.
FruitPastilleNut · 08/09/2022 16:09
The situation with the Queen wouldn't even register with me in terms of throwing or attending a party, whatever happens.
Considering the actions of the BBC I suspect an announcement of her death is imminent and will happen today - but in reality its not going to affect the vast majority of people's lives in any way.
Hobbesmanc · 08/09/2022 16:09
Bramshott · 08/09/2022 16:06
Party at home - carry on
Party in a venue - you may find that the venue cancels
Really? It would be tough on venues to feel pressure to cancel- so many on their knees anyway with post covid crap and now a recession looming.
I'd not even think of cancelling anything
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