Jimbo Ram Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 Discuss….. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyinLiverpool Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 There is no point to fancy dress under any circumstances. Carl Sagan, i-Ram, maxjam and 2 others 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaaLocks Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 46 minutes ago, AndyinLiverpool said: There is no point to fancy dress under any circumstances. You not been to Ally Pally for the darts? Try that and I suggest you may change your mind. Banging night out, all in good spirits, with pretty much everyone dressed as some obscure character as the other. Tyler Durden 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyinLiverpool Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 8 minutes ago, BaaLocks said: You not been to Ally Pally for the darts? Try that and I suggest you may change your mind. Banging night out, all in good spirits, with pretty much everyone dressed as some obscure character as the other. Not a chance. Boycie, I know nothing and BaaLocks 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1of4 Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 Mmmm. Oh yes, it may be a strange concept to some. It's fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostyn6 Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 19 hours ago, AndyinLiverpool said: Not a chance. You should try a Butlins weekender mate. If you can’t appreciate the good vibes and enjoy yourself, then sad to report that it’s you that’s the problem, not fancy dress Mr Meldrew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 1 minute ago, Mostyn6 said: You should try a Butlins weekender mate. If you can’t appreciate the good vibes and enjoy yourself, then sad to report that it’s you that’s the problem, not fancy dress Mr Meldrew. I’ve been, I was told I’d be the only one without fancy dress and would therefore feel more self conscious than I would wearing fancy dress. There were loads without the stupid attire. I was tripping up over hoovers that sad lads had brought with them as props for their Freddie Mercury “i want to break free” trans moustachioed get up. I bet they all thought they’d be the only one there. I went as a bloke having a mid life crisis, I think I pulled it off. and the look ? Steve How Hard? and AndyinLiverpool 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Ram Posted July 17, 2022 Author Share Posted July 17, 2022 Maybe 25 years ago if you saw someone at the cricket in a Pink Panther outfit you might have smiled. Now? Just don’t get it. Why do you have to dress up as a waiter or the Incredible Hulk to have a fun day out? Bizarre to say the least….. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyinLiverpool Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 1 hour ago, Mostyn6 said: You should try a Butlins weekender mate. If you can’t appreciate the good vibes and enjoy yourself, then sad to report that it’s you that’s the problem, not fancy dress Mr Meldrew. I think I'd rather do anything else. The problem for me is that fancy dress is ostentatious 'fun'. There seems to be an assumption amongst those that like it is that if you don't like it, you are a miserable sod. It's the same with dancing, making lots of happy noises, singing at football etc. Some of those that do it think it's the only way to enjoy yourself. And if you don't, you must be a) a miserable sod and b) incapable of having 'fun'. 'Vibes' at large, crowded, noisy events are never good for me. So call me all the names you want (though I'm not sure why you did that), I don't consider myself a miserable sod. Just someone who has fun quietly. Boycie and Rev 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angieram Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 Ìsn't it so you're more likely to get shown on the telly? ?♀️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Ram Posted July 17, 2022 Author Share Posted July 17, 2022 Do the people who dress up do it for their own benefit or is the aim to be the centre of attention, trying to be funny and make others laugh…can someone help me out ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucker1884 Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 3 minutes ago, Jimbo Ram said: …can someone help me out ? I can loan you a sombrero, if that helps? Rev, Steve How Hard?, Jimbo Ram and 3 others 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mihangel Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 5 hours ago, AndyinLiverpool said: I think I'd rather do anything else. The problem for me is that fancy dress is ostentatious 'fun'. There seems to be an assumption amongst those that like it is that if you don't like it, you are a miserable sod. It's the same with dancing, making lots of happy noises, singing at football etc. Some of those that do it think it's the only way to enjoy yourself. And if you don't, you must be a) a miserable sod and b) incapable of having 'fun'. 'Vibes' at large, crowded, noisy events are never good for me. So call me all the names you want (though I'm not sure why you did that), I don't consider myself a miserable sod. Just someone who has fun quietly. It's part of the overtake of pretty much any event by 'ladism'. As in, some people appear to be enjoying themselves, let's get stuck in, dress up and turn up in large groups, get smashed and sing footy songs. Great. The darts back at Circus Tavern was brilliant, there was plenty of beer, loads of chants about darts players (who'd have thunk it?) but it was actually about the darts.... Don't get me started on the cricket! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoetheRam Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 (edited) Fancy dress is the even less subtle, off-the-clock cousin of brightly coloured socks, novelty ties and patterned handkerchiefs. It screams "I have no jokes to tell, so I've decided to come as one so at least we can laugh about something". What was it Jacqui Abbott sang about khaki personality and red underwear? Edited July 17, 2022 by JoetheRam Mucker1884 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram-Alf Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 3 hours ago, angieram said: Ìsn't it so you're more likely to get shown on the telly? ?♀️ Sort of, But these 2 were the odd ones out, Everyone else came as a seat Jimbo Ram and Steve How Hard? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gritstone Ram Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 It might be for a bit of fun. Not my cup of tea. I’d rather blend into the background incognito Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucker1884 Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 2 hours ago, JoetheRam said: Fancy dress is the even less subtle, off-the-clock cousin of brightly coloured socks, novelty ties and patterned handkerchiefs. It screams "I have no jokes to tell, so I've decided to come as one so at least we can laugh about something". What was it Jacqui Abbott sang about khaki personality and red underwear? I liken it as a visual version of the phrase "Ooh, stick with me, kiddo. You'll have a blast. I'm crazy, me"! #cringe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Ram Posted July 18, 2022 Author Share Posted July 18, 2022 16 hours ago, Unlucky Alf said: Sort of, But these 2 were the odd ones out, Everyone else came as a seat Do they want us to laugh at them, smile or just say 'what a twa*'??????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram-Alf Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 33 minutes ago, Jimbo Ram said: Do they want us to laugh at them, smile or just say 'what a twa*'??????? I'll not have a pop at those who want to have a good day, Not my cup of tea tho. I'm more like Trigger, Del and Rodders dress up as Batman and Robin go to a wake as they though it was fancy dress, Trigger is there in a Black Suit and Tie, When asked what he's come dressed as the reply was...A Chauffer ?. I did actually go to one fancy dress party but I needed a girl to go with, Couldn't get one to go with me, So I bought a Turtles shell and strapped it to my back...on entering the party I was refused as it was only couples allowed, But I said I'm with a girl, Where is she he asked, On my back, What's that...I said that's Michelle. Jimbo Ram and Rev 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstand Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 Its a great British tradition going in fancy dress to events. We need to embrace British culture. Mad dogs and English men go out in the the midday sun. We are renowned throughout the world for being eccentric and different let it continue we need more fun in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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