Haha what? I have a long comment history with both Jez and Groupthink. I wish I were getting paid to make comments, I could use the extra cash.

Sounds like a yeast infection waiting to happen.

Aaaaand, spit-take.

I dug the excited, frantic clapping because I totally do that! I have to stop myself from clapping like a little kid when something exciting happens. I enjoy this grown man just embracing that urge.

That really bothers me. Like, I understand that of course the deaf community doesn't want being deaf to be viewed as some horrible tragedy that must be fixed. (And it isn't.) But the people in those videos made a choice to try to hear, knowing full well what it is to be deaf. It's a lot of fun to watch people react…

The worst. I sent a nice gift to a couple once when I couldn't make the wedding. Through their registry so they should have gotten an email notification being like "That's Fascinating bought you some nice shit!" plus a notice with the gift itself, which was delivered to their door. I waited a whole year for the thank…

I don't want anyone to spend money they don't have (or dearly wish to spend on something else), whether it takes the form of travel or a gift. But yeah sure, enjoy knocking down your strawman.

Personal achievement though? Because I sure as hell didn't run a marathon for an official time, and if I had it would have been a tragic letdown. Some people do things just to prove they can.

Thank you. I am a runner and I give zero fucks. The only reason I had a bib was because *I* cared that I had a bib and was timed. I don't care if the guy beside me is running legit or has a kid's cartoon on his chest, I'm trying not to die here. Give me another Sharkie.

Exactly. I had my wedding across the country from many friends and family and I understood from the beginning it would mean many couldn't make it. We chose to have a small reception in my husband's hometown as well so those people could celebrate with us, but not everyone has that opportunity or the resources. We were…

I made no reference to the wedding being all about the bride and groom. Of course you should be a good host at any party you throw. But when I throw a party (wedding or no) I expect my guests to come mainly because of the company, not the fact that I'll be feeding everyone and giving them booze. When I go to parties I…

Appreciated but totally unnecessary. Emily Post will back you on that one.

I think this whole issue falls into the category of "some people are dicks". Brides/grooms who bitch about people not attending for whatever reason: dicks. Guests who bitch about how much it cost to attend: dicks.

I don't think we need an article about how a wedding is a massive imposition on guests. It's such a non-story. Oh what travelling to see friends and family is expensive? No shit. This problems solves itself if people just don't go. Of course everyone should be grateful to their guests for sharing their day, but I…

Haha, sorry buddy it was three years ago. When we get the time machine you're first on my list.

Yes. This is such a bullshit article precisely because Jez is always moaning about how expensive weddings are and how outrageous it is that people spend $20,000+ on them. Then to turn around and be like, hey ladies why don't you think about your guests for a minute you selfish bitch! They paid up to several hundred…

I read the article and have perfectly fine reading comprehension, thanks.

I have both planned and attended, and I maintain it's my goddamn business if I want to serve pizza and beer at an ugly community centre.

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You can 100% fuck off with this article. If you don't want to pay $600 for a flight/hotel, do not come to the wedding. It is that simple. We had many family members across the country who could not swing plane fare for our wedding, and although they were dearly missed we absolutely understood. I was very grateful and…