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I have been asked by a rather old friend of mineto be one of groomsmen in his wedding. Now normally this would be a great honour, but I am having server resveration.

1. My friend and I have hardly spoken in the last three years.

2. I HATE the person who he has chosen to be his Best Man. (The Best Man and I had a falling out some time ago. I want to nothing more then to punch the Best Man on sight. Again I know that this childish and immature, but I really don't )

3. The people at the wedding are part of my old circle of friends, and represent a part of life that I would like to forget. I have been working hard to take my life in a different direction

In truth I don't want to even be near the wedding, let alone in it. However, I am the type of person that can not say no to anyone. I know that if I say that I will do it, I will end up hating my life. But if I don't I would feel bad.

What would the rest of you do?

Go, drink heavily and make sure everything is recorded. I will be happy to edit the highlights together for you. :)

I would go. If nothing else, this is a chance to basically make a clean break and say goodbye to everyone you drifted away from.

Go, drink heavily and make sure everything is recorded. I will be happy to edit the highlights together for you. :)


I don't drink at all, is one of the reason that I don't spend time with that group of friends. There is a month of my life that I can hardly remember.

I don't drink at all, is one of the reason that I don't spend time with that group of friends

Then go, make sure everybody else drinks heavily and record everything. It'll be just as entertaining. :)

There is a month of my life that I can hardly remember.

That's why you need cameras. So often the most memorable events in your life are the ones you can't remember. :)

I think I would go, but I can't really say for sure since I do not know the details of the history between you and these people.

go but make no effort to stick around after your roles have been fulfilled...sleep with the bride

There is a month of my life that I can hardly remember.

I remember that time... when there's a whole period I can't remember.

The world called it 2004-2005.

There would have been a time in my life where this would have been great. But I am not that person anymore, and I don't particluary feel like being reminded of who I was.

go but make no effort to stick around after your roles have been fulfilled...sleep with the bride

I would rather not sleep with the bride Which bring me to another point. I would feel different if I knew that my friend was happy, but I don't think that he is. the term double shot gun wedding come to mind.

I would rather ot sleep with the bride Which bring me to another point. I would feel different if I knew that my friend was happy, but I don't think that he is. the term double shot gun wedding come to mind.

well it hardly sounds like your friend is on good terms so revel in the horror...and sleep with someones mum

The best of time I don't want to spend time with these people, but if I do this then I will have no choice but send large amounts of time with them.

Yes I am well aware of how arrogant this sounds.

If you don't want to spend time with them, don't go. There is no point to do it if it only make you feel bad.

Kill them all. It seems to be the only prudent action to achieve your aims.

What would the rest of you do?

Go there stoned. You won't remember a thing, and everyone will be mildly tolerable.

If you don't want to spend time with them, don't go. There is no point to do it if it only make you feel bad.


I'd have to agree; not going would probably be my choice. I'd rather have my friend a bit disappointed than end up in a brawl with the Best Man. People do change, but generally not alcoholics (at least that's what my experience has been.)

In truth I don't want to even be near the wedding, let alone in it. However, I am the type of person that can not say no to anyone. I know that if I say that I will do it, I will end up hating my life. But if I don't I would feel bad.

What would the rest of you do?

then don't go. say something came up and that prevents you from going.

if need be, say work is getting on your ass for some projects you have to finish... then record yourself wishing him luck and happiness and send that in as a video card or something.

Don't want to do something but feel bad about saying no?

Make up an excuse. Preferably a good one. I do it all the time. Yeah, saying no would be better and getting better at saying no would be better, too - but eh, for right now, just make up an excuse.

Don't want to do something but feel bad about saying no?

Make up an excuse. Preferably a good one. I do it all the time. Yeah, saying no would be better and getting better at saying no would be better, too - but eh, for right now, just make up an excuse.

Or else you'll end up moving furniture for weeks, and having houseguests that'll never fucking leave!! :tongue:

I have been asked by a rather old friend of mineto be one of groomsmen in his wedding. Now normally this would be a great honour, but I am having server resveration.

1. My friend and I have hardly spoken in the last three years.

2. I HATE the person who he has chosen to be his Best Man. (The Best Man and I had a falling out some time ago. I want to nothing more then to punch the Best Man on sight. Again I know that this childish and immature, but I really don't )

3. The people at the wedding are part of my old circle of friends, and represent a part of life that I would like to forget. I have been working hard to take my life in a different direction

In truth I don't want to even be near the wedding, let alone in it. However, I am the type of person that can not say no to anyone. I know that if I say that I will do it, I will end up hating my life. But if I don't I would feel bad.

What would the rest of you do?

Quote Nancy Reagan to the groom, call up some of the people you do like, and forget about this.

Or else you'll end up moving furniture for weeks, and having houseguests that'll never fucking leave!! :tongue:
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Alright, so there are situations when you can't excuse your way out of something.

But this shouldn't be one of them, seeing how he hasn't had contact with any of those people in forever.

Honestly I wouldn't go.

They deserve a groomsman that wants to be there.

Honestly I wouldn't go.

They deserve a groomsman that wants to be there.

If he doesn't like these people, though, he can totally fuck up the wedding video by just turning around and flipping the camera man off during the exchanging of the vows.

If he doesn't like these people, though, he can totally fuck up the wedding video by just turning around and flipping the camera man off during the exchanging of the vows.

That or doing something like Adam Sandler's bit in "The Wedding Singer" where he went off on a rant about how love sucks and all at the reception. That should work.

That or doing something like Adam Sandler's bit in "The Wedding Singer" where he went off on a rant about how love sucks and all at the reception. That should work.

Nah, fucking up the wedding video is key - because they'll be looking at that for the rest of their lives. It's very important on timing though - you gotta do it either during the vows or during the kiss. Those are parts that can't be edited out.

Nah, fucking up the wedding video is key - because they'll be looking at that for the rest of their lives. It's very important on timing though - you gotta do it either during the vows or during the kiss. Those are parts that can't be edited out.

Good point. Maybe ... and this would take some preparation, but loud flatulence during the exchange of vows would probably do it.

I have been asked by a rather old friend of mineto be one of groomsmen in his wedding. Now normally this would be a great honour, but I am having server resveration.

1. My friend and I have hardly spoken in the last three years.

2. I HATE the person who he has chosen to be his Best Man. (The Best Man and I had a falling out some time ago. I want to nothing more then to punch the Best Man on sight. Again I know that this childish and immature, but I really don't )

3. The people at the wedding are part of my old circle of friends, and represent a part of life that I would like to forget. I have been working hard to take my life in a different direction

In truth I don't want to even be near the wedding, let alone in it. However, I am the type of person that can not say no to anyone. I know that if I say that I will do it, I will end up hating my life. But if I don't I would feel bad.

What would the rest of you do?

Here are your choices.

1. Either respectfully decline the offer.
2. Accept the offer and suck it up
3. Accept the offer and when the pastor says "Does anyone, have any reason, why these two shouldn't be wed..." just say "I THOUGHT HE WAS GAY! HE WAS THE ONE WHO TOOK MY BLACK CHERRY!"

Personally I like #3 the best.

Good point. Maybe ... and this would take some preparation, but loud flatulence during the exchange of vows would probably do it.

Hmm, tricky. See, sound can be isolated and edited much more easily than a moving visual. If the wedding videographer is worth his salt, he can remove the fart.

Go there stoned. You won't remember a thing, and everyone will be mildly tolerable.

Or you could just do what House does....which is go stoned....but he's stoned on Vicodin!

Hmm, tricky. See, sound can be isolated and edited much more easily than a moving visual. If the wedding videographer is worth his salt, he can remove the fart.

Not if you slip the photographer a c-note before the ceremony.

Not if you slip the photographer a c-note before the ceremony.

You know what would be awesome? If you can position yourself right next to the microphone and whisper

"You know what I've heard?"
"What?"
"She's three months along."
"No really?"
"Yea, and it's not even his!"
"No way!"
"Yea, he'll be getting a chocolate surprise."

:D

would the wedding require travel.
If so it is pretty easy to say you can't make due ot work school etc.

if ur probably going to end up in a fight with them best man , don't go

the groom might be a little upset but he will be even more upset if his wedding is ruined by fighting and thats not what the bride and groom will want to remember when they think of their day

You know what would be awesome? If you can position yourself right next to the microphone and whisper

"You know what I've heard?"
"What?"
"She's three months along."
"No really?"
"Yea, and it's not even his!"
"No way!"
"Yea, he'll be getting a chocolate surprise."

:D

:D

Or have a continuous monologue with yourself during the ceremony. Too bad he's to be a groomsman, he could try to re-enact the end of "The Graduate" ... "Elaine! Elaine!"

:D

Or have a continuous monologue with yourself during the ceremony. Too bad he's to be a groomsman, he could try to re-enact the end of "The Graduate" ... "Elaine! Elaine!"

You could also do the whole announcer thing.

"Oh and here comes the bridesmaid. The dress they are wearing are nice, but they seem to clash with the colors inside the church."

You could also do the whole announcer thing.

"Oh and here comes the bridesmaid. The dress they are wearing are nice, but they seem to clash with the colors inside the church."

Need two announcers so they can postulate.

"Here comes the bridesmaids. The dresses they are wearing are nice, but they clash with the colors inside the church."

"You know Tom, I really wouldn't have chosen 'X' color for a wedding. It seems they should pick something nicer for their special day."

"Right you are Jim, ah here comes the bride. I think I see some strings hanging from her dress... it must be second-hand."

"Ah Tom, you know, in this economy..."

Need two announcers so they can postulate.

"Here comes the bridesmaids. The dresses they are wearing are nice, but they clash with the colors inside the church."

"You know Tom, I really wouldn't have chosen 'X' color for a wedding. It seems they should pick something nicer for their special day."

"Right you are Jim, ah here comes the bride. I think I see some strings hanging from her dress... it must be second-hand."

"Ah Tom, you know, in this economy..."

ROFL! BRILLIANT!

*hands you a slice of cheesecake*

Need two announcers so they can postulate.

"Here comes the bridesmaids. The dresses they are wearing are nice, but they clash with the colors inside the church."

"You know Tom, I really wouldn't have chosen 'X' color for a wedding. It seems they should pick something nicer for their special day."

"Right you are Jim, ah here comes the bride. I think I see some strings hanging from her dress... it must be second-hand."

"Ah Tom, you know, in this economy..."
:hail:

Reminds me of that Woody Allen movie where Howard Cosell was doing play-by-play on the wedding night.

I remember that time... when there's a whole period I can't remember.

The world called it 2004-2005.

Yea the NHL lockout ended up putting me in a coma for that whole year.

Yea the NHL lockout ended up putting me in a coma for that whole year.

I was just perpetually drunk.

ROFL! BRILLIANT!

*hands you a slice of cheesecake*

Although, now we're up to two announcers and bribing the videographer. This could get expensive.

Although, now we're up to two announcers and bribing the videographer. This could get expensive.

I've been told I have a pretty good announcing voice and seeing as my parents still support me I would be will to work at a reduced amount/free.

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Alright, so there are situations when you can't excuse your way out of something.

But this shouldn't be one of them, seeing how he hasn't had contact with any of those people in forever.

Just sayin', you know... :p :fluffle:

Although, now we're up to two announcers and bribing the videographer. This could get expensive.

Yeah, true. Which is why just saying, no, thanks, is probably the best bet.

Seriously, Tappee, if you really don't want to go and have really cut these people out of your life, it shouldn't be a problem to do that. That said, I know how hard it can be to tell someone no. If the groom presses the point, remind him how you feel about the best man and say it just wouldn't be a good idea. Wish him and his bride well and hang up the phone. What're they going to do, sue you?

If he doesn't like these people, though, he can totally fuck up the wedding video by just turning around and flipping the camera man off during the exchanging of the vows.

I am pretty sure that this would happen even if I was not there. I actually feel sorry fwhom ever is taking the pictures, cause they are going to spending a lot of time photo shopping those pics

Yeah, true. Which is why just saying, no, thanks, is probably the best bet.

Seriously, Tappee, if you really don't want to go and have really cut these people out of your life, it shouldn't be a problem to do that. That said, I know how hard it can be to tell someone no. If the groom presses the point, remind him how you feel about the best man and say it just wouldn't be a good idea. Wish him and his bride well and hang up the phone. What're they going to do, sue you?

I'm meeting with him on Saturday, and I am pretty sure that I am going to say no

I am pretty sure that this would happen even if I was not there. I actually feel sorry fwhom ever is taking the pictures, cause they are going to spending a lot of time photo shopping those pics

Yeah, but a professional photographer's just going to charge them for every minute spent doing it.

I'm meeting with him on Saturday, and I am pretty sure that I am going to say no

I hope it goes well. And, on a more selfish note, we did kind of have fun thinking of ways you could mess up the wedding, so thanks for that. Better than working on what I'm supposed to be doing.

I hope it goes well. And, on a more selfish note, we did kind of have fun thinking of ways you could mess up the wedding, so thanks for that. Better than working on what I'm supposed to be doing.

Well if I some how land up getting talk into doing it, at least now I will have a few idea's on how to fun.

Though I think stealing, or switching the wedding ring would be one of the better options. one it would be funny as hell, and two it would make the best man look like an idiot.

Well if I some how land up getting talk into doing it, at least now I will have a few idea's on how to fun.

Though I think stealing, or switching the wedding ring would be one of the better options. one it would be funny as hell, and two it would make the best man look like an idiot.

Hmm ... if you knew which pocket he had it in and could introduce some repulsive substance ... or even better, something alive ...

You know, if it's really the Best Man you'd rather get, you could - if you can stand it - throw your arms around him and tearfully make up with him ... "I love you, man!"

Hmm ... if you knew which pocket he had it in and could introduce some repulsive substance ... or even better, something alive ...

You know, if it's really the Best Man you'd rather get, you could - if you can stand it - throw your arms around him and tearfully make up with him ... "I love you, man!"


perhaps a photoshopped picture of the best man and bride together in bed, but I would save it until the preist asked in anyone had any objections

You have two choices:

1. Say "no, thank you. It's an honor, but I have to decline." You need not offer any explanations.

2. Say yes. Suck it up and go. Leave as quickly as is polite.

There is a third option, but I don't recommend it.

3. Say yes. Get someone important to the bride and/or groom drunk (perhaps the best man), have sweaty, animal sex with this person, tape this event and give it to the bride and groom as a wedding gift.