I offered these local moms and dads money, amnesty, and fame. The photos were satirical, hilarious, and extremely clever. Each attendee worked hard to display unique elements of the Joan Collins/Ronald Reagan era.
Despite my pleas, the revelers all insisted that they simply enjoyed making each other laugh. They never really intended to shine a public spotlight on their mullets, jean jackets, and big hair.
Obviously they do not blog.
But they should.
Anyway, after much negotiating and bargaining, I was finally able to secure the approval to share one rare photo.
A certain female party-goer arrived in her fabulous 1980s prom dress sporting a very obvious faux baby bump.
Several hours later, this was discovered in the bathroom:
Before moving to my neighborhood from downtown, people often told me I had an inappropriate sense of humor and that I really should keep more things to myself.
And then I found my home...
...amongst people who put fake babies in the potty.
When tragedy and strife abound, there is always someone here who can make you laugh. And if they can't make you laugh, they sure as hell will buy you a drink.
Vive la Beverly!
Love it! Imagine how dull life would be if the allegedly inappropriate folks kept quiet!
ReplyDeleteA world with no fake babies in the potty?? Count me out!
DeleteOh, that's so funny! I would have loved to have attended that party :)
ReplyDeleteHow about it! I don't think there is anything better in the world than funny people, unless it's funny people at a PARTY wearing clothes from the '80s.
DeleteLOL! What a party!! Perhaps more of your friends do need to be enticed to blog! Oh the stories they would tell!
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Oh, Betty - they could blow my stuff out of the water. Who needs that competition? But you're right - we would all be laughing CONSTANTLY!!
DeleteSort of like laughing at people who walk into windows, weed wacking their legs (I've done this twice), and my favorite, falling off ladders (all done by yours truly). I'm prohibited from using power tools in my house. Don't even get me started on my camping follies.
ReplyDeleteMBF
Why aren't these on YouTube??? Imagine the possibilities! You'd be viral!
DeleteI feel like I could be friends with your friends. I also can't help but admire that person's dedication to theme parties.
ReplyDeleteI think you're definitely right about that, Haley! You'd fit in well here on the southside of Chicago.
DeleteI'm a northside transplant too - it's much easier to be myself here! :)
ReplyDeleteIt is grand, isn't it? Even if you make a make an a$$ of yourself (which I do quite regularly), all is forgiven and people appreciate having another funny story to tell.
DeleteI wouldn't know anything about having an inappropriate sense of humor. It must be very difficult for you... *said the girl asked a stranger, " What is up with your Flock of Seagulls hair????" Then I laughed, fist bumped him and made my hand fly away while doing a pathetic bird call.
ReplyDeletePlease invite me to your next party.
Oh why don't you live here, Johi...WHYYYY????
DeletePls. post a video of that bird call. That is blogging GOLD.
And you didn't even have to call social services. All my friends ever leave at the end of a party is their booze, but we usually figure out something to do with it.
ReplyDeleteBooze is good. I'd take booze. It's pretty darn close to a fake baby in the potty as far as happy-factor.
DeleteLOVE IT!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, JR. 'Tis why I'm never moving. Unless it's to Florida. Because I REALLY like the sun.
DeleteSo love how you teach us to laugh with your blog and your book. Life is just too serious sometimes.
ReplyDeleteMaybe I don't need to get rid of all my clothes and other junk after all! A party might come up!
You must always plan for an inappropriate party, Carol! It's what life is all about! (;
DeleteThe thought of all those unseen pictures makes my blogging soul weep. You could of at least put one on of yourself!
ReplyDeleteIt's destroying me that I can't share them. Maybe if I offer to make everyone's faces kind of fuzzy??
DeleteThis is a party I would like to attend. It sounds like non-stop hilarity. The hair alone....
ReplyDeleteIt's a great place for people who like to laugh, Lillian! If you're ever up for leaving the dome that is.
DeleteToo funny!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Diane!
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