"Why Have Personal Parties at Your Own Expense?

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The discussion revolves around the motivations behind hosting personal parties at one's own expense, contrasting them with business-related gatherings. Participants explore various reasons for socializing through parties, including personal enjoyment and social interaction, while also questioning the necessity of such events.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest that parties serve as a means to socialize and connect with friends, often involving shared contributions to reduce individual costs.
  • Others question the need for parties that are not tied to specific occasions, expressing confusion about their purpose.
  • A participant mentions that throwing parties can be a fun way to meet new people and enjoy life, implying that the experience is valuable.
  • Some express a lack of interest in parties, stating they do not enjoy them but can understand the appeal for others.
  • There are humorous exchanges about costume parties and the challenges of preparing for them, indicating a lighthearted aspect of the discussion.
  • A participant references an extravagant party thrown by a CEO as an example of how motivations for parties can vary widely, from social enjoyment to flaunting wealth.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a mix of agreement and disagreement regarding the motivations for personal parties. While some see value in social gatherings, others question their necessity, leading to a range of perspectives without a clear consensus.

Contextual Notes

Some discussions touch on personal experiences and cultural differences regarding parties, which may influence individual opinions and motivations. The conversation includes humorous anecdotes that may not reflect serious viewpoints.

  • #31
rewebster said:
yeah--one of those nudist bar-b-ques

I'd highly recommend whoever is doing the grilling wear an apron. :bugeye:
 
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  • #32
moe darklight said:
all I can do is hope it's not too chilly tonight.
Don't worry; you have nothing to lose but your dignity. (Oh, never mind... I forgot who I was talking to.)
You could always do as my buddy did a couple of decades back. He climbed into a drycleaner's bag, stuffed it full of coloured balloons, and went as a bag of jelly-beans.

I suppose that if you absolutely had to, you could just stretch a condom around your scalpline and be a dickhead... :eek:
 
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  • #33
Moonbear said:
I'd highly recommend whoever is doing the grilling wear an apron. :bugeye:

yeah--or if a female, a tube top



GRILLING is usually the MANLY thing, though----it usually brings out that .1% Neanderthal in ME--(I think some other men may have a higher percentage)

There you go, Moe----you could have just not shaved yesterday and went as a Neanderthal--BTW, what did you go as?
 
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  • #35
russ_watters said:
I am unfamiliar with the concept of fun. Could you explain it to me...?
:biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:
 
  • #36
Math Is Hard said:
That settles it. We'll be having a PF costume party thread in the near future. ooh, Halloween is coming up!
Gonna need some halloween costumes for the photo thread. Or maybe a brand new costume thread just for the occasion.
 

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