Oh-ffical subsim "Royal Wedding" thread

frau kaleun · 04-29-11, 04:30 PM

I think part of it for me is that it's one of Diana's sons that was married, not that I was a "Diana fan" in any strong sense of the word. I was always kindly disposed towards her but never paid any more attention to her than I did any other member of any royal family. However the tragedy of her death and the fact that those two boys lost their mother so young does make me take a more, I dunno, protective and heartfelt interest in them and wish them happiness in a less general way than I might under other circumstances.

Ducimus · 04-29-11, 05:13 PM

I still don't get what the big deal is. People get married all the time. Hell, they got reality TV shows about it now. The only thing that really varies, is how much money the dump into it. *shrug*

Platapus · 04-29-11, 05:17 PM

I tell you, this wedding has created quite the internet sensation. I think about 90% of the posts on all the websites in the US are from people posting that they don't care.

If you don't care about the wedding, why post about it????

Ducimus · 04-29-11, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Platapus

I tell you, this wedding has created quite the internet sensation. I think about 90% of the posts on all the websites in the US are from people posting that they don't care.

If you don't care about the wedding, why post about it????

I post to this thread for a number of reasons.

1.) It's active, and posting here sure beats arguing with a Birther over a stupid topic.

2.) I really don't understand the fascination with the royals.

3.) I find Celebrity worship irksome and irrational, and this bit of celebrity worship goes against our colonial roots.

Didn't we have a war to break way from the influence of the crown? Wasn't the word, "King" or "Queen" deliberatly avoided by our forebearers? So why this fascination now? I don't get it.

4.) Im trolling.

Skybird · 04-29-11, 05:39 PM

It is strange, and somewhat amusing, that usually I do not care much for the Royals, not at all, and before the wedding said it does not mean anything to me. But when then watching TV summary, all of a sudden - I'm stunned, and moved and touched, no matter my cool blood and desinterest before. This is fascinating for me, since I cannot really explain it.

German press had two very good comments onm the wedding, the first by the conservative FAZ, more serious in tone and examining the meaning of these royal rituals for a nation that has no written constitution and currently is engaged in war actions in foreign countries, and the second comment (the title refers to the author, not the couple!) is more laid-back, perfectly describing the bewldering effect the wedding has had on the author - and happens to be the same effect on me.

A nation reassures itself

When the heart defeats the brain

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04-29-11, 05:17 PM	#3
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,396 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	I tell you, this wedding has created quite the internet sensation. I think about 90% of the posts on all the websites in the US are from people posting that they don't care. If you don't care about the wedding, why post about it???? __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

04-29-11, 05:39 PM	#5
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,714 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	It is strange, and somewhat amusing, that usually I do not care much for the Royals, not at all, and before the wedding said it does not mean anything to me. But when then watching TV summary, all of a sudden - I'm stunned, and moved and touched, no matter my cool blood and desinterest before. This is fascinating for me, since I cannot really explain it. German press had two very good comments onm the wedding, the first by the conservative FAZ, more serious in tone and examining the meaning of these royal rituals for a nation that has no written constitution and currently is engaged in war actions in foreign countries, and the second comment (the title refers to the author, not the couple!) is more laid-back, perfectly describing the bewldering effect the wedding has had on the author - and happens to be the same effect on me. A nation reassures itself When the heart defeats the brain __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

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04-29-11, 04:30 PM	#1
frau kaleun Rear Admiral Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Skyri--oh who are we kidding, I'm probably at Lowe's. Again. Posts: 12,706 Downloads: 168 Uploads: 0	I think part of it for me is that it's one of Diana's sons that was married, not that I was a "Diana fan" in any strong sense of the word. I was always kindly disposed towards her but never paid any more attention to her than I did any other member of any royal family. However the tragedy of her death and the fact that those two boys lost their mother so young does make me take a more, I dunno, protective and heartfelt interest in them and wish them happiness in a less general way than I might under other circumstances.

04-29-11, 05:13 PM	#2
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	I still don't get what the big deal is. People get married all the time. Hell, they got reality TV shows about it now. The only thing that really varies, is how much money the dump into it. shrug