Irish Gypsy Weddings...

Trilby · 07-24-2011, 08:53 AM

Yesterday, while in a fit of boredom, I watched four back-to-back shows on TLC called my Big Fat Gypsy Wedding. It focused on the Irish Travellers and their traditions esp. nuptuals but r/t how the sexes interacted, etc.

Wow.

New dream job for me: Wedding Planner for Gypsy Weddings.

These girls are OVER the top - BEYOND tacky. It's a wonder to behold as one tries to out-do the others.

I wouldn't want to actually BE an Irish Travellers, though. Esp. not a female one. While a girl may indeed dress like a slut (it seems to be highly encouraged that she does) she may not drink, swear in front of men, ask a boy out, or do anything but clean the trailer (The charming euphamism of 'chalet' is used here) pump out bairns and feed their menfolk. Oh, and plan the wedding.

Yikes!

07-24-2011, 08:53 AM	#1
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	Irish Gypsy Weddings... Yesterday, while in a fit of boredom, I watched four back-to-back shows on TLC called my Big Fat Gypsy Wedding. It focused on the Irish Travellers and their traditions esp. nuptuals but r/t how the sexes interacted, etc. Wow. New dream job for me: Wedding Planner for Gypsy Weddings. These girls are OVER the top - BEYOND tacky. It's a wonder to behold as one tries to out-do the others. I wouldn't want to actually BE an Irish Travellers, though. Esp. not a female one. While a girl may indeed dress like a slut (it seems to be highly encouraged that she does) she may not drink, swear in front of men, ask a boy out, or do anything but clean the trailer (The charming euphamism of 'chalet' is used here) pump out bairns and feed their menfolk. Oh, and plan the wedding. Yikes! __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

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