I've mentioned before that I object to "fake marriage" parties because they are taking a holy sacrament and using it for entertainment. It's insutling to Christians. I also hate the way St. Patrick's Day has become an exercise in singing American vaudeville-era songs which used really insulting Irish stereotypes, drinking "green beer", which isn't Irish at all, and furthering the image of the Irish as feckless drunks.
But I'd never ask the administration to crack down on the parties - I'd just hope to be able to register my objection, and maybe educate a few people.

That is what is neat, You are overly kool!;) So now Kevin is a bad guy? Why, is it because he has Male member and you don't?

Oh, as I take it from your post that women are not equal to men?:D

When in doubt? Making Snide remarks seems to be you forte!:rolleyes:

But of course, you do it so well!:rolleyes:

^^^^ and Smilies are your forte, Tom.

I like the way he worked in penis envy. :)

*kiss kiss* :p

Thanks for this insight. I really do appreciate it.

I think the Irish-Americans did that themselves. And non Irish-Americans just use it as an excuse to go out and get insanely wasted and stupid. Same with Cinco de Mayo. Most people don't know the meaning of it, but they still go out and "celebrate" it.

Um, no. The Irish celebrate St. Patrick's Day as a religious holiday. Only recently have the American-style celebrations made it over to the Emerald Isle. Those songs I mentioned - "Danny Boy", "When Irish Eyes are Smiling", etc. - came from a vaudeville tradition that was no more Irish than Al Jolson's "Mammy" was African. You can read Jonathan Swift's "A Modest Proposal" to get a sense of how the English in the 18th century regarded the Irish - yes, he uses ironic hyperbole, but it works because it is a simply a logical extension of English policy. (and stereotypes)
My family is proudly Irish, with a long association with real Celtic music and an understanding of our history. Most of the so-called "Irish for a day" who swill green beer have no understanding of either.Actually, it is statistically impossible for all those who claim Irish ancestry to actually be Irish, according to one study.
I find it ironic that the same people who will loudly decry the use of various stereotypes in the name of entertainment find no problem with trampling on my heritage, be it Irish, Christian or southern.

eta - and I think that if you cannot correctly name the country Mexico defeated on the 5th of May, no margaritas for you!

agreed.

In college Cinco de Mayo was called Cinco de Drinco :p

Just an excuse to go out, get insanely wasted on Dos X's, and take advantage of drink specials.

Theme parties
 

At what point does a theme go bad? For example, many proms and formals may have "A Night in Paris" or some such theme - the food will be ethnic, but everyone wears formal wear. I don't think anyone objects to those - or do they? Is the problem when they bring in costumes and cheesy pseudo-ethnic music?

I highly appreciate your kind rendition of my words. It is more than I deserve. Would you like a cigarette? Please focus on Kevin instead of me if you don't mind. I naturally assume that everyone wishes they had a penis despite the fact that they're evolutionarily backward by having the excretory function use the same tract as the reproductive function. Oh well.

I can't possibly fathom a universe where women are .. EQUAL.. to men. Ugh, that made me ill just saying it! I mean then I couldn't whine about Hillary and get my post deleted in my OWN FORUM.
Snide Remarks

Again thank you kindly for your kind remarks. Please enjoy my smilies.

LOL, Drole. :p

I tried with the Caddyshack reference.

I see. :)

The Hurons did the same when Eastern Michigan's board was deciding whether or not to change their mascot name. A chief came to the board meeting, said that they were honored that we used their name and the board voted to change to Eagles anyway.