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Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
My son was uninvited to a party because I didn't RSVP in time — it's disgusting behavior
She's RSVPeeved. An irate mom says her son was uninvited to a friend's birthday party because his attendance was confirmed after the RSVP date had passed. Sarah, a content creator and mother-of-four, shared the story to TikTok, where she sparked a heated debate about party etiquette. Sarah said she RSVP'd to the party on her son's behalf 'a couple of weeks later because I'm crap at texting people.' She was left surprised when she received a text back from the host saying the party had been cancelled. But the mom subsequently learned this was a lie, telling her TikTok viewers: 'All of my child's friends were texting him saying 'Why aren't you at the party, how come you're not here, we want to see you' blah blah blah.' 'So the parent lied and said the party was cancelled,' the irate mama fumed. 'Like why invite my child to a party if you're going to pretend it's not on anymore, I just don't understand.' Sarah signed off her clip saying her son was upset and describing the host's lie as 'disgusting behavior.' However, not all viewers empathized with the fuming mother. 'Should've replied sooner,' one unmoved commenter tartly wrote. 'People need numbers for bookings.' 'To be honest this is on you,' another chimed in. 'It's infuriating that parents do not respond for weeks… Parties cost a lot of money it takes two seconds to reply. Yes you're coming or no I can't come.' But many TikTok users were more sympathetic to Sarah and her son. 'I would have confronted the said parent,' a supporter stated. 'That's an awful thing to do to a child!'
The Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Mum sparks debate after her child was uninvited to a party because she missed the RSVP date but whose side are you on?
A MUM has sparked a heated debate online after sharing her frustration when her child was uninvited to a birthday party. Taking to TikTok, Sarah, known as ' momof_4our_ ', detailed the moment she discovered her son had been excluded – and the surprising way it all unfolded. 2 In her video, Sarah explained that one of her children had been invited to a party, but she ended up replying to one of the parents a couple of weeks later to RSVP because she is 'crap at texting people.' She responded by thanking them for the invite and saying her child was 'really looking forward to coming.' However, they replied saying that the party had now been cancelled. But Sarah soon found out that the party wasn't cancelled and had still taken place. She said: 'All of my child's friends were texting him saying why aren't you at the party, how come you're not here, we want to see blah blah blah.' Sarah soon realised that the parent had 'lied' to her by claiming it was cancelled. Her frustration stems from the behaviour of the parents who, rather than addressing the missed RSVP directly, chose to lie about the party being cancelled. She added: 'Like why invite my child to a party if you're going to pretend it's not on anymore, I just don't understand.' Sarah explained that they all go to the same school and questioned what the parent thought was going to happen. She went on to say how upset her child had been, describing the situation as 'disgusting behaviour.' The Playdate Payment Debate: Fair or Bonkers? The video, which has gained 157.7K views and 289 comments within 24 hours, has divided opinions online. While some sympathised with Sarah and criticised the other parent's behaviour, others argued that missing the RSVP deadline might have left the hosts feeling frustrated or overwhelmed. One viewer commented: 'Should have replied earlier, it's so annoying when parents don't text back for numbers and parents have to pay according to numbers. They probably meant your invite cancelled cos you didn't reply.' Sarah responded: 'She said the venue had been double booked and she would let me know when they find another venue, so clearly didn't mean that!' Another added: 'Just interested Sarah - When she texted it was cancelled did you reply with a 'thanks for letting me know, shame etc etc'? Wondering if you didn't respond & had done the response prior, late as admitted, could she have rebooked & thought you weren't too bothered. 2 "Just a thought but if you did reply to the cancellation text then my theory is nada!' A third said: 'You replied weeks later. Maybe they felt bad saying they can no longer come so just said it's cancelled.' However, others were firmly on Sarah's side. One viewer wrote: 'Vileeeeeee! I'd have turned up to the party.' Another added: 'I would have confronted the mother, that's not okay, poor children.' Why designer school uniform is a total waste of money Fabulous' Digital Editor and mum-of-two Lydia Major has spent three years trialling different school uniforms and there's "no way" she'd spend £4,000 on her kids uniform. Here's wh y... When my son joined reception in 2021 I wanted the best of the best for him - I forked out £80 on logoed polo shirts alone and what a waste of money it was. They went grey after about three washes and worst of all, the poor boy had a terrible case of nipple chafing from the stupid, embroidered miniature picture of his school. So, when he slipped on a M&S pure cotton one - which cost £2.56 (£12.80 for a 5 pack) it was a game changer. And shock horror, they've actually stayed white! The truth of it is, no matter what you spend or what your kid wants to 'look cool', all uniforms are ultimately going to get trashed. If it's not gravy stains from the soggy school dinners, it'll be totally torn shoes from footie or gymnastics at break time. I've forked out £50 for Sketchers 'all his mates had' and they've lasted as long as the random sale trainers I found in Mountain Warehouse for £15. And did my son give a hoot about them as long as he could run around? Nope. Also, more importantly, school regulations on uniforms are there for good reason. It puts all the kids on a level playing field no matter whether they live in the local manor house or the nearest council estate. There's no pressure for them to conform to the latest fashion fad and studies even show a uniform can be a great source of pride for children and help with confidence issues too. If all kids (and parents) just stuck to guidelines on uniforms during this era where children's anxiety and self-doubt is at its highest, maybe it could give them all the smallest boost in feeling like they belong.'
Axios
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Huge boat party will take over Lake Norman this summer
More than 100 boats will be on Lake Norman for Black Boat Weekend on Saturday, July 19. Why it matters: The organized boat party is almost sold out but there are still a few ways to experience some of the festivities during the three-day event. Context: Entrepreneur Charisme Dhanani was inspired to start Black Boat Weekend after seeing large boat parties in Florida and Chicago. Since 2022, Dhanani has been hosting the party as a single-day event at Lake Murray in South Carolina. This year will be the first year at Lake Norman and the first time it has become a weekend-long event. Dhanani hopes to make it an annual event here. "We're throwing a full-on floating party and this event is open to everyone," Dhanani tells Axios. Catch up quick: Black Boat Weekend has a list of scheduled events from July 18-20. Festivities will kick off on Friday with a free meet-and-greet day party at Medusa Lounge in NoDa from 3-9pm. Saturday is the main event with boats and DJs on Lake Norman from 11am-7pm. An after-party at Explicit Bistro and Lounge will be held from 9pm-2am. Tickets are $20-40. On Sunday there will be a brunch at RSVP South End from 1-8pm. It's free to attend and food is available for an additional price. What to expect: At least 100 boats will be tied up in a circle surrounding one boat that'll play music from a rotating list of DJs on the water. Included in the party ticket is access to jet skis, floats and kayaks. Special jet skis that look like a red convertible and white Lamborghini are available for an additional cost. The water party will be held near Dog Island, which will have a DJ on its sand bar, plus food and merch vendors. Food available will include dishes like pineapple bowls, nachos, tacos and hamburgers and quesadillas. If you go: Bring your own boat and pay a $125 tie-up fee for full access to all water activities at the party. A full weekend VIP ticke t is $2,850 for 10 people. It includes a section and bottle service at Medusa Lounge, a boat with a driver for the Saturday tie-up party, plus a section and bottle service at Explicit and a section with food at RSVP South End. What's next: Dhanani tells us he's already planning ways to add more fun experiences toBlack Boat Weekend next year by adding a water trampoline and more boats to the party.
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bride sparks dinner debate after charging no-show wedding guests for their missed meals: ‘So tacky'
From 'I do' to 'I due.' Ghosting a pair of lovebirds on their big day, especially after confirming your attendance, could cost you more than a friendship, one absentee invitee found out the hard way. The fair weather pal ignited a debate over the practice of charging for no-shows — the same way some popular restaurants do — after recently ranting on Reddit. 'So the bride asked for RSVPs to get a headcount for everybody and determine how many plates of food she's ordering,' the offender explained. 'I tell her my [boyfriend], my mom and I will be able to attend,' the complainer carped. 'Come wedding day, my [boyfriend] isn't able to make it due to work scheduling issues, and my mom was too sick to make it.' The day-of cancellations had the gal all dressed in white seeing red. 'The bride gets upset saying she spent $50 per plate, and she cant believe they're not coming when we RSVP'd,' continued the Redditor. 'She told me she's tempted to ask them to pay $50 each for not coming!.' 'I was like, 'What the hell nobody knew you were spending per plate,'' added the faultfinder. 'They weren't the only ones to miss her wedding either, so maybe she was mad she lost out on the money.' On the other hand, throwing one's cash in the trash due to wedding day dropouts is a reasonable reason to rage. Sweethearts tying the knot spend an average of $26,665 on their nuptials, with post-ceremonial food and drinks costing around $5,480. While some try to circumvent the expense by charging an admissions fee at the wedding chapel's doorstep, others have offered 'tiered' menus to their guests — exclusively presenting prime chops and top-shelf booze to wealthier folks, while serving subpar sustenance to the less fortunate in the crowd. Bride mad about people not coming to her wedding and wants them to pay! byu/icesk8ernyc inweddingshaming But the outraged Reddit user felt the bride's repayment request was way déclassé. 'She sounded so tacky,' said the grumbler. 'For reference, this was an out of town wedding in Minnesota where we all had to fly in. It cost a lot to even make her wedding…' While her frustrations may be valid, commenters were mostly on the bride's side. 'RSVPing 'yes' to a wedding and then flaking out is super rude[…]just not showing up because of poor planning is a d- -k move,' a virtual viewer wrote. 'I was out $700 because of no shows at my daughter's wedding. Legit reasons like illness or an emergency, OK, I understand,' added another. 'However, some of the excuses were flimsy and one was an out and out lie. I would never ask anyone for my money back, but guests ought to be aware that once they RSVP 'yes,' they ought to do their best to show up.' 'The [boyfriend] and mom should still send a gift even though they werent able to attend,' a separate social media arbitrator added. 'You're the tacky one here, not the friend you're trying to call out,' another jabbed. 'If you RSVP and not show up for ANY reason, you should still send the monetary wedding gift money you would have given them in the first place.' 'You don't seem to be aware that they paid PER seat that you reserved,' the whistleblower said. 'So they paid $100 for your reserved empty seats.'
The Irish Sun
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘I got the kick in the behind that I really needed' says RTE star Daithi as he loses over stone in weight loss journey
RTE star Daithi O Se has said he got the "kick in the behind" that he needed to lose wight. The Today host kick started the year with a new health routine and it definitely has paid off. 2 Daithi O Se has lost over one stone this year Credit: Domnick Walsh 2 Daithi and Maura are currently on summer break from Today Credit: RTE The Kerry native told RSVP: "I've been going to the gym since Christmas and I'm down over a stone. I sit in a car for four hours a day before sitting in a TV studio and going to bed, so I had to start moving. "I was getting to a stage where I had to start doing something and then I got into a really good routine. I only do about half an hour in the gym and then I sit in the sauna for 30 minutes afterwards. "I take a cold shower after that. I have gotten the kick in the behind that I really needed. read more on daithi o se "I don't kill myself. I do 10 minutes on the bike and then I do 15 of whatever is in front of me weights wise along with my stretches before the sauna. I'm in and out, washed, dried and cleaned, in an hour." Daithi has explained that getting older contributed to him wanting to be healthier. He said: "Well, I'm 49 this month and I'll be 50 next year, so that's on my mind. I know I need to mind myself. "I try it a few times a year, but this is the first time I've continued with it and I'm really enjoying it. I'm in a really good place." read more on the irish sun Daithi and his co-hosts and The presenters are currently on summer break after Daithi O Se reveals his love for the show as Rose of Tralee returns Maura got all dolled up for the occasion wearing a cream floral print shift dress with collar and button details and a belt cinched in at her waist. While Daithi looked dapper wearing a denim shirt, navy blazer and a pair of black trousers. At the beginning of the show, Daithi remarked: "Our final show of season 13, can you believe it?" OFF AIR The Galway native replied: "I can't believe it actually it has just flown in. I know we say this every year but this year has especially gone so fast." Daithi said: "I think this year and last year have gone so fast Maura. it might be also kind of..." Maura cut across him and said laughing: "It might be us ageing!" Daithi replied: "Well... getting up the ranks - I was going to say, but yeah. We've had so much fun." Maura added: "We have actually, it's been brilliant." At the end of the programme this evening, the pair took a few moments to thank their listeners. Daithi said: "Sin é."
