Got invited to a baby shower - what to give? - Page 4 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

tankdriver · #46 06-07-2008, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by aklim

Not if the host and the mom feel you are snubbing.

Then they can give me my gift back.
Men shouldn't even be asked, let alone expected to attend a baby shower. I'd bet $10 the husband won't even be there. Pending non-whipped verification.

aklim · #47 06-07-2008, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by tankdriver

Men shouldn't even be asked, let alone expected to attend a baby shower.

I'd bet $10 the husband won't even be there. Pending non-whipped verification.

Why? Is it some physical law?

I doubt he will too. Most are too scared to be seen as not being manly enough.

Hammertime · #48 06-08-2008, 07:12 PM

How about a savings bond?

aklim · #49 06-08-2008, 10:22 PM

How about oral sex to the mom to be? It isn't like it is real sex so the dad shouldn't mind.

tankdriver · #50 06-09-2008, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by aklim

Why? Is it some physical law?

Why shouldn't a man be asked? Because men, gay or straight, have no interest is oohing and aahing over someone else's kid. It's just not a thing we do.

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I doubt he will too. Most are too scared to be seen as not being manly enough.

It's not a question of appearance. Name something that doesn't involve violation or pain that you wouldn't rather do than attend a baby shower. I'd rather Civil War re-enact than go to a baby shower.

aklim · #51 06-09-2008, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by tankdriver

Why shouldn't a man be asked? Because men, gay or straight, have no interest is oohing and aahing over someone else's kid. It's just not a thing we do.

It's not a question of appearance. Name something that doesn't involve violation or pain that you wouldn't rather do than attend a baby shower. I'd rather Civil War re-enact than go to a baby shower.

Some men do, others try to maintain that manly facade and there are others that aren't.

Been to a baby shower years ago. Didn't think it was that bad. A few of us paid our respects and had a few beers and a few laughs.

WVOtoGO · #52 06-10-2008, 09:22 AM

Funny, this topic comes up now.

DJ got an invite just yesterday to a baby shower for a family member up in OK.

It’s all pretty and girlish (They’re having a girl.), has all that “registered at...” stuff, etc.

But, across the bottom it says:
“Don’t make the drive by yourself, bring alone the man in your life. Joe will be hosting a skeet shoot for the men. Same time, same place.”

Now that’s my kind of baby shower !!
Say what ya want about men at baby showers. This is one I will for sure be attend'n !!

Chad300tdt · #53 06-10-2008, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by WVOtoGO

Joe will be hosting a skeet shoot for the men. Same time, same place.

Yeayah!!

PaulC · #54 06-10-2008, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by WVOtoGO

Funny, this topic comes up now.

DJ got an invite just yesterday to a baby shower for a family member up in OK.

It’s all pretty and girlish (They’re having a girl.), has all that “registered at...” stuff, etc.

But, across the bottom it says:
“Don’t make the drive by yourself, bring alone the man in your life. Joe will be hosting a skeet shoot for the men. Same time, same place.”

Now that’s my kind of baby shower !!
Say what ya want about men at baby showers. This is one I will for sure be attend'n !!

Be wary. It was a skeet shoot that got Joe into this mess...

Mistress · #55 06-10-2008, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by WVOtoGO

Funny, this topic comes up now.

DJ got an invite just yesterday to a baby shower for a family member up in OK.

It’s all pretty and girlish (They’re having a girl.), has all that “registered at...” stuff, etc.

But, across the bottom it says:
“Don’t make the drive by yourself, bring alone the man in your life. Joe will be hosting a skeet shoot for the men. Same time, same place.”

Now that’s my kind of baby shower !!
Say what ya want about men at baby showers. This is one I will for sure be attend'n !!

Lock-N-Load, Unwrap and toss.

aklim · #56 06-10-2008, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Mistress

Lock-N-Load, Unwrap and toss.

I thought you wrap up for safety reasons?

Isn't that why they say "No glove, no love"?

tankdriver · #57 06-10-2008, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by WVOtoGO

Funny, this topic comes up now.

DJ got an invite just yesterday to a baby shower for a family member up in OK.

It’s all pretty and girlish (They’re having a girl.), has all that “registered at...” stuff, etc.

But, across the bottom it says:
“Don’t make the drive by yourself, bring alone the man in your life. Joe will be hosting a skeet shoot for the men. Same time, same place.”

Now that’s my kind of baby shower !!
Say what ya want about men at baby showers. This is one I will for sure be attend'n !!

That sounds like two separate events occurring at the same time.