Jul 19, 2007 1:11 PM in response to: MsDenuninani

See people...just like the drinks we like, everyone's different! Now...drinks are on me!!! 

11.11.07 I marry my best friend. Who said all angels are in heaven?

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Jul 19, 2007 1:15 PM in response to: kelleyiskelley

 I found the lyrics from the broadway show AVENUE Q. They are really long, but totally worth the read. Picture a bunch of muppet type puppets singing this, because thats what it is. Thanks for reminding me of this HILARIOUS show and totally fititng of this discussion just as you said. Here they are:

 Artist:
Song: Everyone's A Little Bit Racist


Princeton:
Say, Kate, can I ask you a question?

Kate Monster:
Sure!

Princeton:
Well, you know Trekkie Monster upstairs?

Kate Monster:
Uh huh.

Princeton:
Well, he's Trekkie Monster, and you're Kate Monster.

Kate Monster:
Right.

Princeton:
You're both Monsters.

Kate Monster:
Yeah.

Princeton:
Are you two related?

Kate Monster:
What?! Princeton, I'm surprised at you! I find that racist!

Princeton:
Oh, well, I'm sorry! I was just asking!

Kate Monster:
Well, it's a touchy subject.
No, not all Monsters are related.
What are you trying say, huh?
That we all look the same to you?
Huh, huh, huh?

Princeton:
No, no, no, not at all. I'm sorry,
I guess that was a little racist.

Kate Monster:
I should say so. You should be much more
careful when you're talking about the
sensitive subject of race.

Princeton:
Well, look who's talking!

Kate Monster:
What do you mean?

Princeton:
What about that special Monster School you told me about?

Kate Monster:
What about it?

Princeton:
Could someone like me go there?

Kate Monster:
No, we don't want people like you-

Princeton:
You see?!

You're a little bit racist.

Kate Monster:
Well, you're a little bit too.

Princeton:
I guess we're both a little bit racist.

Kate Monster:
Admitting it is not an easy thing to do...

Princeton:
But I guess it's true.

Kate Monster:
Between me and you,
I think

Both:
Everyone's a little bit racist
Sometimes.
Doesn't mean we go
Around committing hate crimes.
Look around and you will find
No one's really color blind.
Maybe it's a fact
We all should face
Everyone makes judgments
Based on race.

Princeton:
Now not big judgments, like who to hire
or who to buy a newspaper from -

Kate Monster:
No!

Princeton:
No, just little judgments like thinking that Mexican
busboys should learn to speak goddamn English!

Kate Monster:
Right!

Both:
Everyone's a little bit racist
Today.
So, everyone's a little bit racist
Okay!
Ethinic jokes might be uncouth,
But you laugh because
They're based on truth.
Don't take them as
Personal attacks.
Everyone enjoys them -
So relax!

Princeton:
All right, stop me if you've heard this one.

Kate Monster:
Okay!

Princeton:
There's a plan going down and there's only
one paracute. And there's a rabbi, a priest...

Kate Monster:
And a black guy!

Gary Coleman:
Whatchoo talkin' 'bout Kate?

Kate Monster:
Uh...

Gary Coleman:
You were telling a black joke!

Princeton:
Well, sure, Gary, but lots of people tell black jokes.

Gary Coleman:
I don't.

Princeton:
Well, of course you don't - you're black!
But I bet you tell Polack jokes, right?

Gary Coleman:
Well, sure I do. Those stupid Polacks!

Princeton:
Now, don't you think that's a little racist?

Gary Coleman:
Well, damn, I guess you're right.

Kate Monster:
You're a little bit racist.

Gary Coleman:
Well, you're a little bit too.

Princeton:
We're all a little bit racist.

Gary Coleman:
I think that I would
Have to agree with you.

Princeton/Kate Monster:
We're glad you do.

Gary Coleman:
It's sad but true!
Everyone's a little bit racist -

All right!

Kate Monster:
All right!

Princeton:
All right!

Gary Coleman:
All right!
Bigotry has never been
Exclusively white

All:
If we all could just admit
That we are racist a little bit,
Even though we all know
That it's wrong,
Maybe it would help us
Get along.

Princeton:
Oh, Christ do I feel good.

Gary Coleman:
Now there was a fine upstanding black man!

Princeton:
Who?

Gary Coleman:
Jesus Christ.

Kate Monster:
But, Gary, Jesus was white.

Gary Coleman:
No, Jesus was black.

Kate Monster:
No, Jesus was white.

Gary Coleman:
No, I'm pretty sure that Jesus was black-

Princeton:
Guys, guys...Jesus was Jewish!

Brian:
Hey guys, what are you laughing about?

Gary Coleman:
Racism!

Brian:
Cool.

Christmas Eve:
BRIAN! Come back here!
You take out lecycuraburs!

Princeton:
What's that mean?

Brian:
Um, recyclables.
Hey, don't laugh at her!
How many languages do you speak?

Kate Monster:
Oh, come off it, Brian!
Everyone's a little bit racist.

Brian:
I'm not!

Princeton:
Oh no?

Brian:
Nope!

How many Oriental wives
Have you got?

Christmas Eve:
What? Brian!

Princeton:
Brian, buddy, where you been?
The term is Asian-American!

Christmas Eve:
I know you are no
Intending to be
But calling me Oriental -
Offensive to me!

Brian:
I'm sorry, honey, I love you.

Christmas Eve:
And I love you.

Brian:
But you're racist, too.

Christmas Eve:
Yes, I know.
The Jews have all
The money
And the whites have all
The power.
And I'm always in taxi-cab
With driver who no shower!

Princeton:
Me too!

Kate Monster:
Me too!

Gary Coleman:
I can't even get a taxi!

All:
Everyone's a little bit racist
It's true.
But everyone is just about
As racist as you!
If we all could just admit
That we are racist a little bit,
And everyone stopped being
So PC
Maybe we could live in -
Harmony!

Christmas Eve:
Evlyone's a ritter bit lacist!

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Jul 19, 2007 1:26 PM in response to: magicjenna

LOL Youre funny Jenna. Although the word "magic" in your name offends me, as I dont believe in magic. Therefore, noone else should talk about it around me ever because its offensive to ME.

Anyhoo... yeah Newsie, maybe I should have put up the link to the actual SONG rather than the lyrics only .. Me no smart lol.

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Jul 19, 2007 2:06 PM in response to: Kim2010

I can't believe this thread has so many replies. That offends me, as I never get this many replies when I start threads.

Wait! Didn't the OP have a question? Did anyone answer it? As far as the varying music tastes goes, I say mix it up and play something that's out of EVERYONE'S comfort zone. I'd vote for swing, since it's fun to dance to, even if you don't know how to swing dance. Unless that offends someone. Sorry - couldn't resist.

As far as your worries about bad behavior and drunkenness, can you impose some sort of drink limit? Like each person gets four drinks or whatever? And then you can blame it on the venue - 'I'm sorry - the venue only lets you have four drinks. Nothing I can do about it!' I'm sure your venue will be willing to take the blame, particularly since you fear bad behavior from ANYONE.

There's nothing you can do about loudness. Hopefully it'll be celebratory loudness, though. Even quiet people loosen up a little bit at weddings - especially after a couple drinks!

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Jul 19, 2007 2:43 PM in response to: Bride2beMN

LOL you all are so funny! I had to leave my desk from laughing so hard...but to the actual question. I think the differences in the two families, regardless of race, or whatever, will give your wedding the spice it needs. It is hard to see it from that persective becasue you are planning it, but just keep in mind that you will be out of sight before you walk down the aisle, then have your back to everyone for the cermony, and at the reception you will be sooo excited and HUNGRY that you won't be able to notice things that would otherwise annoy you or "ruin your day" I think that the pre-reception and changing the time would be great ideas..Happy Planning!!

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Jul 19, 2007 6:59 PM in response to: ArtBride

Stupid double post...

Lookat my ticker, OMG it is less then a month!

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