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How would you answer the IRKSOME Q: "So when are you getting married??"
me | 21 Nov 2001 | me

Posted on 11/21/2001 8:23:48 AM PST by k2blader

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To: k2blader
Here's one I often use.

Look them right in the eye. Say, "Well, we don't really (pause) LIKE the idea of marriage."

Lower your voice to a grumpy growl, and in your most argumentative tone, then add, "And we DON'T like people who do!"

By the way, when you eventally get pestered with the similar question, except it's about when you expect to have children, this works even better!

Good Luck!

41 posted on 11/21/2001 9:01:24 AM PST by willgolfforfood
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To: k2blader
I've got unmarried friends who are co-habitating. I ask them this question every time I see them and will continue to ask this question.

I know it irritates them. I know it's none of my business, but if a person can't commit to the person he's having sex with, what can he commit to (think Clinton).

Now, if you're co-habitatin': When are you gettin' married? :^)

42 posted on 11/21/2001 9:04:43 AM PST by freebilly
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To: k2blader
My line is:
If and when I grow up.
I heard an answer from the roaring '20's that I liked:
Why buy a cow when milk's so cheap?
Really, any answer is ok for a nosey question.
43 posted on 11/21/2001 9:06:13 AM PST by freefly
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To: ScreamingFist
Your favorite?
44 posted on 11/21/2001 9:06:39 AM PST by freefly
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To: Phantom Lord
How about FReepers start posting really bad names for babies

Tyson Sprewell Terwilliger

Bubba Hapwell Terwilliger

Elmo Dogtrot Terwilliger

Bervin Cuthbert Terwilliger

Gwonfrum Heer Terwilliger

William Jefferson Blythe Clinton Terwilliger

Terwilliger T. Terwilliger

Boulevard Terwilliger (a Portland, Oregon reference)

45 posted on 11/21/2001 9:08:40 AM PST by r9etb
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To: k2blader
Try this......."....as soon as he signs the pre-nup...."
46 posted on 11/21/2001 9:10:48 AM PST by ken5050
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To: k2blader
At least this will give you practice for...

When are you two going to start a family?

47 posted on 11/21/2001 9:11:11 AM PST by PBRSTREETGANG
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To: Phantom Lord
Baby name: Jar-jar
48 posted on 11/21/2001 9:13:04 AM PST by Andyman
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To: r9etb
We have suggested Sideshow Bob Terwilliger and Cecil Terwilliger if there is a brother. Though my wife refuses to use a Simpson's characters name.
49 posted on 11/21/2001 9:13:14 AM PST by Phantom Lord
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To: Senator Pardek
This is my stock response that makes the jaws hit the floor: "I don't live in either Vermont or Hawaii".

Well, that's the Hawaii state flag on the k2blader's profile!

50 posted on 11/21/2001 9:14:58 AM PST by AlaskaErik
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To: Victoria Delsoul
What's the current bid at? *wink* (You KNOW I think you're such a cutie!)
51 posted on 11/21/2001 9:16:16 AM PST by Mr. K
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To: k2blader
I always answer an irksome question with a question......Put the monkey on their back...just keep asking them questions 'till they stop asking you questions...

Unless it comes from a close friend or relative, then just have a standard respose of something like: I wish I knew!!! and just smile.....

53 posted on 11/21/2001 9:19:34 AM PST by Uglywhiteguy
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To: k2blader
When the feminists give up and allow married men to have equal rights under the law again?
54 posted on 11/21/2001 9:22:38 AM PST by Mr. Jeeves
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To: r9etb; k2blader
Terwilliger, that's a Sideshow Bob from the Simpsons reference! :)

I wish people had a reason to ask me that question. Until then, I comfort myself with Stevie Wonder's classic

Shattered dreams, worthless years,

Here am I encased inside a hollow shell,

Life began, then was done,

Now I stare into a cold and empty well.

The many sounds that meet our ears, the sights our eyes behold,

Will open up our merging hearts,

And feed our empty souls.

I believe when I fall in love with you it will be forever,

I believe when I fall in love this time it will be forever.

Without despair we will share,

And the joys of caring will not be replaced,

What has been must never end

And with the strength we have won't be erased,

When the truths of love are planted firm,

They won't be hard to find,

And the words of love I speak to you will echo in your mind.

I believe when I fall in love with you it will be forever,

I believe when I fall in love this time it will be forever.

I believe when I fall in love with you it will be forever,

I believe when I fall in love with you it will be forever.

I'm so glad that I found someone to believe in again,

I'm so glad that I found someone to believe in again.

55 posted on 11/21/2001 9:24:40 AM PST by Skywalk
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To: k2blader
I don't know. Maybe you should check with my wife.
56 posted on 11/21/2001 9:25:50 AM PST by Taylor42
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To: k2blader
When I find a woman that isn't a materialistic, liberal control freak. In other words- probably never!
57 posted on 11/21/2001 9:29:09 AM PST by Destructor
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To: k2blader
Uusually the question is "why aren't you married?" ... in which case you say "Just lucky I guess".
58 posted on 11/21/2001 9:29:38 AM PST by BunnySlippers
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To: k2blader
Alternatively say you are surprised they didn't know you had been married five times already ...
59 posted on 11/21/2001 9:31:24 AM PST by BunnySlippers
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To: BunnySlippers
Uusually the question is "why aren't you married?" ... in which case you say "Just lucky I guess"

That is a great one. I have not used this as yet but would contemplate it if the asker were aggressive enough:

(If a woman!) "If I were married, it would prohibit the incredible affair you and I should share."

(If a man!) "My ethics wouldn't let me cheat on my wife, but being single let's me pursue yours with no problem!"

Regards,

TS

60 posted on 11/21/2001 9:40:09 AM PST by The Shrew
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