The Critic Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Mar 9, 2010 -> 09:01 AM) Ok so a friend of mine just invited a bunch of us to his baby shower. First off, isn't this weird? I was always under the impression this wasn't for guys. I really don't want to go to this but without a legitimate excuse not to, I kind of feel obliged. Is it socially acceptable to just send a gift with someone you know is going? The only baby shower I ever attended was the one for us expecting our baby, and the only bridal shower I ever attended was the one the families threw for us. This is not the realm of the man, unless the man is directly impacted. Stay home and send the gift. If your friend doesnt get it, that's on him/her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Mar 9, 2010 -> 10:01 AM) Ok so a friend of mine just invited a bunch of us to his baby shower. First off, isn't this weird? I was always under the impression this wasn't for guys. I really don't want to go to this but without a legitimate excuse not to, I kind of feel obliged. Is it socially acceptable to just send a gift with someone you know is going? I know the expectant Dads are getting roped into the baby showers more often than not (I was), but I'm not sure how often male friends get invites to them. I'd send a gift and find an excuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 QUOTE (FlaSoxxJim @ Mar 9, 2010 -> 10:25 AM) I know the expectant Dads are getting roped into the baby showers more often than not (I was), but I'm not sure how often male friends get invites to them. I'd send a gift and find an excuse. I know virtually nothing about baby showers, but my initial impression is that his friend wants one of his buddies there to have someone he can hang out with during it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Zelig Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Mar 9, 2010 -> 10:10 AM) I know virtually nothing about baby showers, but my initial impression is that his friend wants one of his buddies there to have someone he can hang out with during it. Better be a pretty damn good friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 QUOTE (Leonard Zelig @ Mar 9, 2010 -> 11:48 AM) Better be a pretty damn good friend. Yeah, I was pretty bored out of my skull at the showers for my own kids. But we got a lot of good baby loot so I shouldn't complain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 QUOTE (Leonard Zelig @ Mar 9, 2010 -> 10:48 AM) Better be a pretty damn good friend. Or maybe there will be some good-looking single girls there who can see how SWEEEEEEET he was for being there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 QUOTE (The Critic @ Mar 9, 2010 -> 11:50 AM) Or maybe there will be some good-looking single girls there who can see how SWEEEEEEET he was for being there. Not worth it. Once you start those kind of expectations into a relationship, you are holding a gun to your own head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox_Sonix Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 QUOTE (The Critic @ Mar 9, 2010 -> 12:50 PM) Or maybe there will be some good-looking single girls there who can see how SWEEEEEEET he was for being there. I know most of her friends. Not really much incentive for me there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 Being that it's Chuck Norris' birthday, I had the urge to look up some of the Chuck Norris facts. There are some great newer ones out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyCaucasian Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 (edited) So, WGN TV Morning News does a segment called "Before They Were Stars" were they ask a celeb questions about what celebs did before they became famous. They had on Traci Lords this morning. They should have asked "This actress is famously known for having done underage porn while passing as an adult." Edited March 11, 2010 by Athomeboy_2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 Just found out my little brother (age 17) is possibly a father. This should be an interesting few days in the household. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 QUOTE (SoxAce @ Mar 11, 2010 -> 03:04 PM) Just found out my little brother (age 17) is possibly a father. This should be an interesting few days in the household. Ruh Roh. I'll stop there cuz I don't want to have this split off to filibuster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 QUOTE (SoxAce @ Mar 11, 2010 -> 03:04 PM) Just found out my little brother (age 17) is possibly a father. This should be an interesting few days in the household. Yikes. There is nothing bigger to change your life than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 (edited) QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 11, 2010 -> 03:08 PM) Yikes. There is nothing bigger to change your life than that. You got that right. I just hope he gets off his ass, gets a job and handles his responsibilities if its true. I'm gonna talk to him when he comes home from school tonight about this. Hopefully the kid isn't his for his sake. I'll keep ya posted what happens later on today. Edited March 11, 2010 by SoxAce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox_Sonix Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 QUOTE (SoxAce @ Mar 11, 2010 -> 04:04 PM) Just found out my little brother (age 17) is possibly a father. This should be an interesting few days in the household. My cousin, who is like a brother to me, had a kid last year, age 19. He's finishing community college next fall and got accepted to the local university. Baby's 3 months old now, they're making it work but my aunt and uncle are helping out a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 QUOTE (SoxAce @ Mar 11, 2010 -> 04:10 PM) You got that right. I just hope he gets off his ass, gets a job and handles his responsibilities if its true. I'm gonna talk to him when he comes home from school tonight about this. Hopefully the kid isn't his for his sake. I'll keep ya posted what happens later on today. Haha, she sounds like a classy lady. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 (edited) QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Mar 11, 2010 -> 03:36 PM) My cousin, who is like a brother to me, had a kid last year, age 19. He's finishing community college next fall and got accepted to the local university. Baby's 3 months old now, they're making it work but my aunt and uncle are helping out a lot. Ya no doubt it will work here (my mother has a caring heart) but say someone's parents weren't so nice, 17 is a bigger difference than age 19. My brother is still a junior in high school, and he will have this over his head. I've been around plenty of people though who had kids from 15-18 that I know when I was in high school (some close friends of mine) so no doubt he'll be fine, but it's up to him to take responsibility for it, and so far.. he wants nothing to do with his possible child which I'm gonna chew him out about later tonight IF the kid is his.. QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Mar 11, 2010 -> 03:40 PM) Haha, she sounds like a classy lady. You take hints real well Milk.. though my brother is a douche too. Edited March 11, 2010 by SoxAce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 My goal for work today: Beat Dr. Mario for the NES I'm up to Level 17/20 Lofty, lofty professional goals over here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 QUOTE (SoxAce @ Mar 11, 2010 -> 03:42 PM) Ya no doubt it will work here (my mother has a caring heart) but say someone's parents weren't so nice, 17 is a bigger difference than age 19. My brother is still a junior in high school, and he will have this over his head. I've been around plenty of people though who had kids from 15-18 that I know when I was in high school (some close friends of mine) so no doubt he'll be fine, but it's up to him to take responsibility for it, and so far.. he wants nothing to do with his possible child which I'm gonna chew him out about later tonight IF the kid is his.. You take hints real well Milk.. though my brother is a douche too. Frankly, if it is his, it is too late. The mistake has already been made. Now the focus has to be on what is best for the baby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Alright, well it's been an interesting few hours going to the doctors, making calls and such. My brother is one lucky S.O.B. I won't go into detail what happened (PM if you really want to know) but the kid isn't his and his ex gf is a serious b****. That is all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjshoe04 Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 12, 2010 -> 09:44 AM) Frankly, if it is his, it is too late. The mistake has already been made. Now the focus has to be on what is best for the baby. I think he meant chew him out for not wanting anything to do with the kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Someone needs to get b**** slapped after all of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 QUOTE (SoxAce @ Mar 12, 2010 -> 01:02 PM) Alright, well it's been an interesting few hours going to the doctors, making calls and such. My brother is one lucky S.O.B. I won't go into detail what happened (PM if you really want to know) but the kid isn't his and his ex gf is a serious b****. That is all. If I EVER had a scare like that when I was young and got out of it scott free, I would be triple bagging until I was ready to have a kid. PHEW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjshoe04 Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 QUOTE (SoxAce @ Mar 12, 2010 -> 01:02 PM) Alright, well it's been an interesting few hours going to the doctors, making calls and such. My brother is one lucky S.O.B. I won't go into detail what happened (PM if you really want to know) but the kid isn't his and his ex gf is a serious b****. That is all. yikes, well I'm glad he's off the hook. It would be no good to be a father at 17. I'm 23 and really doubt I could handle it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 QUOTE (kjshoe04 @ Mar 12, 2010 -> 03:13 PM) yikes, well I'm glad he's off the hook. It would be no good to be a father at 17. I'm 23 and really doubt I could handle it now. I know how hard it was to start at 30. I can't imagine my dumbass at 17 having a kid... that poor baby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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