When NO means YES

This blog is not in the form of ridicule, but rather wonderment. And actually was inspired by Angie's linguistical musings of epiph!any.

How many times have you shown up at a party as the only guest who didn't bring a gift? They said no gifts right? You think to yourself as you enter the party with a pile of bows and envelopes to your left, at least ONE person knows how to follow directions. I'm a real friend cause I actually listen when told NOT to do something! Chances are you've learned how to translate the double-speak of party invitations better than me. Here's one that I just got, which logically makes no sense-- but in party-speak it's extremely helpful and specific.

[They] emphasized once again that gifts are not necessary and should be kept simple.

How the hell do you keep a gift simple if you weren't supposed to get them anything at all? Damn that's confusing, and now I have to go shopping. Fortunately, this is the best part, they've registered:

He says that the most meaningful thing to them would be the gift of a book. They are now registered at Baby's R US and Amazon.

Once I've learned to understand this contradictory language, it becomes so easy to do the right thing. They've practically done all the work for me.

Gotta run. idea. off to register for Chanukkah. No gifts necessary, but here is a fun site that'll get you started. (In Eric-speak, registering means asking you to shop).