Gross Misuse of Invitation Note

This one took me for such a loop that I decided to start a new feature. It's called "Say What?" and it's intended to spotlight the absolute ridiculous behavior on party invitations. Beyond the, in my opinion, directions on specifically what to buy someone (printed on the actual invite is really my beef), this note takes the birthday cake.

Over the weekend, my new very entertaining buddies informed me of this faux pas on a children's birthday party invite. First hand account, and you just can't make this up. It went something like this.

Party invite for 4 year old little boy comes in the mail. Tiny print on the bottom states "Call prior to party to have gift approved." Right? Gets better. Friend now assumes perhaps there's an issue with guns or violent toys. She calls a friend with closer ties to the mother. This friend thought the same thing so she called to discuss this statement with the mom prior to shopping.

Friend: Hi, got the invite and was hoping to find out...is it an issue with guns or violent toys?

B-day Mom: No, we just don't want any crap.

Of course I asked my friend if they attended the party. What do you think she said? This invitation gets a Say What? from us. Do you have some doozies you want to share for a "Say What?" article? We'd love to hear them. And by all means, you're entitled to write what you want, it's your party, but when did being polite and gracious leave the invitation world?

Comments

[DrSelz]

Wow!!!! Kind of takes your breath away!!!!! Hope all is well.

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