And This is Why I Don't Get Invited Back....

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sparrow

Cathlete
So DH and I went to a dinner party last night. I'd never met the hosts before, they are old clients of DH's who *love* him. I was excited to go as I have not made any friends since moving here, and these people seemed like folks I might have alot in common with. There were three other couple there and I liked all of them. Anyway, we're at dinner and I am busting out of my shyness and telling the story of how my little niece loves to go to the new British Tea House in this area. People comment that it's nice to see these old-fashioned things coming back into style. And I say, yes, well given the choice between having her want to go to a tea party and playing with those hideous "Bratz" dolls, I'll take the tea party every day of the week.

Whereupon the man next to me turns to me and says, "Did anyone mention to you that I am the VP in Charge of International Marketing for Bratz Dolls?"

UGH UGH UGH! :)

Sparrow


Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming ‘Wow - what a ride!’ — Peter Sage
 
Please tell us he was kidding. :eek:

I think the way he handled it (which I can't tell from this post) is the true measure of whether or not he's friend-worthy.

It sounds so funny, and I'm so glad it wasn't me!!!

Chin up, dear Sparrow. :)
 
I LOVE it:7 :7 :7 :7 :7 :7 :7 :7 :7 :7 :7 :7 :7 :7 :7 :7 :7 :7 :7 :7 :7

Now, I think you should go to Haydee's thread titled "Doctors Orders" and look at Friday.--LOL

I'll bet he was just pulling your leg---anyhoo---you sure can tell a story:D

ETA I had never heard of a Bratz doll (my niece is 20 years old) so I googled and, EGADS! Hey, you spoke the truth so that gentleman will just have to deal with it.

Michele :)
 
hehehee i have been there. usually i am to embarressed to go back.

kassia



When they discover the center of the universe, a lot of people will be
disappointed to discover they are not it -- Bernard Bailey
 
Oh boy.

I do agree with what Amy said. And I agree with you, too. I don't like those Bratz dolls either. The name itself is a turn-off.

I think if they truly liked you, you'd get invited back no matter what you said.;-)

Pinky
 
No, way! Was he kidding?


I don't like Bratz Dolls and I especially will never buy American Girl Dolls either.

Namita
 
No you didn't? That is sooooooo funny! Thats something I would do but I am sure you will get invited back again.
Lori:)
 
I would think that rather than YOU feel embarrased, he should feel bad for being part of those hideous things!

I hate those things, too, I REALLY hate them. The name itself is wrong.

Missy
 
hi Ladies!

No, he wasn't kidding. He was, however, gracious. We actually had a long discussion about it. I said, no offense to you, but those dolls are tragic. He said alot of people have an issue with them, and he himself refered to the dolls as "slutty looking." Thankfully my sister and her DH won't allow them in their house.

I truly wonder how it's become okay with us as a society to market these dolls to our little girls. Of course, it's a free country, but I'm always amazed that the Bratz dolls are top sellers.

Namita, what's your opinion on American Girls? Curious to know :)

Sparrow

Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming ‘Wow - what a ride!’ — Peter Sage
 
OH, Sparrow, those American Girl Dolls are REDICULOUS!!! Mariah has one and she loves it, but when we went to Chicago and visited the American Girl store, DH and I's jaws hit the floor! They have "salons" for the dolls where you can PAY to have their hair done. Yes, you read that right. And if your doll doesn't have earrings, they can pierce them for you. A doll. A DOLL!!! At least that is my take on them.

Missy
 
That is hilarious. I'm glad I'm the only one who puts her foot in her mouth at the most inopportune times. I have been known to be a little blunt for my own good. I feel for you. It doesn't sound as if if he were too terribly offended , though.
 
>OH, Sparrow, those American Girl Dolls are REDICULOUS!!!
>Mariah has one and she loves it, but when we went to Chicago
>and visited the American Girl store, DH and I's jaws hit the
>floor! They have "salons" for the dolls where you can PAY to
>have their hair done. Yes, you read that right. And if your
>doll doesn't have earrings, they can pierce them for you. A
>doll. A DOLL!!! At least that is my take on them.
>
>Missy

Oh my gosh I had no idea! What a marketing scheme, huh? My niece has one but we treat it like any other doll! The doll gets a couple of outfits at Xmas and her hair is a tangled mess usually! What will they think of next?

Sparrow

Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming ‘Wow - what a ride!’ — Peter Sage
 
After reading your post I thought of the commercial for that airline (can't remember the name) Wanna get away?

I'm glad everyone seems to be turned off to those horrible Bratz dolls. I don't know of one mom in my town who allows their girls to buy them, yet I see the toy store shelves are stocked with them so there must be an interest in them.
 
LOL! That sounds like something I would do!!

I am glad the guy was nice about your comment.

I am not up on these dolls since I have all boys. :)
 
Ha!!! That's something that would happen to me.

I hate those dolls too. Thank God that I have boys. }( My cousin's daughter loves them and that is what I bought her for Christmas - that thing was soooooo ugly.
 
> They have "salons" for the dolls where you can PAY to
>have their hair done. Yes, you read that right. And if your
>doll doesn't have earrings, they can pierce them for you. A
>doll. A DOLL!!!

:eek: :eek:
How tragic, that money is being spent on styling a doll's hair (!!) when there are people who can't even afford to eat!
 
Oh, Sparrow! I just read this today. If it weren't your real life, it would be funny. I'm sure you'll make friends with some of the folks who were there, though.

What's a Bratz girl anyway?

Just read some more of the posts and I don't understand what the problem is with American Girl dolls. My niece was very into them when she was little, and I thought they were delightful.

-Nancy
 
>Oh, Sparrow! I just read this today. If it weren't your real
>life, it would be funny. I'm sure you'll make friends with
>some of the folks who were there, though.
>
>What's a Bratz girl anyway?
>
>Just read some more of the posts and I don't understand what
>the problem is with American Girl dolls. My niece was very
>into them when she was little, and I thought they were
>delightful.
>
>-Nancy

Nancy, Bratz Girls are dolls that, IMHO, encourage our little girls to celebrate their inner hootch. Here are just a couple of the dolls:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...lance&s=toys&vi=pictures&img=14#more-pictures

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000BX8AN/ref=nosim/shopsafe00/202-5527901-7098266

Sparrow

Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming ‘Wow - what a ride!’ — Peter Sage
 
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