The Big Gay Bouquet!

[Queersetti]

I got this in the mail, and I think it's a fantastic idea!

The Big Gay Bouquet

Send flowers to a random couple waiting in line at San Francisco city hall!!

Call any florist in SF and ask them to deliver to any couple -- it didn't matter who -- standing in line to get married, with your blessing. Have the card simply say "With love, from Minneapolis, Minnesota... Brooklyn, NY.... Possum Trot, KY" (or where ever you are from).

Wouldn't it be cool if people from all over the country, gay, straight and otherwise, started sending flowers to the people waiting in line to get married?

Because we believe and we know many people who believe, support and celebrate the right to marriage. And we'd like to show it. We'd like to see all of the people standing in line with flowers of support from all over the country.

-- Flowers on the Bay at 888-217-9119
-- FTD through your local florist, can also work
-- My Flower Shop at 800-883-1185 or locally 415-752-6270
SPREAD THE LOVE! SEND SOME FLOWERS!!!

 

[Pookie]

What a cool idea!

 

[Bitchslapper]

I got this in the mail, and I think it's a fantastic idea!
Call any florist in SF and ask them to deliver to any couple -- it didn't matter who -- standing in line to get married, with your blessing. Have the card simply say "With love, from Minneapolis, Minnesota... Brooklyn, NY.... Possum Trot, KY"

How about from Bumfuck, Alabama? (oh hmm, in the GLBT context, Bumfuck means something else...)

Anyway, it seems to me that dead plants are kind of a waste of money (and shiny rocks too, but maybe that's just me).

 

[Cigan]

You just need to be more of a romantic. Part of what makes them appealing is that they are waste of money, and I know there is no logic to that whatsoever, which is why it is appealing on an emotional level.

 

[College_geek]

I think that is a sweet idea, at least to show support from around the country. That's nice that the flower shops agreed to do something this large of a scale. I hope that people follow through with it.

 

[Bitchslapper]

You just need to be more of a romantic. Part of what makes them appealing is that they are waste of money, and I know there is no logic to that whatsoever, which is why it is appealing on an emotional level.

Duhhh, no shit Batman.

But you know what is even better than wasting money? Buying something she actually wants. Shows you're listening and you don't waste your money on flowers that dry up after a week (two if you know how to cut the stems diagonally and put them in cool water, but not too much, just a little water).

 

[Queersetti]

Duhhh, no shit Batman.

But you know what is even better than wasting money? Buying something she actually wants. Shows you're listening and you don't waste your money on flowers that dry up after a week (two if you know how to cut the stems diagonally and put them in cool water, but not too much, just a little water).

By what means are we to ascertain what a randomly chosen couple in another city actually wants?

 

[Adrenaline]

By what means are we to ascertain what a randomly chosen couple in another city actually wants?

Caaaaaaaaaaalll me now fer yer free reading!

 

[Pookie]

Duhhh, no shit Batman.

But you know what is even better than wasting money? Buying something she actually wants. Shows you're listening and you don't waste your money on flowers that dry up after a week (two if you know how to cut the stems diagonally and put them in cool water, but not too much, just a little water).

If everyone I've ever hung out with listened to me, I'd have never gotten flowers. And yeah, the money could be more practically spent on other things. But it makes me feel so special when I do get flowers.

It's hardly a waste of money. Some things you can't put a price on. Trust me, it's a great investment. The value of what you get in return is priceless.

 

[Bitchslapper]

By what means are we to ascertain what a randomly chosen couple in another city actually wants?

Exactly my point.

 

[Bitchslapper]

If everyone I've ever hung out with listened to me, I'd have never gotten flowers. And yeah, the money could be more practically spent on other things. But it makes me feel so special when I do get flowers.

It's hardly a waste of money. Some things you can't put a price on. Trust me, it's a great investment. The value of what you get in return is priceless.

If you like them, that's great but I think they're stupid, so I would never enjoy getting them. What's wrong with making them something or writing a poem or just saying I love you in a new and creative way? Helluva lot cheaper too.

 

[Pookie]

If you like them, that's great but I think they're stupid, so I would never enjoy getting them. What's wrong with making them something or writing a poem or just saying I love you in a new and creative way? Helluva lot cheaper too.

There's nothing wrong with being creative. I encourage it. Most people aren't that creative though. Just don't discount the effect that giving flowers can have as well, especially in front of other people. In most cases, they are well worth the price ... in many intangible ways.

There is also the option of buying flowers that won't die in two weeks, something that can be replanted. I guess my point is that for those not that creative, flowers may well be the least expensive way. Even if it isn't, most of the time it's well worth the investment.

 

[Zergplex]

Zergplex Says

If you like them, that's great but I think they're stupid, so I would never enjoy getting them. What's wrong with making them something or writing a poem or just saying I love you in a new and creative way? Helluva lot cheaper too.

'...and the Grinches heart grew three sizes that day....'

No offense Bitchslapper, that quote just came to mind reading what you'v been saying ^_^ I agree with you in general. I think creativity is a lost art in relationships, and I personally try to do more personal things then give flowers. On the other hand on Valentines day when my darling woke me up with a bouquet of flowers it was the sweetest thing I ever imagined. It all depends on what context it happens in.

-Zergplex

 

[Queersetti]

If you like them, that's great but I think they're stupid, so I would never enjoy getting them. What's wrong with making them something or writing a poem or just saying I love you in a new and creative way? Helluva lot cheaper too.

Maybe someday you will figure out that not every discussion is about you.

 

[Bitchslapper]

There is also the option of buying flowers that won't die in two weeks, something that can be replanted.

"Plant a a treee, trees for Americaaa
Plant a tree today for all the world to shaaare..."

LOL, damn John Denver song is stuck in my head now. OH, hey! I got an idea. Have an asteroid named after them! They're finding new onea every day and I hear you can buy the rights to name one for like, $20 (I think NASA is desperate for cash).

 

[Bitchslapper]

Maybe someday you will figure out that not every discussion is about you.

Maybe someday you'll realize you can't magically peer into someones mind, and maybe someday you'll realize that it isn't your job to dictate what should and shouldn't be in said mind.

 

[Queersetti]

Maybe someday you'll realize you can't magically peer into someones mind, and maybe someday you'll realize that it isn't your job to dictate what should and shouldn't be in said mind.

I am not dictating anything to you or anyone else. If you can't handle objections to your opinions, don't post them in a public forum.

 

[Bitchslapper]

That's funny, I was thinking the same thing about you, because you bitch every time I post something.

Since when was expressing my opinion thinking that the discussion is about me? Every one else gets to express thier opinion, why not me?

 

[Queersetti]

That's funny, I was thinking the same thing about you, because you bitch every time I post something.

Since when was expressing my opinion thinking that the discussion is about me? Every one else gets to express thier opinion, why not me?

Fell free to express your views.

The reason I made my comment was that it seemed remarkable to me that you would think that your personal feelings about sending or receiving flowers was so pertinent that you felt called upon to mock the idea of showing a gesture of solidarity with those who are participating in the gay marriage protest.

Perhaps I over reacted, but I hope you will take note that I am not the only person who has a problem with the tone of some of your posts.

 

[Bitchslapper]

Well, you are, at least in this thread. And as usual, you've twisted my words. I was just saying that I don't see any point in buying flowers if you're not going to plant them. I said no such thing about who I'm sending them to or why I'm sending them.

I did not feel "called upon to mock the idea of showing a gesture of solidarity with those who are participating in the gay marriage protest" nor did I do that. I have said nothing about thier destination or purpose.

Now what I don't get is, you say I should feel free to express my views, yet whenever I do, you harass and ridicule me. This thread is an excellent example. On the one hand you say that this is a public forum, yet on the other hand you seem to object to the idea of me responding in this thread.

 

[Queersetti]

Well, you are, at least in this thread. And as usual, you've twisted my words. I was just saying that I don't see any point in buying flowers if you're not going to plant them. I said no such thing about who I'm sending them to or why I'm sending them.

I did not feel "called upon to mock the idea of showing a gesture of solidarity with those who are participating in the gay marriage protest" nor did I do that. I have said nothing about thier destination or purpose.

Now what I don't get is, you say I should feel free to express my views, yet whenever I do, you harass and ridicule me. This thread is an excellent example. On the one hand you say that this is a public forum, yet on the other hand you seem to object to the idea of me responding in this thread.

I don't object to your posting, I object to the attitude you bring to this board. You can delude yourself into believing that I am the only person who feels that way, but the evidence that others concur is all over the board.

Post as you wish, but don't expect to get a free pass when you act like a jerk.

 

[Bitchslapper]

The fact remains that I have never said anything derogatory about teh idea of sending flowers to gay couples, I was questioning the reasons behind the idea of buying flowers in the first place and in doing so learned some valuable information BTW, thanks Cigan and Pookie for your enlightening responses).

Also, you are the only one in this thread who misunderstood my statements to say anything about the idea of sending the flowers to a gay couple.

And the statement that this "evidence that other concur is al over this board" is a blatant and prejudiced exaggeration.

I HAVE posted as I wish, yet you continue to object. Well, guess what, being a moderator does not give you a free pass to be a jerk either.