It’s over! No, not William and Kate’s marriage, but the Royal Wedding itself. And frankly, I’m relieved. Now, I’m all for happiness and camaraderie and nationalistic spirit, but really, what happened here? A couple got married — that’s it. Oh, and in this case they both changed their names: Now they’re the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Don’t get me wrong: I’m totally jealous that pretty much all of the U.K. got to take the day off from work today, spread out blankets in any number of parks, pop open a few bottles of champers, eat, dance, and celebrate as if today were a heady combo of New Year’s Eve, Mardi Gras, and Fourth of July (the latter in the U.S., of course). Now honestly, doesn’t that sound like much more fun than actually attending a stuffy ceremony and reception where you have to mind your manners, not bare your shoulders, curtsy to the Queen, and wear a funny-looking hat?
The other day we ran a poll on Blisstree asking how much you really care about the Royal Wedding of William and Kate, and 44.7% of you responded this way: I’m happy for them, but my life doesn’t revolve around people I don’t know and will never meet. More »