Pity Party Time
Friday April 22, 2022
Welcome to the Pity Party where we whine, whinge, and tell stories while we drink wine and listen to blues, fado, and cryin' ass country. This isn't your typical party. There are rules. The first rule of the Pity Party is to follow the rules.
Pity Party Rules
If you don't want to follow the rules, you don't have to come.
NO Mindless "Happy Talk"
Whining, whinging, and complaining are allowed. Story telling is strongly encouraged. Think about the other party goers and why they might be interested or entertained by your less than happy experiences. The best way to open a conversation at the Pity Party? Ask someone you don't know, "What's your story?" See, much easier (and more interesting) than asking them them "what do you do?" or "where do you live?" Too many parties are filled with empty, uninteresting small talk that is mindlessly positive only for appearances sake. Hear a story. Share a story.
Story Telling Exceptions
No humble bragging about kids or grandkids.
No "route talk." No one really cares what highways, short cuts, or side streets you took.
No empty talk about manicurists, trainers, or other personal service providers. It's obnoxious. They're people.
We Drink Wine and Shots
The official drink of the Pity Party is wine. We'll also drink some shots (mostly whiskey with bitters/amaros). Types of beer that you are encouraged to bring: Bitters, sours, dark beers. Light beers and summer shandy beers not encouraged.
We listen to Blues, Fado, and Cryin' Ass Country
We're going to play music appropriate to a Pity Party. We won't be listening to light, happy, skippy pop music - even if it's from the 80's or 90's. Look for a play list to be posted. It will not include the following: Eagles, The Bangles, The Beatles, Journey, The Captain and Tennille, Ricky Martin, Andy Williams, Taylor Swift, or boy bands from any era (including 80's hair bands). Expect a little bit of dissonance and new sounds. It's ok.
What to Bring
A story. A bottle or a friend.
What Else to Bring
A sense of humor. A willingness to listen to other people whine and whinge - everything's not always about you. That being said, bring some really good stories.
Whatever wine you want to drink (we'll buy whatever box wine is on sale) and special drinks or beers that you want to share.
Whatever food you want to eat and share. We'll have something. Haven't figured it out yet. Finger food is good.
What NOT to Bring
Judgement.
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