OK, who would have worn this to the High School Prom....

[Darkbeer]

http://www.nypost.com/style/39213.htm

:cheers: :snap:

[belleh5]

OMG!!! :eek:

[Gemini Cricket]

Yes, I'd let my daughter wear that. But then, I'd have to put a hit out on all the men and lesbians in her school before prom night.

[surfinmuse]

That was hilarious... <wipes away a tear of chortle laughter>

[Morrigoon]

Oh lordy... the Boy just got drool on my monitor.

[wendybeth]

I might let my nephew wear it...

[dsnylndmom]

Awwwwww looks like she got a boob job for prom too. :eek:

[€uroMeinke]

I think if you're going to go that route, you might as well go Wendy-O and break out the electrical tape

[Isaac]

Totally.

That's not a dress; its a swimsuit.
Unless the dance is being held on the bottom of the pool, I'd say it's too much.

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

I saw that at Build A Whore for $29.50...

[Cadaverous Pallor]

The article is right - they probably won't get into the prom. We had pretty strict rules at ours.

[Not Afraid]

You know, I wouldn't wear that dress to the Prom, to College Graduation or to the Oscars even. It is just plain UGLY! Why do people think that showing lots of skin negates the taste requirement?

[Kevy Baby]

I saw that at Build A Whore for $29.50...What are you doing in Build-A-Whore?!? :eek:

[Kevy Baby]

Had to go dig up the Prom in the Hood (http://www.damnfunnypictures.com/html/Prom-in-the-Hood.html) pictures.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Heehee, Kevy! :D

[Disneyphile]

:eek:

Ok, that dress is just disgusting.

[MerryPrankster]

The dress is uuuuugly, disgusting AND ridiculous. $500.00 for that thing?

I'd rather wrap myself in a bunch of ace bandages! :D

[Eliza Hodgkins 1812]

No, but I would totally make out with my prom date if she were wearing it.

I love prom. Someone through a Prom Party for adults. Please.

[Prudence]

Because 17 year old girls don't look slutty enough? Egads. It seems like just a short time ago when I went to prom and had to have the spaghetti strap debate with my parents. But how will you wear a bra?! was the protest cry. Hell, with that contraption you couldn't even wear pasties.

I think a good rule of thumb is that if public decency laws require you to tape your dress in place on your body you should pick a different dress.

[Eliza Hodgkins 1812]

I think a good rule of thumb is that if public decency laws require you to tape your dress in place on your body you should pick a different dress.

Pretty funny. And probably true. Although I'd like to expand upon the decency laws to include "Dresses this ugly shouldn't even be allowed off of the drawing board." The first indecenct act of any dress is to be butt friggin' ugly.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

I love prom. Someone through a Prom Party for adults. Please.We really, really should. It's not cheap though. Renting the hall, dj, tuxes and gowns...

It would kick ass though.

[Eliza Hodgkins 1812]

We really, really should. It's not cheap though. Renting the hall, dj, tuxes and gowns...

It would kick ass though.

It would. Maybe we can do bakesale fundraisers. Or I can sit next to the punk crowds who bum for beer and ask people to support our Prom fund.

[alphabassettgrrl]

Because 17 year old girls don't look slutty enough? Egads. It seems like just a short time ago when I went to prom and had to have the spaghetti strap debate with my parents. But how will you wear a bra?! was the protest cry. Hell, with that contraption you couldn't even wear pasties.

I think a good rule of thumb is that if public decency laws require you to tape your dress in place on your body you should pick a different dress.

ROFL!! I totally agree. :)

Personally, I'd settle for looking like the model. I don't need the dress. Like one of the high-school girls said in the article- you can't move in that thing!

Besides, I want more fabric, not less, if I'm gonna spend *that* kind of cash for a dress...

[Kevy Baby]

If the prom thing flies, I'll have a hard time deciding which tux to get

http://www.dantetux.com/promkids.gif

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

What are you doing in Build-A-Whore?!? :eek:

Hey, where I buy glitter and eyeliner is my buisness!
:D :rolleyes:

[Disneyphile]

We really, really should. It's not cheap though. Renting the hall, dj, tuxes and gowns...

It would kick ass though.Hmmm. Well, we could always chip in and rent a small banquet room at a hotel, or even just a large clubhouse. And Kevy's a DJ (if he'd be willing). Dude - this would be SO much fun! Now I wish I had my old prom dress. But, I do know of a place in the garment district to buy brand new overstock designer (i.e. Jessica McClintock) gowns for only $5!!! (Seriously. And they're the real deal - not knock-offs.) :cool:

[Ponine]

We really, really should. It's not cheap though. Renting the hall, dj, tuxes and gowns...

It would kick ass though.
How could we do it on the cheap? A church... someones garage... We could ...

[Eliza Hodgkins 1812]

How could we do it on the cheap? A church... someones garage... We could ...

My parent's house.

At least we could have, like, an after-prom party there.

Of course, I offer without asking them.

And they're all the way in bumblef**k Northridge.

[Disneyphile]

How could we do it on the cheap? A church... someones garage... We could ...Does anyone's apartment complex have a large enough clubhouse for this? We seriously should do this in May, since that is prom time. ;)

Oh, and I have a LOAD of pastel streamer that I'd LOVE to part with for this event.

Guys could even just wear nice duds if they can't find an old tacky tux, and we girls can take a trip to the district to get $5 prom gowns! They even sell crowns there, so we can have a prom queen!

[Ponine]

Does anyone's apartment complex have a large enough clubhouse for this? We seriously should do this in May, since that is prom time. ;)


Oh Oh!!!!!!! I could ask my sister to join. its not the right type of club room though... it has pool tables, and you can reserve it at 6pm... has a kitchen area and potties....
But its in San Diego.

[Eliza Hodgkins 1812]

Oh Oh!!!!!!! I could ask my sister to join. its not the right type of club room though... it has pool tables, and you can reserve it at 6pm... has a kitchen area and potties....
But its in San Diego.

May would be GREAT.

We can do this. We must figure this out.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Hehe. Girls decide to play Cinderella's ball and we'll force the men to begrudgingly get gussied up.

"You wear the cape <ties towel around his neck> and be the prince!"
<pouting> "I don't wanna play."
"If you play, I'll play Transformers with you later."
"You promise?"

[Ponine]

I'm checkin into the room. Its not perfect, but in retrospect, it might be more perfect than I thought.
A kitchen, a BIG tv incase the game is on... pool tables... and tables to sit at... itd be cozy (read tight) if too many came.. but otherwise...(too many would be like... more than 60.. )
it even has, get this... WINDOWS where people could look at us!!!
And.... the kmart is across the street for good parking, and you'd really feel like you were at prom!

[Eliza Hodgkins 1812]

Hehe. Girls decide to play Cinderella's ball and we'll force the men to begrudgingly get gussied up.

"You wear the cape <ties towel around his neck> and be the prince!"
<pouting> "I don't wanna play."
"If you play, I'll play Transformers with you later."
"You promise?"

LMFAO. I tied a pillowcase around my brother's neck. My brother, my prince.

Crap.

[€uroMeinke]

So who's parents can chaperone?

[Disneyphile]

We can do this. We must figure this out.
Yes. We totally need to make this happen.

Hey, Ponine - can one of the pool tables be moved aside with enough room to dance?
My gods.... I would actually have a reason to use my crimping iron again!!! :cool:

And I'll have to make us a bunch of silk wrist corsages, sprinkled with glitter, of course!

[SzczerbiakManiac]

If the prom thing flies, I'll have a hard time deciding which tux to get
http://www.dantetux.com/promkids.gifDefinitely get the green. Blue is for weddings silly!

[Ponine]

Mine, if I do it. Totally mine.

[Ponine]

Yes. We totally need to make this happen.

Hey, Ponine - can one of the pool tables be moved aside with enough room to dance?
My gods.... I would actually have a reason to use my crimping iron again!!! :cool:

And I'll have to make us a bunch of silk wrist corsages, sprinkled with glitter, of course!
no, but its a wierd room... there is space. we'd have to move the eating tables. no, maybe rearrange

[Eliza Hodgkins 1812]

So who's parents can chaperone?

I'm sure mine would happily do so.

Maybe my brother could even be my pity date. Huzzah!

[Ponine]

Doh! I'm a moron..here we are talking rec rooms... I bet I can get us a room at SDSU for not too much, if any moola.

Scripps Cottage anyone?
I cant beleive I didnt remember that.

[NirvanaMan]

That's hot.

[BarTopDancer]

That girl looks like she's 12! :yammy:


So who's parents can chaperone?

Mine... and their old enough to be all of our parents.

That's hot

hahaha. As soon as that image loaded I thought "NirvanaMan is going to say "thats hot" as soon as he sees that"

[Cadaverous Pallor]

My gods.... I would actually have a reason to use my crimping iron again!!! :cool:

And I'll have to make us a bunch of silk wrist corsages, sprinkled with glitter, of course!
Ok, if this involves crimping irons and glittery corsages, I'm going to go play Transformers instead.

Can this be a little more...dare I say it...swanky? ;)

[Not Afraid]

Make it like the paarty in The Ice Storm and I'm there.


Ummmmm, maybe without the key thing.

[€uroMeinke]

Make it like the paarty in The Ice Storm and I'm there.


Ummmmm, maybe without the key thing.

No swanky panky?

[Not Afraid]

I'm CHOKING!!!!!!!!!!!

[€uroMeinke]

I'm CHOKING!!!!!!!!!!!

Just keep an eye on keyrings you like ;)

[blueerica]

You know -- We could just have a swanky party... We don't need to be making excuses to have one.. Because all Prom really means is glitter & crimping irons. Seriously. I looked it up.

[Kevy Baby]

I'll only go if my date promises me I'll at least get to second base!

...so we can have a prom queen!With this group, that may be one of the guys.

[wendybeth]

I'll only go if my date promises me I'll at least get to second base!

With this group, that may be one of the guys.
Prom Queen?
Oooh! I know someone with a (slightly used) tiara! I think he has pearls, too!

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

Wow a whole night of standing around by myself stairing at my feet. What fun! I can't wait!

[wendybeth]

Wow a whole night of standing around by myself stairing at my feet. What fun! I can't wait!

I'd dance with you, Borneo!
During my real prom, all of us alternative kids were at a three day kegger at Farregut State Park.

[FEJ]

I might have worn that to prom :eek:

No, but I would totally make out with my prom date if she were wearing it.

I love prom. Someone through a Prom Party for adults. Please.

Another site I am a part of has had 2 proms so far... Its pretty fun...
Takes a lot of organizing though..

[Disneyphile]

Can this be a little more...dare I say it...swanky? ;)Sure! But, my idea of swanky would be with crimped hair, a glittery corsage, and an incredibly tacky pastel prom gown with ruffles. ;) I think people should just come as they like. :D

[Kevy Baby]

Sure! But, my idea of swanky would be with crimped hair, a glittery corsage, and an incredibly tacky pastel prom gown with ruffles. ;) I think people should just come as they like. :DOMG!!!

Me too!!!

[Claire]

Okay, first thought.....that dress is on backwards. :(

Second....there are proms in Portland that are really popular. I know tons of people that go! It's really funny. They've had 80's themed ones and 70's themes and they are well-attended....people go all out on their dresses/suits/tuxes! The one at the Kennedy School last year sold out (I'm trying to find pics online, but I can't...darn)!!!

My sister and her fiance went to an 80's one a few years ago and had a blast. If I didn't hate dressing up so much, I'd probably love it too. :) The only one I've really been tempted to go to is the annual transgender ball.....it's always in 80's style and it always sells out. Maybe I should make it a goal to find the perfect 80's dress and go this year!!

I'd check LA Weekly in the spring-time. I'm sure there's one down there!! They're so popular here! But they're only advertised in smaller independent papers.

[Mousey Girl]

Oh lordy... the Boy just got drool on my monitor.

LMAO!! Hubby just drooled on mine and asked for more prom dress pictures!!!

Then he asked if it was on backwards...

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Sure! But, my idea of swanky would be with crimped hair, a glittery corsage, and an incredibly tacky pastel prom gown with ruffles. ;) I think people should just come as they like. :DSo then it's ok if I show up in baggy jeans and an XL T-shirt? :p

I'm all for what NA and Erica said - a swanky party would be much more to my liking than another brush with 1989.

[Eliza Hodgkins 1812]

I might have worn that to prom :eek:



Another site I am a part of has had 2 proms so far... Its pretty fun...
Takes a lot of organizing though..

I HATE seeing myself quoted and realizing that I type too fast I can't spell for crap. THROW! Not THROUGH a party. THROW a party. Oh, the shame!

Yeah, I'm sure it's a pain to organize, but dammit, I love proms! I went to mine with a best girlfriend at the time and it was fan-damn-tastic fun.

[Eliza Hodgkins 1812]

Sure! But, my idea of swanky would be with crimped hair, a glittery corsage, and an incredibly tacky pastel prom gown with ruffles. ;) I think people should just come as they like. :D

I agree.

[BarTopDancer]

So then it's ok if I show up in baggy jeans and an XL T-shirt? :p

I'm all for what NA and Erica said - a swanky party would be much more to my liking than another brush with 1989.

Hehe.1989. I was 12. What was I wearing when I was 12... Oh.. well doesn't matter if I can't remember, just dig out the jr. high year book and then go in my moms closet. Yep. That's right. Too bad that stuff wouldn't fit anymore. And they don't make the cool Vans I wore back then.

However I still have my hair crimper and a bottle of Electric Youth.

[LSPoorEeyorick]

I am so JAZZED about this idea! (And that's a little nod to the syphillis dance and the sweet punched-out gay boy in Strangers With Candy.)

I agree that people should come dressed in their kinda swank (glitter, or, say, vintage, if that's your bag.) I just bought a new dress that would be perfect for my concept of grown-up prom. And now, a place to perhaps use it!

What about the idea of using a clubhouse? Somebody's apartment clubhouse? Maybe, somebody's apartment clubhouse we've used before?

[Cadaverous Pallor]

However I still have my hair crimper and a bottle of Electric Youth.Heehee! I had my hair crimper for lik 10 years, then finally went "hey, I hate crimped hair" and gave it to Goodwill. Electric Youth - I wish I had a bottle of that back then! ;)

All this talk now has me worried about the music selection for this prom. <shudder> :p

[Ponine]

All right folks... if we can start to pin down a date, I can start scoping locations..... if we're serious we need to get a move on. :birdy:
I can start asking about San Diego State once I have dates.

[LSPoorEeyorick]

I vote no date sooner than a month and a half from now. I'd like to dance with my date, and he won't be back in dancin' condition for at least several weeks.

San Diego State? Can't we find a location closer to the group's epicenter?

[Ponine]

San Diego State? Can't we find a location closer to the group's epicenter?
I think they were thinking May,
And I think I was the first one to think they could get a large enough space cheap enough. (or free)
I can check it out, and someone else is totally free to find an LA venue

[Eliza Hodgkins 1812]

I think they were thinking May,
And I think I was the first one to think they could get a large enough space cheap enough. (or free)
I can check it out, and someone else is totally free to find an LA venue

I'm not opposed to a road trip, but there doesn't seem to be much interest outside of a few, and I'm not sure we could all come up with the money for the venue, the trip, a stay over, etc. And it's certainly not an apartment-sized party. Hmmm.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Wouldn't May be the most expensive month to book due to prom season?

[SzczerbiakManiac]

Ok, if this involves crimping irons and glittery corsages, I'm going to go play Transformers instead.Say hello to Optimus Prime for me.

Do you and he go to the same Synagogue?

[UvaGirl]

However I still have my hair crimper and a bottle of Electric Youth.

Seriously?! I had about 3 bottles of that stuff and threw them all out a few years back...I wish I had them now:( I loved the bottles with the spiral atomiser in them...so pink and eighties!:birdy:

[Kevy Baby]

Wouldn't May be the most expensive month to book due to prom season?And you are starting to get into wedding season as well.

I think September would be a good time logistically on these factors, but that's seven months away.

If the time is right, I will be able to supply toons... er tunes. Might even be able to supply flashy lights too.

[AllyOops!]

All I ask is that I get the honor of being your Prom Queen. :)

and no, I'm not above paying you all off, stuffing the ballot box, rigging the election and bringing my own crown, etc, etc..

:D ;) :p teasin'!

[Cadaverous Pallor]

I think Ally would make a fine prom queen. Although I might run against her. :D

[AllyOops!]

I think Ally would make a fine prom queen. Although I might run against her. :D

Aww. :) And I think you would make a mighty fine Prom Queen your own self! :cool:

You know what would be the ultimate in swanky? Bucking the blasé trend of a solo Queen a go-go and having two Queens! :) Who needs the drama and tears of High School competition? I say we share the crown! :cheers:

Plus, I would get to avoid sleeping with all of the judges like I did in High School. :(



Okay, I HOPE you know I'm SO TOALLY kidding on that last comment!! :D :p

[BarTopDancer]

Plus, I would get to avoid sleeping with all of

DAMN!!!!! :(

[€uroMeinke]

Okay, I HOPE you know I'm SO TOALLY kidding on that last comment!! :D :p

It's so dissappointing when you kid - really you should be unashamedly less honest with us. ;)

[Flubber]

You know what would be the ultimate in swanky? Bucking the blasé trend of a solo Queen a go-go and having two Queens! :)

I think this prom would have more than two. ;) :cheers: :snap:

[Cadaverous Pallor]

I think this prom would have more than two. ;) :cheers: :snap:True that. ;)

I'd totally share it with you Ally, but I think that everyone else will want a slice of the glamor. :cheers:

[MerryPrankster]

I'm only hoping for a Prom Queen nomination (okay, I'm willing to nominate myself). :cheers:

I will then smuggle in a big bottle of booze under the big capey-jacket thing that is worn over my sparkly sequin tube-top dress. My table will then proceed to get so drunk that we will not know or care about the outcome. :p Hmmmm...sounds vaguely familiar.

[LSPoorEeyorick]

Bump-bump!

Whatever came of this?

I demand satisfaction! And an occasion to wear an ugly dress!

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Bump-bump!

Whatever came of this?

I demand satisfaction! And an occasion to wear an ugly dress!You won't get it from me - unless you save it for Halloween. ;)

[Eliza Hodgkins 1812]

Maybe I should throw a prom party for my 29th. Only, instead of renting a hall, we'll all just meet up in prom attire at Medieval Times, thus satisfying my desire to wear prom attire *and* celebrate my birthday at a Medieval Times.

[Mousey Girl]

Maybe I should throw a prom party for my 29th. Only, instead of renting a hall, we'll all just meet up in prom attire at Medieval Times, thus satisfying my desire to wear prom attire *and* celebrate my birthday at a Medieval Times.

That actually sounds better, to me, than a regular prom. I could even take The Boy. Ever since we went to the KA thingy in Vegas I have been wanting to take him to Medieval Times (I am just wondering if I can get David to sit through it again).

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

ugh, some things just don't go away...

[Cadaverous Pallor]

If I had time and money, I'd throw a classy upscale birthday and ask all the hippest cats to show in their flashiest drapery. :snap:

Not this year, I'm afraid. :(