some people will never get it

[rm]

Although, in this thread a lot do.

http://community.livejournal.com/newyorkers/2038821.html

Dressing up (and for that matter, just plain dressing civilly) is by default neither expensive nor uncomfortable. Grow up people!

ETA: You know how I sort of think I've lost my edge since becoming gluten-free and not being celiac cranky all the time? Hahahahaah. Clearly, the Snape-ish nastiness is still in full effect. This stuff makes me CRAZY.

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[redstapler.livejournal.com]

I restrained myself from saying, "Look, I've shopped at Wal-Mart. They have nice stuff for just as cheap as the rest of it. Don't talk to me about making theatre more accessible."

I had a feeling a statement like that would go over like a lead balloon.

[rm.livejournal.com]

I had a woman come into my journal and raise hell with me on and off for ages when I flipped out about the terrible behavior I witnessed at La Boheme on Broadway, claiming that not everyone had $100 to spend on a new dress every time they went to the theater.

You can imagine my response. I saw Boheme 4 times via rush tickets, and the only thing new I bought for it was a red dress for one viewing that cost me $10.

[drfardook.livejournal.com]

I'm a little uncertain what the hell they're referring to when they talk about theater being unaccessible. Aren't some of the more popular shows The Producers, Spamalot, Hairspray, and Mamma Mia?

I don't see Experimental German Theater Performed in Italian To Slit Your Wrists to (sponsored by Gilette... remember folks, down the block, not across the street) up on Broadway.

I mean, other than the ticket prices that seems very very accessible.

In some ways I can understand people not understanding the concept of dressing up for dinner as I grew up in an area that only had family style eateries where no one wore long pants. Still, you wouldn't wear a button down shirt to a slayer show, why would you wear a band t-shirt to the theater?

[redstapler.livejournal.com]

I think their point is that Joe Tourist and his family spent ALL THEIR MONEY OMG on the tickets, how dare I suggest they pony up for slacks or skirts and shirts without logos on them?

[drfardook.livejournal.com]

gah... like a new outfit must be purchased for any special event.

Recycle! Reuse! Clothing can be worn more than once! Visit dry cleaners when necessary! Press! Read Tag For Ironing Instructions!

As much as I'm an unkempt hairy hippy bastard, even I recognize the need for slacks.