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This ^.

And, frankly, I would not want to marry any woman who went along with it either.

Not that^^^^

The idea that you have to ask the woman's father for his 'permission' is one of the most hateful, misogynistic ideas you can find. Not the mother's permission, the father's. Because all women belong to the patriarch don't they? You can argue it's just a formality, it's etiquette but it arises from a view of men and women that is so old, so discredited and so vile that even paying lip service to it shows how reactionary and out of touch they are.

Fucking calm down. Most people do it out a general respect for the family of the bride that has nothing to do with sexism. The idea that it's the father that is asked is just a hangover of tradition. The tradition of consulting the family is a good one in my opinion. To assume that everyone who "pays lip service to it" is an obnoxious sexist is ridiculous and egocentric.

And, frankly, I would not want to marry any woman who went along with it either.

Mariage is about compromise wiganwill. If she want's me to be hateful and misongynistic, then I better just knuckle down and demand a daily cooked dinner and obligatory shag like a good husband

The idea that it's the father that is asked is just a hangover of tradition.

A tradition of misogyny.

If someone were to ask permission, surely asking the parents would be better rather than just the father?

I think misogyny is stretching it a bit too far, but I can see how on the other side it’s an affectation that’s pointless, to ask permission, but well meaning all the same

Holy Father told me to ask Queen-in-law.

The rulers of the multiverse
Ask THEM any question...

Is there really a bank holiday when they get married?

I spoke to my wifes biological father, he was told not to bother coming. Thoroughbred wanker.

Is there really a bank holiday when they get married?

There was one when his Mum and Dad got married, and IIRC his Auntie.

So we're lined up for 2 extra Bank Holidays in 2012. Might be worth continuing my employment in this country for a while.

The banks don't deserve a fucking holiday.

Looking forward to a holiday for a wedding of two people I know nothing about.

Although it will probably be a rather subdued affair given the whole 'we're all in this together' belt-tightening times we live in.

If I get the chance I will get horrendously drunk on cheap larger drunk from a Champagne flute and dine on BBQ Swan.

The banks don't deserve a fucking holiday.

yeah yeah stick it to da man!

^posh twat^

yeah yeah stick it to da man!

I'm sticking it* right now.

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^posh twat^

Would it help if I put the BBQ swan in a bap?

dont forget the sweet chilli, swan is a bit bland unless stuffed with wigeon

Would it help if I put the BBQ swan in a bap?

Swans neck in a baguette

Swans neck in a baguette

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