Prince William and Kate Middleton: I Don't Bloody Care!

I didn't give a royal shit about Prince Charles marrying Princes Diana way back when that wedding was crammed down our throats, but at least that one had some glamour and promise to it.

But now that we know the horrors -- from adultery and divorce to lethal stalking by paparazzi -- that can ensue from this sort of arrangement, it's hard to get too worked up over Prince William and Kate Middleton's gala coming together.

I wish them well, mind you (though I sincerely doubt that royals are really as intrinsically nice as they're portrayed in movies like The King's Speech).

And I think it's great that they already went through the breaking-up-and-making-up process, so they're not going into this with stars in their eyes.

But I just don't give a shit!

I'm already sick to death over the hype, the endless pop cultural angles, the namedropping, and the merch that will be rammed up our asses till the April deadline day and way beyond.

Give me a real celebrity over a royal any day.

How about Queen Latifah?

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Guest
Guest

They invited Kanye West! Will he get drunk and give a toast? Please...

Musto
Musto

As they exchange vows, Kanye will probably interrupt the proceedings and say, "Kate, you should be marrying Harry, not William!"

Guest
Guest

He will be correct! When Harry gets married that will actually matter. I think he's the only one with any star quality.

Queen Mum
Queen Mum

How dare you utter Princess Diana's name with such rudeness, you must have been livving under a rock cuz like the rest of the world I WAS & AM VERY INTERESTED in that disfunctional family drama saga. Taking out your fraustrations on not havving gotten invited is plain childish.

Tor
Tor

"frau-strations" is right. She was a glorified housefrau.

Betty OLeary
Betty OLeary

I'll drink to that. Queen L. way more interesting,

Jonny
Jonny

I SO want to buy the engagement ring replica they're hawking on TV. I want to put it on my fireplace mantle, right up there with that oh-so-patriotic 9/11 anniversary gold coin.

Guest
Guest

I like Harry Pothead better. William has always seemed like a nice guy and he has done some interesting things. I don't dislike him at all but I think the whole idea of a monarchy is ridiculous.

Sass
Sass

Liza and david were a big, horrible mistake, but you can't really say it was a "zzz" situation.

BJF
BJF

I had the same reaction to Liza and David.

Movielover
Movielover

Have to agree with Mikey, being born into a dynasty doesn't make you interesting. Look at Paris Hilton! The royals have a lot of pretty shit in their houses because they've been "collecting" for generations. All the fussy manners in the world don't erase the exploitation that's been going on for...ever. I do wonder if they had to check Kate's snooch to make sure her cherry was still there before the prince could venture into that space with his royal boner.

Neil Welton
Neil Welton

Many a male servant has dreamt of offering his spaces to the Royal boner too.

For it is the fount of power, wisdom, authority, glory and great majesty.

In every sense - from the moment that it rises.

Movielover
Movielover

Makes me think of Maurice, by EM Forster. You might recall the stable boy's view of all that pretension and privilege. He loved him some upper class dude(s), but completely poo-poo'd that antique structure of abuse. Like some butch men who can't wait to throw their legs up in the air, I am sure some of those hoity-toity guys can't wait to serve.

Movielover
Movielover

Neil, why would you "respect and defer to them?" If the unfair structure has given them advantages over you, doesn't that stick in your craw a bit? I wonder if your not resisting their advances was because you were attracted to them. It's not like they were priests or something. You know, almost like god.

Neil Welton
Neil Welton

Or be served. I very much agree Movie Lover. I am the son of servants myself, so I have some experience of the "hoity-toity guys". It's very much "a power thing", I think. Some of them really do believe that you exist to serve them. In every sense. You also respect them and defer to them - which makes it quite difficult to say "no" to their advances. It has happened to me a few times but I don't really want to discuss it in public here. It also appears I have run out of space on this page to continue commenting further, so feel free to e-mail. For Franco above has shown that even an idiot can use Google.

Neil Welton
Neil Welton

I disagree. If Prince William were to Command me to eat His Royal shit. I would eat it.

Movielover
Movielover

Neil, are you really into poop? I think it must be a rare thing. Asshole, yes. Poop? Not really!

Neil Welton
Neil Welton

I am a subject. He is Royal.

If He orders you to eat His shit. You eat His shit. You don't have a debate.

Thankfully, I'm quite partial to it. Whereas other people are just full of it. :-)

Movielover
Movielover

Hey Neil, you British subjects are certainly loyal! Personally, I don't buy into that caste system and the Brits haven't had much clout in the US of A since the late 1700s. Royal, schmoyal. Hey, aren't you a queen too?!

franco
franco

Ughhh!!!!

I thought English food was improving.

You could get MFX Media of "2 Girls 1 Cup" infamy to produce your very own commemorative video "1 Man 1 Royal Tea Cup" while "Rule, Britannia" the patriotic song plays throughout.

Neil Welton
Neil Welton

One dump or two?

I prefer God Save The Queen myself. With it served on a Royal Silver Platter.

Very patriotic. It would certainly get me saluting.

franco
franco

Hey Musto, it seems that Neil Welton, a newbie to your site, took your 'not giving a shit' sentiment re: the impending royal wedding to heart and just ran with it, BUT it seems it's no joke.

A quick google search led me to the following:

Neil Welton is the Leader of Monarchy Wales from 2006 to present day.

Some sample comments from Neil's more refined and tasteful repertoire:

Neil Welton says: August 24th, 2009 at 11:30 am

Savage asks which of the 53 Commonwealth Heads of Government (due to meet in Port of Spain in November) would I place in the “pig-ignorant morons and semi-literate buffoons” category. Do you really want to know? Take your pick. Anyway, why ask me? Just ask the politicians attending. You know they all love each other really – as well as themselves. Smiles above the table, whilst kicking each other underneath, competing for that top job.That’s why you need someone neutral as Head. Someone chosen by birth and not be election. Someone not bought, corrupted and/or bribed.If politicians can’t work with a Monarch, how will they be able to work with an elected politician? Unless of course they are on to good oil, gas and arms contracts which are hidden from the public. Some very unkind person could say The Commonwealth would end up like America – United States of Corruption.

Of magic and daylight“The King's Speech” is both preposterous and oddly shrewd about BritainThe Economist - Jan 13th 2011

Neil Welton wrote:Jan 14th 2011 1:30 GMTIt is always amusing to watch the British middle-class as they try to convince themselves (and the nation) that deference is only paid to The Monarchy because it is earnt. Conveniently fitting their own narrow view of the world. Guess it's the only way they can logically rationalise the existence of Monarchy. Even though that logic has no basis in reality. For Her Majesty believes she has been Chosen by God to rule, not Chosen by those who live in Surbiton. That all due respect for The Monarchy is inherited, that it is not earnt. It is also amusing to watch the middle-class try to explain the ways in which The Monarchy has earnt this deference from all social classes. A deference even given to Royal babies and children. The logical extension of middle-class values is a republic. Yet, thankfully, it is petty middle-class snobbery that ensures this will never happen.

Ladybug
Ladybug

I agree! Yawn!! ZZZZ!!!

Twax
Twax

If Latifah married her female trainer, yes, that would be a better story.

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