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[–] WoodScientist@sh.itjust.works 16 points 16 hours ago (2 children)

Let's be honest. If I was alive back then, I would have been married off in exchange for a plow, 3 pigs, and 12 sacks of potatoes, if I was lucky.

[–] The_Picard_Maneuver@lemmy.world 3 points 5 hours ago

Hey, don't sell yourself short. You're worth at least twice that many sacks of potatoes.

[–] Arda1@lemmy.world 7 points 16 hours ago (1 children)

Hmm 3goats take it or leave it

[–] WoodScientist@sh.itjust.works 8 points 15 hours ago

I'm sorry, I don't know what to say. Literally, I don't have any say in the matter.

[–] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 25 points 19 hours ago* (last edited 19 hours ago)

Fun fact, my SO and I met at a dance (poor person gala). It still happens.

[–] But_my_mom_says_im_cool@lemmy.world 46 points 22 hours ago (2 children)

Back in the day we poor people would have had all night ho downs and tore the barn down, or had naked drunk parties in the forest. We should get back to that

[–] King_Bob_IV@startrek.website 50 points 21 hours ago (2 children)

Those still exist, you are just not invited to them 😛

[–] But_my_mom_says_im_cool@lemmy.world 9 points 19 hours ago (3 children)

I’ve heard you gotta go to Ren fairs to meet all the freaky swingers

[–] figjam@midwest.social 8 points 19 hours ago

You don't HAVE to but it does make it much easier

[–] boonhet@lemm.ee 4 points 16 hours ago (1 children)

I could be entirely wrong here, but I remember hearing that if you ever go on the Star Trek cruise, it's advisable to bring recent STD tests.

Bunch of freaky, sex starved trekkies? No surprised

[–] captainlezbian@lemmy.world 5 points 18 hours ago

Board game nights might work, but the board game folks like pain with their casual sex

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[–] trolololol@lemmy.world 8 points 17 hours ago

How so? They still need people to open the doors and do the catering.

Oooh they mean as an invited person? Pwffft na mate, everyone wants to be the princess but there's not as many openings as they think.

[–] 9point6@lemmy.world 62 points 1 day ago (2 children)

It's funny, I got into my current relationship around the time the apps started coming out so I've never really used them, but I remember people were praising it as a lot safer for everyone involved.

And tbh I can see that being the case compared to the older school approach of nightclubs being majority populated with people actively trying to find someone to sleep with

[–] Monstrosity@lemm.ee 53 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (3 children)

I feel like dating apps are a lot more predatory than they were when they were first introduced. I mean predatory towards the users. Enshittified, if you will.

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[–] Whateley@lemm.ee 13 points 21 hours ago

You didn't go to galas unless you owned successful businesses or people.

[–] angrystego@lemmy.world 38 points 1 day ago (5 children)

This is not strictly true. In many places, even in rural areas, there are still dancing events. They are not galas, they're an analogue for peasants, but everyone's invited if they care to look for the events, just like it always was. I'm sorry to those who don't have this possibility in their respective area.

[–] Artyom@lemm.ee 2 points 16 hours ago

Swing dance, blues dance, etc. They all have awesome clubs in downtown areas, often with live bands.

[–] Ramblingman@lemmy.world 1 points 15 hours ago

What country do you live in?

[–] TranscendentalEmpire@lemm.ee 8 points 1 day ago

When my dad was stationed in South Carolina the town we lived in for a while had one of these. Shout out to Lugoff-Elgin, Home of the Catfish Stomp.

[–] Juice@midwest.social 10 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Look up "contra dancing" in your area

[–] TheBat@lemmy.world 20 points 1 day ago (1 children)
[–] takenaps@lemmy.world 10 points 1 day ago

Bro wtf this is awesome

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[–] fibojoly@sh.itjust.works 8 points 21 hours ago

Imagine missing out on nightclubs and all the other places a normal person can enjoy a night out...

[–] WorldsDumbestMan@lemmy.today 9 points 21 hours ago

Such people only "love" you for your status, as an exquisite piece of their collection. You are merely a luxury for them.

[–] pseudo@jlai.lu 9 points 21 hours ago (2 children)

I never go dancing in bals populaires whether for the forteen of July or for the fête de la musique but where do this person live not to have a place to go, dance and meet people?
I mean, if you want to go the capitalist way, nightclub are quite spread around the world...

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[–] KingThrillgore@lemmy.ml 19 points 1 day ago

My favorite gala was the one in Dishonored where I could kill people and they rolled with it.

[–] SharkEatingBreakfast@sopuli.xyz 12 points 23 hours ago (2 children)

I want this, but men dress up in their favorite version of "formal". Classic black tux? Yes. A 19th century get-up complete with cravat? Absolutely. A tee with a tux printed on it & black jeans? Sure. Medieval finery? Bring it.

I want to see them trying to attract partners like they're peacocks. I'd be curious to see who/what draws a crowd!

Women should do the same. I'd love to attend something like that!

[–] chonglibloodsport@lemmy.world 18 points 22 hours ago (2 children)
[–] SharkEatingBreakfast@sopuli.xyz 7 points 21 hours ago* (last edited 19 hours ago)

You'll just be swarmed exclusively by other men asking about your setup. But maybe that's what you're into!

(also blue jeans are not allowed at this event unless they are a part of the Canadian Tuxedo)

[–] ayyy@sh.itjust.works 3 points 18 hours ago

You’re gonna need a mop with a fit like that.

This exists at colleges and senior centers, surely we can get something in between...

[–] Korhaka@sopuli.xyz 11 points 23 hours ago (6 children)

Yeah but we also still have tavern wenches like your mother.

[–] finitebanjo@lemmy.world 3 points 18 hours ago

I don't think I would get along well with people who liked adolescent me.

[–] frickineh@lemmy.world 22 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I had tickets to a fancy gala to support one of the museums and I forgot to go, so I don't see that happening for me.

[–] The_Picard_Maneuver@lemmy.world 20 points 1 day ago (2 children)

They were there, waiting for you!

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[–] x00z@lemmy.world 9 points 1 day ago

Hey, that's what I think when I walk past a local party for all the people that suck the dicks of the local political party.

[–] Valmond@lemmy.world 14 points 1 day ago

They sure still exist here in France, they are called "ralleys" and yeah, you're not invited (must be of a "good old family" or invited by one of them, they do that sometimes so the blood does not get too thick).

Sort of horror show if you ask me.

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