Renn Goes to the Renn Faire
I have always wanted to write that - and now it's not a lie! I must give special thanks to Tiff and Biff, who allowed me to tag along. They also fed me a most delicious lunch prior to going.
Being the great sport (read Buzzkill) that I am, I attended in my usual uniform: Hoodie Sweatshirt, jeans - and sneakers. I got some really strange looks, too.
I wish I could share pictures. Sadly, I not only forgot to purchase film, I also forgot my camera at home. After visiting Ye Olde Faire, I can firmly state the following:
1. I am apparently a prude, and not nearly as open minded as I imagined. However...hip-hanging skirts showing muffin-top and cesarean section scars, plus a barely showing belly button ring (gleaming from within the muffin top) AND a chain mail bra (sans anything else on top) is just a little hard to take in visually. All at one time, anyway.
2. Dinner Theatre acting at a small country church in the middle of...anywhere...pretty much beats most Renaissance Faire theater. Or theatre. Whatever.
3. If you're flirting with me, you're trying to sell something. Move away, stinky awkward nerd. I have a smarter, cuter version of you at home. I'm also not old enough to be his mother. Aaahhhh!
4. Every time I saw a red headed male, I had to fight the urge to yell, "Why aren't ye naked; why aren't ye trudging?!" [If you haven't seen "A Knight's Tale", SHAME ON YOU!]
5. I'm planning to go back next year. And yeah, I'm totally dressing up...
...as a Middle Aged Mom.
Nooze, on the other hand, will be dressing like a pirate.
Pictures will definitely be taken.
Being the great sport (read Buzzkill) that I am, I attended in my usual uniform: Hoodie Sweatshirt, jeans - and sneakers. I got some really strange looks, too.
I wish I could share pictures. Sadly, I not only forgot to purchase film, I also forgot my camera at home. After visiting Ye Olde Faire, I can firmly state the following:
1. I am apparently a prude, and not nearly as open minded as I imagined. However...hip-hanging skirts showing muffin-top and cesarean section scars, plus a barely showing belly button ring (gleaming from within the muffin top) AND a chain mail bra (sans anything else on top) is just a little hard to take in visually. All at one time, anyway.
2. Dinner Theatre acting at a small country church in the middle of...anywhere...pretty much beats most Renaissance Faire theater. Or theatre. Whatever.
3. If you're flirting with me, you're trying to sell something. Move away, stinky awkward nerd. I have a smarter, cuter version of you at home. I'm also not old enough to be his mother. Aaahhhh!
4. Every time I saw a red headed male, I had to fight the urge to yell, "Why aren't ye naked; why aren't ye trudging?!" [If you haven't seen "A Knight's Tale", SHAME ON YOU!]
5. I'm planning to go back next year. And yeah, I'm totally dressing up...
...as a Middle Aged Mom.
Nooze, on the other hand, will be dressing like a pirate.
Pictures will definitely be taken.
posted by rennratt at 6:15 PM
10 Comments:
If you ever get the chance, the Minnesota Ren(n) Fest is great--I went several times during high school and college, and was highly entertained, both by the event itself and by the people attending. I'm pretty sure I might have seen that muffin top there, too, if you'll be looking for pictures next year.
Was the food any good? MRF had a ridiculous amount of wonderful, fattening food. Mmmmm....
ROFL! Sounds like a day of adventures! :-)
HA! Next time, I want to go too. I will not, however, dress up in chain mail with nothing under it. That would make everyone go home immediately!
You went to a Renaissance Fair? Do you have bad credit or something? (please tell me you know that commercial)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZkLj8oo8CM
First video
Sounds like a great time. I try not to wear a midriff, because my muffin top done exploded!!! LOL
I've always wanted to go to one of these. I would wear the kind of "uniform" you did too though!
Nice Knight's Tale reference. And now that will be going through my head for hours.
I bet that chainmail bra was pretty chilly :)
You so have to go as a Pirate, Arrrg!
Aww, I'm so jealous. The faires in these here parts don't start for several more months. I'm going to have to wait til I get back from Italy before I can don a chainmail bra, revealing tights, and the kegger abs. Maybe if I work at it, I can have sweet potato arms to add to the mix by then!
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