How do I respond to a super spreader party invite?

[Anonymous]

"Sorry, we're not socializing in person at this time because of the pandemic."

[Anonymous]

I think they know some people think it’s a bad idea. Clarifying that you’re among those people won’t change anything.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Reply with regrets and be sure to steer clear of people who may have been there. If you're taking appropriate precautions, it shouldn't affect you so MYOB. Obviously it sucks for everyone when people do this but there's no upside to meddling. It won't keep them from having the party.

+1

If enough people just send regrets, they'll get the message. But if they haven't already internalized the idea that a huge party is a bad idea, nothing you say is going to make the light bulb go off.

Yes. Everybody knows this is not a good idea by this point. If they are doing it, there is an obstreperous and defiant element to it.

You have to drop the rope. Lecturing them just riles them up more and gives them that juicy sense of being oppressed. Just give a polite and pared-down no, and let it go. Take the wind out of those sails.

[Anonymous]

If there is a global pandemic of an infectious disease, with hospitals across the country at a stressed point, it will never be a good idea to hold non-essential parties in person.

[Anonymous]

It would be weird if someone were to claim a false dichotomy, in that it was either policed lockdown or nothing except totally normal life. Of course, it's good that nobody is trying to pull those shenanigans.

[Anonymous]

Ignore.

If they ask why you didn't respond, then say you thought they were joking.

[Anonymous]

I'd decline and call the cops. Sorry, not letting people be stupid and kill innocent people.

[Anonymous]

If it's against the law, report it to the county department of health or the department that handles reports about this in your area.

[Anonymous]

I’d decline and express concern that if they do it as scheduled they should expect to see the health dept there.

I would call the health dept.

[Anonymous]

"I'm sorry, I'm busy that night. But I've been meaning to invite you to my Russian Roulette party the very next weekend. Bring your own gun and bullet! On the drive over, seat belts are optional."

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ignore.

If they ask why you didn't respond, then say you thought they were joking.

I like this one!

Yeah, I think you use humor. “Hell to the no, friend! I love you but I am so not doing that.”

[Anonymous]

Decline the invite and then the day before the event tip off the local health department.

[Anonymous]

Ask them if they are getting an insurance policy to cover the long term medical bills for any guests who might become ill.

[Anonymous]

Apparently COVID-19 is now linked to an increased risk of erectile dysfunction, so they have that going for them. Great way to celebrate a wedding and start a marriage.

[Anonymous]

"Hells no, ya dumb twatwaffle!"