You have a marriage offer from a British Royal

[Architect]

Do you take it? Ignoring the relationship with the person, is that a life you want, why or why not?

 

[Perfectly Normal Beast]

No! I'd kill myself before joining that anachronistic travesty.
If i was forced, i'm sure the lifestyle would also drive me to suicide.
What is the purpose of this question?

 

[Architect]

What is the purpose of this question?

Curiosity. We have a lot of different types on this board and I'm wondering what people think. For some reason - maybe due to the excessive Will & Kate news - I've been pondering this question. I think she took her sweet time deciding whether to marry him, and probably for good reason. Once you join the family you're essentially baked. In her case her major accomplishment will be having two children.

Or maybe not. For an INTP it could be a good life. Everything taken care of, you can spend your time as you wish essentially if you're not in direct succession for the throne.

 

[redbaron]

No because 42.

 

[Jennywocky]

What do I win if I pull a Princess Di and divorce the guy after bearing young?

 

[Perfectly Normal Beast]

No because 42.

Sorry, could you remind me what the question was?

 

[defghi]

I think yes, but I don't really know what the obligations are. I wouldn't like publicity, but I absolutely love wealth and high-class society, especially the ability to bring others into it. And having everything taken care of, naturally. I have access to some pretty good circles, but royalty is pretty much as high as it gets. I wouldn't be able to turn it down for certain, whether it'd actually be better I may never know.

 

[Hadoblado]

I would if it were a viable match.

 

[Pyropyro]

No, sorry but I don't want a life constantly in the spotlight or the paparazzi's eye.

Well if royalty in the Middle Ages... then I prefer to be their court magister or a minor noble rather than the princess' consort.

 

[The Gopher]

Sure if I liked the person, the lifestyle wouldn't bother me that much.

 

[Analyzer]

What about a Kenyan Royal?

 

[Lucifer van Satan]

No.

I am against anyone being over-privileged and couldn't enjoy any luxuries I haven't earned myself.
The person would have to become a commoner, if that's even possible.

 

[TimeAsylums]

Do you take it? Ignoring the relationship with the person, is that a life you want, why or why not?

All for the money.

due to the excessive Will & Kate news

ffs. I would rather die than hear about celebrity/royal anything.

Mother/friend/anyone brings up "so have you heard about *insert any new baby of some obscure/important celebrity*

*respect level drops 10 points, wishes I could literally ignore people*

Dattebayo!

 

[Foxman49]

Ceteris Paribus, no. I would hate the lifestyle and especially being stalked by the paparazzi.

 

[eagor]

it would give me a chance to verbally abuse people a lot more and royalty at that, i would be a terrible son in law

 

[Duxwing]

My answer depends on several criteria:

1.) The royal in question: marrying the eldest daughter of the monarch puts me in line for the throne and therefore not only requires me to as monarch when my parents in law die, but to serve a tour of combat duty in the British armed forces. I would not marry her because I loathe ceremony and violence.

2.) My freedom and privacy thereafter: I'm willing to suffer a photo shoot every few months to be with the woman whom I love--especially a wealthy one--but the relentless paparazzi would surely ruin my life with her. Moreover, having to attend ceremonies and such would prevent me from pursuing my desired career in physics.

3.) My life status: I will not marry any Royal--even a wonderful, gorgeous, genius--until I have achieved or cannot achieve my dreams.

-Duxwing

 

[ummidk]

Super-Welfare, hell ye sign me up

 

[SpaceYeti]

I would play Power Trip by Monster Magnet at the wedding.

Edit; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jE7Zv6d-HUA

 

[Inappropriate Behavior]

My answer:

A) Being the world renown international jewel thief that I am, the opportunity such an offer would present would be too good to pass up.

Oh to get my hands on the crown jewels...

I know a reclusive Argentinian billionaire who still holds a grudge over that Falkland islands fiasco and she would pay me handsomely for them. More than just money baby!

After I'm done with her, I'd buy me a nice island in the Pacific.

OR

B) Fuck no I wouldn't marry some pasty-skinned inbred hemophiliac!

Take your pick

 

[BigApplePi]

Do you take it? Ignoring the relationship with the person, is that a life you want, why or why not?

Thank you for asking. I was wondering if someone would ask me this and you have.

I would take it if we loved each other ... caveat* **

*There must be a prenup that she would abdicate after I served a period of a month or so. She would agree to take her money and herself and move to New York and live with me out of the limelight.

**Also I forgot. I'd have to ask my first wife if she will go along with this plan.

 

[Cherry Cola]

Yes, I'm sure they'd kick me out or hide me away somewhere pretty quickly for certain reasons, I'd play it smooth so long as they gave me cash.

 

[r4ch3l]

My appalling social skills and dislike for formality spell imminent disaster. There's no way I'd pass any kind of background check/interview for this position, but if I somehow did the weirdness and curiosity factor would be too good to pass up. That + cash and status to fund some projects.

I would totally crack under the pressure and try and escape a la Diana though. Kate Middleton's life is like my worst nightmare and my ISFJ mom's ultimate fantasy.

 

[Hawkeye]

I can't by default as I was baptised under the Catholic Church.

 

[Lady_J]

The relationship would probably be void of emotion and intimacy...Sounds perfect or me!

 

[Cognisant]

What kind of person would want to marry me?

Even if by sheer dumb luck I find myself presented with the opportunity to save princess whoever from wherever from whatever and because assumedly she's had an incredibly sheltered life she falls madly in love with me, how is this relationship going to work out, I'm not husband material.

 

[loveofreason]

What kind of person would want to marry me?

Even if by sheer dumb luck I find myself presented with the opportunity to save princess whoever from wherever from whatever and because assumedly she's had an incredibly sheltered life she falls madly in love with me, how is this relationship going to work out, I'm not husband material.

My dear chap, eccentricity and relationship dysfunctionality are expected for royals. You would find yourself right at home. Plus... all the funds you need for your own secret research laboratory on a private island, a helicopter, personal guard, peasant guinea pigs if you ever need....

 

[Jennywocky]

My dear chap, eccentricity and relationship dysfunctionality are expected for royals. You would find yourself right at home. Plus... all the funds you need for your own secret research laboratory on a private island, a helicopter, personal guard, peasant guinea pigs if you ever need....

See, that's why I was wondering if it was worth pushing out a bent-nosed pup or two -- just to grab the goods, then become estranged and retired to my mad-scientist duchy-lair in Wales...

 

[Jason43]

I hate the Royals, they only have power and money because their ancestors are mass murders.

That said, I think it could be fun. I wouldnt want to be in the line for the throne though. Too much fame. I'd feel more comfortable marrying the 4th chick in line or something, plenty of buffer between me and the tabloids. Although I'd be a recluse so it would be hard to get hounded too much by them... I pretty much am now anyway, except I'd have castles to hide in and access to libraries and things that I wouldnt now.

 

[eagor]

I hate the Royals, they only have power and money because their ancestors are mass murders.

That said, I think it could be fun. I wouldnt want to be in the line for the throne though. Too much fame. I'd feel more comfortable marrying the 4th chick in line or something, plenty of buffer between me and the tabloids. Although I'd be a recluse so it would be hard to get hounded too much by them... I pretty much am now anyway, except I'd have castles to hide in and access to libraries and things that I wouldnt now.

good point i think i would build a mote to keep out the unwanted..you know everyone

 

[DelusiveNinja]

Nope. I want a mediocre lifestyle, living in a cheap apartment by myself. I don't want fame for something I didn't earn. My mother doesn't approve of my dreams because they all are "aiming too low". She wants me to be rich but I don't want the attention. You don't see bums getting their things taken from them do you? No. The lower my standard of living the safer I am (hypothesis). Plus, paying less than $700 for rent doesn't mean I'm not making 6 figures a year.

 

[Lot]

EW! I want nothing to do with those inbreeding cannibals. I would say yes and make Game of Thrones' red wedding a reality.

 

[BloodCountess88]

I'm too introverted for a life in the spotlight full of social events.

 

[Polaris]

Yup....first Royal runaway bride. Imagine the headlines

 

[Jennywocky]

Yup....first Royal runaway bride. Imagine the headlines

Well, at least the British rags would love it. Those guys eat up stuff like that.

 

[Polaris]

Well, at least the British rags would love it. Those guys eat up stuff like that.

...and they'd pay me for the scoop...and royalties (no pun intended) for all the pics.



Edit: Except all that attention would be quite horrible....

 

[Jennywocky]

...and they'd pay me for the scoop...and royalties (no pun intended) for all the pics.

Sounds like a gig.
And you'll also be in all the history books.

I mean, they're still talking about King Edward dumping the throne to wed Wallis Simpson in 1936.

 

[Perfectly Normal Beast]

The relationship would probably be void of emotion and intimacy...Sounds perfect or me!

What an apt first post!

Hello and welcome!

What are you implying with the avatar - a Vulcan who does the washing up? Very logical, otherwise you end up eating off saucers with your fingers.

 

[Polaris]

Sounds like a gig.
And you'll also be in all the history books.

I mean, they're still talking about King Edward dumping the throne to wed Wallis Simpson in 1936.

Hah. Now you're making me think history books are just formalised gossip....oh, wait...

 

[Jennywocky]

Hah. Now you're making me think history books are just formalised gossip....oh, wait...

In history, there are winners and there are losers. And....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92cwKCU8Z5c

 

[Analyzer]

American perspective worldview bias: thinking northern Europeans based cultures especially British, are superior and deserve acclaim. Funny how Americans fought a war to be independent now so much of government and systems are based off old British policies(monetary, imperialism, trade).

If we didn't, we wouldn't care about so called British royalty and have it thrown in our face on Old News channels whenever someone gets married.

 

[Jennywocky]

If we didn't, we wouldn't care about so called British royalty and have it thrown in our face on Old News channels whenever someone gets married.

People here kept talking about the baby. ("What baby??" was my response. I didn't even know she was preggers.) Like... who cares?

You should have seen it during the wedding -- people going into the meeting rooms on company time to turn on the TV and watch hours of the processional festivities.

I'm like, "Uh, they're just riding down the road in a carriage." Surprised they didn't have bathroom cams set up.

Guess it ties into "American Princess Syndrome" -- too many little girls want to grow up to be royalty AKA princess diaries.

 

[Cherry Cola]

The more I think about the more I'm certain it would rock.

There are so many great things I would have access to!

-Personal Tutors, I'd make them teach me EVERYTHING!

-Maine Coon cats, I want Maine Coon cats <3

-Enough money to travel the world and become a professional Smash Bros player

-The best healthcare there is, suddenly chances of being able to live until you can live indefinitely are a lot greater. Could have someone prepare me Archie's diet as well. Only to dig into some good ol https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wagyu
for special occasions!

-I could cheat on my spouse and the list of available options would be long, I'd have someone find me the best lover in the goddamn world <3

I'm certain me and a lot of people here would eventually be able to carve out enough individual space not to feel suffocated either!

 

[kvothe27]

Sure. I'd live in the creepiest mansion available and use all sorts of effects to make the place seem haunted to scare off the riff-raff. I'd set up ethically dubious experiments on the riff-raff brave enough to enter my haunted mansion. I would want the atmosphere to be something akin to the game Amnesia. In actuality, it would be a giant, convoluted skinner box.

 

[walfin]

Being male, I would not get any titles from marriage alone.

That said, even if I could, I would feel bad for being a waste of taxpayers' money.

 

[Cherry Cola]

Sure. I'd live in the creepiest mansion available and use all sorts of effects to make the place seem haunted to scare off the riff-raff. I'd set up ethically dubious experiments on the riff-raff brave enough to enter my haunted mansion. I would want the atmosphere to be something akin to the game Amnesia. In actuality, it would be a giant, convoluted skinner box.

This is a great idea man, you need to start writing love letters right now!

 

[Valentas]

I'm not used to luxury and putting me into such a life would seem very strange to me. By the way, you become the king or whatever when you are born to a queen. So. This question is unrealistic.

Also living in luxury is bad. You don't understand people who sometimes have nothing to eat for days. And...personal development. You grow when you do what you are afraid of. I bet queen do not have to worry about anything..like at all.

 

[Cherry Cola]

Well none of us grew up in that kind of abundance so it wouldn't really be such an issue, I sincerely doubt we can understand what it's like growing up in extreme poverty from our western world perspective anyway.

 

[Lostwitheal]

Sorry, could you remind me what the question was?

6x9

 

[Puffy]

Definitely not, for ideological reasons.

But if we were living in the middle ages maybe.... ()

 

[just george]

Marrying one of those creatures is beneath me. My ancestors spent all this time sculpting a masterpiece, and then I'm supposed to pollute my bloodline with that slime? Forget it.