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Laffy Kat

(16,723 posts) Mon May 5, 2025, 08:47 PM May 5

Am I the only one with a distaste for the Met Gala? [View all]

Rich people wanting even more attention and looking frankly ridiculous?

Before you tell me it's for charity, why don't the rich invitees simply donate whatever small fortune they've spent on their get-up?

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Am I the only one with a distaste for the Met Gala? [View all] Laffy Kat May 5 OP

Happy to say I have no idea what it is. SheltieLover May 5 #1

I second the motion montanacowboy May 5 #2

I am watching the red carpet to it....The Met Gala...... a kennedy May 5 #3

Ostentacious Clouds Passing May 5 #4

Most of the clothes are not purchased TommyT139 May 5 #5

there's been a lot of gender bending the last few yrs. mopinko May 5 #7

Yes indeed. TommyT139 May 5 #9

And I do like that aspect of the Gala. Laffy Kat May 5 #10

Geeeze, Art is often beautiful, or challenging.... electric_blue68 May 6 #15

Thanks for the clear summation. Drum May 5 #13

I just scrolled all thru the pictures at the Vanity Fair link. 3catwoman3 May 5 #6

I know! Laffy Kat May 5 #12

that's just not how it works. mopinko May 5 #8

I'm with you. choie May 5 #11

I love it. electric_blue68 May 6 #14

As far as being rich? I'd like to have been modesty rich after taxes say 4 mil or so Why? electric_blue68 May 6 #16

I went through the CNN report on the "best looks"... jmowreader May 6 #17