So...to lighten my mood, I thought I'd dive into the archives that Michelle and I keep stored in a secret location (see: Hamlet's lost letter to his mother) and check out how Shakespeare's parents hosted slumber parties.
Evites from the Archives
It's a Super Sweet 16 Slumber Party!
Where: Castle Elsinore
When: Saturday, April 16th, 5:00pm (lights out at 6:00pm SHARP!)
RSVP: polonius@whosyourdaddy.gov
It's Ophelia's birthday! We'll play "pin the hymen on the whore," hands-only "Twister," and sing hymns. Please have your daughter bring a sleeping bag, bible, and most recently fitted chastity belt.
Hammy's turning 24!
Where: Castle Elsinore
When: Saturday, April 16th, 5:00pm
RSVP: gertrude@mommyslittledarling.gov
Come to my closet for a very special sleepover to celebrate my 24 years of motherhood! We'll eat jello out of a mold made from my pregnant body, drink homemade milkshakes, and share feelings! In lieu of a gift, please bring in a special memory about your mommy!
A verily merry and fantasticall birthday for Peaseblossom!
Where: The woods seven leagues outside of Athens
When: Saturday, April 16th, when the moon is full
RSVP: Puck@trickster.com
Come into the woods for some rollicking fun! Wrestling matches, animal shows, and pin the tail on the ass! Parents--don't worry--EVERYONE sleeps at my slumber parties!
good luck, babe. I'm feeling your pain. Check out NPR's OnPoint broadcast from today when you can - it's pretty darn shakespearishy...xoxo
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