Does "purse appreciated" mean cash appreciated?

marriedfilingjointly · April 2012

If so, ew.

I just got invited to a shower and the bottom of the invitation says "Purse is appreciated."

ootmother2 · April 2012

well, I personally wouldn't be too upset if someone gave me an Hermes Birkin bag

mica178 · April 2012

I don't know, but I suspect it does.

I would be tempted to take that comment literally and buy the person a purse. An ugly purse from etsy.

MattsPenguin · April 2012

I have never heard of that before, but it does sound like a plea for cash. How tacky!

Go down to TJ Maxx and buy a purse for a present.

AllAboutTheBenjamin · April 2012

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[QUOTE]I don't know, but I suspect it does. <strong>I would be tempted to take that comment literally and buy the person a purse. An ugly purse from etsy.</strong>
Posted by mica178[/QUOTE]

Uh huh, definitely. Wtf.

pokepoke27 · April 2012

I've never heard of that in my life. I ditto PPs that I'd buy a purse. But maybe not an ugly purse - then you can just plead total ignorance and you haven't wasted your money.

AceTT · April 2012

Maybe they are going to do a purse scavenger hunt game at the shower? If so, I would think a more obvious statement about bringing your purse would be best.

Either way, it's a weird way to get the point across that either 1.) the bride wants money, or 2.) there is going to be a purse scavenger hunt, so bring your purse.

KJeffs · April 2012

For some reason this gave me the giggles. It would serve her right if all she got was purses...Hehehe A lot of them.

lbarr088 · April 2012

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[QUOTE]I don't know, but I suspect it does. I would be tempted to take that comment literally and buy the person a purse. An ugly purse from etsy.
Posted by mica178[/QUOTE]

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ZombieNates · April 2012

I have an ugly purse you can have for this occasion, MFJ. A student gave it to me and I kept it because it's so goddamn awful. I was considering shadow-framing it so it could live in infamy.

mica178 · April 2012

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[QUOTE]I have an ugly purse you can have for this occasion, MFJ. A student gave it to me and I kept it because it's so goddamn awful. I was considering shadow-framing it so it could live in infamy.
Posted by ZombieNates[/QUOTE]

Picture, please.

SparrowSong · April 2012

Great minds think alike. I'd totally buy and take a purse too. And then act really confused when they admit they held a shower with the goal of getting money from people. Taaaackky.

pokepoke27 · April 2012

Ace - I've never heard of a purse scavenger hunt. What is it?

ChristineNB · April 2012

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Does "purse appreciated" mean cash appreciated? : I think this would suffice.
Posted by lbarr088[/QUOTE]
That purse is absolutely awful. I have never heard the phrase before either. Could it be more of a regional thing?

ZombieNates · April 2012

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Does "purse appreciated" mean cash appreciated? : I think this would suffice.
Posted by lbarr088[/QUOTE]
Omg, this is like the purse! Except mine was all purple with purple pompoms and a spray painted gold chain link strap. The fur was seriously soft though.

Mica, I have to find it--I think it's at the bottom of my purse tote in my closet. This kid was known for giving weird gifts. Someone else got the same purse, but in a different color. I've received a lot of weird ass gifts.

lbarr088 · April 2012

Nates, that just made me LOL at the thought that someone might be in ownership of something that wonderful.

pokepoke27 · April 2012

I really want to see a picture of that purse now.

RailWayWife · April 2012

Ive never heard of that before... I would assume they are asking for money

mica178 · April 2012

I'm loving my mental image of Nates' purse.

ZombieNates · April 2012

Yeah, it's smaller, but it has the same furry hangy pompoms. Fvck, I need to have H pull down this tote tonight so I can show you guys. It's a "pics or it didn't happen" kind of purse.

ETA: This is the same kid who later broke into the school to steal tests. So, yeah, I guess it makes sense. MFJ, I am coming to NC next weekend. If I get this purse out, you will be its new owner

redheadfsu · April 2012

That is some strange wording.

marriedfilingjointly · April 2012

I like the way you all think.

Nates, that's cool, what brings you to the Old North State?

aragx6 · April 2012

Super weird. I can't imagine that if no one here has ever heard it before anyone of the invited guests will know what the hell that means either.

AceTT · April 2012

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[QUOTE]Ace - I've never heard of a purse scavenger hunt. What is it?
Posted by pokepoke27[/QUOTE]
The hostess of the shower has a list of items that are commonly found in a woman's purse. The guests all have their purses out. The hostess calls out an item, i.e. cell phone. The first person to pull out a cell phone gets a point; the person with the most points at the end wins. Or you can play it where the person with the most items on the list wins; speed is not a factor.

It's actually more fun with younger women where you can call out things like birth control, condom, etc. It's kind of a fun game without being too silly, as so many shower games are!

MrsKigerToBe · April 2012

I would just ask the person throwing the shower what they meant when you call to RSVP. I wouldn't bring the bride an ugly purse because technically it shouldn't be her asking for anything, so for all you know she knows nothing about this idea. If I was so offended by the answer I got from the lady hosting the event I would just decline the invitation all together.

BTW when I goggled the wording along with shower invitations I did get links for ideas for purse scavender hunts so I guess that might be possible.

ZombieNates · April 2012

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[QUOTE]I like the way you all think. Nates, that's cool, what brings you to the Old North State?
Posted by marriedfilingjointly[/QUOTE]
H's cousin (she was our FG) is making her first communion. Ordinarily we wouldn't go all the way for that, but they made such a big effort for us. I'm excited, even though we'll only be there for the weekend and we're driving, which eats up most of that time.

marriedfilingjointly · April 2012

That's sweet! Too bad the drive will take up most of the trip. Lots to do here.

pokepoke27 · April 2012

Ace - that sounds really fun. My mom has been trying ot think of things to do for my shower, maybe I'll suggest it to her. She likes that kind of stuff.

ZombieNates · April 2012

Yeah, the drive is going to suck. But N never gets to see his family and we were considering NC as a possible place to relocate, so I'm hoping this can spark a future, longer trip.

Sorry for the threadjack :P

harpsdesire · April 2012

I've never heard of 'purse appeciated', but since a shower is always considered a 'non-money-gift' giving occaision, I would have to assume it has to do with a purse scavenger hunt or something similar... I'd bring a regular gift.

SarahPLiz · April 2012

There are some cute but hideously bright clutches at Target. I'd bring her one of those as a gift.

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