Meghan Markle Baby Shower In NYC - Page 10

ILTH · ‎05-18-2015

@NYC Susan wrote:
@ILTH wrote:
@NYC Susan wrote:
@ILTH wrote:
I think Markle is beautiful. I love most of her clothes.
I was just thinking, today, with all the coverage of her in the papers--- who cares? I'm just so sick of her, the rest of the Royals, the special treatment. For whatever reason, I really resent people in this country being treated that way. If the UK likes to have royalty, fine. But in NYC, she's just another face in the crowd. There are just too many people, famous and not famous, who are deserving of adulation and special treatment everyday-- and, yet, they never get it.
And, no, I'm not jealous.

No, here in NYC she's not just another face in the crowd. To a lot of people, seeing her is a very big deal . It's an added bonus for many that she's American. I didn't go out of my way to see her, but I have no problem with people getting excited over a sighting, whether it's a celebrity, member of the Royal Family, or anyone else. To each his own. If it makes someone happy to see the Royal Family or read about them or analyze their fashions, why shouldn't they? It brings them joy, and it's harmless. People all over the world have been interested in royalty for a very, very long time, and that's unlikely to change.

Being out and about with celebrities is part of my daily life. I've seen reactions that range from indifferent to happy to unable-to-speak crying from excitement. And everything in between. I can assure you that a lot of people couldn't care less about Meghan being in NYC, but a whole lot of other people were thrilled and went to great lengths to get a peek at her. The reason for all the coverage is because people do care. You don't have to, of course, but there's a reason why the Royal Family is often prominently featured on the covers of magazines and tabloids. Publications like those know what sells.

I agree there are true heroes who are deserving of respect and adulation that they don't receive. I don't know anyone who would disagree with that. But it's not a problem that Meghan created, and it's not a reason to begrudge her a small shower with close friends in her own country. Or to blame her (or anyone in the Royal Family) for media coverage.

(I never play the jealousy card, btw. I think it's too easy to fall back on that. It's perfectly possible for one woman to have legitimate criticisms about another without it having anything to do with jealousy.)

Well. Here in the city, among us actual NYers, no big deal.

I'm not sure what you mean by "actual NYers", but I live in NYC. I'm with actual NY people every day.

Natives. I just don't see people, other than tourists and/or kids getting excited about celebrities. There's filming all over the city, all the time. No big whoop. Celebs live, walk and breathe among us. No big whoop.

NYC Susan · ‎03-13-2010

@ILTH wrote:
@NYC Susan wrote:
@ILTH wrote:
@NYC Susan wrote:
@ILTH wrote:
I think Markle is beautiful. I love most of her clothes.
I was just thinking, today, with all the coverage of her in the papers--- who cares? I'm just so sick of her, the rest of the Royals, the special treatment. For whatever reason, I really resent people in this country being treated that way. If the UK likes to have royalty, fine. But in NYC, she's just another face in the crowd. There are just too many people, famous and not famous, who are deserving of adulation and special treatment everyday-- and, yet, they never get it.
And, no, I'm not jealous.

No, here in NYC she's not just another face in the crowd. To a lot of people, seeing her is a very big deal . It's an added bonus for many that she's American. I didn't go out of my way to see her, but I have no problem with people getting excited over a sighting, whether it's a celebrity, member of the Royal Family, or anyone else. To each his own. If it makes someone happy to see the Royal Family or read about them or analyze their fashions, why shouldn't they? It brings them joy, and it's harmless. People all over the world have been interested in royalty for a very, very long time, and that's unlikely to change.

Being out and about with celebrities is part of my daily life. I've seen reactions that range from indifferent to happy to unable-to-speak crying from excitement. And everything in between. I can assure you that a lot of people couldn't care less about Meghan being in NYC, but a whole lot of other people were thrilled and went to great lengths to get a peek at her. The reason for all the coverage is because people do care. You don't have to, of course, but there's a reason why the Royal Family is often prominently featured on the covers of magazines and tabloids. Publications like those know what sells.

I agree there are true heroes who are deserving of respect and adulation that they don't receive. I don't know anyone who would disagree with that. But it's not a problem that Meghan created, and it's not a reason to begrudge her a small shower with close friends in her own country. Or to blame her (or anyone in the Royal Family) for media coverage.

(I never play the jealousy card, btw. I think it's too easy to fall back on that. It's perfectly possible for one woman to have legitimate criticisms about another without it having anything to do with jealousy.)

Well. Here in the city, among us actual NYers, no big deal.

I'm not sure what you mean by "actual NYers", but I live in NYC. I'm with actual NY people every day.

Natives. I just don't see people, other than tourists and/or kids getting excited about celebrities. There's filming all over the city, all the time. No big whoop. Celebs live, walk and breathe among us. No big whoop.

I'm a native New Yorker too. Yes, a lot of the time it's no big deal, but it depends on the people involved, the circumstances, etc.. There are celebrities who are out and about a lot (which everyone gets used to), but there are also celebrities who rarely appear in public or who are mega-famous or particularly hot at the time. As part of my work (and my private life), I'm with celebrities a lot, and I know what I see and where I see it. New Yorkers definitely are somewhat jaded, but not totally.

But apart from that, I think it's ridiculous to suggest that in NYC Meghan is "just another face in the crowd". That's absolutely not true. I doubt she's just a face in the crowd anywhere.

NYC Susan · ‎03-13-2010

@Harvard99 wrote:
@bathina wrote:
I definitely sense a lot of jealousy here. It's almost like you can only give and accept gifts if you're in a position to accept or give charity. Ridiculous. Baby showers these days ARE parties.
It's not 1952 where the 19 year old pregnant newlywed needs onesies and bibs. SOME people like to buy nice things for their friends and family just because they can.
@bathina What a narrow view of our world. No, its 2019 where some 19 year old pregnant girls and newlyweds NEED every little thing a new baby requires. Yes, bibs, onesies, pampers and everything else. That's what a shower is, historically a party given to "shower" a new first time mother with all the items a new baby requires. Subsequent babies don't get showers, only a party with less focus on gifts, a 'sprinkle.'
There's no jealousy here. Some of you sound like you think you're in the same league financially with the Royals, that you can just afford anything you want in the world, for you and your friends. You're not! Sounds like you're the ones jealous of them.

I haven't seen any posts like that. Who has implied that they're in the same league financially as the Royals, or that they can afford anything they want? I thought I had read every post, but none that I can remember fits that description.

Harvard99 · ‎06-18-2018

@NYC Susan wrote:
@ILTH wrote:
@NYC Susan wrote:
@ILTH wrote:
@NYC Susan wrote:
@ILTH wrote:
I think Markle is beautiful. I love most of her clothes.
I was just thinking, today, with all the coverage of her in the papers--- who cares? I'm just so sick of her, the rest of the Royals, the special treatment. For whatever reason, I really resent people in this country being treated that way. If the UK likes to have royalty, fine. But in NYC, she's just another face in the crowd. There are just too many people, famous and not famous, who are deserving of adulation and special treatment everyday-- and, yet, they never get it.
And, no, I'm not jealous.

No, here in NYC she's not just another face in the crowd. To a lot of people, seeing her is a very big deal . It's an added bonus for many that she's American. I didn't go out of my way to see her, but I have no problem with people getting excited over a sighting, whether it's a celebrity, member of the Royal Family, or anyone else. To each his own. If it makes someone happy to see the Royal Family or read about them or analyze their fashions, why shouldn't they? It brings them joy, and it's harmless. People all over the world have been interested in royalty for a very, very long time, and that's unlikely to change.

Being out and about with celebrities is part of my daily life. I've seen reactions that range from indifferent to happy to unable-to-speak crying from excitement. And everything in between. I can assure you that a lot of people couldn't care less about Meghan being in NYC, but a whole lot of other people were thrilled and went to great lengths to get a peek at her. The reason for all the coverage is because people do care. You don't have to, of course, but there's a reason why the Royal Family is often prominently featured on the covers of magazines and tabloids. Publications like those know what sells.

I agree there are true heroes who are deserving of respect and adulation that they don't receive. I don't know anyone who would disagree with that. But it's not a problem that Meghan created, and it's not a reason to begrudge her a small shower with close friends in her own country. Or to blame her (or anyone in the Royal Family) for media coverage.

(I never play the jealousy card, btw. I think it's too easy to fall back on that. It's perfectly possible for one woman to have legitimate criticisms about another without it having anything to do with jealousy.)

Well. Here in the city, among us actual NYers, no big deal.

I'm not sure what you mean by "actual NYers", but I live in NYC. I'm with actual NY people every day.

Natives. I just don't see people, other than tourists and/or kids getting excited about celebrities. There's filming all over the city, all the time. No big whoop. Celebs live, walk and breathe among us. No big whoop.

I'm a native New Yorker too. Yes, a lot of the time it's no big deal, but it depends on the people involved, the circumstances, etc.. There are celebrities who are out and about a lot (which everyone gets used to), but there are also celebrities who rarely appear in public or who are mega-famous or particularly hot at the time. As part of my work (and my private life), I'm with celebrities a lot, and I know what I see and where I see it. New Yorkers definitely are somewhat jaded, but not totally.

But apart from that, I think it's ridiculous to suggest that in NYC Meghan is "just another face in the crowd". That's absolutely not true. I doubt she's just a face in the crowd anywhere.

I'm from the upper east side. I agree with @ILTH regarding NYer's and celebrities. It's surprising you're still so in awe of them seeing that you work with so many. You mention that in so many of your posts, in fact all the time. Makes me wonder. That's the take away from your comments.

Justice4all · ‎12-22-2013

I caught the end of the procession of the royal Corgis dressed up as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle et al, after their public 'marriage' outside Macy's in NYC.

Johnnyeager · ‎09-05-2014

I've lived in NYC for nearly 40 years and the only celebrities I recall ever seeing out and about on the streets were Kaye Ballard , Soupy Sales and Martha Plimpton.......not too bad.

stevieb · ‎03-10-2010

@NYC Susan wrote:

But apart from that, I think it's ridiculous to suggest that in NYC Meghan is "just another face in the crowd". That's absolutely not true. I doubt she's just a face in the crowd anywhere.

Not sure 'absolutely not true' works... There are few absolutes... Were I to be walking down 5th Avenue and see Gaga decked out in one of her vintage Chanel suits, I might take a second look... For Markle, whose claim to fame is pretty much by marriage, despite having had a career of sorts, I probably wouldn't...

In my pantry with my cupcakes...

sashamatthews · ‎03-10-2010

JMO but I am tired of people bashing this woman. Harry fell for her and married her. Case closed in my book. For those of us with dysfunctional families, it is hard enough to deal with it as private citizens, but to have your family members seeking out the press (and money) what seems like day after day in front of the world - they are simply disgraceful.

Bri369 · ‎11-03-2018

I guess people get a kick out of bashing her just to bash her.

Harvard99 · ‎06-18-2018

@sashamatthews wrote:
JMO but I am tired of people bashing this woman. Harry fell for her and married her. Case closed in my book. For those of us with dysfunctional families, it is hard enough to deal with it as private citizens, but to have your family members seeking out the press (and money) what seems like day after day in front of the world - they are simply disgraceful.

@sashamatthews On both sides of the pond, most press concerning her contains negative content. She's the media subject du jour. If it's upsetting to you, why read it? I would not purposely subject myself to something that I know to be harmful to me.