Trolling my 'rents.

Theophany · 22 Mar 2011 at 13:11

First and foremost, I love my family more than anything else in this world, but we do have something of an ongoing 'thing' of playing practical jokes on each other that started approximately on the day I was born.

On Sunday I was involved in a filming session for my housemate's job application to Saatchi & Saatchi, for which she has to spoof a popular TV advert. She chose to do the BT Adam & Jane campaign, which apparently will feature the marriage of the two on the same day as the upcoming Royal Wedding.

Many photos were taken as we staged the photo shoot and filming at the University chapel and some of them look quite believable for a student wedding on a shoestring budget. My parents hate the thought of me getting married until I'm at least 30 (not good enough for me, live your life, etc) so I thought I could have a bit of fun at their expense. A small selection of the many photos taken:

http://www.alexboni.net/ocuk/joke1.jpg
http://www.alexboni.net/ocuk/joke2.jpg
http://www.alexboni.net/ocuk/joke3.jpg

So now I'm thinking what should I write in the email I'm going to send with the photos attached? Or should I send them in a different format to email? I know my dear mother will **** a chicken when she sees them and I'm pretty sure my dad will freak out too. I'm wondering what is the best way to email them to convey sorrow for not telling them, but also great pride in what I'm claiming to have done. If I leave it to April 1st, they'll clock my troll immediately and a great opportunity will have been wasted. Plus, I could do with a laugh today.

Thoughts people?

Morba · 22 Mar 2011 at 13:12

Oh god, that is excellent

PhillyDee · 22 Mar 2011 at 13:13

Do you have siblings? Get them to do it, otherwise it looks too obvious. If they use facebook, get other people to take pics and tag you in it etc.
First pic is obviously fake. Too much crap around and it don't look good. The other 2 will do though!

LiE · 22 Mar 2011 at 13:13

No one will believe you got married in that tie

britboy4321 · 22 Mar 2011 at 13:14

She's pregnant. The baby is probably (not definately) yours.

mrbios · 22 Mar 2011 at 13:14

That first picture definitely needs the junk edited out before you send it!

marc2003 · 22 Mar 2011 at 13:14

you look far too casual in those photos for anyone to suspect that you actually are marrying the love of your life. i wouldn't buy into it at all. and for people who know you, well......

(sorry to be such a miserable git

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Theophany · 22 Mar 2011 at 13:15

LiE said:
No one will believe you got married in that tie

Rawr!

I have a limited selection of suits and ties at my disposal when away from home and I was keen not to wear my job interview threads, knowing we'd be out at the pub straight afterwards

Theophany · 22 Mar 2011 at 13:16

britboy4321 said:
She's pregnant. The baby is probably (not definately) yours.

That was actually the storyline for the ad!

The Dread Pirate · 22 Mar 2011 at 13:16

Dearest Mother and Father,

I've gone and eloped on you, Deal With it!

Sincerely

Theophany

DiCe! · 22 Mar 2011 at 13:27

Theophany said:
Rawr!

I have a limited selection of suits and ties at my disposal when away from home and I was keen not to wear my job interview threads, knowing we'd be out at the pub straight afterwards

everyone knows the bride picks the outfits, you obviously didnt have a say in it

Zid_ · 22 Mar 2011 at 13:31

Go balls out, tell them you're moving to russia.

FNGsam · 22 Mar 2011 at 13:33

This is fantastic, you'll have to let us know the result and if not to personal, post the reply email if one is sent

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Disco Boy · 22 Mar 2011 at 13:34

Say that you knew she'd be angry so you didn't tell her about it before, but you're happy so she needs to accept that you're married now.

agnes · 22 Mar 2011 at 13:34

Truly brilliant

Send them a text saying "guess you didn't fancy coming then?"

Shortly followed by "I sent the invite months ago..."

Then when they are truly confused, email the pictures...

ags

skippy2421 · 22 Mar 2011 at 13:38

first off this is an awesome idea

I'd echo the comments of other posters regarding the junk in picture 1. As for breaking it to your parents either get a sibling to do it (assuming you have one) or an email something along the lines of:

Mum & Dad

I have been waiting for the right time to tell you of this great news but have feared you would disapprove but nonetheless you have a right to know. On [insert date] I was married to [insert bird's name]. I know this will come as a shock but I love her and this has been one of the happiest occasions in my life and I hope you can bring yourself to accept my decision. I attach some photos of the wedding

Love

Theophany

Something like that perhaps it could be adjusted a bit but that pretty much covers the bases.

Let us know how you get on.

EDIT: If next time you see them if you could get hold of a cheap ring that looks like a wedding ring and make sure they notice it would add to believability of this gag. So much potential for this joke, assuming your rents don't suss your trolling immediately that is.

Frapple · 22 Mar 2011 at 13:41

the shadow · 22 Mar 2011 at 13:41

666 Post's :eek:

Dave85 · 22 Mar 2011 at 13:41

haha genius idea let us know the outcome

loltim · 22 Mar 2011 at 13:42

I reckon your dad will be proud to see his son punching above his weight, then when you tell him, he'll be "son, I am disappoint"