Bridal showers are one of the most pointless traditions ever. Even when they're nice. I mean, once upon a time they were useful, so a young couple getting married could get stuff for their house, but nowadays by the time anyone gets married they mostly have all that shit already, and sometimes even two sets of that shit if they haven't actually shacked up yet.

I think around the time everyone leaves home/goes to university/hits the age of majority, they should have a "house shower." They get a big party, everyone gives them nice stuff, and then they don't have to ever have one again unless they have a kid and need stuff for the baby. (Note to repeat wedders: there is no fucking point to having a second bridal shower. You don't need it, and it pisses off your friends. Throw a party by all means, but don't expect tea towels and potato mashers.)

Gee, wonder what I spent my weekend doing?