- The discussion originated on Reddit’s popular Wedding Shaming thread
- It included a snapshot of a car defaced with a message for others to donate
- Viewers were bitterly divided in their responses, but what do you think?
A bride-to-be has been criticized for her ‘tacky’ attempt to raise money for her hen party.
The discussion was sparked by an unnamed user on Reddit who took to the popular Wedding Shaming thread to share a photo of the unusual money-making scheme.
It showed a car defaced with a message for ‘kind strangers’ – believed to be scrawled by the blushing bride herself or her bridesmaids.
Viewers were bitterly divided in their responses, but what do you think?
The discussion was sparked by an unnamed user on Reddit who took to the popular Wedding Shaming thread to share a photo of the unusual money-making scheme.
The post, shared last week, was simply captioned: ‘Hello, kind stranger. Please contribute to my cash app!”
Below the caption was a snapshot of a gray Toyota Camry sitting at a traffic light.
The rear window was decorated with scribbles of hearts and flowers, as well as a message in thick white highlighter that read, “She’s tying the knot, buy the bride a chance.”
Details were then provided for transferring money via Venmo or Cash App.
The original Reddit contributor further wrote in the comments, “I’ve never seen it before in a car just driving around town. In my environment this would certainly be done to humiliate.
“I’ve seen people wearing similar signs and such (before Venmo, etc.) when they actually had their bachelor party when I lived in Savannah.
‘I thought that was fun and I bought drinks for a few people. It makes you feel like you’re sharing some of that joy, telling them good luck, etc.
“Putting it on your car and driving around just feels tacky. Do it in the moment.’
Viewers were left bitterly divided in the comments, with many failing to see the funny side of the message
Other social media users remained bitterly divided in the comments.
Many sided with the original post because they didn’t see the funny side, as one wrote: ‘Why? Just why?’
Another added: “I saw this on a lot of cars right before I went to high school where I used to live.
‘The requests concerned graduation parties, congratulatory gifts and even study assistance. This is just begging.’
A third said: ‘When I saw a car like that I just laughed mockingly and drove on.’
But on the other hand, there were those who defended the decision.
The car was defaced with a message to ‘kind strangers’ – believed to have been scrawled by the blushing bride herself or her bridesmaids (stock image)
But on the other hand, there were those who defended the decision
One wrote: ‘Haven’t you seen this before? Who cares?’
Someone else said: ‘I don’t think these requests are actually that big of a deal. No one holds anyone at gunpoint and forces them to give their money to the bride.
“It’s just a ‘hey, if you want’ type of request and some people want that too. It’s a win/win for those people.
“The bride gets a few drinks at her party (and who wouldn’t appreciate a little help with that in this economy), and the person who sent a few dollars gets to feel good about themselves and checks off their good deed for the day box. It’s harmless.’
Another revealed: ‘Exactly! Maybe I’m a dork, but I’ve seen this maybe five times over the years?
“I sent $5 each time because I remember how much fun my bachelorette party and wedding were.
‘I get a good feeling and imagine that I gave someone else as good a time as I did. Personally, I think that’s $25 well spent!’
