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The High Cost of Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties
47:54 - 53:58 (06:03)
This podcast discusses the rise of expensive bachelor and bachelorette parties, which have become a social norm and are often documented on social media. Despite acknowledging the financial burden, many participants feel obligated to participate and spend the money.
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A grassroots pro-feminist social media campaign was launched for the movie "Bachelorette" in 2011, encouraging people to see the movie and support women's rights.
47:54 - 50:05 (02:11)
Summary
A grassroots pro-feminist social media campaign was launched for the movie "Bachelorette" in 2011, encouraging people to see the movie and support women's rights.
ChapterThe High Cost of Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties
EpisodeThe Sordid History of Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties
PodcastStuff You Should Know
In Australia, bucks parties involves kidnapping followed by a serious celebration.
50:05 - 52:27 (02:22)
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In Australia, bucks parties involves kidnapping followed by a serious celebration. A groom was once pranked by his friends by casting his leg in full cast and telling him after his honeymoon that he never broke his leg.
ChapterThe High Cost of Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties
EpisodeThe Sordid History of Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties
PodcastStuff You Should Know
According to a survey conducted by Savings.com, the average cost of a man's bachelor party is $1,500 and a bachelorette party is $900, with 75% being a weekend event and 66% being a destination event.
52:27 - 53:58 (01:30)
Summary
According to a survey conducted by Savings.com, the average cost of a man's bachelor party is $1,500 and a bachelorette party is $900, with 75% being a weekend event and 66% being a destination event. The rise of social media, and a pressure to "Instagram" everything, is said to be largely attributable to the increasing costs of these events.