I hear the ring is big.
My brother got engaged on December 23rd. I heard about it on xmas eve.
"You're the 5th person to know!" he exclaimed, and waited for me to express gratitude for my level of priority. Instead, I wondered how being #5 would be considered a compliment, considering that he has 3 family members. (In his defense, it took 3 months for anyone to tell me that my grandmother passed away, so maybe we're showing improvement.)
"Dammit, this makes me feel old," I replied. "Is the wedding soon?"
"Oh gawd. I'm not even thinking about
THAT STUFF... yuck!" He twisted his face with disgust.
"Well let me know when you find out," I said. He had bought the engagement ring a few weeks back, and I had told some friends about it. "Because I already invited like, everyone I know."
Free alcohol...! Bring your friends!!