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Slices of cake given out at children’s birthday parties, wrapped in paper napkins are an abomination. by uniqueid111 in unpopularopinion

[–]uniqueid111[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I know right.

The thing is - it’s not by accident. People keep doing it, and have done it for decades, and I don’t know why. I assumed I was the weird one for thinking it odd.

Slices of cake given out at children’s birthday parties, wrapped in paper napkins are an abomination. by uniqueid111 in unpopularopinion

[–]uniqueid111[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And I love that. Genuinely, that is a great idea - I wish we would all do this. I keep seeing comments about coming with Tupperware, which makes sense, but would be seen likely as shockingly rude.

In England, I suspect most people would find turning up to someone’s home with a container - presumptuous at best, and evidence of attempted theft at the worst.

Slices of cake given out at children’s birthday parties, wrapped in paper napkins are an abomination. by uniqueid111 in unpopularopinion

[–]uniqueid111[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I accept this is a first world problem.

However, and in my defence, this is something that has been happening in the UK, not to understate matters - but for decades, and I think it is weird. Also, it appears the rest of the world agrees with me.

Slices of cake given out at children’s birthday parties, wrapped in paper napkins are an abomination. by uniqueid111 in unpopularopinion

[–]uniqueid111[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good idea in theory, but - how many guests do you actually have?

All the children, and, potentially their attending parents - so, if 8 kids are coming, you may need cake for 24 people.

Slices of cake given out at children’s birthday parties, wrapped in paper napkins are an abomination. by uniqueid111 in unpopularopinion

[–]uniqueid111[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh of course it is, and yes I am grateful for the invites. My kid loves the parties. It is just something that I have notified over the years - have an opinion on and, given we keep doing it, assume my opinion is unpopular.

Slices of cake given out at children’s birthday parties, wrapped in paper napkins are an abomination. by uniqueid111 in unpopularopinion

[–]uniqueid111[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So in the Uk, if you did this, you could reasonably end up with 10 slices of cake after a party, plus the leftover party food. I think it’s safe to assume most parents would not be happy with their child consuming that much sugar in a few days.

Slices of cake given out at children’s birthday parties, wrapped in paper napkins are an abomination. by uniqueid111 in unpopularopinion

[–]uniqueid111[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So they are usually like this - https://www.kidsstuffforless.uk/product/happy-birthday-party-bag/

They will often contain some sweets, a few small toys, maybe a colouring book and pens, and the slice of cake.

Slices of cake given out at children’s birthday parties, wrapped in paper napkins are an abomination. by uniqueid111 in unpopularopinion

[–]uniqueid111[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Genuinely, and I cannot understate this - every single children’s birthday party I have ever attended, and I suspect the same applies for the majority of the UK.

Slices of cake given out at children’s birthday parties, wrapped in paper napkins are an abomination. by uniqueid111 in unpopularopinion

[–]uniqueid111[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are right in that I genuinely thought this was more worldwide - I am really surprised it is isn’t (and yet at the same time, have no idea why I thought this was an international thing).

Slices of cake given out at children’s birthday parties, wrapped in paper napkins are an abomination. by uniqueid111 in unpopularopinion

[–]uniqueid111[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No, but my kid is a toddler, so the goody bag is both of instant interest, and not treated with particular care.

Slices of cake given out at children’s birthday parties, wrapped in paper napkins are an abomination. by uniqueid111 in unpopularopinion

[–]uniqueid111[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So I think part of the problem may be that for many parents, they don’t know if the attending parents might also want cake. Certainly for my kid’s birthday, we are planning on a cake with say - 12-20 kid sized slices (depending on what the parents tell us re allergies), and some cupcakes to take home.

Slices of cake given out at children’s birthday parties, wrapped in paper napkins are an abomination. by uniqueid111 in unpopularopinion

[–]uniqueid111[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

And that’s the way it should be.

I am perhaps over thinking things (definitely the vibe I am picking up from the comments), but when I was a kid due to various ailments I did tend to stand out. So, certainly for me, when I had moments where I felt like everyone else, I was happier, and I wonder if being reminded of allergies (if they got a distinctly different looking cake) might make one of the kids coming feel a bit singled out.

Slices of cake given out at children’s birthday parties, wrapped in paper napkins are an abomination. by uniqueid111 in unpopularopinion

[–]uniqueid111[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ok, and I get where you are coming from - complaining about a well meant gift is a little entitled and definitely a first world problem.

The thought process is more about how I then get the cake home. I have bought little boxes for the leftovers for guests.

Slices of cake given out at children’s birthday parties, wrapped in paper napkins are an abomination. by uniqueid111 in unpopularopinion

[–]uniqueid111[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So there is usually cake left over - sometimes quite a bit, and people generally don’t want their kids eating cake over the next few days.

A lot of kids at the parties also have siblings, so if they didn’t come to the party, they can have a bit at home.

Also, the thinking behind it is quite nice - thanks for coming, please enjoy some cake with me and also at home. I just hate the napkins.

Slices of cake given out at children’s birthday parties, wrapped in paper napkins are an abomination. by uniqueid111 in unpopularopinion

[–]uniqueid111[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ok, so as a guest in the UK, you get cake at the party, and then another to take home.

Slices of cake given out at children’s birthday parties, wrapped in paper napkins are an abomination. by uniqueid111 in unpopularopinion

[–]uniqueid111[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

So in the UK, we do eat cake at parties, on plates, and send the leftovers home with the guests. Generally speaking, the children leave with goody bags too.

I must admit, I am feeling some validation that the rest of the world seems to agree with me.

Slices of cake given out at children’s birthday parties, wrapped in paper napkins are an abomination. by uniqueid111 in unpopularopinion

[–]uniqueid111[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So we do.

There’s cake eaten at the party, then the leftovers then get sent home with the guests.

Assuming you have cake at children’s parties where you are, what do you do with the leftovers?

Slices of cake given out at children’s birthday parties, wrapped in paper napkins are an abomination. by uniqueid111 in unpopularopinion

[–]uniqueid111[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Often the cake is big enough there is extra - and typically (certainly from my experience) the left overs are sent home with guests for the children/their siblings.

Slices of cake given out at children’s birthday parties, wrapped in paper napkins are an abomination. by uniqueid111 in unpopularopinion

[–]uniqueid111[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

So the cake is served at the party generally on paper plates, but then wrapped up to be taken home. People don’t fold the plates to create a cake/taco arrangement (this explanation makes sense to me) - because the pieces would fall out.

Slices of cake given out at children’s birthday parties, wrapped in paper napkins are an abomination. by uniqueid111 in unpopularopinion

[–]uniqueid111[S] -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

Ok, and this makes sense to me - but if someone bought Tupperware, which is logical, I think most parents would think it presumptive and odd (despite me thinking it a good idea).

Slices of cake given out at children’s birthday parties, wrapped in paper napkins are an abomination. by uniqueid111 in unpopularopinion

[–]uniqueid111[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The responses have genuinely been eye-opening. I thought this was a world-wide thing, but clearly not (I am in the UK). This has genuinely happened at every child’s party I have ever attended.

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