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Ageplay Party, First Saturday of October, Laconia, NH – Be There

February 26, 2025 3 Comments

By Marco Montana

“Act your age and party, for once.” That’s what Luke said, and I was convinced.

Inside, I saw grown men in diapers cuddling stuffed animals. Professionals—people who would rather play with blocks—were wetting themselves. And I didn’t blame them. Bluey beats bankruptcy proceedings.

But it wasn’t my thing. Just don’t have much to regress to. So I fired up Luke’s grill. Passed out burgers. Handed someone a beer and nudged, “Don’t tell your mother.” Called everyone “chief,” like how Dad would when he was around.

That’s probably the appeal, wishing you had more time for things you didn’t appreciate.

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  1. Ed Kratz says

    February 26, 2025 at 2:59 pm

    Well done. Original and fun.

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  2. Kelly Louisa Balliu says

    March 14, 2025 at 7:24 am

    Great stuff. I like the juxtaposition here; the narrator’s casual attitude while simply handing out beers and burgers in the midst of all the regression, then being able to make his own analysis at the end.

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  3. Nathan Nebraska says

    March 18, 2025 at 8:36 pm

    I give it 6 pampers pull-ups. Good couple of twists, thoughtful commentary, and overall wholesome. Entertaining to say the least.

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