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Disastrous Comedy of Errors: A Consultant's Misadventures in Event Planning

In summary, "Disastrous Comedy of Errors: A Consultant's Misadventures in Event Planning" recounts the humorous and chaotic experiences of a consultant tasked with organizing a high-profile event. Despite their best intentions, a series of miscommunications, logistical failures, and unexpected mishaps unfold, leading to a comedic yet disastrous outcome. The narrative highlights the challenges of event planning and the importance of adaptability and quick thinking in the face of unforeseen obstacles. Ultimately, it serves as both a cautionary tale and an entertaining reflection on the unpredictability of large-scale events.
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RachelNguyen
So, my director calls me at 5:30 to see if I can cover for another consultant who is having an emergency. Nope. Can't do it. I have a show tonight.

I drive to the host's house. It's dark. I pull up. I ring the doorbell. She comes to the door.

Let me get my stuff, I say.

Ok, she says.

I unload everything. Two trips. Up two sets of stairs.

I am wondering why her table is covered with groceries. And why there are stuffed shells on the counter. And why there are no appetizers out. But hey. Different strokes, right?

She tells me she is going to set me up at a card table in the kitchen. Fine, I say. I stand and wait.

Are you getting the card table? I ask.

I thought I might wait until...

TOMORROW NIGHT!!!! She says.

Yes. I actually showed up at her house on the wrong night.

And of course by the time I called back my director, she had covered the other show.

I need glasses AND a head examination!

Just thought you guys could use a laugh!
 
Oh my gosh...you poor thing...how embarrsing!:eek:
 
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Nah, I wasn't embarrassed. I laughed my head off and told the host to feel free to tell everyone. It is just too ridiculous!
 
I would have fell over, lol. You could just tell her you were anxious to get ready, lololol.
 
OH MY GOD!!! was the host at least laughing with you?
 
I am surprised the host didn't tell you that the show was tomorrow night befoe you brought all of your products inside. By being a day early it just showed the host how anxious you were about her show. Maybe if you tell all of the guests about the incident they will buy more.
 
LOL. I hope the host laughed with you.
 
I'm with April, I can't believe she didn't say anything to you!
 
So did you just leave your stuff at her house?
 
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I was kinda' wondering the same thing Deb, lol.
 
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Actually, I would have left all the stuff, except that I thought there might still be time for me to cover my director's emergency show. But, alas, when I called her, she had already found someone. She was laughing HER head off, though, when I told her what happened!

My host was sort of shocked when I showed up, but just assumed that I was dropping off my gear ahead of time. It was really priceless! And yes, I think she was laughing... a little at me, a little with me!

I came home and described the whole thing to my husband, who was in stitches.

We all had a great chuckle out of it, I must say. And I am pretty sure my guests will find it funny too.

My motto is 'never pass up an opportunity to laugh at yourself!'
 
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Oh my goodness..... I would have been embrassed......... but its funny at the same time.
 
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that TOTALLY cracks me up! Sounds like something I'd do!
 
  • #14
How hilarious!! I would've died!!!
 
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That is so funny! And it's SO something I would do myself. I would have loved to be there when the hostess said "I thought I would wait until tomorrow night" LOL! I bet your face was priceless!
 
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OMG, I would have died:eek: Well, when you're all laughing about it at the actual show, you can point out how even dingy people can do this job! I've always been scared that something like this would happen to me cause I'm very dingy!:)
 
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One thing for sure we have to know how to do in this business is LAUGH at ourselves.
That is so funny. I was wondering why she didn't say anything either while you were bringing your stuff in. I would have said, "Oh, setting up a day early?" or "I didn't know you were setting up a night early." LOL

I can't wait to hear how it went tonight!
Kris
 
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DZmom said:
How hilarious!! I would've died!!!

Oh my gosh, me too!
 
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The actual showwas a success! She is at almost $800 with a few outside orders to go. Here's the funny thing though. Yes, everyone had a good chuckle. But no one, not one person, booked a party! Ya think they were scared I would show up on the wrong night, LOL?
 
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RachelNguyen said:
was a success! She is at almost $800 with a few outside orders to go. Here's the funny thing though. Yes, everyone had a good chuckle. But no one, not one person, booked a party! Ya think they were scared I would show up on the wrong night, LOL?

How funny:) Well at least you have good sales! And hey, try calling everyone personally asking them if they'd like to book....promise you'll be at their house on the right day;) lol
 

Related to Disastrous Comedy of Errors: A Consultant's Misadventures in Event Planning

1. What is the "Disastrous Comedy of Errors" about?

The "Disastrous Comedy of Errors" is a book about a consultant's misadventures in event planning. It follows the author's experiences as she navigates through various unexpected challenges while trying to organize successful events.

2. How did the author end up at the wrong house on the wrong night?

The author received a call from her director asking her to cover for another consultant who had an emergency. However, she had a show scheduled for that night and couldn't cover for the other consultant. In a rush, she drove to the host's house and realized later that she had mistakenly shown up on the wrong night.

3. What happened when the author arrived at the host's house?

The author arrived at the host's house and found it dark. She rang the doorbell and the host answered. The author then proceeded to unload all her equipment in two trips, only to realize later that she had arrived on the wrong night.

4. Why was the host's table covered with groceries and no appetizers were out?

The author was confused about the situation and wondered why the host's table was covered with groceries and why there were no appetizers out. However, she assumed that the host had a different approach to hosting events and didn't think much of it at the time. It was only later that she realized she had arrived at the wrong house on the wrong night.

5. How did the author's mistake affect her work?

The author's mistake of showing up at the wrong house on the wrong night ultimately resulted in her director finding someone else to cover the show she was supposed to do. Along with her mistake, the author also realized that she needed glasses and a head examination to prevent similar mishaps in the future.

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