Written by Chris Snelgrove | issued
Fan of Netflix’s hit show bridgerton We love soaking up the show’s stylish early 19th century recreations. It’s no wonder, then, that Detroit fans jumped at the chance to attend a lavish ball aimed at recreating an atmosphere so elegant that even Mrs. Whistledown wouldn’t complain.
But Bridgerton Ball ended up being a huge flop, with fans declaring the whole thing was a scam on the same level as the disastrous Willy Wonka Experience in Scotland in March.
According to an explanation provided by organizers, Bridgerton Ball attendees had no reason to expect fraud. The event is described as a chance to “step into the enchanting world of the Regency era and spend an evening full of sophistication, grace and historic charm.”
Participants found spaces that reportedly had no place to sit, stalls selling anachronistic sweets such as Kit Kats, and even strippers for entertainment.
before this bridgerton The event has been revealed to be an obvious scam, but what exactly does it mean? One attendee said the event will feature “classical music, a delicious dinner, and theater.” , the latter was a reference to Queen Charlotte choosing the most suitable woman for the season.
Participants were also promised great prizes, but in the words of the same participant, “When I went inside, it was completely empty.”
Participants were also promised great prizes, but in the words of the same participant, “When I went inside, it was completely empty.”
Other Bridgerton fans had similar reports about the event, which sounded like a scam (or at least close to a scam), including that there was allegedly no place for attendees to sit.
Another attendee (who described the event as “complete chaos”) claimed that organizers “never scanned tickets” and that there were “random people all over the venue.”
Another attendee admitted that “the venue was nice” but claimed the “decoration was sparse and very cheap” and said he “spent $400 on tickets” for something that was “not even Bridgerton themed”. pointed out.
Some of the experiences advertised at the Bridgerton Ball, such as prizes for the best-dressed contestants and the aforementioned diamond selection, did not take place.
Additionally, the ball did not feature some of the experiences as advertised, such as prizes for best-dressed attendees and the aforementioned diamond selection.
Compounding matters is the fact that the vendors were made up of local vendors selling standard festival gear, and that the dancers at the event (the only dancers) were described by attendees as strippers.
Perhaps it goes without saying that this was not an official event, but some attendees may have confused it with “The Queen’s Ball: The Bridgerton Experience.”
Organizers of the Bridgerton Ball insist this is not a scam. They then issued a statement to ABC affiliate WXYZ-TV, noting that “systemic issues have affected the enjoyment of some guests,” and adding, “We will address these shortcomings in a statement. I take full responsibility.”
The statement ends with a promise to “do everything in our power to make this right,” but it’s not yet clear what form that will take (such as refunds for tickets ranging from $150 to $1,000).
a bridgerton This incident, which turned out to be an unfortunate scam, clearly casts a negative light on the show itself, but so far Netflix has not commented on this outrageous scandal. Perhaps that’s for the best… Lady Whistledown may remind us that the surest way to spread a story you hate is to talk about it.
So, we can say that it is quite wise for the streamer to remain silent on this matter, but that does not mean that the rest of the members will not gossip about this matter while waiting for the next season to end .
sauce: hollywood reporter
