Once again, another self-explanatory party. Basically, you have a party where everyone is required to wear at least one hat. I would also strongly encourage that dry foods such as chips and crackers be served in hats. If you have a hat that you think you could serve salsa or bean dip in, you can do that too.
People can receive hat awards as well. The following is a list of hat award ideas.
Most practical hat
Most impractical hat
Wearing the most hats
Most creative hat
Best sports hat
Best time period hat
Heaviest hat
You could also have a moment at the party where someone gives a brief history of the hat. Or everyone could give one reason why they like hats.
As Americans, we wear many hats. We often take the hat for granted, so this party should remind us of how much the hat has become a part of American culture and society.
This is more of a social experiment than a party. But here's the idea.
Invite a lot of people over that either you or others you invite have had bad break-ups, ongoing fights, general hatred toward each other etc. Then see what happens when they all show up at the same party. Make sure you take copius notes of the happenings and maybe even place some hidden cameras.
Of course, you wouldn't want to advertise this as a social experiment. Just tell everyone you're getting a group of people together for a chill game night. The actual playing of games would yield great awkward/tense moments.
This wouldn't necessarily be a fun night. But it would be an interesting and eye opening night. Maybe some people could even resolve their problems or get back together!
Bobby Jindal is the governor of Louisiana. He is a man who deserves a party in his honor. I have come up with at least three (3) variations of a Bobby Jindal party.
Variation 1:
Bobby Jindal Appreciation Party
The credit for this goes to Lauren Golds and her friends at UCSC. Basically, you decorate with a Bobby Jindal theme. Pictures of him go on the wall. Watch videos of his speeches (he was the republican reply to Obama's address to Congress on February 24, 2009). Eat American foods, like hamburgers and hot dogs, because those are Jindal's favorites. Since he's the governor of Louisiana, any Louisiana-themed activities are appropriate. Republican and political themed things are also appropriate.
Variation 2:
Bobby Jindal Volcano Party
Bobby Jindal once spoke out about Government spending and how outrageous it has become. He cited, in particular, volcano monitoring.
Recently, a volcano in Iceland has erupted and caused all kind of chaos with airlines in Northern Europe. People were literally stuck in cities across Europe because no flights were coming in or out of airports.
Thus, a Bobby Jindal Volcano Party would be themed around Jindal's coincidental speech! The theme is more or less the same as the above party, but with Volcanoes added in! Make it a more tropical theme, or even an Icelandic theme. Watch Jindal's speech about volcano monitoring spending. A fun game would be to try and predict what else seems like wasteful government spending, but could possibly become a relevant and useful cause!
Variation #3:
Bobby Jindal and Kenneth the Page Party
If you don't know Kenneth the Page (fromthe hit comedy show, 30 Rock), then I suggest watching more TV before you throw a party. Not just this one, but any party.
Bobby Jindal and Kenneth the Page share many similar qualities, and this party would celebrate their similarities (and even their subtle differences!).
Watch 30 Rock episodes that center on Kenneth, and some of Jindal's speeches. Play a game where you read quotes from things each has said, and the guests have to guess which man said which quote! The results may be hilariously shocking.
All of these variations are quite similar, and indeed, one could even throw a more general Bobby Jindal party with all of these elements combined! Either way, Bobby Jindal is proof that politicians deserve parties, too.
A Eurovision party probably isn't all that unique. At least, not if you are in Europe.
The concept of this party is Eurovision, the European Song Contest. Ideally, it would involve watching Eurovision live(the 25, 27, and 29th of May in 2010). This feat may be difficult in the United States, however. Thus, as a substitute, watching clips of Eurovision entries and simulating the voting process would be the ideal replacement.
Each country that submits an entry has a band or singer to represent them. Different song styles win, from the Herrey's Diggi-Loo Diggi-Ley to Lordi's Hard Rock Hallelujah. Each country is also represented by a judge, and each judge can vote up to 12 points (12 given to the favorite song).
To recreate the Eurovision experience, each guest should represent a different country and place their votes.
Another version of this party is the "Best of Eurovision" party. In this one, the entries for a particular year aren't chosen, but rather classic Eurovision entries. Guests then vote for which entry is their favorite in the same 12-point system.
Guests representing particular countries should try to dress like that culture, and if the party is given pot-luck style, bring a dish from that country's cuisine. If not pot-luck style, or if thrown together last minute, the host can provide national props and food from various Eurovision countries' cuisine.
Another fun activity, or perhaps another riff on the Eurovision party in itself, is Eurovision Karaoke.
Here is a song that most people probably don't know was a Eurovision winner back in the day:
And here are some examples of classic Eurovision songs:
Glitzy and glamorous dress is required for all guests.
Glitzy foods and drinks should be served. These are things like sparkling drinks in champagne glasses and any party foods that must be held together with toothpicks. Also, sushi is good for this occasion.
The main thing about this party is that every guest who enters must wear a picture of a Hollywood Heartthrob on their forehead. The guest is not allowed to know who is on their forehead. Then every other guest must treat them as if they are that Hollywood Heartthrob. At the end of the night, everyone tries to guess who they are wearing on their forehead. Whoever guesses the right person gets a glitzy and glamorous prize.
Way 1: Way 1 is the obvious way. Everyone wears the most solemn of all colors (black) from head to toe. Dress should be business casual although berets are strongly encouraged. Smiling at this party would be strictly forbidden and only the most serious of conversation topics (mathematics & sciences,environmentalism, and philosophy & religion) would be allowed. Also only the solemnest of foods should be provided. This means no alcohol since there can be no solemnity without sobriety. Serious foods are any foods that don't have icing or are not aesthetically pleasing. Perhaps a good stew or pulled pork.
Way 2: Since solemn and party are two seemingly contradictory terms that have come together in the title of this party, this could be an oxymoron party. People could wear clothing that doesn't typically go together. In other words, they should dress mismatched. Strange food combinations should be encouraged. In fact, fondue with strange things to dip would be great. For example, you could have chocolate fondue and dip Ruffles or broccoli in it.
So, Way 2 actually ends up being the opposite of solemn. (Perhaps this adds to the oxymoronic attributes of the party?) But it would probably be more fun.
