Lesley Martin
Anyone else feel like their creativity has been stifled by HI30 and core bio courses? Here’s a quick fix: Throw a theme party!
Weekends are great to blow off steam from the seemingly endless days of classes and studying in DiMenna, but let’s be honest – partying at Fairfield can get a little bit repetitive.
Themed parties make playing dress up acceptable even if it’s not Halloween, and they’re much more fun to chat about in Barone the next morning.
So if you decide to take on the responsibility of throwing a killer theme party, think big. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with a kiddie pool in the middle of a townhouse; even if it limits capacity, it makes swimsuit attire acceptable. And if you’re worried about whether or not your costume will keep you from going to other ‘normal’ parties, trust me from experience: there’s no better conversation starter than showing up in a catwalk-worthy dress made out of a garbage bag.
Keep in mind that there is a very fine line between an amazing theme party and a lame one. Whether you’re hosting or attending, theme parties require full commitment. If you’re lost for ideas, collegetips.com has a list of standard themes guaranteed to make your party a hit:
ABC (anything but clothes): Guests wear anything but normal clothing. Spend the extra time on your unconventional outfit, and you’ll be the hit of the party. (Well done, guys!)
Graffiti/ Black light Party: Guests wear white T-shirts and hosts hand out sharpies (or highlighters, if black light is available) to write on each other’s shirts. A few drinks in, and the messages on the shirts start getting better. A great college keepsake.
Heaven and Hell: Champagne and wine on the top floor, beer on the first, and hard liquor in the basement, which is unfortunately not an option for the townhouses. With fading memories of great basement parties freshman year, I’m still bitter. But with a little tweaking – and hiding of valuables – and I’m sure you could make this work.
Superhero Party: Dress as a superhero, or create your own. An uncomfortable amount of spandex in one room, but I bet it would be hilarious.
Also, the holidays are approaching, giving the perfect opportunity for a theme party. Don’t just throw the standard Christmas party. Fun themes like ‘ugly Christmas sweaters’ or ‘Santa’s little helpers’ are much more creative than standard green and red attire, regardless of how many free red Fairfield shirts we’ve all accumulated over the years.
It’s almost the end of the semester, and, with finals coming up, we’re all itching to get out of here for a while. Even though the work load is getting more demanding, don’t get lazy with your dedication to throwing the perfect party. Take a risk, throw a theme party, and make some great memories.
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