Last Saturday marked one of the most enjoyable nights of my adult life, and here’s why…
My friend Allison invited 15 friends to celebrate her husband Zach’s birthday. The venue? A Thai restaurant that doubles as a karaoke bar.
Alison also brought NINE wigs. Initially, I was unsure, but she explained the brilliant reasoning: “Zach is fixated on how wigs instill confidence. Karaoke can be daunting for many, but with a wig, you transform into a different person and feel bolder than usual.”
AND OMG THEY WERE RIGHT. You know how a party usually takes an hour or two to warm up? For people to get settled and start mingling? For the energy to pick up? Well, this video was taken 15 MINUTES after the party started. Everyone was already unhinged.
Every time I hear the Backstreet Boys’ song “I Want It That Way,” I think of the Brooklyn Nine-Nine cold open.
Our friend Aaron (on the left) used to be in a band, so honestly his performances were UNFAIR. You’re supposed to be bad at karaoke! That’s the whole point!
Finally, here’s the birthday cake Alison brought. Jet black, ornate, with just two words: “you’ve aged.”
What’s your go-to karaoke song? (Some highlights from last weekend were: Before He Cheats, Kiss Me, Baby Got Back, and Sweet Caroline.) And Allison’s wig tactic had me in stitches, but I’m now a convert.
P.S. 5 things I noticed at a drinks party, how to host a cookie swap, and are you a party host or an enthusiastic guest?
