'Tis the season for prom! . . .
So yeah . . . . my high school's prom is in less than 24 hours now. Basically, I have gone the last two weeks wanting to ask this cute blonde girl . . . and never got the opportunity to until Thursday night, when she told me that she already had a date. I failed to rent a tuxedo, mostly because I was in denial that prom was so close . . . then it was too late when I went to get one. Ahh-ahh-ahh . . . I had a "back-up date" from another school, but the deadline for applications for bringing non-EHS students was Tuesday. So, it is 1: 30, and I am dateless, tux-less, and altogether hopeless. I managed to wiggle myself in with my immediate circle of "church friends", who are going in a big group . . but still, what a miserable heap of crap.
So, AI'ers, Im curious: do any of you have wonderful, horror-ridden, or just plain interesting stories to tell about prom, whtehr it be about you or someone else who went to your prom? Im reminded of the scene in the movie "Whatever it Takes" where one of the dateless dudes steals the keys to the mechanically moving floor of the gym and retracts the floor to expose the swimming pool underneath.
Mayhem!!! I sincerely hope that there are at least a few of you who were more ill-prepared than I currently am . . . for my own sanity . . . lol Im a junior, btw . . . Next year I plan to have things go much more smoothly. Well, hopefully . . .
So, AI'ers, Im curious: do any of you have wonderful, horror-ridden, or just plain interesting stories to tell about prom, whtehr it be about you or someone else who went to your prom? Im reminded of the scene in the movie "Whatever it Takes" where one of the dateless dudes steals the keys to the mechanically moving floor of the gym and retracts the floor to expose the swimming pool underneath.
Mayhem!!! I sincerely hope that there are at least a few of you who were more ill-prepared than I currently am . . . for my own sanity . . . lol Im a junior, btw . . . Next year I plan to have things go much more smoothly. Well, hopefully . . .
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If I were to go to mine, which i don't know when it is, my g/f is over 2 hrs away , but, maybe!
Oh, gee, thanks! *Someone* actually has a girlfriend that they could go to prom with. Gee, I feel good now.
LOL . . . ughh . . . no girlfriend . . . ::: sigh :::
Originally posted by Mac OS X
So yeah . . . . my high school's prom is in less than 24 hours now. Basically, I have gone the last two weeks wanting to ask this cute blonde girl . . . and never got the opportunity to until Thursday night, when she told me that she already had a date. I failed to rent a tuxedo, mostly because I was in denial that prom was so close . . . then it was too late when I went to get one. Ahh-ahh-ahh . . . I had a "back-up date" from another school, but the deadline for applications for bringing non-EHS students was Tuesday. So, it is 1: 30, and I am dateless, tux-less, and altogether hopeless. I managed to wiggle myself in with my immediate circle of "church friends", who are going in a big group . . but still, what a miserable heap of crap.
So, AI'ers, Im curious: do any of you have wonderful, horror-ridden, or just plain interesting stories to tell about prom, whtehr it be about you or someone else who went to your prom? Im reminded of the scene in the movie "Whatever it Takes" where one of the dateless dudes steals the keys to the mechanically moving floor of the gym and retracts the floor to expose the swimming pool underneath.
If you can't get a tux, find a dark suit, and just wear the shirt, tie and crumb catcher (cumberbon but I forget the spelling) which you can buy at any store. Better yet go with a nice tie and vest combo. No one will really notice if the dark suit is cut more like a suit instead of a tux because everyone there probably rented theirs like you and just have no idea.
Prom is basically just an overblown date. Also most teenagers are horribly self-conscious. The reality isn't that people will look down their nose at you. It is that they probably won't look or bother with you at all. They will be busy having fun, you CAN be busy having fun and so don't worry.
Restaurant, just find a nice one. You'll rememeber the conversation and fun more than the food so again even if you go to Sizzler, who cares.
Vehicle. If you can't go high class, then go eccentric. Either way be memorable so I nominate the crappy old church van for all of you to ride in. I suggest playing Blitz by Audio Adrenaline as you enter the valet/parking area and all of you giving the valet a nice tip.
Get there, take some pics together, bring some cameras, dance until you sweat and bring something silly to do. Maybe some silly string to play with or whatever you think will keep things lose and fun.
If you don't have a date, and aren't going to get a kiss, then at least get lots of hugs. Remember that if you feel lonely, someone else does too. Hugs make everyone feel great.
Lastly go home and if no one is tired, go to Denny's for some pie and more conversation. Play stupid games with sugar packets.
Finally know you had some fun instead of some worries.
I went to both my junior and senior prom. Both were pretty fun, but neither were life altering. Just have fun.
Nick
Originally posted by Mac OS X
So yeah . . . . my high school's prom is in less than 24 hours now. Basically, I have gone the last two weeks wanting to ask this cute blonde girl . . . and never got the opportunity to until Thursday night, when she told me that she already had a date. I failed to rent a tuxedo, mostly because I was in denial that prom was so close . . . then it was too late when I went to get one. Ahh-ahh-ahh . . . I had a "back-up date" from another school, but the deadline for applications for bringing non-EHS students was Tuesday. So, it is 1: 30, and I am dateless, tux-less, and altogether hopeless. I managed to wiggle myself in with my immediate circle of "church friends", who are going in a big group . . but still, what a miserable heap of crap.
So, AI'ers, Im curious: do any of you have wonderful, horror-ridden, or just plain interesting stories to tell about prom, whtehr it be about you or someone else who went to your prom? Im reminded of the scene in the movie "Whatever it Takes" where one of the dateless dudes steals the keys to the mechanically moving floor of the gym and retracts the floor to expose the swimming pool underneath.
Hi Mac OS X -
Ahhh, the ills of procrastination. Tsk. Unfortunately, I know all about those ills. Let me just say that overcoming 'putting stuff off' will probably be a lifelong battle for you, so you should take yourself in hand now and really work on changing your ways, little by little, one thing at a time. (Okay...end of lecture.
Next year, ask that "really cute blonde girl" two months in advance. Girls spend weeks shopping for dresses, buying shoes, getting their hair streaked, etc. You can't ask them two nights before the prom.
Imo, the movie Ten Things I Hate About You has some nice prom moments. I think that film is a teen classic. The female guidance counselor is especially funny.
No interesting stories spring to mind from either of my proms, except that my boyfriend senior year was a real cutie.
I think Kickaha said somewhere that he picked up his prom date on a motorcycle, and then they didn't bother going to the prom, and had a fantastic time.
Still, I'd say that I went my first year just so I could say, "Yeah, I went to the prom". Kind of a lousy exuse but neither of my parents went to their proms so I was guilt tripped into it.
The second year, I went with one girl who had a twin sister (not identical) and it turned out that the sister didn't have a date. Since I didn't have money for a limo or anything, I drove but ended up driving both of them to the prom and when the sister got bored/upset at being there, I had to drive them both home again. Kind of a lousy experience both times, I would rather have spent the time/money on something else.
Originally posted by Mac OS X
So yeah . . . .
Girls need 4 weeks. seriously. It's that sad of an enterprise.
Anyway, formals are really pretty dull. They are entirely for the girls, so that they can look at each other's dresses. Since you mentioned that you're going with "church friends," I don't imagine that you ever had plans to get frisky anyway. You should feel glad that you saved yourself $50 on a tuxedo rental.
Anyhow, tonight I have a Hawaiin luau to go to. Supposedly a whole pig has been cooked in the ground for days. Awesome. It's this kind of stuff that's consolation for the guys: Hawaiian shirts, pig, beer.
FYI, I'm a senior at Princeton right now. Yesterday night all the club had their formals. I recommend buying a tux, because you'll use it enough to have it "pay for itself," whether its for formals or for making money on the side as a bartender.
Originally posted by Fran441
The second year, I went with one girl who had a twin sister (not identical) and it turned out that the sister didn't have a date. Since I didn't have money for a limo or anything, I drove but ended up driving both of them to the prom and when the sister got bored/upset at being there, I had to drive them both home again. Kind of a lousy experience both times, I would rather have spent the time/money on something else.
OMG! Girls can be so incredibly selfish and self-centered. That twin had a lot of nerve, first to tag along on 'your' date, and then to ruin the evening for you on top of it. What a spoiled brat she was (and probably STILL is!!!)
Just be glad you didn't marry either one of them!
Prom really is expensive. I think it would be safe to say that a LOT of prom dates turn out to be either mediocre or pretty awful, especially considering the amount of money forked out. Sigh.
Originally posted by Splinemodel
Girls need 4 weeks. seriously. It's that sad of an enterprise.
Anyway, formals are really pretty dull. They are entirely for the girls, so that they can look at each other's dresses.
That's pretty true, actually. But otoh, it really is amazing to see everyone dressed up and 'acting' like adults.
Prom is kind of a 'rite of passage' that everyone should do at least once, even though it does cost a fortune. I think people who blow off prom both years always have a twinge of regret. I could be wrong though; but that's what I think. They tell themselves they didn't miss anything, and other people might confirm that; but in the back of their minds it bothers them that they didn't have an experience that "everyone" else did.
Just seeing all your friends (that you're used to seeing in T-shirts and jeans) all dressed up in tuxes and fancy dresses is a not-to-be-missed, once-in-a-lifetime sight.
You look at everyone and think, "Wow...we're really NOT kids anymore."
Anyway...just my opinion.
My recommendation, sneak a bottle of 80+ proof out of your parent's house, get flucked up before, and barf all over the girl that wouldn't go with you. She'll certainly never forget and if all goes to plan, you won't remember anything the next morning.*
*HOM is not responsible for any actions that may be taken based on his post to AI. You're a man now, live with the consequences.
One thing I regret like nothing else is last year not going. I didn't want to go, and so I turned a couple girls down, and then my dream girl asked me and I had to say no because I said no to the other girls. I know it was probably the right thing to do, but I regret it like nothing else. She has a boyfriend now, so I couldn't ask her this year
I got ready and dressed . . . and I must say, I have a damn nice suit . . . looked fine. Drove to Flowerama to buy a boutonnière for, ughh, myself . . . which they had a ready-made one (thank God). We all meet up at Sara's house . . . looking pretty. Lalala . . . I found out that I forgot my ticket. I drove back to my house to get the ticket, and back to Sara's. Then . . . we all rode the light rail up to downtown . . . we walked around trying to find the Italian restaurant that we had reservations for. Wander, wander, wander . . . finally find it. Its amazing where mob mentality can lead you. lol
I forgot the name of the restaurant. Stephanie's, or something like that. The food was absolte crap. I really hated it. My waitress wasnt the best person Ive ever experienced . . . and . . . I never did get a salad with my dinner like I was supposed to. The lasagna I had was horrible (Fazoli's is better) . . . and it was $11.95 for the plate. It really was bad. Let me find the actual name so as to warn fellow Denverites here never to eat there . . . Josefina's . . . yeah . . . in fact, I can safely say that it is about the only truly bad restaurant Ive ever eaten at.
Prom: Executive Towers. Small, small room . . . not what I envisioned . . . well, close, I guess. Lalala . . . dance, dance, dance, tear the house down with Loveshack (supposed to do that song for the talent show . . . when other people that were in our group bailed out) . . . fun, fun, . . . find out that the cute blonde girl I wanted to ask there was with Tahn, regarded by class concensus to be a pathetic little b****. That was disheartening. Anyway! Fun, fun . . . oh! prom's over. Time for after-prom . . . at school. 5 hours of playing blackjack to win tokens to get tickets for a raffle to get prizes. That and playing bad volleyball in the gym and running around with a soccer ball acting stupid. Ant a bit of eating, too.
After-prom over, lalala . . . and Im here. So, in short: I had a lot of fun . . . it was nowhere near as romantic and special as I thought it would be . . . and I got many hugs, but no kisses, out of the whole experience.
Number of girls who were previously virgins who lost their virginity tonight after prom: I say at least 6.
::: sigh :::
Oh well
Originally posted by Carol A
Just be glad you didn't marry either one of them!
Ah, but it could have been interesting had you married both. Are you Mormon perchance?
Glad to hear it went well.
Nick
Originally posted by Mac OS X
Number of girls who were previously virgins who lost their virginity tonight after prom: I say at least 6.
::: sigh :::
Oh well
Isn't that the lamest thing on Earth? It segways so cleanly into the "wine her, dine her, 69 her" custom that seems to work all too well. Seriously, ladies, if you're a feminist and want respect, it's women you have to fight, and not men.
Sounds like you should be writing this down.
Isn't that the lamest thing on Earth? It segways so cleanly into the "wine her, dine her, 69 her" custom that seems to work all too well. Seriously, ladies, if you're a feminist and want respect, it's women you have to fight, and not men.
Amen
Actually I am just hoping for a kiss. I don't know my date very well...I mean we are friends, but we really only know each other because we are in the same group of friends.
I'm not sure about wining and dining though, since they are serving food at our prom...chicken
But yeah...figure I'll be looking less ugly in my tux, and it will be a nice setting, say a nice thing or two and hopefully a kiss