Parties are supposed to be: fun, exciting, entertaining, relaxing. A good party naturally achieves all of that, but sometimes the party needs help to break the ice, create some more energy, and encourage social interaction. This kick-start can often be achieved by throwing a themed party.
Themed parties give everyone at the party something in common to talk about. A basic theme can at least help ease the awkward first segment of the party, when everyone is getting a feel for the party and the conversation. The basic themes may then be forgotten as the party moves on to different conversations and activities, depending on the whims of those involved. More involved themes may stay relevant for the entire party, and even direct the mood of the entire party.
First, the basic party themes:
80's party- Everyone dresses up like they are from the 1980's, you listen to music from the eighties, you use 80's pick-up lines. Maybe you even eat food from the 80's, if you can find some that isn't stale (haha, joke).
Greek party- simple once again: everyone wears togas and maybe some olive wreaths. You discuss about philosophy, pythagorean theorem, the Trojans, the flatness of the earth. You know, ancient Greek stuff.
So these are some basic party themes, to get everyone there, on the same page and talking until everyone has had enough to drink to make the party crazy by itself.
The more advanced themes:
Mustachio Bashio- Like the name suggests, you show up with hair on your upper lip, or you don't come at all. Women that can grow mustaches are strongly encouraged, but those that can't can make do with a fake. This event takes a couple months of prior planning, so that all attendees can work on creating the thick mustache of their dreams. When the party day comes, the costume and persona that attends to the mustache can take on a life of its own- pretentious French somelier? White trash? Charlie Chaplin? Only your imagination can hold you back.
Rubik's Cube- Guests show up with clothing of various different solid colors. Guests spend entire night swapping pieces of clothing, until every article of clothing on their body is all of one color. First one to get there wins.
These are just a few basic party ideas, but you can get creative or as boring as you would like. The idea does not always matter as much as the simple fact of having a theme to bring the party-goers together. If your theme sucks, at least everyone can spend the night bashing it and you. And they will probably enjoy themselves all them same.
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