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35 Times Someone Brought Something Random To A Party That Ended Up Making It More Interesting
It's not a secret that everybody loves a good party. You get to chat with your friends, meet new people and enjoy all these never-ending wonders of social gatherings. Staying at home, cosied up in bed with a phone in your hand is also very exciting – however, it's never a bad idea to connect with a person or two.
Socializing is significantly important for our physical and mental health, especially after facing such a horrific pandemic that turned our lives completely upside down. Most of us have already forgotten what it's like to party or how to organize one, so maybe this article will throw you a couple of ideas.
"What's an underrated thing to bring to a party?" – an online user decided to ask fellow Redditors about the things that most folks don't ever consider bringing to social gatherings, but that, in theory, turned out to be pretty handy.
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#1
At my daughter's 15th bday party, some kid showed up with a heavy looking backpack. I immediately assumed it was full of beer and was watching him carefully. Nope, freeze packs and ice cream sandwiches for an outdoor party in July. That kid is going places.
Benita Valdez 3 years ago
Now that is a well raised child. What an awesome surprise for an outdoor part; nothing nicer on a hot day than some yummy ice cream
GoddessOdd 3 years ago
I am sure that guy is sure to be popular wherever he goes... I don't know if any 15 year olds I know would be smart enough to bring something like that to a party...most guests arrive expecting to be fed.
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#2
If someone brought a friendly dog to a party I would be thrilled. Then I'd have someone to hang out in the corner with.
Eucritta 3 years ago
Always a plus. We used to throw parties in our back yard, all mannerly dogs welcome. It also had the advantage of encouraging people to talk about their dogs, rather than the latest outrage. Highly recommend.
GoddessOdd 3 years ago
Yep. The only get togethers I was having before Covid were doggy play dates... dogs and humans all had a great time, and all that was required was a doggie pool, some tennis balls, some tug toys, and BYOB invitations. (and party snacks, for humans and doggos 😋😋😋🐶🐶🐶🐩🐕🐕🦺🦮
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AustrianGirl 3 years ago
Since I'm scared of dogs I wouldn't be so happy about someone bringing a dog without asking first.
Cornelious Clemonts 3 years ago
Same whenever someone has a dog I stand there worried that it's going to kill me.
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Celtic Pirate Queen 3 years ago
I'm not a pet person and get really ticked when someone shows up with their dog. Usually only happens once.
Jane Alexander 3 years ago
I asked the folks if their dog 'chewy' (sp?) was named in English, Spanish or Swalhili. They said 'Starwars'
#3
Always bring a big tub of sliced watermelon.
Everyone else is bringing booze and chips and burgers, but when that fresh, juicy watermelon hits the table everyone is instantly desperate for a slice.
Kookamunga 3 years ago
I used to bring a watermelon, with a hole drilled in it, filled with a whole bottle of Grey Goose. Good times.
Luther von Wolfen 3 years ago
When I was a kid, family events at my aunt and uncle's house frequently included vodkamelon. And then someone would suggest target shooting in the yard. Good times.
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Slinkaste 3 years ago
My daughter (15 y) loves to bring fresh vegetables like cauliflower, cucumbers, sweet bell peppers, carrots, radish for parties or excursions since she was 3. everybody are super excited and her food is the first what disappears from the table.
Tenacious Squirrel 3 years ago
Fresh cauliflower? I don’t know many people who’d eat it raw.
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Rowan Kurko 3 years ago
About one of the only things I wouldn't want as a surprise at a party given that I am allergic . . . Haven't had any in years now and i'm not interested in seeing if the symptoms have changed for better or worse or not at all. Still as long as some people enjoy it at least
#4
A willingness to help clean up.
lenka 3 years ago
I love guests who treat my home like their own. I.e. if you invite them to help themselves, they do, they grab a drink or turn the kettle on, they pitch in, help set the table or wipe off the dishes. It's so much more relaxed and pleasant.
NsG 3 years ago
This is the relationship I have with my bestie. We've been friends for over a decade, and she still says "make yourself at home". Last time we went over (pre-viral yuck), she said it and then smirked. She'd moved all her mugs and installed new drawers - I put the kettle on, but then had to ask her to be hostess and show me where she'd moved everything to, so I could make a brew! First time I'd been a "guest" in nine years!
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NsG 3 years ago
I do this by default. I like to be useful, and I often end up at gatherings where I know no one but the host. I get exhausted from being "on" and socialising, and start gathering plates as an excuse!
hhh cubed 3 years ago
This is me. I spent the whole time at a gathering of my family, after a funeral, in the kitchen of a nephew and his wife, keeping up with dishes. It was easier for me than socializing with them.
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Monica Rogers 3 years ago
I once threw a HUGE party Christmas Eve. 2 of my husband's sisters lived out of state. One north, one south. For the first time in 15 years everyone would be together for Christmas so I invited about 100 family and friends. Big success, wonderful time, no one wanted the party to end including me. At 3 am I realized I hadn't wrapped any of the presents for my kids! I was so busy putting the party together, the kids would be up in a few hours! I was freaking out! My remaining guests all helped me wrap 🥰 like Santa's elves! Then helped clean up some, so I had a great Christmas morning after a great Christmas Eve. So thankful they pitched in.
Celtic Pirate Queen 3 years ago
That's totally me. I'm always that weirdo who doesn't live there cleaning the kitchen.
Felicia Dale 3 years ago
I love doing dishes at parties! I get direction from the host and then do what they say. We both get a break!
#5
The best party guest we ever had brought bread, spicy cheese, and a griddle, and made 2 AM jalapeño grilled cheese sandwiches for everyone.
She was a LEGEND.
GoddessOdd 3 years ago
Great... I can't be hungry for grilled cheese this soon after dinner... it's not possible!
Eagle Girl 3 years ago
I think the important part here is they brought a griddle. Biggest pita for the host is a guest showing up with a dish that isn't ready. However good yoru dip/casserole etc is, if it needs oven or stovetop, you shifted the whole vibe of the party.
Karen Grace 3 years ago
I'd just say grilled bread and butter for me please. Not everyone can eat chili peppers.
#6
A breathalyzer. Before covid there was some guy who would always bring one. He had some drinking game associated with it and would double as a way to know who needs a couch, an Uber, a buddy for the sidewalk, a buddy for the bus or just fine by themselves to walk home.
Benita Valdez 3 years ago
CVS pharmacy chain used to carry them and I think it's smart especially when you have stubborn friends who need proof they drank too much and can't drive
GoddessOdd 3 years ago
I went to a party a long time ago, everyone had to surrender car keys to the host, and to get them back you had to blow under the legal limit. Bless him, he also loaded up his van with all of us who flunked, and drove us home to pick up our vehicles the next day.
Huddo's sister 3 years ago
Every time I have seen someone bring a breathalyzer it has been faulty/inaccurate :(
Eagle Girl 3 years ago
What was the game? bc that is brilliant. So exhausting trying to reason with someone who is "Fine" when obvi they are not.
#7
Giant 6-ft submarine sandwich. I once brought one to a party and arrived right as the attendees finished a round of bong hits. They treated me like I was Jesus Christ himself.
XenoMurph 3 years ago
I always brought a footlong to parties. Or so I thought. So many disappointed ladies.
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Chrissie Anit 3 years ago
I guess that wasn't the party where one person finished half of the 6ft sandwich on his own?
Raven Sheridan 3 years ago (edited)
"And the seventh day, the Lord created sandwiches. And he saw that it was good. And on the eighth day, he rested."
#8
Went to a Super Bowl party with my brother once. He asked the hostess what we should bring. She said to surprise her. We went to the grocery store and got those little brownie bites, Oreos, and some Chips Ahoy . Then I headed toward the milk section. He goes, "What are you doing?" I go, "Who eats these without wanting milk? You gonna be the a**hole to drink all their milk? No. You gonna settle for tap water? No. So we're bringing milk with these." He was impressed. We show up and I'm carrying the milk. Hostesses boyfriend chuckles, "Why'd you bring milk?" I gave him basically the same spiel I had given my brother and everyone at the party had that, "Oh s**t" moment of how clutch that was.
Just tore my rotator cuff patting myself on the back for that one.
Benita Valdez 3 years ago
Yes. If you bring dessert bringing a little extra milk is an awesome idea so there's plenty for people to put in tea or coffee and to just drink solo
lakitha tolbert 3 years ago
Great idea but still a good idea to bring at least one non-milk milk like almond or oat for those of us who can't drink regular milk! We wanna eat too!
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Susan Trevaskis-Owen 3 years ago
I've often brought something sweet; bringing milk never even occurred to me. Making a note for next time. Thanks, buddy!
Eagle Girl 3 years ago
Haha 'Clutch'! That's a blast from the past! Makes me think of 'Mean Girls' & Gretchen wanting 'Fetch' to be the new cool girl word. Lol good times
#9
Fruit. People get tired of junk food fast and then want something to freshen up. Fruits are tasty, sweet and guilt-free.
Benita Valdez 3 years ago
I'm super happy with fresh fruit being brought. Parties aren't usually known for healthy food so having fresh fruit and veggies to snack on is alway a welcome treat. Plus you can put a piece of fruit in your cocktail for a nice boozy treat 😋
Bobby 3 years ago
I didn't learn until I was an adult that a veggie and fruit tray was not normal at parties. My family always has parties throughout the year (holidays, sports events, just because) and fruits and veggies are always set out with the food.
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Tarhes ~ 3 years ago
There are also people with diabetes, celiac, or gluten sensitivity and fruit is a healthy dessert option. I usually bring fruit so more people can be included.
jaysko 3 years ago
Healthier than most other dessert options yes, but fruit does naturally have a LOT of sugar in it. I LOVE fruit, but as a type 1 diabetic I gotta know when to pump the brakes or else my sugar will spike!
Load More Replies... Karen Grace 3 years ago
They are also gluten free in case anyone at the party has food restrictions.
Francesca Annoni 3 years ago
Fruit skewers.. in a watermelon bowl, everybody loves fruit but EVERYBODY loves peeled and cut fruits..
Rylee Evergreen 3 years ago
Yes!!! I remember in my high school theatre groups people would bring in snacks for before performances, and the fresh fruit/veggie platters would run out first.
Hens' Teeth 3 years ago
We bought a lot of fruit when we went camping to do some LSD. Supposedly it heightens your senses or something and makes the fruit taste even more amazing. AND IT DID!! The sweetest strawberries, the juiciest pump grapes! I tries a banana and I don't care much for them, I do eat them though, and yes it did taste better but you could feel the texture so much more. Blegh still good though! One of the best nights in a long time! We a great night. The stars was out and the trees was swaying a bit with the wind (and the lsd) the fireplace was crackling and warm, we was on an overlook so we could hear the brook running. Probably the best camping I ever did.
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#10
Healing potions. Generally the Cleric can keep everyone alive, but it’s a great backup option.
Oh wait, wrong kind of party. Soft drinks. It’s good for people who don’t drink, and it’s good for a mixer.
LuckyL 3 years ago
Playing D&D twice a week and I read healthy potions and didn't get the joke 😅. Thanks for the comment!!!
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Hazel Sage 3 years ago
As long as you have a druid who can cast Goodberry, who even needs a cleric? 😉
lakitha tolbert 3 years ago
I dont drink alcohol so I really appreciate ginger ale and iced tea!
5B STAVYA BHATNAGAR 3 years ago
Apparently my tongue doesn't like the carbon dioxide in soft drinks
#11
My office used to do "goodie days" and would pass around a sign up sheet for what you were going to bring so that we wouldn't have too much of one type of thing. One of those days, I put on the sheet that I was bringing "bread and butter". The night before, I got my bread machine going and baked two loaves of different, crusty herb breads. At the office, I sliced them up, put them on a warming tray and had butter on the side. It was gone in a short time, and people were commenting, "I thought you were joking, but that turned out good."
Eagle Girl 3 years ago
Absolutely! So simple but so overlooked! My fave treat is warm semolina from the local bakery
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GoddessOdd 3 years ago
My Cuban coworkers brought fresh loaves of Cuban bread and butter almost every morning... it made a great breakfast.
XenoMurph 3 years ago
"Bread machine". Good, but oven cooked is better. Stand mixer, or bread maker to knead. Then an hour or two to rise, knock it back and form into a loaf, leave to rise again, pop it in the oven 35 mins at 190c, much better than bread maker bread. But if you don't have time..... bread maker is still awesome. (Try a few fennel seeds for extra flavour)
Vetus Vespertilio 3 years ago
Neither my daughter nor myself can make decent bread in a bread machine. It’s just blah. Using the stand mixer, though, we can make you everything from babka to Zopf without breaking a sweat. Other people have great success with the machines, so we figure our auras are wrong or something.
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jdith123 said:
Tamales
schmales replied:
Chicago? My favorite time during drunken nights was the tamale guy who would come in around 1 am to bars to sell his wife's tamales. $5 for 10+ tamales would make everyone's night... I loved that guy, he is a tri-state treasure ❤️
Andy Acceber 3 years ago
Tamale Guy is a Chicago legend. I remember him. He'd go from bar to bar at night selling tamales. We'd all cheer when he'd show up. His real name is Claudio Velez. Anyone curious about him should check this out: https://chicago.eater.com/2021/7/29/22600181/tamale-guy-claudio-velez-chicago-bar-food-vendor
Nijlenna Rusty 3 years ago
Can someone please explain to an outsider what a tamale is? Preferably with recipe ;) They look so yummie!
Andy Acceber 3 years ago
There are LOTS of different ways to make tamales, and the process itself is really a tradition. The best way to learn is to find someone who already knows and ask to help them make some. If there's any sort of Mexican cultural center in your community, see if they have an event where you can learn. If not, here's a recipe that looks pretty good. Personally, I prefer tamales with molé, a savory sauce from Oaxaca made from chocolate. This recipe doesn't have molé in it, but it looks like a pretty neutral one to start with. I'm sure there are lots of videos online of people making tamales too, so you can see how the process works. https://sanfelipe.com.mx/2012/12/08/tamales-food-for-the-season/
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Winter 3 years ago
I remember the tamale guy in Chicago! He'd walk into a bar late night and folks would mob him like Wall Street traders. He'd sell out in minutes.
Bobby 3 years ago
We have a tamale guy in Toledo as well. Does every city have a tamale angel that visits the drunks at 1am?
Coral 3 years ago
San Francisco had a tamale lady when I lived there 10 years ago so you might be on to something.
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Sensitive Issues 3 years ago
Same for the burrito lady that used to come to our office every morning...Queen of the world that woman was!
jaysko 3 years ago
This reminds me of our "hot dog guy." I don't know about every MLB stadium, but ours has "dollar dog day" which is exactly how it sounds - hot dogs are a dollar each. So at this bar near me, on dollar dog days, this guy would come in around 1am and sell hot dogs for a buck, wrapped in the aluminum foil and all. He must have worked at the stadium and took the leftovers now that I think of it. That bar's closed now, I wonder if he's still around...
#13
A pinata.
My partner brought one to a friends party, and I was super embarrassed about it. Until it was the biggest hit! pun intended All the 30 year olds and kids alike had the best time punching the pinata with boxing gloves. Highly recommend.
SinéadQ 3 years ago
My friend brought one to a party filled with mini bottles of liquor. She was crowned Queen that day.
D Stone 3 years ago
I was at a party where someone brought a Trump pinata. It was the hit of the party. No candy in it either. People just loved swinging at it.
lazyNinjaCat 3 years ago
Perhaps we should inflate the Orange and use him as a piñata
Load More Replies... GoddessOdd 3 years ago
I love the boxing gloves idea... sticks are always so dangerous if people have been drinking. I went to school with a guy who needed six stitches in his face from getting hit with a pinata stick.
#14
I was at a party and someone brought a whole bowl of home grown sugar snap peas and that s**t was fire.
Benita Valdez 3 years ago
Fresh veggies is always a welcome delight especially when they're home grown
Thomas Sweda 3 years ago
You have no idea how many parties I’ve attended, where at some point, I give up and scream, “Why the hell didn’t SOMEBODY bring snap peas”?
GoddessOdd 3 years ago
I had a friend who grew tomatoes and zucchini, and what didn't get eaten at the cookout was free to take home. Lovely.
Vetus Vespertilio 3 years ago
Hey, throw them in my direction, okay? Fresh sugar peas are great nibbles with margaritas!
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pizza. the answer to any question is always pizza.
Geeki Nikki 3 years ago
There you are! I knew pizza would be here somewhere on the list! Should be much higher cause as we all know pizza = life.
GoddessOdd 3 years ago
I think having it delivered near the end is a great idea... pizza arrives and everyone quits drinking (well, almost everyone) and it's a good way to give the 'time to think about leaving" vibe.
#16
Good food. Parties are mostly chips, junk food, and alcohol. I once brought a huge tray of homemade mac n cheese to a party and that s**t was gone in under ten minutes.
Edit: For everyone saying “but mac n cheese isn’t healthy” I just meant bringing good, homemade, hot food to a party will make you a superstar compared to potato chips, chocolate and candy that’s usually at a party. Yes mac n cheese isn’t healthy lol, but it’s super easy to make and who doesn’t like mac n cheese, especially super drunk people?
Geeki Nikki 3 years ago
F*ck mac and cheese ain't healthy! There's fiber and calcium in there!
GoddessOdd 3 years ago (edited)
I have a friend who always brings a few dozen deviled eggs to parties... they're really good, everyone likes them, and, like mac and cheese, the protein helps. I don't understand how it is that I can eat two scrambled eggs, and like 16 deviled eggs.
ThePanInPanda 3 years ago
They probably just got a stock image of mac and cheese online
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Basic-Distribution14 said:
Ice!
doomer_irl replied:
I’ve never met anybody under 40 other than myself who brings ice to anything. People seriously undervalue it when you show up with it, too, then everyone realizes how useful it is over the night.
Carrie Smith 3 years ago
I'm the ice bringer to the party. I never know what to bring so I always bring two bags of ice. I don't like warm drinks personally. And you can't go wrong with ice at a party.
Huddo's sister 3 years ago
Just make sure you have something to put it in. I had a friend bring two bags of ice to a party in the park a few weeks ago but no container. His family had an esky but it was full. Thankfully my mum arrived with her icebox with plenty of room in it before it all melted!
Snorkeldorf 3 years ago
When I was on my way to a party I always called the host/hostess to see if they needed anything last minute as I was en route. Nine times out of ten the answer was YES, Thank you!!!!! A couple of bags of ice.
#18
My roommates and I had a party in college. Some random friend of a friend quit his job at KFC that night and came over late. He brought like 6 buckets of chicken, huge trays full of sides and biscuits, and even a bunch of their chocolate cakes for dessert.
That dude was a legend and the hero of the party.
lakitha tolbert 3 years ago
We did this once at a movie marathon. People usually take mostly junk food to a marathon but there were only three of us and we thought, while not healthy, it's better than eating chips all night. We took a bucket of chicken and lots of dinner rolls!
malenchki 3 years ago
Mmmm delicious. I like mine pan fried personally. My favourite part is to take out the liver and turn it into pate. Delicious 😋
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Depending on the time and who is high but I brought popsicles once and everyone destroyed a 200 pack of it. There was 0 children and like 15 adults
juice 3 years ago
it was probably these freezy pop things, you can buy them in 100 and 200 packs b2a68436c7...524bcf.jpg 
GoddessOdd 3 years ago
I think you'd have to eat up pronto... I know 200 popsicles wouldn't fit in my freezer 😂😂😂
#20
My husband likes to bring a plate of bacon to parties and get togethers. I used to be annoyed but everyone always loves it and we've never brought any home.
Bettie-Jean Neal 3 years ago
I'm an exec assistant. Whenever I order sandwich trays for a meeting, I always add 2 lbs. of bacon on the side for folks to add to their sandwich. My boss thinks I"m brilliant. LOL
Random Anon 3 years ago (edited)
In various places in Asia, roast port sliced to bite size is a drinking snack. It's super sinful with beer but the way those are made, it very hard to resist. And because you're consuming fatty food, you can drink more.
#21
Waffle iron and uncooked pillsbury cinnamon rolls. I did this once and the whole place loved me. Especially the drunkzillas. Good times.
Siss Larsen 3 years ago
I shall also start using that one at the bar I work lol
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I Just Changed My Name 3 years ago
Yes, they are. Saw a YouTube video on how to do it once.
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Tums. If you're over 30, you'll understand.
Benita Valdez 3 years ago
Indeed. And bringing extra to share will gain you new friends and allies.
No you can't have my name 3 years ago
Just a note: magnesium based antacids actually work better on heartburn than calcium based ones for most people.
#23
Life-size cardboard cut out of Nicolas Cage.
Joran Quinten 3 years ago
I used cardboard and like 64 A4 sheets to print out a 3 meter tall Chewbacca the Wookie. Placed it in my friend front yard, added some smoke bombs for effect and hid behind it making distinctive Wookie sounds. I was younger then. Different times 😂
Luther von Wolfen 3 years ago
A friend of mine has a life-size Shaquille O'Neal in his livingroom because "my wife got high and ordered it".
Monochromatic Static 3 years ago
I had a teacher who had a cardboard cutout of Nic Cage in her classroom lol
#24
Sharpie marker.
Writing your name on cups saves so many cups from being thrown out.
NsG 3 years ago
Depending on your choice of "glassware", you can get/use all kinds of things as identifiers. I admit that, at my age, disposable cup style parties are no longer the norm, so we use those little wine glass tokens - they also fit round mug handles if it's not a wine event.
The Scout 3 years ago
A friend of mine kept about thirty glasses of distinctly different sizes and shapes for this very reason, so you could identify your drink at first glance...
Load More Replies... Raven Sheridan 3 years ago
A packet of Sharpie's + a group of passed out drunk people = lots of d***s drawn on faces.
No you can't have my name 3 years ago
Any girl will tell you the easier fix. Just don't leave the drink unattended until you're done if you want to keep it.
Cornelious Clemonts 3 years ago
Yes, but another thing the op mentioned is that if you want a refill than you'll have to get a diffrent cup. So that leads to a lot of cups being wasted.
Load More Replies... Tenacious Squirrel 3 years ago
Still sounds like cups are being thrown away. Ask people to bring their own (non disposable) cup/glass, hire some as the party host, or buy a load of cheap ones from a charity shop. Then they’ll either all look different or get other things to identify them. Please stop using disposable cups and other items, it’s stupid.
#25
I'm a Dad with high school aged kids. We have settle in with these things to bring to a party or cookout. They seem to go over really well and don't make my kids look bad.
1.A giant bag of M&Ms.
2.A Bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken
Rylee Evergreen 3 years ago
We have a KFC but we also have a Raising Cane's, and oh my stars I like both but Raising Cane's is like heaven on earth
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Huddo's sister 3 years ago
But you should bring skittles as well as M&Ms, head off the inevitable debate...
Carrie Smith 3 years ago
My friend was always the one who brought the candy, both chocolate and fruity, but especially M&Ms because she loves candy.
Tiny Dancer 3 years ago
Make it a bucket of Mary Brown's and you're on! Their slogan used to be, "The best legs in town", and they weren't lyin'.
#26
I brought a crock pot of pulled pork once with some buns and people lost their minds
GoddessOdd 3 years ago (edited)
Good idea! Vegetarian here, but I am thinking a tray of cheese enchiladas or bean and cheese burritos might be a big hit too.
Nikki Sevven 3 years ago
I'm not a vegetarian, but I would be super excited to see either of these at a party.
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Sarah Matt 3 years ago
Classic. Always a crowd pleaser, when done right. Protien and carbs with plenty of flavor for ultimate satiation.
#27
One of my friends always used to bring different giant stuffed animals for people to take pictures with. By the end of the night he’d have a collage made that he’d give to the host. He got pretty creative with the animals and even started making backdrops too. Our themed parties were a ton of fun and everybody loved the pictures.
Luther von Wolfen 3 years ago
There was a time in this country when this list would have included a banjo. A good banjo player will take any party to the next level.
#28
Bring a bag of fortune cookies.
Octavia Hansen 3 years ago
And as everyone reads their fortune, add "in bed" . . . You will meet tall dark stranger -- in bed; You will come into money . . . in bed; and it goes on and on . . .
Thomas Ewing 3 years ago
Share all the fortunes and have a laugh. " Your level of understanding surpasses average mortals" etc.
Lady of the Mountains 3 years ago
for some mild etertainment, especially if you can get your own fortunes in there
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#29
I knew a guy who always brought a good card game. Always had something new, but easy for a big group to learn quickly and everyone always had a good time.
MarmotArchivist 3 years ago
In my friend group, we always carry a deck of cards or two. I can remember a few times when big summer thunderstorms hit an outdoor event and everybody finds shelter and is bored. Not us though, we whip out the cards and the party continues. Some people think games are not for adults and give us condescending looks, but most people are jelly.
kcanded 3 years ago
They should try "Cards Against Humanity". I've never laughed so hard or got so embarrassed.
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Christina B 3 years ago
Cards Against Humanity - always a crowd pleaser, that or old school trivial pursuit :)
Huddo's sister 3 years ago
I love trivial pursuit (I have about 10 editions) but no ones wants to play as often as I do lol. I did buy a quiz called 'Ok Boomer' recently I'm keen to try too. It's like battle of the sexes, but with generations instead.
Load More Replies... Huddo's sister 3 years ago
Almost all parties I have been to since I was about 18 at least one person has brought a game. Cards against humanity or similar are usually the most popular. I prefer that to actual 'drinking' games. I did find it weird that strategy games would feature often though, because I cannot strategise after a couple of drinks!
#30
I used to work at Wendy's and would bag allllllllll the food we were throwing away at the end of the night and head over to my friends place. I still get people telling me stories about how a whole bag of chicken nuggets showed up out of the blue and "saved" someone's life lol. A taco bell 12 pack taco is usually what does the trick now. Snacks man always. Especially if you're going to show up late.
Eagle Girl 3 years ago
Omg Wendy fries have replaced my love of McD's fries. Good salt makes all the difference. Chik-fil-a waffle fries still hold the title. Dipping in their Honey Mustard... umm gotta go do something.. ( gets in car)
Thomas Sweda 3 years ago
I think you’re in the wrong place here. Parties, what do you bring to parties, not a homeless shelter. That’s really a different thing.
#31
If I know kids are going to be dragged along I like to bring coloring or something fun for them to do. Most of the time the kids are under 12 so they enjoy it and it also gives the parents a break
Georgia Hebert 3 years ago
Heck, you bring coloring books and crayons, me and the kids are gonna be friends!
Marcia Ferris 3 years ago
At our wedding reception we had blank paper and crayons on each table. Even the adults filled pages with drawings as well as messages for us. I still have them all in a binder.
Jane Alexander 3 years ago
A bit off topic, but shame on the guy who brought himself a book to read in the waiting room and absolutely Nothin' for the 4-5? year old girl to do. I gave her a piece of my notep[ad and a pen... Kids are people, dammnit!
#32
Bottle opener
Peter Thielen 3 years ago
As someone from a country without twist tops I can assure you that almost anything can be a bottle opener, there's lighters, other bottles, rulers, cutlery, folded up magazines, heck I can do it with another bottle cap if I must...
Thomas Sweda 3 years ago
Wouldn’t just about every friggin house in the civilized world already have one, or a cork screw, or glasses, or……..!
Legen ( wait for it ) dary 3 years ago
What kind of people organize a party without considering taking one ?
Huddo's sister 3 years ago
My sister would come out with a choice of bottle openers! We don't often have drinks that aren't screw tops, but when we do, chances are no one else will have thought to bring one.
#33
Flowers for your good bro
#34
A pineapple.
kathryn stretton 3 years ago
Yes. A big bowl of pineapple. Juicy. Along with the above mentioned melon.
Jill Chambers 3 years ago
Was it the 18th century? Did you rent it? https://julianstockwin.com/2013/08/24/for-rent-one-pineapple/
Seán Baron 3 years ago
I have a brass one in my lounge. I let the peasants look at it one day a year.
Load More Replies... NsG 3 years ago
Just "a pineapple" and no other detail? Why do I feel like there's more to this that we're not being told?
Eagle Girl 3 years ago
Fruit tray was a life saver at a party for a kid with deathly nut allergies. Couldn't touch one pastry but the pineapple? Well, that was sweet as pie.
#35
Eggs. One time my roommates and I threw a party at our house that got way out of control. We were turning people away at the door. Then this dude shows up with like 300 eggs.
Noreen Janzen 3 years ago
I think he means the party was too crowded and was getting out of control so the smell of the 300 eggs sent people away…
#36
I brought a few white castle crave cases to a friend's house party. I know White Castle isn't necessarily the best or high quality fast food chain, but when you're drinking and hanging out with friends, there's almost nothing better. I must have made like 15 new friends that night.
Geeki Nikki 3 years ago
Ohmergawd yaaass! Also... I'm reading these while drinking so my opinion may be swayed....
#37
If its a "everyone's bringing something to eat" kinda party, PROTEIN.
Everyone brings chips, soda, fruit platter, more chips, beer, candy, but no goddamn protein. Every time I go to one of those things I bring mini hot dogs and they're gone almost instantly.
Geeki Nikki 3 years ago (edited)
You are also welcome to my parties! Side note: this thread seems like a place to meet quality people...
Rylee Evergreen 3 years ago
right?! I'm also in general getting soooo hungry reading all of these lol
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#38
Everyone thinks to bring food or drink but no one thinks to bring cups/plates/utensils/napkins
Huddo's sister 3 years ago
Ever since my bother and I turned up to a family reunion before our mum got there after we'd just moved out together, I have a dedicated picnic set. We had brought drinks and snacks, but mum was bringing the rest of the food etc. She was about an hour or so behind us and we realised we had no glasses or cutlery so had to find a supermarket nearby.
#39
Jenga - anyone can play
Rylee Evergreen 3 years ago
oooh if there's a story behind this, I need to know!
Load More Replies... Emmett O'Brian 3 years ago
Ooh. I just thought it would be really interesting playing Dread (a horror movie peg that uses a jenga tower) if everyone was drunk.
Carrie Smith 3 years ago
One of my last get togethers with my best buddies I brought Jenga. We had a fair number of drinks (and made boozy strawberry milkshakes) and played. It was super fun!
#40
Breakfast! You never know how long a party will keep going fir and alcohol makes everyone hungry
#41
Mario Party.
The more p***ed the partygoers the better.
#42
Ring toss antler hats
Mushroomlover 3 years ago
I have a blow up version that’s technically for Christmas but can be used all year round!
Hens' Teeth 3 years ago
My aunt does to and it's always fun for the kids and adults. Btw your name, we been finding quite a bit of morels lately!
Load More Replies... #43
I brought a big bag of Mc chickens to a 420 party one time, right when I walked in I just started throwing them at people.
CATMONSTER2018 3 years ago
Is a 420 party what i think it is? I either get the :simplified: version here, or i look it up...
#44
Buffalo chicken dip with tortilla chips
Geeki Nikki 3 years ago
Omg yes! I make the best Buffalo chicken dip! I never come home with leftovers!
Mushroomlover 3 years ago
This is my go to along with peanut butter pies! Both are gone quickly and 95% of the time whomever got some pie comes to ask for my recipe, so good!
What do you think ?
Huddo's sister 3 years ago
If it's a backyard party or picnic, you know at least one person will have forgotten a seat, so an extra camp chair or picnic rug is a good idea.
Benita Valdez 3 years ago
Great ideas. I think straws is a good one too. Some drinks are just tastier with a straw plus if there are kids they will be happy too 😊 Also, if you know kids will be there and it's an outdoor party, bubbles! Even if indoor they're still fun
Susan Trevaskis-Owen 3 years ago
We once brought a Polaroid camera & lots of film to a Halloween party, and gave everyone an instant pic of themselves in costume. It was a big hit!
Kyndal T 3 years ago
I went to a little get together at the park with friends. All of us teenagers. One friend was late and we started to get worried. Then he pulled up in a (new to him) old beat up impala with a giant purple dildo hanging out the window blaring rap. No one said a word. He never explained either. Just kept poking people with it all night. Weird kid. He's a parent now.
Tiny Dancer 3 years ago
My Aussie Mum's go-to was Scotch Eggs (basically hard-boiled eggs covered in sausage meat, either deep fried or baked in the oven), a British friend always made the best Trifles (massive desert in a punch bowl made with sponge cake or ladyfingers soaked in booze, fruit, and cream) and another used to do the classic '70s pumpernickel bread with spinach dip (make a bowl by hollowing out the middle of a circular loaf, pull the bread into bite-size pieces, fill the bowl with spinach dip).
kathryn stretton 3 years ago
Good ideas here for me to pinch. I have taken homemade coleslaw (better than supermarket stuff) ans a tray of eggs mayonnaise (eggs halved, covered in mayo and sprinkled with paprika). But I'm sure to swap one of these for melon or pineapple now.
2x4b523p 3 years ago
When I was 20 my friends bought me 6 meters of elastic band as a gift. We were the last pre-pc generation and grew up playing outside this game where two people hold the rope by their legs and third person jumps over the band in specific order. Google says it’s called French skipping or Elastics. Anyway, we were having the birthday party near the dorms entrance and everybody passing by wanted to join our little tournament. A few hours later people sourced some more elastic band and we had about 50 fellow students jumping outside like little kids. Still my best and funniest b-day party even 20 years later.
Eagle Girl 3 years ago
Just Bookmarked this post for next get together! Awesome! Btw~ worth sharing again is, Please don't bring something that has to be heated in an over or stove. Your host is then focused on you & your dish instead of all their guests & having a good time. And if they say "Oh it's fine." you def made more work for them lol Oreos & Milk, Brilliant!
Huddo's sister 3 years ago
If it's a backyard party or picnic, you know at least one person will have forgotten a seat, so an extra camp chair or picnic rug is a good idea.
Benita Valdez 3 years ago
Great ideas. I think straws is a good one too. Some drinks are just tastier with a straw plus if there are kids they will be happy too 😊 Also, if you know kids will be there and it's an outdoor party, bubbles! Even if indoor they're still fun
Susan Trevaskis-Owen 3 years ago
We once brought a Polaroid camera & lots of film to a Halloween party, and gave everyone an instant pic of themselves in costume. It was a big hit!
Kyndal T 3 years ago
I went to a little get together at the park with friends. All of us teenagers. One friend was late and we started to get worried. Then he pulled up in a (new to him) old beat up impala with a giant purple dildo hanging out the window blaring rap. No one said a word. He never explained either. Just kept poking people with it all night. Weird kid. He's a parent now.
Tiny Dancer 3 years ago
My Aussie Mum's go-to was Scotch Eggs (basically hard-boiled eggs covered in sausage meat, either deep fried or baked in the oven), a British friend always made the best Trifles (massive desert in a punch bowl made with sponge cake or ladyfingers soaked in booze, fruit, and cream) and another used to do the classic '70s pumpernickel bread with spinach dip (make a bowl by hollowing out the middle of a circular loaf, pull the bread into bite-size pieces, fill the bowl with spinach dip).
kathryn stretton 3 years ago
Good ideas here for me to pinch. I have taken homemade coleslaw (better than supermarket stuff) ans a tray of eggs mayonnaise (eggs halved, covered in mayo and sprinkled with paprika). But I'm sure to swap one of these for melon or pineapple now.
2x4b523p 3 years ago
When I was 20 my friends bought me 6 meters of elastic band as a gift. We were the last pre-pc generation and grew up playing outside this game where two people hold the rope by their legs and third person jumps over the band in specific order. Google says it’s called French skipping or Elastics. Anyway, we were having the birthday party near the dorms entrance and everybody passing by wanted to join our little tournament. A few hours later people sourced some more elastic band and we had about 50 fellow students jumping outside like little kids. Still my best and funniest b-day party even 20 years later.
Eagle Girl 3 years ago
Just Bookmarked this post for next get together! Awesome! Btw~ worth sharing again is, Please don't bring something that has to be heated in an over or stove. Your host is then focused on you & your dish instead of all their guests & having a good time. And if they say "Oh it's fine." you def made more work for them lol Oreos & Milk, Brilliant!
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