In my past few years of college I’ve had the pleasure to meet all ten of these party people. My nights spent with these friends wouldn't have been near as crazy without them. They are all important in different ways and when combined, they’ll make for the best night you’ve ever have.
1. The wanderer
The one that completely disappears as soon as you get to the bar. This person is most likely to have no recollection of the night, but claims to have had "the best night ever." They tend to miss all group pictures but they are completely ok with that. We will never really know how this person’s night went, and neither will they.
2. The b*tch
The one that is always looking for trouble. They are the definition of a drunken drama queen. We all have one of these friends that we love to hate. They are most likely to be found gossiping about who's with who at the bar. Anything you say can, and will be used against you in the presence of this person and alcohol.
3. The blackout or back out
The one that always goes a little too far. With this person there is no in between; it's either go hard or don't even go out at all. They constantly surpass the unwritten rule of the 100 second snapchat story. They are the reason we wake up laughing as they try to piece together what the hell happened the night before, and if Taco Bell was involved. This person is most likely to question how they got home that night and tbh, who knows?
4. The party pooper
The one that sits on a stool with chronic b*tch face until she finally convinces somebody to leave with her. There's not necessarily anything wrong, she just simply doesn't want to be there. This person is most likely to leave within an hour of arriving. She's really only there to avoid FOMO.
5. The crier
The one that only came out to make their ex jealous. It happens. We’ve all had that friend go through a tough break up. We’ve also all been the friend that talked them into going out and playing the field afterwards. There’s no harm in that, right? Wrong. This person is most likely to be seen crying it out to the bartender who is making free shots to cheer them up.
6. The drunk dialer
The one that sends those late night messages they tend to regret in the morning. This person is why an "Are you drunk?" app should be invented and used before sending drunken texts. (Like seriously, why isn't that a thing yet?) You are most likely to have unread texts and missed calls from this person that no one is able to decode the morning after.
7. The mom
The one that is needed for every group of friends. The one that takes care of everyone. The one that still has fun, but always has a taxi cab on speed dial. This person is most likely to take care of you while also taking care ten others. We love this person.
8. The shacker
The one that always leaves the bar with someone new. It's a complete shock the next day to see whose bed they stayed in the night before. They will definitely keep you on your toes and you will definitely keep them in your prayers as you question their actions from the night before.
9. The puker
The one that always gets sick. It’s ok the first few times, but when this becomes a weekly occasion, it’s gone on for too long. This person is most likely to be found at the bar taking tequila shots with strangers who always turn into friends. They are also most likely to puke and rally. We applaud them for their dedication.
10. The dancer
The one that loves to get down on the dance floor. You know the party has arrived when you see this friend channeling her inner Beyonce front and center. She is always the life of the party and somehow always convinces you that you can dance too (or is that the vodka?). But hey, everyone is a dancer after a few drinks anyways.
Never take nights out with your friends for granted. These blurred memories will make for the best stories to be told to many. So cheers to friends like these and always remember, you'll miss 100 percent of the shots you don't take.
