As the premiere of Jersey Shore: Family Vacation rapidly approaches, I can’t help but to reminisce on all the wonderful lessons that I have learned from the cast over the years. There are infinite lessons to be learned from the show, but for the sake of time, I will only share the 13 most notable:
1. Don’t take life too seriously
Vinny and the rest of the cast mates knew to not take themselves or life too seriously. They were completely themselves, regardless of how dumb or insane they may have looked while on the show.
2. How to be the life of the party
Say what you will about the cast, but you can't say they didn't know how to have a good time. No one can party like they can.
3. How to think of some sweet comebacks
How can you come back from this? You can't. Snooki just wrecked your life.
4. Dating advice
JWoww just gave some extremely valuable life advice. You should never have to change for a man, but rather should find someone who loves you for exactly who you are. Thanks for those wise words, JWoww.
5. How to be a great worker
Snooki, along with most of the cast members, was an incredibly hardworking and dedicated employee. Who doesn't want to funnel a beer with their employee at 10:30 a.m.?
6. First impressions are important
These are the infamous first words yelled by Snooki to the cast in the first episode. She proceeds to get sloppily drunk and attempts to make out with half of her new roommates. This leaves a horrible first impression on the cast, almost causing Snooki to leave the house for good, before the show even really began.
7. How to love yourself
Snooki is the perfect example of how to have complete self confidence. She did not give a crap what anyone thought of her. She loved being tan, so she didn't care if other people made fun of the way she looked.
8. How to protect yourself from grenades
For those of you who do not know, a grenade is a fat and ugly girl. But don't fret, you can protect yourself from such girls with this handy-dandy helmet. Thanks, Pauly.
9. How to handle being arrested
If you just got arrested, there is no need to worry; Jersey Shore has prepared you for this! Simply scream, "I'M A FUCKING GOOD PERSON!" in the police officer's faces. They will realize they have made a terrible mistake and immediately let you go.
10. How to be level-headed and not over-exaggerate
Never in a million years would one of the cast members over-exaggerate. Never, ever.
11. How to keep it real
These are words to live by. Honesty is key in life. Who cares if you are nice, as long as you are honest?
12. How to be a good friend
There is no friendship quite as adorable and admirable as Vinny and Pauly D's. This was just one of many heart-warming moments shared between the two guidos. Everyone should aspire to have a friendship as pure as theirs.
13. How to determine if a girl is too young for you
Considering some of the cast members were 30 years old by the time the last season aired, it was necessary for the boys to clarify some rules as to determine if a girl was too young for them. Naturally, if she was still playing laser tag, she was way too young.
Whether they were working hard at the Shore Store or promoting self love, the cast of Jersey Shore constantly gave great life advice. I have learned so many life lessons from the show, and I know there are many more coming our way in the new season. Jersey Shore: Family Vacation premieres April 5 on MTV. Be sure to check it out, and learn some valuable life lessons along the way.
