It's that time again, folks. School is back in session, and with that comes the predictable habitual Thursday night visits to your local college bar, such as Dahlonega's beloved Johnny B's. You never know what to expect at the bar, and you never know who you may meet. However, without fail, there will almost always be these 10 people at your local college bar:
1. The overzealous freshman with the (horrible) fake I.D.
Easily recognized by their baby faces, these overzealous freshman come ready to party hard. Unfortunately for them, the fake I.D. card they purchased online is just a little too fake. Better luck next time, kid.
2. The frat guys doing shot skis
Hang around the bar, and I guarantee you'll witness the infamous "shot ski." Yes, this is exactly what it sounds like - a line of shots on a ski. Multiple frat bros will line up beside one another and take their shots. Wow, impressive.
3. The designated driver
Shout out to the kind soul who braves the local bar sober just to chauffeur his or her drunk friends. This person is responsible, caring, and probably a little bitter. He or she makes sure the intoxicated get home safely; the designated driver is the true hero of the bar scene. Be forever grateful for this person.
4. The talkative drunk who is making absolutely no sense
There is always that one person who had a little too much to drink and has a little too much to say, none of which makes any sense at all. Brace yourself for a lot of mumbled nonsense, and just smile and nod.
5. The dancing fool
This is the person that heads straight for the dance floor. Without any inhibitions or cares in the world, he or she kills it with their crazy dance moves. Sure, they may regret making a fool out of themselves the next morning, but the memory of them doing the worm in the middle of tons of cheering college kids will make it all worth while. You'll probably want to be his or her best friend.
6. The first time partier
Say hello to the sheltered student fresh out of their parent's house and ready to experience the freedom of college. It does't take much for the first time partier to have a good time, but watch out, they may get carried away.
7. The random, annoyed older people
For some reason unbeknownst to me, older people always show up to the local college bars. This wouldn't be a problem, except for the fact that they complain about the amount of college students. Trust me, us college students are just as uncomfortable as you are. Are there not more age appropriate bars to visit?
8. The drinker in denial
The drinker in denial is a classic. This is the person who has had a few too many and fails to recognize just how intoxicated they have become. Typically, he or she can be seen falling over, struggling to walk, slurring their words, and constantly repeating the phrase, "I'm fine, I'm not drunk."
9. The party pooper
The party pooper is the worst; he or she is not a proponent of having fun. I'm not really sure why they even showed up to the bar, but they did, and it's their mission to be miserable. Don't let them kill your vibe.
10. The notorious flirt
Known for buying drinks and flirting like it's their job, the notorious flirt is one everyone recognizes. He or she comes to the bar to find a hook up and usually leaves with an attractive person on their arm. Good looks and charm are his or her specialty.
