The Party’s Over :(
2023 Cancelled.
Ruh-roh! It’s that weird guy’s birthday again. Let’s, like, totally give him the best birthday ever and dress up in crazy costumes. Zoinks! Did you hear that? I hear a groovy playlist coming from that strange house down on Davis Rd. I bet Spooky Droo’s spinnin’ his collection of LPs! Say, Scoob, it’s kind of a spooky night, huh? I wish I had a nice sandwich to calm my nerves!
7–10:28 PM
*Costume Required. Duh, it’s a costume party.
36 – Last Year’s Playlist
Costume Contest
Costume Contest
5 Winners & A Whole Lotta Losers.
• This is a serious costume party.
• This is not an off-the-shelf, Party City kind of party.
• This is the Halloween WORLD* Championship.
• 5 Contest Categories with serious prizes.
• Many will enter, few will leave.
WARNING: There will be a Costume Bouncer® at the door, so arrive costumed. Also, you need a Title for your costume(s).
* Warren County, Ohio Recreational League of Dudes
Party Info
Contest Categories
1. Best Couple
– Any theme, just get creative and iconic
– Contrast is your friend
– Think Hall & Oats, Chicken & Waffle, Prometheus & Bob, CatDog, etc
2. Punniest
– Take your costume to the next level with a remarkable title
– Dial up the cheesy DadJokes™
– Get crafty with portmanteau titles (ToniBraxtonHicks, MichelinStarJones, LukeSkywalkerTexasRanger, KenGriffeyJrBaconCheeseburger, Paul Simon & Schuster…you get the idea)
3. Spookiest
– G-g-g-ghost! Goblins! Mimi!
– Spook the judges and bring home the ghoul-d prize
– Don’t spook us too hard! We don’t want to spook in our pants…
4. Epic ‘80s
– Flash your funky style
– Empty a can of hairspray on those bangs
– Match your costume to an ‘80s LP from my vinyl collection and score bonus points ッ
5. Staff Pick
PRIZE: Any Stuff By Andrew Neyer product of your choice. No price limit ッ
– All costumed attendees are eligible (everyone—remember…it’s a costume party.)
– Winner will be select after the party the following week. So, make a lasting impression
Gifts? No Gifts?
Gifts? No Gifts?
No Gifts.
Listen, I’m turning 36…I don’t really think birthday party gifts should continue past age 15*. But if you feel compelled to buy something, here is a link to some records I’ve been eyeing.
Nothing > Something I don’t love.
∴ I love getting nothing.
*Of course, I know people like buying gifts, and some may think this crazy costume party is just an elaborate scheme to get free LPs and force people to listen to my kind of music...Yeah, so? Yeah, so!? So I wanna go someplace where I like the music and can get plugged into the social pipeline.
Going Vinyl ♫
Our Staff has been building up a modest collection of records at work. We prefer listening to vinyl during the workday because we collectively participate in creating the vibes. It takes more time and requires you to participate, but we love it. It's like flying a kite; you need the right conditions, and you must give it your attention to enjoy the thrill of soaring. Something about being intentional reveals that few things are accidental, so why would we risk streaming random music we don't love? If you decide to purchase an LP from this list or buy a gift card to a local record shop, my ears will thank you for many years. Hey, while you're shopping, treat yourself to some new ♫ too.
“We don’t need more things to love; we need less junk getting in the way.”