View Full Version : Christmas office party - ideas needed
lil'duck
11/30/2006, 09:06 PM
So I'm throwing an office party tomorrow night and I need some good suggestions for music as well as activities.
Do you go with strictly Christmas music or mix it up? If you favor mixing it up, what do you suggest - that is in good taste?
And games or no games?
I've got the booze and food handled.
Most of my employees are part-timers and don't regularaly work the same hours as each other, so I need something good to loosen the mood up and make them feel comfortable with getting to know each other a little better. (The age range is early twenties to early thirties - if that helps)
suggestions welcome. thanks!
SoonerInKCMO
11/30/2006, 09:16 PM
Go to your local strip club. Whatever playlist they use - copy it.
YWIA. ;)
SoonerInKCMO
11/30/2006, 09:17 PM
... so I need something good to loosen the mood up and make them feel comfortable with getting to know each other a little better.
Jager.
Meister.
Okla-homey
11/30/2006, 09:19 PM
Pinatas filled with strawberry jam. The "thwack" is satisfying and the effect is stunning.
Hell, i dunno. Music, alcohol and snacks. What more do you need?
Did I mention alcohol?
Boomer.....
11/30/2006, 09:23 PM
Alcohol is a good start.
OUHOMER
11/30/2006, 09:30 PM
Go to your local strip club. Whatever playlist they use - copy it.
YWIA. ;)
get some strippers while your there:D
Al Gore
11/30/2006, 09:38 PM
get a miget in a sombrero, a clown and silly string.......
lil'duck
11/30/2006, 09:39 PM
heh. LOL. I knew I wouldn't get a straight answer outta you'alls.
Jagermeister, strippers. It's an office, party, not Vegas. ;)
But I do want it to be fun and not one of those "I guess have to put in an appearance" to look good to the boss kind of things. I aim to have a kick-butt party.
Al Gore
11/30/2006, 09:39 PM
midget.....
OUinFLA
11/30/2006, 09:41 PM
Strip poker table in the middle of the room.
It's always a good ice breaker.
lil'duck
11/30/2006, 09:47 PM
Strip poker table in the middle of the room.
It's always a good ice breaker.
actually, a casino night is a really good idea (stripping aside), but I doubt I could pull it off in 24 hours....at least cool enough to have a table, dealer, etc.
Frozen Sooner
11/30/2006, 09:49 PM
Show 'em yer bewbs.
That'd loosen me RIGHT up.
lil'duck
11/30/2006, 09:50 PM
Show 'em yer bewbs.
That'd loosen me RIGHT up.
"Hi Everyone, thanks for coming! Wanna see some boss bewbs?" :eek:
hurricane'bone
11/30/2006, 09:51 PM
actually, a casino night is a really good idea (stripping aside), but I doubt I could pull it off in 24 hours....at least cool enough to have a table, dealer, etc.
Pay for airfare and I'll be your dealer.
Boomer.....
11/30/2006, 09:53 PM
"Hi Everyone, thanks for coming! Wanna see some boss bewbs?" :eek:
Gets 'em every time.
Frozen Sooner
11/30/2006, 09:53 PM
"Hi Everyone, thanks for coming! Wanna see some boss bewbs?" :eek:
:raises hand:
Yes?
lil'duck
11/30/2006, 09:59 PM
don't think the co-workers would appreciate the outcome of boss bewbs - it sounds fun and all.....and then.....AHHHHH Attack of the killer boss bewbs! Get me outta here!:eek:
wow, that didn't take long for this thread to become totally corrupted, did it? :)
OUHOMER
11/30/2006, 10:01 PM
did you forget where you posted? lol
Frozen Sooner
11/30/2006, 10:02 PM
Yeah, this isn't eDuck. We actually LIKE bewbs.
hurricane'bone
11/30/2006, 10:04 PM
don't think the co-workers would appreciate the outcome of boss bewbs - it sounds fun and all.....and then.....AHHHHH Attack of the killer boss bewbs! Get me outta here!:eek:
wow, that didn't take long for this thread to become totally corrupted, did it? :)
Wait...killer bewbs?
So...there like...big and stuff?
;)
Fugue
11/30/2006, 10:05 PM
so it's settled then, bewbs.
Frozen Sooner
11/30/2006, 10:07 PM
Isn't bewbs fun to type?
lil'duck
11/30/2006, 10:09 PM
where to start - eDuck? what's that? I believe it, though.
killer bewbs - yes big and stuff, but like 30 year old big....not 20 year old big. Ahhh, those were the days.....;) ;)
now back to my party, dangit!
Christmas music or mix it up? Games or no games?
lil'duck
11/30/2006, 10:10 PM
Isn't bewbs fun to type?
yeah, actually it is - even for me. what's wrong with me? I'm going to h-e - double hockey sticks.
Frozen Sooner
11/30/2006, 10:10 PM
How many employees and where are you holding this thing? Are people bringing dates? Fancy dress?
Frozen Sooner
11/30/2006, 10:11 PM
yeah, actually it is - even for me. what's wrong with me? I'm going to h-e - double hockey sticks.
Nope. But you may wind up at the Y later.
:hot:
Fugue
11/30/2006, 10:12 PM
Isn't bewbs fun to type?
and somehow less pervy
lil'duck
11/30/2006, 10:12 PM
How many employees and where are you holding this thing? Are people bringing dates? Fancy dress?
probably 15-20 or so. About half are bringing sig. others and the rest are coming stag.
lil'duck
11/30/2006, 10:13 PM
Nope. But you may wind up at the Y later.
:hot:
YMCA?....boooooo to YWCA. double booooo!:mad:
lil'duck
11/30/2006, 10:14 PM
and somehow less pervy
It's almost like it's "okay" to say/post.
Fugue
11/30/2006, 10:15 PM
YMCA?....boooooo to YWCA. double booooo!:mad:
Bwahahahaha
Fugue
11/30/2006, 10:16 PM
It's almost like it's "okay" to say/post.
word
Scott D
11/30/2006, 10:16 PM
Show 'em yer bewbs.
That'd loosen me RIGHT up.
heh I take it you didn't hear the story a few weeks ago about a party where there was some boss bewbage involved.
hurricane'bone
11/30/2006, 10:16 PM
where to start - eDuck? what's that? I believe it, though.
killer bewbs - yes big and stuff, but like 30 year old big....not 20 year old big. Ahhh, those were the days.....;) ;)
now back to my party, dangit!
Christmas music or mix it up? Games or no games?
mix it up.
games.
bewbs.
lil'duck
11/30/2006, 10:18 PM
heh I take it you didn't hear the story a few weeks ago about a party where there was some boss bewbage involved.
no way. really? I'm listenin'......
Frozen Sooner
11/30/2006, 10:19 PM
YMCA?....boooooo to YWCA. double booooo!:mad:
you'll only be there for dinner...
lil'duck
11/30/2006, 10:20 PM
mix it up.
games.
bewbs.
what type of music?
what type of games? I was thinking about pictionary - we have a big white board w/ markers...could be fun...or just plain dorky.
Scott D
11/30/2006, 10:21 PM
let's just say an unnamed group of people at an unnamed company in the new york area had a party that ended up being orgified, including said boss bewbage. said boss is very likely on the chopping block for fratrizination...said employes believe they may be on the chopping block as well.
hurricane'bone
11/30/2006, 10:22 PM
Well..some Christmas music, do the people like country or classic rock or pop? no heavy metal and no hardcore rap. I'd have some bump and grind music in reserve so if the people get a little feisty after teh booze kicks in you can help the d00ds see the bewbs.
Pictionary would be lame.
Fugue
11/30/2006, 10:24 PM
you'll only be there for dinner...
wow :D
lil'duck
11/30/2006, 10:25 PM
Well..some Christmas music, do the people like country or classic rock or pop? no heavy metal and no hardcore rap. I'd have some bump and grind music in reserve so if the people get a little feisty after teh booze kicks in you can help the d00ds see the bewbs.
Pictionary would be lame.
probably more along the lines of classic rock/pop/alternative? Don't know really - just need some tunes that most people like.
okay, games are out.
hurricane'bone
11/30/2006, 10:26 PM
you'll only be there for dinner...
Ymssr
lil'duck
11/30/2006, 10:26 PM
wow :D
I know. Gross, huh. :)
Fugue
11/30/2006, 10:28 PM
I know. Gross, huh. :)
well.....
hurricane'bone
11/30/2006, 10:32 PM
you know...pictionary might work after the booze kicks in.
lil'duck
11/30/2006, 10:36 PM
you know...pictionary might work after the booze kicks in.
I think you were right the first time. pictionary = lame. Last thing I want to do is force a corney game night.
I do have an awards ceremony planned w/ white elephant gifts that will probably get the laughs on.
Frozen Sooner
11/30/2006, 10:37 PM
I think you were right the first time. pictionary = lame. Last thing I want to do is force a corney game night.
I do have an awards ceremony planned w/ white elephant gifts that will probably get the laughs on.
You realize that you're the female Michael Brent, right?
You're going to have this at Chili's aren't you?
hurricane'bone
11/30/2006, 10:39 PM
I love white elephant gifts. But they can be very dangerous.
tulsaoilerfan
11/30/2006, 10:41 PM
50 responses and no one has asked to see pics of the boss bewbs? You people are slipping
SoonerInKCMO
11/30/2006, 10:43 PM
50 responses and no one has asked to see pics of the boss bewbs? You people are slipping
She already showed us a few months ago. Where've you been?? :confused:
Frozen Sooner
11/30/2006, 10:44 PM
50 responses and no one has asked to see pics of the boss bewbs? You people are slipping
You're making an assumption that may not be warranted.
(Well, they weren't nekkid boss bewbs)
lil'duck
11/30/2006, 10:44 PM
You realize that you're the female Michael Brent, right?
You're going to have this at Chili's aren't you?
good lawd. Is that the manager from the "office"? If so, hang me now.....
Mixer!
11/30/2006, 10:45 PM
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Frozen Sooner
11/30/2006, 10:46 PM
good lawd. Is that the manager from the "office"? If so, hang me now.....
That's OK. Back when I was a manager-type, I watched the BBC version of The Office.
I immediately shaved off my goatee and tossed out some of the motivational stuff I was doing.
tulsaoilerfan
11/30/2006, 10:47 PM
She already showed us a few months ago. Where've you been?? :confused:
Unfortunately i don't read every thread in the SO, so i probably missed it.:pop:
lil'duck
11/30/2006, 10:52 PM
my boss actually made ....MADE....me read "The one minute manager". I thought I would puke. Then I had to come up with some "take aways" from it. blaaaaah..
bewbs.
Frozen Sooner
11/30/2006, 10:54 PM
my boss actually made ....MADE....me read "The one minute manager". I thought I would puke. Then I had to come up with some "take aways" from it. blaaaaah..
bewbs.
I actually liked that book. And "Who Moved My Cheese?" AND "Fish!"
I can't remember which one was the one that talked about positive reinforcement a lot-it was from the One Minute Manager folks-but I got a TON out of it about how to motivate people.
Rule 1: When you're in a tank of water with a two-ton carnivore, hitting it with a stick isn't your best bet.
hurricane'bone
11/30/2006, 10:56 PM
Is Fish the book that is based of the Seattle Fish Market?
I'm a big fan of the 7 Habits books, along with First, Break All The Rules and Now, Discover Your Strengths.
Be advised that your humble correspondent is currently employed by FranklinCovey, Inc.
Man, this thing got smutted up in a hurry, even without my help. Maybe I'm not such a bad influence after all...:D
Frozen Sooner
11/30/2006, 11:00 PM
Is Fish the book that is based of the Seattle Fish Market?
I'm a big fan of the 7 Habits books, along with First, Break All The Rules and Now, Discover Your Strengths.
Be advised that your humble correspondent is currently employed by FranklinCovey, Inc.
Yeah, that's the one.
You work for FranklinCovey? Wanna give me free stuff?
lil'duck
11/30/2006, 11:00 PM
okay, so I'm the girl version of the guy from the office.....but....
that makes hurricane'bone and Mike Rich the guy versions of Tony Robbins.
Get it? guy version?
Frozen Sooner
11/30/2006, 11:00 PM
okay, so I'm the girl version of the guy from the office.....but....
that makes hurricane'bone and Mike Rich the guy versions of Tony Robbins.
Get it? guy version?
It's like shaking hands with a bunch of bananas.
But I won't tell you what "It" is.
lil'duck
11/30/2006, 11:00 PM
Man, this thing got smutted up in a hurry, even without my help. Maybe I'm not such a bad influence after all...:D
apparently it's me....:O
Frozen Sooner
11/30/2006, 11:01 PM
Man, this thing got smutted up in a hurry, even without my help. Maybe I'm not such a bad influence after all...:D
Dude, I've been smutty for a lot longer than I've known you.
hurricane'bone
11/30/2006, 11:03 PM
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lil'duck
11/30/2006, 11:05 PM
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Title: When The Shining meets The Fockers
Dude, I've been smutty for a lot longer than I've known you.
:les: TAKE IT BACK!!!!
And lil'duck, I have a history of skipping my office holiday parties (or working at sucky places that didn't have 'em), so I don't have many "traditional" ideas to offer. Basically, I'd say you ABSOLUTELY shouldn't play only Christmas music. That will get annoying and will drive people to early exits. Forced games are teh suck, but setting aside a table in the corner that you toss a deck of cards and some chips onto gives people a nice option, since EVERYONE either plays poker now or "really wants to learn to play". It sounds like you have matters well in hand, for the most part. I envy your employees already.
Oh, and if boss bewbs make an appearance, I'll expect pics ASAP. :D
hurricane'bone
11/30/2006, 11:06 PM
Title: When The Shining meets The Fockers
It hadn't been said in a while...so I figured I would make up for that. :P
lil'duck
11/30/2006, 11:08 PM
:les: TAKE IT BACK!!!!
And lil'duck, I have a history of skipping my office holiday parties (or working at sucky places that didn't have 'em), so I don't have many "traditional" ideas to offer. Basically, I'd say you ABSOLUTELY shouldn't play only Christmas music. That will get annoying and will drive people to early exits. Forced games are teh suck, but setting aside a table in the corner that you toss a deck of cards and some chips onto gives people a nice option, since EVERYONE either plays poker now or "really wants to learn to play". It sounds like you have matters well in hand, for the most part. I envy your employees already.
Oh, and if boss bewbs make an appearance, I'll expect pics ASAP. :D
finally, some sound party advice. ;)
okay, if boss bewbs make an appearance - I'll share here....
CHA right! I'm so smutty on these boards, but in "real life" I'm a saint. :) + Halo.
lil'duck
11/30/2006, 11:17 PM
It's like shaking hands with a bunch of bananas.
But I won't tell you what "It" is.
dang it! Do you think I can get it in on Ebay?
okay, if boss bewbs make an appearance - I'll share here....
CHA right! I'm so smutty on these boards, but in "real life" I'm a saint. :) + Halo.
Well, you'd be showin' em on these boards...:D
lil'duck
11/30/2006, 11:21 PM
Well, you'd be showin' em on these boards...:D
wouldn't that be a conflict of interest? Wouldn't you have to bane yourself?
Maybe, maybe not.
Technically, I'd have to bane you...but since you're a n00b and all, you could probably get off with just a warning.
lil'duck
11/30/2006, 11:29 PM
Maybe, maybe not.
Technically, I'd have to bane you...but since you're a n00b and all, you could probably get off with just a warning.
doesn't a n00b with bewbs have some sort of immunity?
hurricane'bone
11/30/2006, 11:32 PM
I have a feeling this party is going to be at the Post Office.
BeetDigger
11/30/2006, 11:34 PM
I just got to this thread. Glad the guys already mentioned bewbs, cause it would be a crime if it make it through one page without mention of them. Their appearance at a party always makes it hit. And any hostess wants the guests to be talking about her party for weeks. Bewbs appearing guarantees it.
I like Christmas music. Just make sure it is jiggy. I have tons of Christmas music that is jiggy. Gets folks in the mood and its very party like.
I was at a party with a video game of skiing. I don't remember what game system it was, but folks kept trying to beat the best time down the hill. That was very good. There is a game out now that involves an actual snowboard as the control. People have to get on the board and move with it as you go down the hill. It's like $50. Maybe pricey but if you can charge it back to the company, worth it.
Other than that, alcohol and nudity is pretty much a must for any good party.
On an unrelated note, every time BeetDigger posts, I think of that Kanye West song. :D
Now I ain't sayin' she's a BeetDigger...
hurricane'bone
11/30/2006, 11:39 PM
OOOOOO!
Game idea - Tag team hide and seek!
Tag Team back again
check and direct and let's begin
Party on party people let me hear some noise
DC's in the house jump jump rejoice
There's a party over here
a party over there
Wave your hands in the air
Shake your deriere
These three words when you're gettin' busy
Whoomp there it is
Hit me...
lil'duck
11/30/2006, 11:46 PM
OOOOOO!
Game idea - Tag team hide and seek!
love it!
I can see myself using the plant (yeah, we gots a plant and stuff) as camo.
even better - paint ball or something less messy. Do they have fake paint ball? Like maybe something that shoots rubber bullets that only hurts a little? Me and my bewbs are going to hell...
hurricane'bone
12/1/2006, 12:03 AM
They do, but they hurt and to outfit 20 people it would be quite expensive.
BeetDigger
12/1/2006, 12:05 AM
On an unrelated note, every time BeetDigger posts, I think of that Kanye West song. :D
Now I ain't sayin' she's a BeetDigger...
I need to go to Amazon to hear a sample of that song. I have not heard it. It could become my new theme song. :texan:
lil'duck
12/1/2006, 12:20 AM
I need to go to Amazon to hear a sample of that song. I have not heard it. It could become my new theme song. :texan:
so did Bri or BeetDigger kill this wildly amusing Christmas party gone bewb thread.
I'll take credit. No need to drag BD into all this mess. :D
Frozen Sooner
12/1/2006, 12:28 AM
OK, so here's how you set this party up right.
First, have some fewd. That's right, fewd. Good fewd. Some dang chicken wings, some chips and salsa, some of them there taquitos, some little egg rolls, stuff like that. FINGER food. If people are going to be eating off of plates, anything that needs a fork SUCKS. Chicken skewers are good, too.
Second: Music. Start it off with Christmas music while everyone is making nicey nicey and watching the award presentation, which is going to bore the **** out of them but make them feel kind of good. Don't toss the award ceremony, it's just going to be boring. After everyone has a couple in them, start bouncin'. Figure out the taste of the crowd, but put on some **** people can dance to from the last ten years.
Third: Alcohol. Beer. Wine. Figure out if some people like mixed drinks and get the stuff to make 'em. MAKE SURE that people don't drink WAY too much. That's a downer.
Fourth: Games. Axe 'em. Lame.
Fifth: Bewbs. Lots of em.
soonerboomer93
12/1/2006, 12:35 AM
what about bewb games?
are those lame?
They are if they're d00d bewbs. :D
hurricane'bone
12/1/2006, 12:42 AM
d00d bewbs are a total party killer.
hurricane'bone
12/1/2006, 12:42 AM
One word for you.
Karaoke
I have TWO words for you:
Karaoke. bewbs.
hurricane'bone
12/1/2006, 12:46 AM
I have many words for you lil'duck
Karaoke. Bewbs. Camera. Innerweb. PM Function. TIA.
lil'duck
12/1/2006, 12:51 AM
I have many words for you lil'duck
Karaoke. Bewbs. Camera. Innerweb. PM Function. TIA.
that just might too much for even me to handle. you lost me at teh innerwebs. ;)
"PM" and "TIA" aren't words.
hurricane'bone
12/1/2006, 12:54 AM
that just might too much for even me to handle. you lost me at teh innerwebs. ;)
oh yeah! well you lost me at that!
"PM" and "TIA" aren't words.
**** off, dip****
hurricane'bone
12/1/2006, 12:58 AM
to yourself?
No, I don't moderate this forum, remember? :D
hurricane'bone
12/1/2006, 01:22 AM
of course....that's your other handle.
Where did our quacker friend go?
soonerboomer93
12/1/2006, 01:27 AM
I have TWO words for you:
Karaoke. bewbs.
So you've been to Korea i see :D
No, but I DID watch M*A*S*H as a kid. ;)
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