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Gadgets for year-end party-goers

Written by Arthur Wong
Monday, 03 December 2007
December. Sweet, sweet December. Year end is always a time for festivities. With the holidays, the world celebrates with loads and loads of parties! Here’s where all the fun starts! From one party to another party, you’ll be hopping around in festive spirit for a whole week! So it is wise to be prepared with all the partying essentials, so you don’t miss out on the fun. And no worries, we’ve prepared a whole list of items for the naughty as well as the goody two-shoes to make this year-end cheer a memorable one. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year everyone!myopia The Essentials Whether you will be partying hard or just out to catch up with old friends, be sure to have these packed in the bag for a swell time! Digital Camera Memories! Parties are all about having fun with people (some of which you might not know the morning after), so why not take pictures and you can look back one day and recall the magnificent moments, maybe not the ones of you smashed and sprawled on the curbside. Or how about that cute girl you told your mates you kissed but have got no evidence of? With the social networking hype these days, “selected” pix can be uploaded for those who missed out of the party scene - bragging rights. Point and click away. It’s that easy. Most models even fit snugly into your pocket, giving you the extra option of not carrying a bag to weigh you down. Just reach down and pull out the camera, then start clicking in the midst of the fun. Video Camera Memories! What’s even more exciting and embarrassing than still pictures are video footages of your night out with old and new found friends! With the popularity of YouTube and the likes, it’s even more fun to host your party escapades for the world to see. Start off with something small, but durable. You’d want something that’ll fit nicely in your bag but won’t break the moment someone knocks it off the table. Battery life is also a concern if you’re going to be out all night. Be sure to designate a cameraman for the night so that all the shots are consistent, and make sure he knows what he’s doing so you won’t end up with only videos of girls. MP3 Parties are great, but even in the small island of Singapore, traveling to and fro in between parties can be a bummer. Make your time worth while by bringing along your MP3 player! No time is down time as you move from funky party to funky party when you have your favourite tunes following you. You might also want to bring along a transfer cable for your MP3 player to act as a storage device in case your digital camera runs out of space. Mobile Phone Why bother right? This gadget will be in everyone’s pockets anyway. But when it comes down to parties, the mobile phone is a one-stop shop! Never mind if you’ve not brought the digital camera, your name card, or the MP3 player, the mobile phone’s probably a good convergent device, giving you that extra pocket space to stash the booze and cigarettes. With that said, the mobile phone is probably the most important item on your to-bring list. Think of all the numbers you’ll be adding in during the party! It’ll suck if you forgot your phone and only had you palm to write on. Also, receive the hottest partying locations from your friends on the go with SMS, and invite more to join the fun! You may even request for an MMS to assess the so-called “hot” party before leaving the rave. The Nice You guys are angels – your mum has finally allowed you to get out of the house and join the regular folks, and it’s a great opportunity to get to know more people… get out of the Facebook circle and all. Real people are a hoot to be with, and so you’d better go all out to make that first impression indelible, but make sure in a positive way. Get ready for some nice clean fun! Nintendo Wii If you’re at someone’s place, chances are they’ll have one of these sitting around for people who prefer a quiet time mingling with like-minded people. While most might see videogame consoles as a ‘loner’ kind of thing, there ARE party games that will pretty much create a wholesome but very fun environment for everyone. Besides, the Nintendo Wii is made for moments like these. Anyone who wishes to start a party game going will simply have to bring their own controllers and games, plug those in, and then invite people to join in the fun. Here are a few great party games for everyone: 1. Mario Party 8 (Nintendo Wii) Here’s a whole host of mini-games to get the whole party riled up! Take the controller and swing your way to beat your friends! Sit down, have fun and laugh with the whole room. 2. Wii Sport Anyone who wants to take part in couch Olympics only need to start up Wii Sports. With several competitive games in this title, you won’t be short of hoots and laughter as everyone fights to be crowned Wii Sport Champion. LED Badge Don’t wait for people to ask for your name, tell them yours with an LED Badge! Program the badge to say whatever you want to. It’s a surefire way to get some attention and stand out at the party. Word of caution to those who’re thinking of putting really long messages on these things: If… you… think… I’m… waiting… this… long… for… your… punchline… THINK AGAIN. Flashing Light Bulb Glasses Well, when you’re not out on the dance floor making friends with the popular few, it’s gonna be hard to get anyone’s attention. WRONG! Not with these flashing glasses! While they are the nerdiest things we’ve ever seen, nothing screams for attention more than a pair light-up spectacles. Hey, it’s once a year man! Live it up! At least they’ll be talking about you after the party, and who knows, that girl you’ve always been looking at from afar might even take notice of your cute-looking eyes. Digital Alcohol Sensor Your mum’s gonna be really pissed when she realises that you’ve been out drinking. Or worse, if you return home drunk and inebriated with your face on the front door. Prevent that spiked punch from reaching your virgin throats by using one of these! Keep track of your alcohol level so you won’t get the nag from your mum or a citation by the police the morning after! The Naughty And for those of the darker persuasion, there are items that border on the insane, giving as much pleasure as pain, and with a whole load of cool factor thrown in for good measure. LED Bottle Chiller One of the most important aspects of any party is of course the booze. Without the alcohol, it turns into a pre-teen sleepover, and no one with the right sense of mind would want to attend one of those! So while you’re throwing out the beers, why not make an effort to make them look cool? Apart from looking cooler than the ordinary metal tin, this nifty little gadget also pushes cold water up the sides to continually cool the bottles. Shocking Quiz Game Sudden Death gets a new meaning when you place this ultimate party game in the room. The rules are simple enough – one guy asks the questions, and three others answer. The ones with the right answer will get to watch the losers get zapped. For a more fulfilling party experience, bring a video camera and set the device to high power. And when you get bored of asking lame questions, play a game of truth or dare instead. Bedside Booze Drip Those practising a little restraint might want to hook themselves up to one of these. To prevent severe withdrawal symptoms, it is best to make alcohol available at all times. Simply hook this to the bedside, place drip in our mouth, and release the latch to start treatment. Take the party home in more ways than one. Just remember to act sick when your boss comes to visit you because you’ve been ‘home-warded’. Twister Get up close and personal to all the cute honeys around. Everyone knows the rules. Getting the right people to play, that’s the hard part! Forget about the lame computer games that place people so far apart. This is the real deal… lots of social networking to be done. For best results, pretend not to know how the game works so the babes can ‘show you how it’s done’. Cool tips: How to be the life of the party No matter what the occasion is, there’s always that one person who’s the centre of attention – all the girls want to be with him, and all the guys want to be liked him. He’s the kind that walks into the room and takes control. Is it the way he walks? Or the way he talks? No worries, with our help, you will be much closer to ousting him from the Party King throne. 1. Make a grand entrance To be the life of the party, the party has to notice that you’re there. Making a grand entrance will cause eyes to turn, and if you’re good enough, they might actually remember you when they discuss about the party subsequently. Do anything to make this happen – wear flashy (but fashionable) clothing, say hi to everyone the moment you arrive, bribe people to talk about you. Anything goes. 2. Self-Confidence Heroes do not stutter, they do not freeze up in the company of his fellow men, and they most certainly do not fail to stand up straight and look people in the eye with confidence when talking to them. Smile and make eye contact; people will notice your poise and remember that you’re the one they will soon idolise. 3. Work the crowd Using that unlimited self-confidence, talk to everyone at the party. Tell them their clothing looks good, that their hair’s perfect, that they smell great. Everyone has a little something worth complimenting. You just might have to search harder for some. When you’ve met a few people, introduce them to each other so you can appear to be popular. Also, DO NOT TALK ABOUT YOURSELF. No one likes a self-centred snob. 4. Be smart No one likes a himbo. If you want to talk to people, be sure to have something to talk about. Before the party, read up on some current events or interesting topics (hint: ‘how to rear the best goldfish’ usually isn’t a hot topic with the babes) so you have a ready pool of knowledge with which to impress. 5. Drunks are not cool Rule Number One of being cool – the life of the party usually isn’t the one with the lampshade on his head and his pants at his ankles. Trackback(0) TrackBack URL for this entry Comments (0) Subscribe to this comment's feed Write comment You must be logged in to a comment. Please register if you do not have an account yet.