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How to Crash a Party. Never allow the fact that you were not invited to a social event
prevent you from attending it. You just have to master the fine art of crashing. You will
need An event that cries out to be crashed Nerve and a poker face. Step 1. Pick an outfit
that will allow you to blend in with the invited guests. Step 2. Find out some basic information
about the event. If it’s a wedding, know the names of the newlyweds. If the gala is
to honor someone, know what their achievement is all about. Being able to drop an obscure
name or two—like colleagues of the guest of honor—will make you sound even more legit.
Just Google the honoree. Step 3. Wait outside the venue for a group to arrive, then try
to ride that wave into the party. Step 4. If challenged, pretend to be part of the event
planner’s staff, there to take care of an emergency. Indicate in some vague way that
there will be dire consequences if you are denied admittance. Step 5. Once inside, use
“the long lost relative” cover. Well of course they never mentioned their third cousin
twice removed who is living in Timbuktu! Step 6. If busted, switch to suck-up mode—you’ve
never, ever been at such a glorious affair. Step 7. So you’ve been tossed. All is not
lost. Wait until the wee hours, when the door staff is less vigilant and the guests are
tipsy, and try, try again. Did you know Prince William’s 21st birthday party at Windsor
Castle was crashed by Aaron Barschak, a well-known British comedian, much to the embarrassment
of royal security.