The people in the 1920's sure knew how to make whoopee even though they were dealing with the lack of giggle water, uh hum, Prohibition. Hooch freely flowed in many a speakeasy and a charismatic bootlegger could make a enough dough to throw a roarin' good party. Da da daaaaaa - The Great Gatsby (jazz hands). Some people claim it is about the American dream of reinvention. I think it's a tale of how to be the one dancing around the pool instead of floating at the bottom. Hence, here are The Whoopie Queen's profound lessons that will change your life and inspire you to throw a spiffy shindig that's the cat's meow. Watch it here from my ritzy TV appearance on Let's Talk Live (DC WJLA)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcC0hpKpawo
or read all about it...
Gatsby lessons to live by:
- If a friend overuses terms of endearments, they're overusing you, ol' sport.
- Definitely best not to drive a yellow car if you are a bad driver.
- Don't take another person's name in vain, i.e. Daisy Daisy Daisy...you could get punched in the face.
- The most profound lesson in Gatsby is that if you weren't invited to the party, crash it or make a better one!
Here's how...
Put on Your Fancy Schmancy:
Give your guests a snooty name. Send their invites with their bluenose moniker and when they enter the party, have their name tag ready. I'm Candace Mathilda Chrysler. Find yours at snooty name generator
http://rumandmonkey.com/widgets/toys/namegen/9353/.
Create the Party Vibe:
- Decor: stringed lights, tiaras, feathers, pearls, badminton rackets, croquet mallets
- Music: Jazz music play list from 20's - Jazz, The Charleston, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Fats Waller
- Cocktail drinks: Mint juleps served in teacups and champagne served in etched glasses w/mustache straws. Everyone loves a stash bash.
- Finger foods & "daisy" topped whoopie pies. Fancy ham sandwiches with date spread, asparagus, spicy nuts (always like spicy nuts)...keep the food simple and the drinks strong.
- Activities: lawn bowling, badminton, croquet, charades (improv games too).
Play a Game:
20's LINGO Quiz
Cheaters - Eyeglasses
Heebie Jeebies - jitters
Struggle Buggy - backseat of a car
Bee's Knees - extraordinary
Whoopee - have a good time
And many many more -
http://www.huffenglish.com/gatsby/slang.html
•••••••••••••WHOOPIE INTERUPTUS for a quick shameless plug•••••••••••
Make some whoopie with Kathy "Jugs" Juda and me on Friday, June 7, DC Improv. Girls' Night Out and you can grab the mic if you're feeling frisky. Improv Games. Stand-up.
Women. Having. Fun. for tickets -
http://dcimprov.laughstub.com/show.cfm?id=247558&cart
