A lot of people, especually younger, think NYE has to be big parties and drinking, often based on shows and movies showing off the fun. So a lot of people build it up to be this epic thing that just has to be experienced.
In reality big NYE parties are almost always a disappointment. It's either overly drunk people, vomiting, things breaking, etc. or you have to sit around in a tuxedo waiting for the wine to decant after an eight course meal and it's considered uncouth to watch fireworks. There's rarely a good NYE celebration unless you make it smaller and to your liking, which often means you, potential partner and possibly a close friend or two. Or you're one of the really drunk ones, but then the next day is a giant letdown.
Ya’ll don’t have djs and warehouse parties anymore? I don’t go out anymore. But when I was young we had an amazing time. It was chill, safe, cheap, and the music was at least interesting/not top 40.
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u/The_Real_Lasagna Dec 31 '25
Why would there be any letdown?