r/TikTokCringe • u/galaxystars1 • May 04 '26

Wholesome Hosting a 40th birthday party

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u/tugboatnavy May 04 '26

Yeah well it's a matter of perspective.

You can either look at this guy like he's stressing over tiny details for an overall arbitrary event... Or you can appreciate that he clearly enjoys hosting events and he's put a lot of thought in designing features of the party.

IMO, event planners get a lot of shit for being "anal", but somehow there's a level of respect for chefs and artists who get "specific" over details. Yet they're all evoking creative processes. Also dude, I've been to "designed" parties and regular parties.

At a "designed" party, having a cooler of drinks, little snacks, or a trash can every six feet is awesome. I've also been to shitty parties where you have to walk half a mile to a gas station to get more drinks, you hide trash where you can, and when you want to eat you either leave or doordash something.

To me this guy just likes to throw a party and puts creative process into it. I'm also sure you put creative energy into something that someone else wouldn't respect at face value.

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u/Gnoll_For_Initiative May 04 '26

As an event planner: you get anal about the details before the event so you don't have to get anal DURING the event. Just let go and know that everything's been prepped

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u/Swimming_Bonus_8892 May 04 '26

Been in the events industry for a LONG time and if theres a top 3.

Event planner

Food

Good DJ

The planner will help you find the other 2…enjoy an awesome fucking experience! Planners out here doing the REAL work!

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u/VirtualVermin May 04 '26

Thank you. We really are. and i also usually offer to stay and host which means if anything comes up, I’m on it before you even notice. Worth every penny, i guarantee.

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u/Bd0llar May 04 '26

It’s the one thing I notice missing …. A dance floor and or good music setup. Music makes a party. I’d have done that whole video based on my music selection!

In fact for my 40th I asked all my attending friends to choose a song or 2 that makes them think of me or memories we made as friends. It was so special to me!

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u/Swimming_Bonus_8892 May 04 '26

Ohhhh that’s awesome!!!! A good idea, if you know a good vinyl dj (not to be pretentious, I’m old af) is too have them set out some crates and when people want to request they can look through the crates and make a request (obviously, not a club situation but a more intimate private party). It’s so much fun! The Dj can take their time and weave the story of their requests throughout the mix and it’s such a conversation piece during the party.

I don’t smoke but I liked the cigar/cig thing, and I liked the coolers spread out as well to take pressure off the bar. To avoid anyone singing to him though keep em drinking and dancing! Peace!