Parties

About 3 years ago the use of the word "party" became applicable to a far greater variaty of gatherings. For example, when we changed into our concert dress for highschool band, us 25 boys who were crammed into the small bathroom refered to the gatherings as "changing parties". So too, when a study group is formed, you don't call it a "calculus study group" but always a "calculus party".

Last night I cut my hair with my newly purchased pair of clippers over the bathroom wastebasket. What was a rather humble ordeal quickly became a party, as pictures were taken, onlookers voiced their approval, and some even joined in on the festivities, betraying their curly locks for the regimented buzz cut. It was quite a party.

And again this morning, I stopped into a bathroom to blow my nose, and at least 2 others were there for the same purpose. A nose-blowing party.