Best practices when drunk dialing

The fun thing about reading blogs for 20-somethings, as well as writing blogs about 20-somethings, is the diversity of content. With this being such a malleable time in our young lives, blogs can help to guide us, give us a good laugh, bring us to tears, or just plain confuse the hell out of us. While some have serious tones, others tend to lean more toward the wild antics of our culture. This article tends to lean toward the latter.

While we all have sent or received a drunk dial in the past, the trend has become somewhat mundane. Waking up to incoherent texts and voicemails from friends doesn't have the same pizzazz it used to. Well, all that can change with some new tips on how spruce up those late night calls or texts you probably regret sending.

The musical: While getting a voicemail has actually become a bit of a burden (just text me, geeze!), sometimes a person goes out of their way to make us laugh. Sure slurred speech has its appeal, but what about an entire slurred rap opera à la “trapped in the closet?” This will not only catch your friend off guard, but also brighten their day and those around them. Bonus points for original rhymes and verses.

The non-booty call booty call: Most of the times, drunk dials are associated with booty calls. Sure this is normally a swing for the fence that lands far off its mark, but it tends to happen frequently. Instead of booty calling exes, why not send out drunk dials relating to current events? There is a good chance that person you're calling isn't checking the Internet at 4 a.m. so update them on the latest happenings worldwide.

The “better than sleeping alone,” photo text: While drunk dials relating to booty calls normally end in day-after remorse, there is a new trend that is starting to bat over .500. What is this black magic? The “better than sleeping alone,” photo text. Much like its title, a picture of yourself with a face that asks, “eh?” is produced and sent via text message. While the recipient may not receive said text until morning, the thought of you being a better option than a solo bed may be enough to reignite a flame that once was thought to be extinguished. If not, at least the ramifications will be less harsh than if your drunk tongue led the charge.

Drink responsibly, and make sure to let these new ideas seep deep into your sub-conscious in case late night debauchery ensues.

Photo courtesy of Theresa Ling