The Festive season is upon us which means it’s time to pull on your best sequined dress – or worst Christmas jumper – and head out on the town to eat, drink and be merry.
Whether you’re partying with friends down the pub, family at home or colleagues in the office there’s bound to be plenty of (Christmas) spirit-fuelled shenanigans.
And with this Friday set to be the busiest day of the year for work do’s and festive frolics, MM took to the streets to find out the best tales from your parties, past and present.
Sheila Weir, a 41-year-old saleswoman from Whitefield said she’s no stranger to partying hard at Christmas.
“Oh my god, I was pretty bad this year but I don’t remember much,” she said.
“Friends told me I was screaming, shouting and tried it on with one of the new guys, I’m dreading going back to work.”
Office Manager, Geoff Triggs, 55, from Prestwich said: “I really can’t dance but tell me that when I’m drunk.
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“After a crafty few I’m all crotch grabbing and elbows. I’ve seen videos of me doing it last Thursday.”
Human Resources manager, Andrew Wild, 26, from Bury enjoyed a spot of reminiscing.
“A few years ago at my office party, a large mate of mine decided to be a stereotype and photocopy his backside.
”It started all right but after pressing the green button, he heard a crack and the entire glass cover broke trapping him inside the photocopier!”
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— Kimberley Reader (@kj_rdr) December 14, 2014
Christmas Grinch, Luke Wolstenhome, a 26-year-old office worker from Fallowfield said: “I’m done with Christmas parties so I’m giving ours a miss this year.
“While my colleagues will be getting smashed next Thursday evening, I’ll be at home watching Die Hard… yes it’s a Christmas movie.”
Tim Bryant, a 51-year-old care home worker, can’t get enough of xmas parties.
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“I’ve never been to a Christmas party at work,” he said.
“But the few I’ve been to, I’ve got drunk, had a good laugh, not passed out and one thing that everyone hates me for – no matter how much I drink, I never get a hangover.”
The #mayhem of the #ChristmasParty #ChristmasJumperDay pic.twitter.com/0ugEyrFjz4
— Kimberley Reader (@kj_rdr) December 14, 2014
Bartender Josh Williams, 27, from Prestwich, has no plans to attend his Christmas party either.
“Mine’s next week, I’m not going, It’s always a bit odd, people just get hammered and do stupid stuff,” he said.
“A mate got caught talking about his boss last year, what a moron.”
Driving Instructor, Liam McDougal, 48, from Radcliffe, said: “Having recently become self employed, my company’s Christmas party will just be for one this year.
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“I won’t let that stop me though.”
Lucy Graham, a 22-year-old bartender from Salford, found her new beau at last years Christmas do.
”We had a few awkward ‘romantic’ liaisons between colleagues,” she said.
“I can’t complain though, I got together with a co-worker at the Christmas party last year and I’m still with him.”
And a couple more for good measure. #ChristmasParty #ChristmasJumperDay @Rarelyonfairway @AndrewGreaves84 pic.twitter.com/z9LIKxJUP0
— Kimberley Reader (@kj_rdr) December 14, 2014
Samuel Mann, a 25-year-old salesman from Bury, said: “My company cancelled Christmas celebrations as a cost-saving exercise.
“Thank God I don’t have to put up with all those stupid drunks this year.”
Party-pooper Nicola Fitzpatrick, 37, feels she’s outgrown the festivities.
The bartender said: “I used to get drunk at parties, but don’t any more – I grew up.”
Bah, humbug!
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