Single? Ladies, Put a Ring on This
I was willing to lose my dignity to win a TV.
So, today was our company's annual Halloween party. You might already know, but they give out AMAZING prizes for best costumes. First prize was an "entertainment center", by which I mean a 46in TV, a blu-ray player, a stereo system, and surround sound speakers. Second prize was an "office", which means a Apple Laptop, an iPad, and a pile of computer accessories. They cut the third prize this year (I don't know why). There is also a raffle prize, which is open to anyone who dresses up, regardless of the quality of the costume -- that prize was a $500 Visa gift card.
To win, you either have to have an AWESOME costume or do something with lots of spectacle. I chose the latter.
My costume was Beyonce from the Single Ladies music video. I had on a leotard, stockings, heels, a wig, and that weird metallic glove-thing. (For discretion purposes, I also put on compression shorts which covered a little more of my butt -- this is a family party after all). My spectacle was: I'd do the dance from the music video.
I told Sharon, who was kinda the MC, that I would need some space. So, she told me to hang around in the back of the pack, and then she would clear everyone aside so I could dance.
So, I'm standing behind the corner (you have to walk down this pathway to the party for the "Costume Parade") thinking to myself, "Is this appropriate for the work place?" I'm looking down at myself and my fake boobs are falling out...I basically look like a whore/nasty transexual. So, I get my cue, round the corner, and...
The entire office starts cracking up. I guess most had heard what was coming. And they all LOVED it! So I get to the middle of the floor, stand still, and Andrea starts the music. And I start working it. I really only did about 2 minutes of the dance. That's all I could do without laughing.
I had a lot of problems hearing the music because the laughter was uproarious. People were going nuts. The only complaint: People were shoving each other to get the best view. The judges didn't rule in my favor though: the two winners actually had REALLY good costumes this year (a giant LEGO man and the Mad Hatter).
But, even though I didn't win a prize, everyone knows I had the best costume. That was the only thing that was talked about for the rest of the day.
P.S. There were a lot of videos taken. Some will be put up on youtube. Once I have a link, I'll post it here for you to enjoy.
So, today was our company's annual Halloween party. You might already know, but they give out AMAZING prizes for best costumes. First prize was an "entertainment center", by which I mean a 46in TV, a blu-ray player, a stereo system, and surround sound speakers. Second prize was an "office", which means a Apple Laptop, an iPad, and a pile of computer accessories. They cut the third prize this year (I don't know why). There is also a raffle prize, which is open to anyone who dresses up, regardless of the quality of the costume -- that prize was a $500 Visa gift card.
To win, you either have to have an AWESOME costume or do something with lots of spectacle. I chose the latter.
My costume was Beyonce from the Single Ladies music video. I had on a leotard, stockings, heels, a wig, and that weird metallic glove-thing. (For discretion purposes, I also put on compression shorts which covered a little more of my butt -- this is a family party after all). My spectacle was: I'd do the dance from the music video.
I told Sharon, who was kinda the MC, that I would need some space. So, she told me to hang around in the back of the pack, and then she would clear everyone aside so I could dance.
So, I'm standing behind the corner (you have to walk down this pathway to the party for the "Costume Parade") thinking to myself, "Is this appropriate for the work place?" I'm looking down at myself and my fake boobs are falling out...I basically look like a whore/nasty transexual. So, I get my cue, round the corner, and...
The entire office starts cracking up. I guess most had heard what was coming. And they all LOVED it! So I get to the middle of the floor, stand still, and Andrea starts the music. And I start working it. I really only did about 2 minutes of the dance. That's all I could do without laughing.
I had a lot of problems hearing the music because the laughter was uproarious. People were going nuts. The only complaint: People were shoving each other to get the best view. The judges didn't rule in my favor though: the two winners actually had REALLY good costumes this year (a giant LEGO man and the Mad Hatter).
But, even though I didn't win a prize, everyone knows I had the best costume. That was the only thing that was talked about for the rest of the day.
P.S. There were a lot of videos taken. Some will be put up on youtube. Once I have a link, I'll post it here for you to enjoy.