How to Throw a Party, According to the Movies

Leave your sweaters at home.

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Summer means freedom from school and enjoying good weather, which are perfect reasons to celebrate with copious amounts of booze and friends. The best parties we've ever attended, however, have been hosted in our favorite movies. We wouldn't mind Marie Antoinette's endless champagne and cakes to satisfy our munchies, and who doesn't wish they were at Ron Burgundy's house party that night? The references are endless.

While we may not be able to party every night like the wild kids in these films, there is no harm in living vicariously through them and taking a few tips for our own good fun with How to Throw A Party According to the Movies

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Don't let people party with your mom.

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In case you're on the fence about having a theme, costumes make any party more entertaining.

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For refreshments, you can't go wrong with a sweet drink.

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Invite your weed carrier.

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Invite A-listers like Kanye West and Lauryn Hill.

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Invite friends to bring tons of delicious food so you can keep the leftovers.

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Better to be overdressed than underdressed at your own shindig.

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Emulate this man's confidence.

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If you're hosting a rager, it's up to you to set the tone of the party.

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Drink like its the Prohibition Era, as if every drink might be your last.

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Twerk around a bonfire with your ewok friends.

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Cool guy tip: Keep your shirt tucked in for optimal arm mobility.

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If the crowd's tired of twerking, encourage a jig.

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Try some synchronized hand jiving.

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Pop and lock like no one's watching.

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Do not sneeze on the drugs.

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Take halluconigens with high schoolers.

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Jam sessions are prohibited.

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If you see a guy doing this, ask him to leave.

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Once you're faded, stay away from mobile objects.

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For an intimate gathering, all you need is the beach, a record player, and underpants.

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