The Perfect Playlist for Your Perfectly Awful Office Holiday Party

It’s almost the most awful time of the year again: office holiday party season.

Brace yourself for the inevitable impact of watered-down small talk and really watered down punch served room temp under the harsh glare of a conference room’s fluorescent lights.

But wait!

You have a choice this year!

Queue up the following soundtrack to your usual fa-la-la-lame gathering, or enlist the party pros at The Second City for a laugh-tacular event that ~won’t~ involve unleashing any of the following musical triggers:

Baby Please Come Home

This one reminds you of texts from your neglected loved ones--spouses, partners, even your tech-savvy dog. The messages that have been coming through with increased frequency, thanks to all those late nights at the office. And should be popping up any second now, compliments of this “fun” “mandatory” “party.”

Little Drummer Boy

Remember when you were young? And fun? And played the drums in that sweet Queen cover band? Yeah, didn’t think so. That was a lifetime ago. But you do remember your login and password to your sweet software project management software, which technically isn’t redundant. Jingle bell rock on.

Frosty the Snowman

Ah, the time-honored story of a snowperson come to life through the magic of a hat. You know who this reminds you of? The account rep who comes to life once a year through the magic of free pinot grigio. She always manages to end up going straight from a “jolly, happy soul” to a puddle at the end of the night, too.

All I Want for Christmas Is You

It’s pretty much a given that Mariah Carey delivered us the #1 holiday anthem of all time. It’s also a given that your designated Office Creeper will try to get you under the mistletoe next to the copy machine while quoting a line from this song...while you silently begin drafting your email to HR in your head.

You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch

It will never cease to amaze you how your seasick crocodile of a boss sings along to every single word of this one...with zero irony.

This year, plan a better party with The Second City. Contact our events specialists now at (312) 337-3992 or click here to send an email inquiry.