Perhaps no other prominent American family has been struck by tragedy as much as the Kennedys. Since we are often on the lookout to make light of the most tragic situations, we thought it would be fun to honor our favorite departed Kennedys with a party.
INVITATION TYPE
- Snail Mail – something official looking, perhaps with a presidential seal or Kennedy family crest.
DECORATIONS
Not to sound morbid, but this should essential have the look of a funeral collation for a head of state or other top officials. Then include subtle eeriness.
- Tasteful, patriotic decorations including plenty of American flags.
- Linens should be cream, navy blue, and dark red.
- Fine china and silverware – don’t use disposables.
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For the subtle, eerie (some would say morbid) twist:
- If your linens are something you don’t mind ruining, you can put holes and red stains through them to resemble bullet holes and blood.
- Put plastic/toy spiders, worms, and roaches in the food and punch bowl.
- Use white tape to create a chalk outline of a dead body on the floor.
- Cover one doorway in your home with police caution tape.
- Back issues of the short lived George magazine.
FOOD AND DRINK MENU
Have a lot of red colored foods sprinkled in your menu to add ominous feeling of murder. Don’t forget to mix in the toy bugs!
- Appetizer: Stuffed Red Potatoes
- Entrée: Linguine with Red Clam Sauce
- Dessert: Red Velvet Cake
- Cocktail: Red wine and non-alcoholic fruit punch.
ENTERTAINMENT
Watch Kennedy movies and documentaries:
GAMES
- Photo darts with dirty/unpopular politicians.
- Clue or similar murder mystery game. Winner should be rewarded with The Kennedy Curse by Edward Klein.
ATTIRE
Come dressed as your favorite dead Kennedy. Couples can also consider coming as a favorite departed couple. Some popular choices:
- JFK and Jackie O.
- RFK
- JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessett Kennedy
- Stir the pot and come as famed mistress Marilyn Monroe.
- See this complete list of Kennedys affected by tragedy on Wikipedia.
- Newly added – Ted Kennedy
LAST MINUTE TIPS
If we don’t think we’re going to hell for suggesting this party, you shouldn’t feel you are for having it!
And as always, remember to bring your camera!
