Talon Top 5: Slumber party games

1. Facebook Stalking

To some, this may not seem like a game, but in the early hours of the morning one of the most exciting activities is finding out all the latest gossip on this social networking website. It’s also the best time to find your guy’s hottest picture and find out who “the other girl” he’s talking to online is so you can voodoo her.

Creeping on recently added photos from a party or the most recent relationship status updates provides the best sleepover entertainment and fills you in on the latest scoop on all of your friends. And of course it’s common knowledge that if a relationship is not on Facebook, it’s not truly official. Browsing through people’s Facebook profiles is also a great way to start conversations about the latest gossip and the most scandalous rumors. Gossip may be considered a sin, but it leads to girl bonding that no other activity can provide.

2. Do, Dump or Marry

If you are willing to challenge your intellect, this game is one that forces you to think more than any ethical issue in English or history class does. One girl will name three males and ask another player which one she would “do” (have sex with), which one she would “dump” (which means she would have to date him and then dump him) and which one she would marry.

The men chosen could be the most handsome celebrities; heated debate may arise because you want to do and marry all of them and do not want to dump any of their gorgeous bods. But an even harder choice is when the options are the grossest guys because you want to dump all of them, and you throw up when imagining kissing one of them, let alone having sex with them. But remember, girls: Try not to be too mean while playing this game, because it’s not all about looks. The greasy, acne-covered science geek may become the world’s richest man, and who would want to pass that up?

3. 10 Fingers

When you want to play Truth or Dare but there are no boys in sight for the really fun dares, you can play 10 Fingers. To begin the game, all players sit in a circle, with both hands in front of them and all 10 fingers pointed up. Then each player goes around in the circle and says something the player has not done. Any player who has done the act mentioned must put a finger down.

This game is different from most games because there are two winners: the person who has done the most and puts down all her fingers and the person who is the most innocent and keeps the most fingers up. However, the real goal of this game is not so much to win but to be the least humiliated by the end. “Never have I ever” statements can range from “I’ve never been to Europe” to something much more promiscuous, depending on the players. For high school girls, they tend to be very sexual, because let’s be honest: No one cares if you’ve been to Europe or not.

4. Makeovers

Sleepovers are the perfect opportunity to mix up your style, spice up your hair-do and experiment with wild make-up. With no one but your closest friends to see you looking like a drag queen, you can try anything you want—false eyelashes, lots of sparkles, bright red lipstick and teased hair are just a few techniques you can try.

You know you are done with your makeover when you can no longer recognize your own reflection in the mirror. And if you feel a burst of energy from the lack of sleep, make a music video embracing your alter ego. This can include using Photobooth on a Mac while recording with the music playing in the background. Or you could be more advanced, get a real camera and go to a location with maybe a few costume changes and added effects. The photos will be worth a thousand words the next morning when you wake up, making lasting memories last for the future.

5. Reading Cosmopolitan

This magazine is the Bible for girls. It holds all of the biggest secrets and teaches things that you could never learn in school, even in health class. Although it costs almost $6, it is definitely worth the price because it provides many nights of scandalous fun. Every issue’s cover claims to have new tips, but they always end up being almost exactly the same. Nevertheless, the fun in reading it never fades.

The dirty tips and tricks that are written in flowery vocabulary trigger thoughts and images in your brain that will make any girl giggle. The relationship quizzes and beauty tips are surprisingly educational. You might also want to break a sweat and try some of the fat-burning, muscle-toning exercises demonstrated in the magazine. And just for funsies, when you’re toned from all the exercises, you can fulfill the Hollywood movie stereotype and start having a pillow fight, something the Peeping Toms will definitely enjoy.