Ultimate Sleepover Guide The Guy Way

Sleepovers for the boys of our nation are pretty similar to what they show in movies or on TV. There's little to no sleep, so I don't quite see the point of it being called a sleepover. The night rolls pretty nonchalantly, thanks to this uber-cool piece of technology called the internet. But I can assure you that it isn't that boring. Let me paint you a word picture of an average guys' night in.

Firstly, there needs to be a reason why the aforementioned sleepover is taking place. Most times, it's a UEFA Champions League or some other equally important football match night, and you and your friends wish to enjoy the match together in the comfort of your house; because let's face it, there's not many sports cafes out there that remain open that late. If you are instead spending the night at a friend's place to work on assignments or to prepare for exams, it doesn't qualify as a sleepover, because sleepovers are meant for fun.

Anyway, the night starts with everybody's arrival, with a lot of high-fives and wassups thrown around. And as soon as everyone gets comfy and settles down, somebody is bound to ask, “Did you get your controller?” If the person on the receiving end of the query has brought the console, good; if not, a small argument picks up. But that doesn't last long and the FIFA fight-offs start between friends on Xbox or Playstation. These continue for quite a while amidst trash-talk and blame-games, until either the real match starts on TV, or till everyone gets bored and needs a break.

Either way, soon come out the playing cards, and thus begins a long session of UNO, poker or 29. While this goes on, glass after glass and bottle after bottle of cola are finished. FYI, soft drinks are a requirement for sleepovers, with chips and other munchies coming closely after.

But wait, not everyone of those present is actively participating in the games. There's always that one person who has been online since the moment he walked in, which in my circle is me. And then, there's that guy who has been on the phone since midnight, lying in a corner and talking in a hushed voice. When you bug this guy to participate, he points towards the phone, mouths the word “girlfriend” and goes back. Afterwards he'll claim that his girlfriend was nagging him, but truth is that he was enjoying that.

As dawn nears and you can barely keep your eyes open, someone proposes a hearty discussion of all the problems of everyone's lives. This is when more bottles of soft drinks are emptied over the misfortunes of your friends, as everyone analyses the issues and makes suggestions. The conversation is inclusive of possible “moves” to make on girls. This drives the drowsiness away, but you all keep getting more sombre, and you talk and talk till dawn finally breaks.

It's then that you all realise that nobody had gotten any sleep, and some do go off. Others, well, it's time for breakfast already, so why not visit the nearest Star Kabab?