This party pooper economy

If you’re reading this article at work, then you know economic times are tough. For the rest of you sitting at home, eating ramen while reading this, let us tell you that economic times are tough.

While some people worry about losing their jobs (they can’t lay you off if you quit), others are worried about something more serious: their parties.

Event planners are losing money this season because people won’t blow their extra money on full-out ragers, like bar mitzvahs and quinceañeras. (Ask a HombresSeriamentes reader.)

Even people with the means are scaling back their soirées, trying not to seem ostentatious to the poor schlubs they feed at their birthdays. They even ask event planners for deals on fancy dresses and convention halls.

Pro-tip:
1) Instead of paying an event planner at all, how about planning your own damn party? Better yet, talk to a college student. They’ll tell you everything you need for a party:

  • A keg
  • A deck of cards
  • An Xbox
  • Solo cups, ping-pong balls and a table

2) If you want to survive a recession, get a real job, event planners. The world needs event diggers, too.