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How to Throw a Trailer Trash Party

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Just because I live in New York City (and Los Angeles from time to time, when I feel like coast hopping) doesn't mean that I can't throw a kick BUTT trailer trash party. Hey, I know you may be thinking but....you don't have trailers in New York City? The trailer is actually just an accessory. Trailer trash is a whole identity, so whether you fancy yourself a piece of trailer trash from time to time or you simply understand the concept I promise your guests will have a good time. Plus, when did being so serious all the time become fun? I like to make things a bit TRASHHHHYYYY!

RIFF RAFF WELCOME!!!!

One of the most important things about throwing a Trailer Trash Party is making sure that no matter what, NO EXCEPTIONS, that EVERYONE is dressed in Trailer Park themed clothing. Everyone’s interpretation of that is different but it is one of the most essential parts about pulling off the perfect party. If someone shows up in anything with a designer label, anything trendy (other than plaid since it’s pretty “trailer”) they are not welcome in. Do however take their Jell-O mold if they brought one.

Is it a POT-LUCK? You bet!!! B.Y.O.B too…..obviously stock up a little bit just in case, it isn’t trailer is people are ONLY drinking Kool-Aid.

IT ISN'T A PARTY, UNLESS THIS GUY SHOWS UP

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....shirtless and all.

TRAILER TRASH IN NEW YORK CITY

BUST OUT YOUR CROSS STITCH PILLOWS

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Party City of Manhattan

38 W 14th St, New York, NY 10011

Tacky Treasures

Tip:

THE TACKIER THE BETTER. Tacky ashtrays, lawn chairs, mismatching.

I LOVE THE DOLLAR STORE!

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LOVE.

The Food

Expect that your guests will come hungry and having the right SPREAD it definitely important. Would they have a cheese plate? Probably not, but they would love a great bag of CHEESY PUFFS. Deli meats? Maybe if it’s bologna. Here’s what you’ll need:

  • Hot Dogs. Buns OPTIONAL. Wonder Bread, yes.
  • Cheese Whiz and saltines
  • Pork and Beans
  • A bucket of fried chicken if you feel like splurging
  • Cheeto’s
Dessert:
  • Jell-O molds
  • Moon Pies

THE JELL-O MOLD is a STAPLE.

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If you can pull off making one in the form of the American Flag, do it.

BOX WINE....

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Sure Trailer Trash Parties have box wine. Preferably don’t have someone dressed AS box wine, instead provide it. On an entirely different note, how often do you see Dorothy drinking boxed wine from a human? Weird.

Keep it trashy after hours:

Porky's Nyc

55 W 21st St, New York, NY 10010

Oh yeah, you remember the movie. Nothing better than heading here after to continue the trashiness.

Oh yeah, you remember the movie. Nothing better than heading here after to continue the trashiness.

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Say yes to these guys at the door!

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Welcome ANYONE wearing an absurd amount of denim, plaid, pajama’s, wife beater’s, trucker hats, etc.

Reminiscence Inc

50 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10010

If you really want to impress everyone at the party, you’re going to need a good pair of overalls. OVERALLS. Yes, I said it. Reminiscence has the perfect amount of stuff to mix and match for maximum trailer authenticity. Whether you want to come in a wifebeater with a lawn flamingo under your arm (so those “rednecks” next door don’t steal it while you’re out) or you want to show up donning ANYTHING that bares your midriff, this is the spot to get it.

If you really want to impress everyone at the party, you’re going to need a good pair of overalls. OVERALLS. Yes, I said it. Reminiscence has the perfect amount of stuff to mix and match for maximum trailer authenticity. Whether you want to come in a wifebeater with a lawn flamingo under your arm (so those “rednecks” next door don’t steal it while you’re out) or you want to show up donning ANYTHING that bares your midriff, this is the spot to get it.

If You're LAZY Trash....

There are a few places that you could do a “make shift” trailer park party…

The Trailer Park Lounge

271 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10011

I’m not going to lie, I was VERY excited when I found this. It was somewhat of a relief to find a bar/restaurant where THEY WANT YOU TO BE “TRASHY?” The Tiki bar, the chili mac and sloppy Joe’s make the whole restaurant trailer FANTASTIC. When tater tots are an optional side and you can wash them down with Pabst Blue Ribbon, I’ve found myself at home.

I’m not going to lie, I was VERY excited when I found this. It was somewhat of a relief to find a bar/restaurant where THEY WANT YOU TO BE “TRASHY?” The Tiki bar, the chili mac and sloppy Joe’s make the whole restaurant trailer FANTASTIC. When tater tots are an optional side and you can wash them down with Pabst Blue Ribbon, I’ve found myself at home.

Is that???

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A bathtub full of beer??? With a mannequin in it? You betcha! True trailer style.

The Decor

If you do plan to have this shin-dig at your apartment you’re going to need the proper decor. Even people in the trailer park have a unique style, that must be replicated to part purposes. Here’s what you’ll need:

  • A clothesline hanging anywhere, inside the house. Hang all of your tackiest undergarments; leopard bra’s, hot pink lacy panties, your boyfriend’s Twinkie printed boxer shorts, etc.
  • Bust out ANYthing crocheted, cross stitched, or from Grandma’s basement. Afghans are perfect.
  • Use a garbage bag as a table cloth
  • CHRISTMAS LIGHTS, multi-color.
  • Duct tape. Anywhere you can put it, your antenna, your toaster, etc.
  • Plastic silverware and red cups
  • Any highly inappropriate pictures, FRAMED and hanging for all to see.
  • If you cna temporarily attach some fringe to your lamp shades I suggest you do so.

EXPRESS YOUR LOVE FOR:

  • Nascar
  • WWF
  • ALUMINUM FOIL
  • Country Music
  • The 99 cent store
  • Hard rock

Jacks 99 Cent Store

16 E 40th St Ste Frnt, New York, NY 10016

Twins 99 Cents Plus

203 Grand St Frnt B, New York, NY 10013

THIS IS ACTUALLY, REALLY FANCY.

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Notice the way they arranged it, that’s called art.

Kentucky Fried Chicken Restaurants

242 E 14th St, New York, NY 10003

Dirty Bird To Go

204 W 14th St, New York, NY 10011

Anytime I ate Dirty Bird, that’s exactly how I felt afterwards. DIRTY. It’s perfectly greasy, fried, FATTY and deliciously unhealthy. A trailer parties dream food.

Anytime I ate Dirty Bird, that’s exactly how I felt afterwards. DIRTY. It’s perfectly greasy, fried, FATTY and deliciously unhealthy. A trailer parties dream food.

Crif Dogs Ent Inc

113 Saint Marks Pl Frnt 2, New York, NY 10009

So the party is over the food is gone and you didn’t get to enjoy any of the debauchery. Crif Dogs not only has incredible hot dogs, but TATER TOTS too….the host/hostess shouldn’t have to slave away in the kitchen after the guests leave. Or pass out on your floor.

So the party is over the food is gone and you didn’t get to enjoy any of the debauchery. Crif Dogs not only has incredible hot dogs, but TATER TOTS too….the host/hostess shouldn’t have to slave away in the kitchen after the guests leave. Or pass out on your floor.

Activities:

Someone will need to be crowned Queen Trash and King Redneck. This is standard Trailer Trash Party conduct. Are you going to play a game of Trivial Pursuit? Um no, beer pong? Well, you’re on the right track there but no, still too classy. Instead:

  • Organize a CHUGGING contest
  • Spitting Contest….where and what they spit is up to you.
  • Pin the teeth on the “trashy chick” someone may have to get creative to draw this

The Liquor:

If you do decide to make it B.Y.O.B there has to be some restrictions on that. No Corona, No Guiness, No champagne. Here’s what’s acceptable:

  • Pabst Blue Ribbon
  • Keystone Light
  • Boone’s
  • Jack Daniels
  • Miller High Life
  • Kegs

City Hall Wines & Spirits

108 Chambers St, New York, NY 10007

Tip:

Pick the right music. Kid Rock, Lynyrd Skynyrd and all country music.

LAST BUT NOT LEAST

What better way to remember such a fun evening that to make a little photo album of all of your guests mug shots! You could let them add their offense if you’d like or you can make up one of your own. Same goes for names, pick the perfectly trashy name, and save all of their pictures for blackmailing later on! Truly, trailer.

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