It’s the most wonderful time of the year, which means you’ll need every excuse that you can for not heading to the bars. Whether you’re not into freezing your ass off or you’re just looking to spend a cozy night in, there’s always going to be the one roommate who tries to peer pressure you into going out. That’s when the perfect excuse comes in handy.
Sure it’ll be fun once you get out there, but some days are better off spent in bed. Is that $5 mixed drink really worth freezing your butt off for? Probably not. Here’s what all of our go-to excuses for not going out in the winter really mean…
10. I’m sick.
Aka: I’m really comfy and I don’t feel like moving anytime soon.
Maybe I’m not technically sick, but after a long week of homework, exams, and meetings, sick is the closest thing to wha I’m feeling right now.
9. I have nothing to wear.
Aka: I have nothing that is both warm and sexy, so I quit.
No one wants to wear a bunch of layers to the bar. If you don’t get a table, you’re stuck carrying them around all night, and how am I supposed to have fun doing that?
8. I have no money.
Aka: I’m saving my last $8 for Chipotle.
Being broke means something very different in college than it does in the real world. It’s all about priorities, and Chipotle is one of them.
7. I have too much homework.
Aka: I need a day off so I can have enough energy to do homework tomorrow.
This one is never a complete lie, but everyone knows it’s not true as soon as you say it. Putting homework off for one night won’t kill you, but it’s better to do it in the morning sober rather than hungover.
6. I already have plans.
Aka: I already cracked open a bottle of wine and got comfy on the couch.
If your plans are to do absolutely nothing except drink wine an watch terrible Netflix movies, then technically this isn’t a lie.
