Debs season is nearly upon us so it's only right that we dive down memory lane and remember the terrifying truths about the biggest night of the year for Leaving Cert students.
As 17 and 18-year-olds up and down the country whack on the false tan, figure out the last minute date, convincing their Mams they don't need a thousand photos in the garden and buying a bottle opener to carry in their purse for their big night, here are just six stories from Reddit that make us glad the Debs is over and done with it:
1. It's a night of many firsts and some of them are better off not being remembered:
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2. There's always a scabby friend who tries to get away with paying for anything. Ps. this trend will continue throughout your life:
3. The ridiculous rows and pointless drama was too much even if, at the time, it felt necessary:
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4. There's always one person who gets confused about the date, doesn't end up at the right venue or has to get a taxi home alone:
5. Never listen to your friends' recommendation about who you should bring to the debs. You won't have a good time:
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6. And whatever happens, there's always going to be a way for someone to buy a drink:
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