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Pasta Party

The term used to describe an event or social function, usually in a film or TV show, that is happy and jovial, even though it is in the midst of chaos or upset. The key element of a pasta party is that it is not earned; it is a happy moment used by writers to gloss over elements of the story, and to distract from plot holes or potential plot exploration.

It originated from the 7th season of the CBS show Criminal Minds, when due to the network causing casting chaos and poor writing, a Pasta Party was hosted at a chracter's house, which everyone attended being smiley and happy despite the episode being full of character confrontations and drama. The Pasta Party served as the end of all this drama, cutting short any potential exploration of the conflict.

This trope is also referred to as putting a spaghetti bow on things.
Erin and Hayley have been at war for weeks - so Kevin is throwing a Pasta Party to resolve things and inviting them both. It won't help, but they'll have to put on an act at the party so they don't cause upset.
by JusticarJasper August 31, 2012
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party manimal

a guy who parties crazier than the average party animal.
D Lee is the craziest party manimal.
by anonymouslee February 2, 2006
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Party Buffalo

An overweight bitch who likes to party and get sloppy over all the dudes. Can be heard from 4-6 miles away, weather permitting.
1: Who the fuck is that fat drunk bitch?
2: She's one of the local party buffalos.
by Blakenheim February 13, 2008
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Party Yard Sale

Similar to a yard sale, a Party Yard Sale is a situation in which someone loses all of his or her possessions (phone, wallet, iPod, etc.) over the course of a night.
"Dude can I get your number again? I had to get a new phone after my party yard sale last weekend."
by Nickname Mike February 24, 2010
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party asshole

The gentleman or lady who proceeds to get the most outrageous at a party and bring the most attention to themselves. They must piss somebody off in a bad way and in some cases get kicked out.
That bitch shit in a sink what a party asshole

Big Al broke the picture frame. what a fucking party asshole!
by pauley DD February 1, 2010
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Party-Blocked

Party-Blocked - when the party you have been planning gets overshadowed by another more awesome party. As a result, your party or rager has now become a small gathering or a night alone.

Party-Block - the act of blocking parties.
Me: "Party at my house!"
Everyone: "Heard!!"
Rival Party Host: "Bigger Rager at my house!"
Everyone: "Heard, TWO TIMES!"
Me: "Shit, I got party-blocked."
by isaacz August 21, 2010
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Party leftovers

Unclaimed item/belongings that have been left at a party unintentionally by an individual (i.e. jacket, hat). Often times the host of the party will have a grace period for when the said person can come back and retrieve their item/belongings, however once this period passes the party host assumes ownership of the goods and can alternatively give it away. "The 8 day grace period"
Matthew: Check out these party leftovers; a hat, scarf, and a woman's size 3 Armani blazer.

Erin: That's my favorite size and my favorite brand of blazers - may I take this blazer?

Matthew: Haha, well it is pass the 8 day grace period so it's yours now.
by FWSScontact January 5, 2013
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