“Is it an ick to dress up for a pub trip?”
By Ruby Caballero-Roff and Keira McTernan
Ok. So, everything and anything can be an ick, but why do you care?
We are becoming more familiar with terms such as ‘ick’, this can mean behaviour which is off-putting or unpleasant which can be funny at times when chatting to friends about a potential admirer to share some laughter, but it can also embed itself into how we judge other people. There are some cringe worthy actions, of course, but in reality, this is what makes life funny and gives you a story to tell friends and family over dinner. People dressing up for a casual social event or acting goofy is what makes the little simple events memorable. If you or any of your friends want to wear a wacky outfit, then go for it! University is meant for memories and doing some of these cringy things, so enjoy this moment while you can because I doubt if you wanted to dress up a bit ‘out of the ordinary’ for an office job you would get the same reaction as you would now.
Honestly, university is filled with weird nights out that involve people dressing up in the most bizarre outfits and they end up having the best night! So, if you feel that putting on a gorgeous little outfit is too much for a casual pub trip, it’s not. Besides, you never know where the night might take you or who you will end up meeting so why not look your best, even if you’re only having a pint at the local. Don’t allow yourself to ruin your nights out during these fast moving few university years of yours, also don’t let anyone else ruin your night out but honestly people will always have something to say but that does not mean you have to adopt the same sense of thinking.
The surge of people using terms such as ‘ick’ can also limit these silly moments, it can make life seem a little more serious than it really is. Although university is not just one big pub social we must not forget that the majority of us are still young and you never know, you could meet some pretty interesting people through dressing up for a simple pub social. Whether your night out calls for a sparkly outfit in the pub or a full blown fancy dress outfit, just do it, don’t take it too seriously and have the best time, adulthood is only around the corner, and it doesn’t call for many lighthearted nights out like these so let loose and just have fun!
University is short, even when it feels like it may never end, I promise you it goes by so fast and once you and your friends have graduated there’s a chance that you may not have frequent pub trips together anymore so… dress up, have fun, take millions of photos, and have fun because this time truly doesn’t last forever and when you’re wearing your cap and gown you will be wishing you had time for one more dressed-up pub trip!
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