14 School Events That Everyone Faked Excitement For
Here's a playful listicle that shines a light on the most overdone school events we collectively pretended to enjoy.
- Daisy Montero
- 4 min read
Ever rolled your eyes at yet another school carnival or book fair? You’re not alone. This listicle dives into fourteen school events. Each slide pokes gentle fun at the cringe-worthy rituals we endured, with just enough charm to revisit them fondly. Let’s relive those awkward memories — caps off mandatory participation and all.
1. Spirit Week: Pajama Monday & Neon Day
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The week everyone claimed to love but secretly dreaded. Wearing pajamas to school sounded great until you realized it still meant waking up early and leaving your blanket behind. Neon Day made you question why fluorescent green was ever invented.
2. Trunk or Treat Costume Parking Lot
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The idea seemed exciting when it was announced. Walking from car to car collecting candy was fun for about ten minutes before the sugar ran out and the sun made your costume uncomfortable. You left wondering if you could have just raided your pantry instead.
3. School Carnival with Glitter Tattoos
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Bright colors, ringing games, and sticky fingers filled the afternoon. You lined up for glitter tattoos even though you knew they would fade awkwardly by the next day. The whole event was more about avoiding the dunk tank than actually winning prizes.
4. Bake Sale Fundraiser (Again)
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Every table was stacked with cookies, brownies, and cupcakes you had probably seen before. You wandered from table to table, pretending to compare options but really just deciding which frosting looked the least dry. The fun part was spending money, not actually helping the fundraiser’s goal.
5. Award Ceremony That Took Forever
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The decorations were cheerful, but the ceremony dragged on endlessly. After the first few awards, the applause became polite clapping just to move things along. You started daydreaming about lunch long before your category was even mentioned.
6. Assembly with a Guest Speaker
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The speaker was passionate, but the topics seemed to stretch on endlessly. Sitting in a crowded auditorium made it hard to focus, especially when the air felt heavy. You ended up memorizing the ceiling tiles instead of the message.
7. Science Fair Show and Tell
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Every student stood proudly by their project, hoping someone would care enough to ask questions. The volcano models stole the spotlight, even if they were the same ones every year. You strolled past the aisles, pretending to study each display while really just looking for snacks.
8. Book Fair with Cheesy Incentives
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The promise of cool merchandise made the book fair seem like a big deal. You left with erasers and posters instead of actual books. The best part was flipping through colorful covers you had no intention of reading.
9. Family Movie Night in the Gym
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It sounded like a cozy way to spend an evening. The reality was sitting on a hard floor while trying to hear dialogue that echoed around the gym walls. You enjoyed the snacks more than the movie itself.
10. Pie in the Face Teacher Fundraiser
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Watching your teacher take a pie to the face felt like sweet revenge for all those pop quizzes. The crowd laughed loud enough to make you forget the cafeteria smelled strange. You cheered along even if you were not sure why you were raising money.
11. Silly Olympics and Three Legged Races
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It was the one event where clumsiness was celebrated. You spent most of the race trying not to fall over, which was impossible thanks to mismatched teamwork. The laughter made losing feel like winning.
12. Selfie Station with Props
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Props, wigs, and oversized glasses filled the corner of the room. You smiled for pictures you knew would be posted everywhere by morning. Half the fun was watching others pose while you judged who had the best fake mustache.
13. Talent Show with Awkward Performances
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The lineup featured everything from shaky piano playing to overly confident dance routines. You clapped and smiled because it was polite, even when you had secondhand embarrassment. Secretly, you were relieved your name was nowhere on the list.
14. End of Year Farewell Bash
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Balloons, banners, and sugary snacks marked the end of another year. Everyone cheered at the thought of summer break. You left with a mix of relief and the faint dread of knowing school would start again before you were ready.