Top Ten Ways to Endure a Summertime Rolling Black Out

Top 10 Ways to Endure a Summertime Rolling Blackout


Many see a rolling blackout as a catastrophe to modern life as we know it. But as long as you're not stuck in an elevator or subway car you should savor this monumental event and enjoy it to the fullest. Use these tips; and the next time newscasters are speculating whether the Amish have taken up terrorism, you can relax and enjoy a spur of the moment Mardi Gras.

10. Get Alcohol.
Since most bars lose all refrigeration capabilities you can find drink specials better than any weekday happy hour. A savvy group of friends can talk a bartender down to $1 dollar pitchers. It may seem unfair to exploit at a time of darkness, but many will agree: A Keg is a terrible thing to waste. So, Drink Up! There’re sober kids in Indiana. And besides, a nice buzz will help you enjoy the upcoming activities.

9. Get Some Ice Cream.
Along the lines with the free beer, and since somehow Amber Rock and Cookies N' Cream go strangely very well together hit up the local Ice Cream parlors for a free cone. The fact that you’re enjoying a nice treat on the sweltering days that these events usually occur on will take the stress levels down and help you enjoy the day a little more.

8 The Not So Mean Streets
Probably one of the best things about millions of people in the streets is the chance to meet members of the opposite sex, on a level playing field... (er, avenue) A little known fact is that there was a dramatic increase of children born nine months after the 1965 blackouts. That was 1965! There's got to be at least a 400% increase, (240% Canadian), given today's vast difference in acceptance to casual hookups. (Writer's note: Please lower that number by using protection.)