The other day, while casually scrolling through my social media feed, I stumbled upon a video that had Denver buzzing with excitement. Our beloved Denver Nuggets had clinched the NBA championship, and the internet was alight with jubilation—tweets, photos, and memes galore. But amidst all the digital confetti, one video in particular caught my attention. It featured Nuggets head coach Michael Malone, who, after a well-deserved fist bump with his towering team, did something that has always left me utterly perplexed: the infamous liquid celebration.
You know the drill. Players gleefully douse each other in a torrential downpour of water, champagne, or whatever liquid is handy, much like kids armed with Super Soakers in the 90s. It’s as if they’re baptizing themselves into the sacred hall of champions, and it’s all done with the gusto of a frat party gone wild.
Why do sports teams insist on this ritual of wasting perfectly good champagne and turning locker rooms into what can only be described as a swamp of celebration? I mean, the aftermath has got to be gross—drenched clothes, sticky skin, and the smell of alcohol seeping into everything. And how about the potential damage to lockers, lights, and the poor camera crews who end up getting caught in the crossfire? It’s bewildering, and yet, deep down, I kind of want in on the action.
Who wouldn’t want to be part of such an absurdly fun celebration? Sure, my days of winning sports championships are behind me (if they ever existed), but that doesn’t mean I can’t fantasize about joining in on a liquid-drenched jubilee. But here’s the thing: Why should this kind of over-the-top celebration be reserved only for professional athletes? I say it’s time to bring the party to everyday life.
Imagine this: Your kid comes home with straight A’s on their report card. Instead of just saying, “Good job,” you surprise them with a faceful of Hawaiian Punch. Or maybe your spouse lands a big promotion at work—why not greet them in the kitchen with an Arbor Mist shower? It’s spontaneous, it’s hilarious, and it’s the kind of celebration we all deserve.
Picture the possibilities! You just saved 50 bucks at the grocery store by clipping coupons? Gather the family in the living room for a juice box shower! These splashy celebrations shouldn’t be exclusive to million-dollar athletes; they should be an option for all of life’s little victories. Just think of how memorable Grandma’s 80th birthday would be with a surprise Gatorade bath, or how your sister might react to an almond milk tsunami after announcing she’s going vegan.
You never see those sports stars frowning when the champagne starts flowing. They’ve got cheesy grins plastered on their faces, and I want you to experience that same joy on the daily. So, why not embrace the liquid madness? Grab a poncho, shake up a bottle of bubbly, and let’s make every milestone, no matter how small, worthy of a liquid celebration. Whether it’s finally getting your number called at the DMV or surviving a Monday, let’s get goofy, get soaked, and most importantly, get celebrating!
You in? Let’s turn life’s mundane moments into something worth toasting to—literally. Cheers!
Photography credit: Jeremy Padgett
