That’s right folks. The maniacs are hoping to introduce swag bags for every guest. We deal with trend setters, forward thinkers, “the cool kids”, the first neighbor to get an SUV/iphone/ipod. Bottom line, they are people who talk.
If you are interested in presenting your unique product or service contact dave@host-a-murder.com
Go to our Help Wanted page if you live in Chicago and are seeking gainful employment, or you just want to say you work for a murder mystery company.
Some Ideas we are tossing around…. Some Feedback would be great
I wanted to apologize for our small sebatical from the blogosphere. We have finally recovered from the incredible year we had in 2007. It was by far the most magical year ever in the history of the Maniacs.
What you can come to expect from the Blog in 2008. This will be the launching ground for our newest projects, party ideas, party tips, rants about the company, and much more.
The crew at the Maniacs are speechless. I know some are saying “is that possible?”. We found out this week that our company was featured in Reader’s Digest under the Holiday Gift Guide for 2007. We are very honored and can’t wait to assist the readers of the digest in all of their party needs.
I’m not sure if all of you are ready for what I’m about to announce, but I’m gonna do it anyway. Murder Mystery Maniacs is under going cosmetic surgery as we speak. Yep, you read that right. In a wee little while Murder Mystery Maniacs will be coming at you with a new face. Now, don’t get your panties in a bunch, because, like all cosmetic procedures, we are only altering what’s on the outside. All of our glorious insides, that have provided many with pure glee, will remain intact. So, be on the lookout for our new look. It is our greatest hope that you will find us absolutely stunning.
Hold on to your pantalones ‘cause we are now offering a High School Musical themed murder mystery party. It would appear that Miss Ashley Tissdale was planning on holding auditions at her exquisite estate. However, things went awry, instead she was found dead in the middle of her ransacked bedroom. To make matters worse, Ashley has quite a few people who are displeased with her so solving this mystery is no walk in the park. Furthermore, I always liked Ashley. Who knew Ashley had so many foes?
For all of the Adults out there who are pining away for a new mystery to enlighten their dinner guests with, we’ve got you covered. Now announcing –drum roll please- A Peace Rally Mystery. You guessed it… in an ironic twist, while proclaiming peace and love at Peacestock, Doug Yangus, the proprietor of this rally and music festival; got tangled up in a not-so-peaceful encounter. As result, Mr. Yangus was found dead in a barn lying face down in a pile of hay. Yikes! For a group of nonviolent advocators, these hippies sure seem murderous.
This reminds me… I’ve decided to become a vegan. This means no animal products at all! This frightens me to no end, in large part, because Dunkin’ Donuts puts cream in their coffee and I cannot drink their coffee without that delicious element. I’m completely torn. Suggestion would be helpful.
Until we meet again…
Due to a dinner party I attended over the weekend where I found myself counting the nubbins on the ceiling, I’m feeling rather compelled to revisit the debilitating disorder, we here at Murder Mystery Maniacs kindly refer to as, Boring Party Syndrome (i.e. BPS). While this syndrome strikes many party-throwing Americans, the maniacs can, and will, provide the cure to it.
The Most Popular Forms of Treatment Come in the Forms of:
American Icon- (No, it’s not a coincidence. This scenario does tend to resemble the ever-popular TV show).
The Dead Don- (Custom made with the Mob in mind)
The Plastics- (Adored by US weekly devotees across the globe. Lindsey Lohan, Nicole Richie and the likes, all seem to be in a bit of a pickle. Again.)
Harry Potter- (As if those silly wizards don’t flirt with disaster enough, it appears Mr. Weasley has become the unlucky recipient of a full-body bind curse. Yikes!)
As a side note…
After partaking on your treatment- golly, you’ll be pleased- side effects generally include:
· An immense amount of mingling among all attendees. Despite the remarkable closeness of their cubicles, Bob from accounting will finally meet Rita from marketing.
· A rekindling of the ole imagination. Uncle Eddie may forever need to be known as D. Trump.
· A few guests who are unable to surrender their assigned character’s identity. Wilma, your formerly, ultra-conservative neighbor, won’t stop dressing like a 40’s adorned flapper.
· The most common side effect is known to be: an innovative, glee-inducing gala that your comrades will be chatting about for decades to come (well, maybe not decades, but at least a good month).
The Top 10 Ways the the Murder Mystery Maniacs Company can help you from morphing into Lindsay Lohan or Britney Spears Spears.
10. The only thing you’ll be addicted to is the merriment caused by your murder mystery soiree. Although addictions are frowned upon, at least this one won’t land you in the slammer, rehab, or sporting a less-than-stunning ankle bracelet.
9. Murder mystery parties are so mysterious there will be no need to fill your curiosity via illegal substances or excessive amounts of a particular beverage type.
8. Throwing a murder mystery gala is far cheaper than bail or rehab.
7. Murder mystery parties have been known to elevate hosts to celebrity status, without the paparazzi, so there will be no need to shave your head, swing at someone with your umbrella, or enlighten them to their larger stature. You’ll be granted all the glory fame has to offer without those silly nuisances.
6. Throwing a murder mystery gala is far more fun than jail or rehab. We think.
5. There will be no need to stage a comeback. After throwing a murder mystery themed event, we’re fairly certain you’ll never go out of style, unless you embark on matrimony with Mr. Federline. In that case, you’re on your own.
4. You’ll be so enticed by making your murder mystery celebration a real hoot;
there simply won’t be time to crash your Mercedes, scream at paparazzi, or guzzle oodles of alcohol.
3. If you host a murder mystery party at your house and serve intoxicating beverages, your chances of getting a DUI upon the party’s dismissal, are significantly reduced.
2. I’m not one to toot my horn. However, there will be no need for fishnet tights, corset inspired shirts, or fanny baring skirts. Your hotness caliber will escalate just by associating with a murder mystery maniac.
1. And the number one way a maniac will help you avoid Lohanville or Spear city
is… Although we are fond of craziness, we generally frown upon raging lunatics.
Today is air conditioner appreciation day, so everybody hug your air conditioner.
Now that I’ve gotten that out of the way, I would like to tell you about an exclusive offer coming your way. You see the bossman has given me the authority to offer you a whopping 25% off of any and every party purchased during the month of July. Are you a bunch of lucky ducks, or what? However, there is a catch, you must enter or mention the following top-secret promotional code when placing your order. And the code is…(sorry… isn’t July anymore).
Additionally, I hope every last one of you as a stupendous day filled with independence. Beware of those silly fireworks they’ve been known to take an eye or two out.