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1. The usual suspects are on the Whatsapp group early in the day<\/h3>\n
“Out tonight?”<\/p>\n
$\"Lads$ <\/figure>\n
2. The ones with kids and other responsibilities\u00a0get their excuses in early\u00a0<\/h3>\n
And they’re secretly delighted\u00a0<\/p>\n
$\"Ezgif$ <\/figure>\n
3. While others contemplate if the inevitable\u00a0hangover\u00a0is worth it<\/h3>\n
The ‘thirties hangover.’ A whole different beast to that perfectly manageable twenties version.<\/p>\n
$\"Lads$ <\/figure>\n
4. There’s the debate over where to go<\/h3>\n
And inevitably ending up at the usual spot<\/p>\n
$\"Lads$ <\/figure>\n
5. There are those who can’t wait and get the pres in at home<\/h3>\n
It’s 2 o’clock, that’s basically brunch<\/p>\n
$\"Homer\"$ <\/figure>\n
6. While the sensible ones make sure they’re getting food into them…<\/h3>\n
Well that’s why they invented home deliveries, right?<\/p>\n
$\"Lads$ <\/figure>\n
7. Everyone gathers for whatever\u00a0evening\u00a0sport is being shown at Barasti<\/h3>\n
Norwich City v Derby County you\u00a0say? Well that’s pretty unmissable.<\/p>\n
$\"Lads$ <\/figure>\n
8. Which finishes about half ten so now everyone has to speak to each other<\/h3>\n
“Sooooo. How’s the new job?”<\/p>\n
$\"Yas\"$ <\/figure>\n
9. A couple of more drinks and the banter begins in earnest<\/h3>\n
The harsher the insult the better.<\/p>\n
$\"Lads$ <\/figure>\n
10. Those in relationships\u00a0send sneaky affectionate texts to their loved ones<\/h3>\n
whipping sounds<\/p>\n
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$\"Ezgif$ <\/figure>\n
11. The deep and meaningful conversations begin<\/h3>\n
“I just feel like I’m never going to reach my potential, ya know?”<\/p>\n
$\"Lads$ <\/figure>\n
12. Someone always goes home without telling anyone<\/h3>\n
“Where’s Joe?”<\/p>\n
$\"Ezgif$ <\/figure>\n
13. While one or two always\u00a0get ideas about hitting the club\u00a0<\/h3>\n
“Why not?”<\/p>\n
$\"Lads$ <\/figure>\n
14. But you arrive there and realise everyone’s ten years younger than your crew<\/h3>\n
“When I\u00a0was 21, it was a very good year…”<\/p>\n
$\"Ezgif$ <\/figure>\n
15. And the music is so loud that you can’t have a conversation\u00a0<\/h3>\n
Let the impromptu signing begin<\/p>\n
$\"Lads$ <\/figure>\n
16. The collective decision is made to go home<\/h3>\n
It is 1am, after all.<\/p>\n
$\"Giphy\"$ <\/figure>\n
17. But not before stopping for food\u00a0<\/h3>\n
“Next window please”<\/p>\n
$\"Ezgif$ <\/figure>\n
18. You won’t see each other\u00a0for months so saying goodbye is hard<\/h3>\n
“Look after yourself, chief.”<\/p>\n
$\"Ezgif$ <\/figure>\n
19. You retire to bed and absolutely exhausted<\/h3>\n
Never again…<\/p>\n
$\"Lads$ <\/figure>\n
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