It’s that time of year again, where working folks start winding down for the year and looking forward to their office Christmas parties. Well, except for poor writers like me. Most of the time being a professional writer is a wonderful thing. Most days you’ll find me wearing my pyjamas. My office is just a short walk from my kitchen for snacks, and my bedroom for those afternoon siestas. These perks are great, but on the downside no one organises Christmas parties for freelance writers.
And so, here at the music channel we’ve decided to play pretend for a little while and compile our ultimate office Christmas party guest lists. If I were having a Christmas party, here are the folks I’d want there.
Operator Please
If there’s a group of people more fun than the kids from Operator Please, I can’t think of it. These youngsters would really liven the place up, and they’re too young to drink any of the booze. Bonus!
The Veronicas
If anyone’s going to out-party Operator Place, it might be Lisa and Jess Origliasso. They’re young, they’re hot, and they’re guaranteed to shake things up.
Peter Garrett
Sure the ex-Midnight Oil frontman has traded his rock and roll lifestyle for the powersuits of politics, but I’d still want him around for Christmas drinks. I think every office Christmas party needs someone that dances like they’ve stuck their finger in a light socket, and Peter fits the bill.
Sneaky Sound System
It just wouldn’t be a party without the number-one dance outfit in Australia. Miss Connie and co would have us moving and grooving until dawn.
The John Butler Trio
Yes these guys play brilliant music. But I’d mostly want them there so my coworkers and I could reenact the sensational office dance sequence in the “Funky Tonight” film clip.
The Wiggles
Before you shoot me down, hear me out! The most happening children’s entertainers have been regulars at the annual Carols by Candlelight events for years. And it’s just not a Christmas party without a few carols. Especially after a few drinks, The Wiggles will go down a treat.
Ricki-Lee Coulter
The curvaceous Ricki-Lee makes my list for no other reason than my husband wants her there, and I figure since it’s the festive season I should oblige. There’s no denying this girl offers serious eye candy.
Josh Pyke
Since I’m the one compiling the guest list, I figured I should have someone to ogle too. Aside from being utterly gorgeous, Josh is also pretty handy with a guitar. I feel an office sing-a-long coming on.
The Young Divas
OK, these girls almost didn’t make the list. Having them at the party with Ricki-Lee could be a little awkward, and I don’t think a lot of them personally. But I’m a sucker for 80s dance music, and who else is going to provide it if it’s not this quartet?
Ben Lee
Australia’s endearing oddbod Ben Lee rounds out my office party Christmas wishlist. Every party needs someone offering good conversation once you’ve drunk too much wine and danced the heels off your stilettos.
Now that we’ve got the celebrity guests sorted, who else wants to come?
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