Embarrassing Stories of Proms Gone Wrong

Proms go wrong. It’s what they do. You might be excited for your high school prom, but all the enthusiasm and planning in the world won’t save you from disaster. Want proof? Here are some true tales of proms that went horribly wrong.

Booger King

Pro tip: as part of your preparation for prom, always make sure there are no bats in the cave. This prom king made the fatal error of skipping a nostril examination, and took a bunch of photos with something weird hanging out of his nose.

Wrong Person

Okay, so the best-case scenario here is that the person who texted “Prom?” followed by “Sorry wrong person” is an idiot, in which case, you’ve dodged a bullet because you’re not going to prom with a moron.

The worst-case scenario is that this was a harsh prank, in which case, you’ve still dodged a bullet, because who wants to go to prom with a jerk?

Rejected

If you’re thinking of asking someone to prom, make sure you do a background check. Find out if, for example, their dad is a cop who recently busted you for doing something stupid in the school parking lot. You’ll be able to save yourself a door slam to the face.

It Takes Three to Tango

The bizarre concept of “leaving room for the Holy Ghost” when dancing at a prom conjures up some strange mental images. Is the Holy Ghost a willing third party in this religious ménage à trois? How much room does the Holy Ghost even need?