The 9 People From High School You’ll Reluctantly Encounter On Thanksgiving Eve

Well, it's officially the Holiday season. Some call it the happiest time of the year, others dread all human contact. Despite the stress of entertaining your grandmother while discussing politics with your drunk uncle, there is one epic aspect of Thanksgiving: Thanksgiving Eve also known as the biggest bar night of the year. It's the night where you’re guaranteed to have fun because you’re surrounded by familiar faces that bring back nostalgic feelings from High School. This massive reunion comes with some baggage though, and I’m not talking about the colossal hangover. Hitting up a local bar on such a popular night is destined to cause some awkward encounters with familiar faces. You know, those people from high school that you intentionally lost contact with after graduation. Well, prepare yourself for painfully uncomfortable conversations because here is a list of the 9 people from high school that you will reluctantly encounter on Thanksgiving Eve:

1. The kid who is still trying to become a rapper

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You know exactly who I'm talking about. He's the kid that claims he's made it but he's still recording music in his parent's basement. When you ask the generic question "How are you?" he'll give you a response that is so ridiculous and fabricated that you just want to scream, "NO Miles, you did NOT perform at the MTV VMA's with Eminem and Drake!!"

2. The underdog who is already making six figures

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You know the kid who sat behind you in math class but you never really bothered to get to know him? Well he ended up going to law school and is already making some SERIOUS cash flow. He’s still the quiet and humble person that you remember, which makes you that much more remorseful for not getting to know him.

3. The girl who still thinks she's too good for everyone

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Every class has that girl. The one that you could never work up the courage to actually talk to because she wasn’t known to be the most friendly person. Well, nothing has changed. You may give her a smile when you see her, but approach with caution as she will be guarded by the same group of girls that envy her.

4. The friend that you wish you would have stayed in touch with

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We're all guilty of it. We get caught up in our busy college careers and completely lose touch with that person that genuinely meant a lot to you. This person is the one who would help you prepare for tests and had your back when you needed them most. When you see them you just want to sit and talk for hours, but a small part of you hesitates to do so because you feel guilty for letting this friendship die out.

5. The geeky girl who got HOT

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This one is self explanatory. Your friend whispers to you, "Dude, do you know who that is?!" Well, it's the girl who got rid of her braces, let her hair down, and is now a total babe.

6. The Ex that makes you question your judgement

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When reuniting with old friends, you are destined to run into your ex. For many people, their high school romance was their "first love" so this encounter is destined to be difficult. You may give her a hug and ask her about her family, but by the end of the conversation you'll remember why ex's are meant to stay in the past.

7. The jock who let himself go

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Remember the football star? Well, you'll see him but he'll be unrecognizable. You realize he's packed on a few pounds and you find it hard not to stare at his receding hairline. He most likely is going to be drunk and definitely will be the loudest one in the bar. You can't even deny that a small part of you finds humor in his diminishing appearance.

8. The "Townies"

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Every class has that group of kids who never left home. They were friends in high school and still hang out every single day. They've always been trouble makers but fun dudes to get a drink with. They know how to have a good time, but just be careful because it doesn't take much for them to get out of control.

9. Your old group of best friends

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They're the group of friends that no matter how long you go without seeing each other, when you meet up absolutely nothing is different. They're the people you call when you really need support, the ones that stood by you during your "awkward stages," and the ones that you know will be standing next to you in your wedding. They're the reason why Thanksgiving Eve is so special, because you're truly surrounded by people you love and care about. Thanks to these guys, you'll be able to face all of the previously listed encounters without a problem!