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Prom Bomb or Great Night? Do You Remember?

We're asking if you remember your high school prom.

It's prom season and those memories can come rushing back.

I know it's a very special night—you're getting dressed up, your parents are so excited and it could end up being a very long and very fun night.

But I didn't like my high school prom. At 18, putting a tuxedo on was less fun than chemistry class. And I know it's an opportunity to go out to dinner with friends, but couldn't we have done that anyway?

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But the real terror of prom was the dancing. I don't, and won't, dance. Bryan Adams' masterpiece "Heaven" came on and I'd sway back and forth with my date, but anything that had a beat and suddenly I had to use the restroom.

I do remember my junior year the theme was "In the Air Tonight," because of the popular Phil Collins song. I'm not sure I heard this song again until "The Hangover" came out. Senior year we were rocking out to "Set the Night to Music" by Roberta Flack and Maxi Priest. It's terrible but when I do hear it, it'll make me smile.

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Some loved their prom. Some didn't go. If you remember yours, can you even share the details? And can you remember what the theme was? The big song?

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Let us know in the comment section below.


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