I am an avid [Scrubs] fan. It was a TV show that started in 2001 and ran through 2009. There were technically 9 seasons. But the last season was a complete bomb, so I just pretend there were only 8. Because they ended Season 8 perfectly, and I've never understood why they brought the show back -- with some major change-ups -- for a 9th season. Ergo, I ignore Season 9 and say it ended with Season 8.
Anyway, for years (and I do mean years), my friend April and I have been making plans to have a [Scrubs] party. After all, we'd had so much fun with our "The Office" party several years ago; so why not? And so, over the course of those years, I started taking notes as I watched the show... Foods featured in some hilarious or significant way. Rockin' songs that played in various episodes. Cool trivia questions for a trivia game. We didn't know when we'd manage to have this party, but we knew it would happen one day. So we were going to be prepared!
Well, then my husband surprised me with the idea of taking a long vacation to Alabama this year. And I knew -- I just knew -- it was time for the [Scrubs] party to take place!
And did it ever!
Yes, I totally went to a thrift store and bought scrubs for this. And yes, I totally took up luggage space for said scrubs and hubby's chemistry lab coat from his college days (so he could dress up like a doctor...). He questioned my sanity in this usage of space. I told him it's all about the fun and the memories.
So the following pictures were the foods we had. The season in which the food was featured (where applicable) is noted on the card.
Apple juice in specimen cups. Hahahaha. Because The Todd would get free apple juice that way :).
The good doctor examining the specimen... (He thought we were totally gross for doing this!)
You do have it admit it looks pretty authentic! And yes, some of us did drink from these as cups. Cheers!
April actually had Mello Yello in hers... It looked like a healthier specimen, quite honestly :).
Then there were chocolate bears, because that is J.D.'s nickname for Turk.
And Bit O Honey, because after he's diagnosed with diabetes, Turk is only allowed one candy bar every 6 months. He finally settles on a Bit O Honey, because it gets stuck in his teeth and he can enjoy it longer!
And bugles from the time J.D. imagines himself sitting with Turk and they both have bugles on like fingernails and are cackling like witches.
"Mmmm... mulattos!" "They're milanos, idiot." "Oh, that makes sense. I always thought that was a racist name for a cookie."
I can't remember why the root beer. But it was there :). Guess I need to watch Season 5 yet again to remember!
Pizza rolls, because Carla could check the results of the pregnancy test once they were done cooking in the microwave! (This was Turk's explanation.)
And, finally, fruit cups... Because these poor new doctors had so many student loans, they would steal in bulk from the hospital to make ends meet... And the fruit cups were what they ended up with a lot of. (Not saying I agree with stealing... But they were a good addition to the food selection ;).)
The awesome [Scrubs] playlist! So much fun to listen to all these songs! There really is some great music on the episodes. I discovered many new favorites from watching the show :).
And here we all are -- and the little kids each got a toy doctor gadget -- so they were included in the dress-up ;).
Notice we are almost all in some sort of medical attire :). I'm not the only crazy person :)!
And here are me, Julie, and April. So. much. fun!
Seriously, this was a great night. I have the awesomest friends. And... I can't do this all on my own... I'm no super[woman]! ;).
