Food disasters are common. For example, the turkey being undercooked at a Thanksgiving party. Everyone was looking forward to the main dish, but when it was cut open, it was still raw inside.
Technical glitches are quite frequent too. Like at a holiday party, the projector for showing a holiday slideshow stopped working. The host had spent hours preparing it, but all the guests could see was a blank screen. And then there are those unexpected guests who show up uninvited and cause chaos, like bringing in their unruly children who run around and break things.
One common element is inappropriate behavior. This can be from drunken employees or bosses making fools of themselves or saying offensive things. Another is bad organization. Like the food being wrong or the venue having issues as I mentioned before. Also, things like bad gift exchanges where people get offensive or unwanted gifts.
The most common holiday shopping horror stories often involve bad customer service. For example, clerks who are rude or unhelpful. You might ask for assistance finding an item, and they just shrug or give you wrong directions. Also, receiving damaged goods is a problem. You buy something, excited to give it as a gift, and when you open the package at home, it's broken. And then there are issues with returns, like stores having a really strict return policy that makes it difficult to get your money back.
Flight delays are very common. You end up spending hours at the airport, missing connecting flights, and arriving at your destination exhausted and much later than planned. Another one is food poisoning. Eating at a new place during the holiday and then getting sick for days.
At a holiday office party, the power suddenly went out. People were stumbling around in the dark, and someone accidentally knocked over the Christmas tree. Ornaments were shattered all over the place, and it took ages to clean up. Plus, it kind of ruined the party mood.
Another is the element of isolation. Often these romances take place in holiday locations that are away from the normal support systems. For example, in a remote cabin or on a small island. So when things go wrong, it's harder to get help. It adds to the horror as the person feels trapped in the relationship and the situation. Well, it's like being stranded with a monster, but the monster is the person you thought you loved.
One common element is bad planning. Like not having enough space for all the guests or not arranging proper transportation if it's a remote location. Another is unruly guests. Some people get too drunk or just misbehave and ruin the party for others.
Theft can be a common horror story at college parties. With so many people around and everyone distracted by the party atmosphere, it's easy for someone to steal wallets, phones or other valuable items. Then there are the stories of people getting locked in or out of buildings during the party. It can be really frightening, especially if it's a large, unfamiliar building and there's no immediate help available.
The most common one is probably the weather going wrong. If it's an outdoor wedding and a sudden storm hits, it can ruin the whole setup. Tables and chairs get wet, and the guests are scrambling for cover.
The most common one is probably the over - drinking issue. Like when someone drinks too much and either gets into fights or makes a fool of themselves. It's really embarrassing for everyone involved.
One common type is the bank - related phishing. Hackers send emails or messages that seem to be from banks, asking for login details. Another is the fake invoice phishing, like I mentioned before for the small business. Also, there are those that target individuals through social media with offers that are too good to be true.