Why is Thursday the Thirstiest Day of the Week

Why is Thursday the Thirstiest Day of the Week?

Before the times of hashtags, red plastic cups and Asher Roth lyrics about his love for college, “Thirsty Thursday” was already a thing. Before Snapchat stories detailed people’s Thursday night antics, weekends were being started a night early.

However, that was not the case with the original “Thirsty Thursday.” January 15, 1920, was the last day to legally purchase alcohol before Prohibition went into effect. With stores trying to sell their inventory at discounted rates and people buying as much alcohol as they could afford, the foundations for the modern day celebration were set.

If you’re looking to celebrate here in the Bluff City, you have plenty of options!

For those who don’t want to leave the U of M area, Ubee’s on the Highland Strip has a $10 beer bust from 10 p.m. until midnight. For Midtownians, Frida’s offers two pitchers for the price of one. All college students are invited to celebrate the evening at Electric Cowboy in Bartlett. With a student ID, there’s no cover and 99-cent drinks until 10 p.m.

No matter where you choose to partake in Thursday night activities, use your best judgment. Remember to watch your drink, use the buddy system and to not accept drinks from strangers.

Disclaimer: Her Campus Memphis does not condone underage drinking.