7 Awesome 4th of July Fails

By Jessica Zischke, The Dartmouth Senior Staff | 7/7/14 10:18am

It’s already T-minus 360 days until July 4, 2015, so you know you better start planning now. If this year’s Independence Day didn’t quite go how you thought it would, take it as a learning experience and make the next one even greater! We’ve come up with seven "foolproof" ways to celebrate the land of the free and the home of the brave.

1. Vintage sweatshirt. You secretly love “The Star-Spangled Banner,” and it's about time that the world knew it. Flaunt your passion with this...flawless sweatshirt.
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2. Be selfless. Patriotism is putting your country before yourself, so go forth, and do it for America!
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3. Get polished. Cute nail art is all the rage right now, and you know you’ve been dying to finally try a Pinterest-inspired project. #nailedit
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4. BBQ. America was built on a foundation of delicious grilled meats! It’s only right to celebrate with a good ol’ barbecue. Just maybe give the chef a drink limit…
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5. Do it up. Break out that hair dye and just go nuts! But please make sure it’s temporary, and keep it away from your dog.
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6. Flag it down. There’s no such thing as “too much” or “over the top” when it comes to showing your love for the U.S. of A. When in doubt, go all out. Right?
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7. Sparkle and shine. The art of sparkle writing is not to be underestimated. Prepare yourself (and make sure that you spell in the right direction for the camera). All of your artsy friends will be impressed! Or at least with your effort.
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Jessica Zischke, The Dartmouth Senior Staff