Guys, it's happening. Not only is lockdown easing this weekend, it's a bloody bank holiday weekend. That means one thing and one thing only: every single person and their dog is about get absolutely smashed.
Honestly, we're quite scared. Does anyone remember how bad the hangovers were coming out of lockdown one? I, personally, vomited like a 16-year-old that's never seen alcohol before for about two days. TMI but, necessary. Because this time around, we're getting it right.
Two lockdowns and a whole lot of self-sabotage later, we dread to think the absolute states we'll be getting in this weekend and frankly, we need to prepare wisely. So, we went through the archives and pulled out some of the best, and wildest, hangover cures our past and present writers have ever tried and tested.
Be prepared, some of them might just make you throw up - but like, better out than in, right?
Take a scroll, write some notes, arm yourself, here are the best hangover cures you're absolutely going to need this weekend...
The Foodie Way
Sophie likes to tackle hangovers with food. 'Chicken flavour super noodles (or any other ramen noodle in a square pack) cooked as per the packet instructions but with a bit of crunchy peanut butter and soy sauce and sriracha sauce put in,' she suggests. 'Sometimes I step it up and put in rice wine vinegar and chillies and maybe some mushrooms and greens but mostly It’s noodles and peanut butter. It coagulates into a ball then you eat it.'
The Conventional Route
Anna sticks to tried and tested methods. 'My foolproof method is to start the day by taking two ibuprofen, which is an anti-inflammatory so soothes a headache way better than paracetamol,' she explains. 'I wash this down with pint of water, full fat coke & coconut water ...sorry, but it works!'.
Supermarket Sweep
According Chemmie, Sainsbury's is the way forward. 'Thanks to my uni days and the allure of Sainsbury's Local just across the road, their meal deal became my hangover go-to,' she says. 'Ham hock sandwich, full fat Coke and Sensations Thai Sweet Chilli is your (my) man.'
Get Zesty
Jess swears by self-loathing and showers. 'I roll around in bed reading Twitter until I become so disgusted by how late in the day it is that I’m forced to get up and get in the shower,' she explains. 'Original Source lemon shower gel erases any of those gross memories of kebabs or fags and turning the temperature right down at the end gives you the shock/self-loathing punishment you need to go about the rest of your day.'
Fishy Business
Natalia swears by nostalgia telly and erm, fish. 'I watch back to back Friends and OC episodes. I like to eat tuna out of a tin when doing so,' she states. We'll reserve judgement for that one.
Hair Of The Dog
Stevie goes in hard. 'Cheese, egg and bread based things throughout the day are essential; paninis, sandwiches, the lot,' she advises. 'Then at about 4PM, a large glass of white wine mixed with soda water should sort you right out.'
The Classy Cure
Lena keeps things upmarket. 'At risk of sounding like a bit of a posh twat but San Pellegrino sparkling water is a winner,' she says. 'Scientifically it has the highest concentration of salt and thus is most satisfying on a hangover. And have now persuaded myself it's the only thing that works to justify the spend over normal soda water. In real dire times a 'Red Ambulance' aka full fat coke is bought instead.'
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This article originally appeared on The Debrief.