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I went out with a big group of friends recently and realized that the typical night out is totally different today than it was even 5 years ago. I wanted to explore how a typical Friday night out with friends is different today than in 1990.

Typical Night Out 1990:

1. Read the newspaper and find a movie you like.

2. Call some friends and ask them if they want to go out that night. Play a vicious game of phone tag trying to organize.

3. Call your favorite restaurant and make a reservation for you and your friends (who have called back).

4. Drive to the mall, meet for dinner.

5. Eat dinner late because your friend got lost.

6. Buy movie tickets, candy and popcorn.

7. See the movie.

8. Say goodbye.

Typical Night Out 2010:

1. Make an event on Facebook and invite the friends you want to see. Put on the wall if people have movie suggestions or restaurant ideas. Post a status update and Twitter update to see who wants to come.

2. Read reviews of the movies on Rotten Tomatoes.

3. Watch trailers on Youtube, post the finalists on your Facebook Event’s wall.

4. Have everyone buy their own tickets on Fandango if they are coming.

5. Look at Urban Spoon to see which of the nearest restaurants are offering you coupons on eating there.

6. Read reviews of the restaurant on Yelp.

7. Make a reservation at your favorite at OpenTable.com.

8. Post the updates on your Facebook event.

9. Meet at the restaurant and check-in with Foursquare to see if anyone else you know is in the area.

10. Send your location using iCurfew to a friend who is lost.

11. Look at the GooodGuide on your phone to see which candy choices are most environmentally sound.

12. Check Runpee before the movie to see when is best to leave for a bathroom break.

13. On the way home update your Facebook and Twitter status, post reviews of the restaurant on Yelp, and rate the movie on Rotten Tomatoes and IMDB.

As you can see the typical friday night out has changed tremendously even in the past three years. How has your Friday night changed?

If you love adventure and travel you have probably considered applying to the Amazing Race. Last year (before the 2009 season) Scott and I applied. We got pretty creative with our application, but found out later that because we speak so many languages and have lived in so many international locations, our chances of getting on were slim to none. We think it is an awesome show so wanted to share some tips for getting on.

1. CBS is not always accepting applications, but you can see if they have next season’s application up here: CBS Application FAQs

2. Be Unique!

We actually printed out the yellow clue envelope and made our own clue so that our application looked like one of the pit stops.

3. Make Your Video Fun

As you can see in our video we made it like their intro and tried to be pretty fun and interesting. You have to think to yourself, would people want to see a few hours of you on television after seeing this video?

4. Be Genuine and Don’t Lie

It never works to your advantage to lie. If they catch you after going through the whole process everyone will be upset. Plus you do not want to contradict yourself later.

5. Have An Angle

Almost all of the pairs on the Amazing Race have an angle–two gay brothers, the hippie couple, the sorority girls, the divorcees…think of your angle.

6. Follow the Instructions

Make sure to read the instructions. Don’t get eliminated because your video exceeded the time limit or because you did not fill out a question.

7. Have An Emotional Reason to Apply

Almost every pair has an emotional reason for wanting to be on the Amazing Race. If you are going to apply think of a reason you want to be there other than the money…to bond, to show the world your unique perspective….

Good luck!

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