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They say that Happy Hour is the best hour and I totally agree with that!

I don’t know about you, but I feel like happy hours have taken on a new meaning ever since the pandemic started. Happy hours used to be going to the pub and getting drinks with appies for a cheaper price.

But because of the current circumstance we are all in, some changes have been done.

Now, whether you’re taking life with a grain of salt, a slice of lime, and a shot of tequila, or you’re drinking Ginger Ale or kombucha over Zoom/GoToMeeting/Google Meet/Discord with your coworkers, classmates, friends, or family, happy hour is still ON.

What’s awesome about this is that there’s no time limit at home than outside… unless of course, you run out of your “happy”, then it’s just an hour.

Kidding aside…

Virtual happy hours are a thing especially now. People have been doing ridiculously creative ways to enjoy them.

Another cool thing about virtual happy hours is that you don’t have to feel obligated to drink what you don’t want to drink, and you can hop on with literally anyone in the world.

Don’t mind the time diff— it is always happy hour somewhere!

Some companies who really invest in their employee morale and engagement (and who obviously have money to spend for it) pay for their employees’ virtual happy hours, so they buy different kinds of “Happy Hour Boxes”.

Some have charcuterie and cheeses, some have wine tasting options, some have a variety of snacks you can munch on excluding the beverages.

(Caroo/Snacknation)

Some play games online too.

(GetSetGames/Etsy)

(Escape Game/Snacknation)

Although patios are open here in Vancouver, restaurants tend to get overcapacity so quickly. It’s difficult to make a reservation. Plus, you’ll have to drive to get there, wear a mask, etc. It’s a lot to do.

But when you’re just at home doing virtual happy hours, the only problem you’ll have is doing your own dishes after.

I don’t see why that should stop you from having a great time, though.

If you have a great virtual happy hour idea, let us know in the comments.