"The Girl Hunt" and The Hangover had many similarities in male bonding, as Grazian calls it: a "homosocial group interaction" (324). Phil, Stu, Alan, and Doug's mission for a night they will never forget was literally a night they couldn't even remember. They followed the steps of the myth David Grazian mentions, the first step being preparing for the girl hunt. They participated in a "collective ritual known among American college students as 'pregaming'" (Grazian, 326). Before walking into the clubs, all four men gathered and made a toast on the hotel roof. This is one of the many ways men get ready before going out. It's a confidence booster, which means they'll be walking into the club feeling better than ever. As a freshman said "pregaming consists of drinking...you don't have to purchase as many drinks while you are to feel the desired buzz" (Grazian, 326).
This is not just males bonding but also a way of proving their masculinity. In "The Girl Hunt," Grazian says "...masculinity is not innate but an accomplishment of human behavior that appears natural" (320). Acting manly is just another factor that is included in this girl hunting process. It is also part of the male bonding. This is something that Phil, Stu, and Alan from The Hangover did after their crazy night, when they were trying to find Doug.
Grazian, David. "The Girl Hunt: Urban Nightlife and the Performance of Masculinity as a Collective Activity." Men's Lives. 8th ed. Ed. Michael S. Kimmel and Michael A. Messner. New York: Allyn & Bacon, 2010. 320-337. Print.
The Hangover. Dir. Todd Philips. Perf. Zach Galifianakis, Bradley Cooper and Justin Bartha. Warner Bros Pictures, 2009. DVD.
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