There's nothing more precious to me than a raucous night out with my friends. These days, that doesn't always include going to a restaurant, bar, or club anymore. Some of me and my friends' best memories have come when no one feels like getting dressed, going out, or spending money—sometimes you just want to hang out with your friends in the comfort of your own home, without exerting any energy or putting on any makeup. Relatable? If so, allow me to introduce you to the inside hang out of your dreams: PowerPoint nights.
Don't think of this as the anxiety-inducing class presentation of yesteryear. Nope. A PowerPoint night is a fun, stay-in-sweats activity that's been blowing up on TikTok for a while now. Here's what happens: friend groups decide they wanna make actually fun, typically hilarious presentations on topics that would not get covered in a school class (think: iconic celebrity couples of yore and the funniest YouTube videos of all time). You can make it happen virtually, using your "share screen" button, or IRL by taking turns presenting on your TV with the help of an HDMI chord, AirPlay, or Chromecast.
Sounds like your idea of a good time? Yeah, I figured, so I went ahead and came up with this list of 65 unique PowerPoint night ideas so you and your friends can have one of the best nights of your lives. Pick your favorite, prepare your squad, then try to remember how to use PowerPoint (or Canva tbh—that's where all the hot girls make presentations now!). You're about to have the best night ever.
Hobbies
Everyone has a hobby now! If you're ready to sound cool and interesting, present the ones that catch your attention to your friends and see which one they think best suits you.
Planning the next hang out
If you're tired of always going out to dinner and drinks to catch up, present a formal list of very fun girls night out activities to mix it up for the next go around.
Ranking your friends' exes
Not according to hotness, but on the scale of who sucked most to who lowkey might've been the one that got away. This one could get dicey, so tread lightly. Pro tip: Confiscate phones just in case someone feels the urge to send a 'u up?' text.
Next hair cuts you're considering
Your whole friend group wants a bob right now. But let's explore other options just for funsies.
Best and worst reality TV couples
I mean, there are endless people and shows to choose from here! Go with super deep cuts from early seasons of Survivor or Big Brother, or choose more recent folks from Love Island, Love Is Blind, or The Bachelor.
Met Gala looks
Create a mood board of what everyone in the friend group would wear if they were invited to this year's Met Gala. Make Anna proud!
Your unpopular opinions
Either pick your strongest unpopular opinion and describe it in detail, or go through a presentation of several that you stand by.
Starter packs
Use Canva and create a starter pack for every person at the party. And be nice!!!
Ghost stories
Tell your friends about any supernatural experiences you've had. If you've lived spirit-free, just tell them your favorite one you've ever been told.
Disney Channel movie supremacy
Personally, I’m a High School Musical girlie till I die (the OG, of course). But if you think it’s Twitches, I’d love to hear you try to convince me.
Each friend’s Kardashian-Jenner alter ego
There’s a Kim in every friend group. And if you organized the PowerPoint night, it might be you.
The best year of your life and why
Feel free to dive back deep into the archives for this one. Don’t forget: pics or it didn’t happen!
Cringiest middle school photos
Take a gander down Facebook memory lane and find the most embarrassing photos of the friend group that still live on the interwebs. Warning: looking at these snaps may cause physical pain. (But it’ll be worth it for the laughs.)
Your most recent rabbit hole
If you’re anything like me, you can get sucked into rabbit holes on TikTok or Wikipedia—whether it’s deep-diving into some influencer beef or learning about a wild psychological phenomenon. Here’s your chance to put all that time you invested to good use and share your newfound knowledge with your friends.
History's most iconic twins
This can be famous fraternals or just identicals that you went to elementary school with. Or, maybe you are a twin and you can make the PowerPoint all about you!
The best chain restaurant and why
Are you a Chili’s stan, Outback obsessor, or Red Lobster devotee? Prove why your fast-casual chain of choice is superior, with photos and menu highlights.
Best pizza chain restaurant
Similar to the above, but we're talking about the 'za only. This will be the ultimate showdown between Papa John's, Little Caesar's, Pizza Hut, and Domino's. If you really want to spice things up, go ahead and throw Costco and Sam's Club slices in there too.
The ultimate cocktail championship
Explain why your boozy beverage of choice is the best of all time, and bring in samples to really prove your point. Cocktail night 🤝 PowerPoint night.
Each friend’s celebrity lookalike
Forget about that one TikTok filter, you can do better. I wish I could see the side-by-side comparisons myself.
The makeup product you can’t live without
Everyone has that one go-to they’ve been using since like, senior year of high school. No gatekeeping here: let your friends in on your secret weapon, and maybe even do a tutorial to show it off.
Ugliest outfit awards
Sometimes fashion risks don’t pay off. Look back through some of your old OOTDs (or digi camera shots from middle/high school/college) and pick out the cringiest of the cringe.
Guessing the last person each friend texted
If your friends all assume your last text was to your ex…it might be time to reevaluate some things.
Seeing the future
Pick a number—5, 10, 20, and 50 all work well—and decide what each friend will be doing that many years in the future. Look into that crystal ball, baby!
Which friend would die first in a horror movie
If you’re not sure, there’s a solid chance it’s you.
The house you would buy if you had $10 million.
It can be anywhere in the world, and it should definitely have a pool.
Coca-Cola vs. Pepsi
Pick your champion and fight the good fight.
Each friend’s red, green, and beige flag
Don’t know what a beige flag is? Read this story to find out…and then think hard about the weird shit your friends do.
The ultimate sandwich combo
First, you explain the best selection of ingredients to put on a sandwich. Then, you share the best accompaniment to go with said sandwich (chips, apple slices, a brownie…you get the jist).
Why [insert celebrity crush] should choose you as their life partner
You might as well shoot your shot in writing…maybe your friends will send the PowerPoint to their manager?
What each friend’s alternate career would be
Basically, each slide should go like this: “If [insert name] wasn’t doing [insert profession] they would be doing [insert thing they would thrive at].” And then explain why.
The most iconic celebrity coupling
I urge you to dig reaaaal deep into the archives for this one. If you need some inspo, check out this list of celebrities you probably forgot dated in the 2010s.
Your favorite conspiracy theory
Do you believe the moon landing was fake? Or that Avril Lavigne was replaced by a body double? Now’s the chance to make your point heard. And if you’re a true realist, you can just use this time to share the conspiracy theory that entertains you the most.
Rating the friend group based on their driving abilities
I know you immediately just thought of one friend that you never, by any means, want to get in the car with.
The best treats from your childhood
Scooby Snack squad, rise up. Dunkaroos, I see you.
Things you think are overrated
Consider this a deinfluencing session for all of your closest friends. And a vent session for you.
The funniest YouTube videos of all time
Personally, I’m torn between David After Dentist and Charlie Bit My Finger.
Your [insert upcoming season] bucket list
You know, just a casual list of must-dos for the winter, spring, summer, or fall season, depending on which one is coming up. All activities must be completed with friends, naturally.
Ranking cartoon characters by hotness
Some people have a thing for Larry the Lobster from Spongebob, and others can’t take their eyes off of Princess Jasmine. Both are normal and fine and understandable.
Your friends as Shrek characters
Cast everyone as all the creatures from Far, Far Away. This also makes a pretty solid group Halloween costume, just saying.
Ranking of who’s most likely to get the final rose on The Bachelor
Who would get to hometowns and who would get sent home night one?
The friend group trivia game
This is your chance to see if everyone in the group chat can answer the most obscure questions about each other. Just have everyone send their answers to whoever's making the presentation.
Predictions of who Pete Davidson will date next
Honestly, it could be anyone. Your job is to make a case for each one.
Explain that image
Pull random pics from far back in everyone's Facebook history (like we’re talking, like, Picnik days), then make each person sit in the hotseat and give details about who/what/where/when/why that photo was taken.
Hottest Disney Channel character rating
Pretty self-explanatory. All you have to do is explain why it's Cody Martin.
Everyone's worst ex
Soooo, this one could get a little bit heated, but it's a conversation starter for sure. It also requires knowing your friend group very well, so just read the room.
The most [insert zodiac sign] thing each person has ever done
Permission to lightly roast the Leos—I can say that since I am one—and Scorpios in the room. Be gentle with your Pisces friends, though.
Celebs who look like twins
If you've ever seen any movie with Margot Robbie or Samara Weaving in it, you probably just assumed they were the same person. There are enough of these doppelgangers to make a full presentation, trust me.
Beyoncé songs to describe each person
Someone's gonna be "Sorry" and someone's gonna be "Single Ladies" and that's okay.
When we peaked
A case study on the best collective time in your friend group. Feel free to use IG as photographic evidence.
Which American Girl dolls you'd all be
Every friend group has a Samantha.
Everyone's love language
FYI, no need to stick to "quality time" and the other classics. Chicken nuggets at 3 a.m. is a real one, too.
Superlatives, adult edition
Forget whatever superlatives y'all got when you were in school (if you were one of those cool people). Award each of your pals an adult superlative, such as most likely to Irish exit a party, most likely to order takeout even after a Trader Joe's run, etc.
Your Euphoria high school outfits
This needs to be done by a friend who has legit Photoshop skills, but basically you're swapping everyone's regular photos with a Euphoria high school look.
What reality show each of you should try out for
Maybe it's Love Island UK, or perhaps it's Project Runway or Real Housewives. Who's to say?
Who each friend was in a former lifetime
For example, I was in the Salem witch trials (taking no further questions at this time). Perhaps one of your other friends was a badass bartender during the Prohibition, or in the crowd at the first Woodstock in a past life.
Who has the hottest parents
You might need to be careful with this one. But I know you already know the answer.
Where you should take your next group trip
The most efficient way to pick the next friend-cation.
Your favorite comedian and why
Come prepared with clips to show your friends why your comedian of choice is the funniest of them all.
T.Swift era explainer
Go ahead and decide which of Taylor's many album eras suits each person the best. You can be an “Anti-Hero” and still belong in the Lover era, I really believe that!
Rating your kiss list
Save this for a hang with your closest friends (you know, the ones who can already rattle off most of the names on your list). Maybe just do a top three if time is of the essence.
Celebrity freaky Friday
Is there a superstar whose life you think you could handle for 24 hours? If yes, present all of the chaotic choices you'd make in their famous body. Would you DM Paul Mescal during your day as Dua Lipa? Maybe wire money to your own account with Kim Kardashian's Face ID access? The world is your oyster.
Your friends as famous monuments
Some people have Statue of Liberty vibes, while others walk through life with the grace 0f the Eiffel Tower. Pick a major landmark that energetically aligns with each member of your group.
Big three cities
You know your astrological sun, moon, and rising signs? For each of your friends, pick three cities that represent their vibes in different ways. For example, your crew's resident party girl is definitely a Miami rising.
Dissecting DMs
Only the brave will be open to taking on this subject, but it calls for you to critically analyze your game. Pull out the flirty dating app/DM/iMessage screenshots, and grade your lines based on creativity, effectiveness, and cringe level. It might get a bit embarrassing, but remember that you're among friends!
Things that don't make sense
This one is inspired by the legendary TikTok trend of the same name. Round up a few concepts that just don't click in your brain, and explain why they simply don't work for you.
