by Katie Rogers

The hangover pill’s release is just in time for the holiday season and the 78th anniversary of Repeal Day. This photo from our archives ran in 1933 with a caption that read, “a New York political rally captures the mood of America after 14 dry years.” (Washington Post archives) When even the CIA’s pared-down holiday party starts making headlines, you know it’s peak holiday party season in Washington. With celebrations in full swing, a new pill recently approved by the FDA promises to alleviate some of the pain — even if it won’t save you from that annual embarrassing karaoke choice or that regrettable, booze-fueled Airing of Grievances ritual that comes out of cornering your office superiors.

(Not that anyone reading or writing would know about that.)

But I digress. The pill is called Blowfish, and creator Brenna Haysom promises that it’ll kick nagging hangover pains — headache, upset stomach — in 15 to 30 minutes.

According to the The New York Daily News, Blowfish tablets consist of 1,000 milligrams of aspirin, 120 milligrams of caffeine and a stomach-soothing agent split up into two tablets designed for consumption the morning after a night of heavy drinking.

Here are a few other holiday party-related gems — coincidentally, they’re a perfect fit for Monday:

More holiday-related news for your Monday:

• Ugly sweater parties: The origin of the season’s sarcastic trend (The Washington Post)

• How to not be “that guy/that girl” at this year’s holiday party (The Washington Post)

• How drunk can you get at your office holiday party? (Handy chart via Grubstreet)

• Simple tricks to save on your holiday party. (WTOP)

• FAA chief placed on leave after drunk driving arrest (The Washington Post)

• 8 Ferraris, Lamborghini, 2 Mercedes damaged in pricey pile-up (The Washington Post)

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