Got a Good Excuse?

[Jimbo]

I'm on a committee that planned a company holiday function for tonight. It's at Princeton Univ. in one of their "eating clubs" which from my understanding is like a fraternity wannabe (please correct me if I'm wrong about that), only now I don't want to go. Anyone got a good excuse? It's gotta be believable so please be very, very creative...."Yes, [name of VP of HR goes here] we were unable to attend because the dog had its way with the pantleg of my festive holiday outfit". Please! Someone get me outta this!