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The Lululemon Warehouse Sale. Let’s talk about it.
–there was a special «VIP» opening last night where ticket holders could snag first dibs. Well apparently Lululemon has a very loose interpretation of the word «VIP». When I got to Hynes Convention Center a little before 6PM, there wasn’t a line out front which I took to be a good sign. I walked in and approached the sale room and saw only a small line outside of it – also a good sign. I was ushered towards the end of that line … and then beyond it into another room. You have no idea the horror that awaited me.
Picture Ellis Island but replace the petticoat dresses with yoga pants and the smallpox with resting bitch face. The line of basics wove around this massive holding room, completely filling it, while Bieber blasted over loudspeakers with a shoddy bass. I had just entered the seventh layer of Hell, my friends.
I’ve never seen a line this long before in my life. And I’ve been to Disney World during peak season. Based on visual observation and my anxiety levels, I’d estimate that Lulu capped their VIP ticket sales at 50,000 people*. Very exclusive. For some reason though, instead of turning sharply around on my heels and walking out, I shuffled along to the end of the line like the brainwashed sheep that I am. And just to clarify, this was the line to get into the other line I had seen outside the actual sale room. But it seemed like they were letting in large groups of people at once, so I still held out hope that things would move fairly quickly.
*Actual numbers may vary – I’m known to exaggerate when enraged.
Hour 1: Mild-​to-​Moderate Irritation
I went into the sale expecting to wait about an hour’s time, so the line wasn’t too bad at first. I caught up on some emails on my phone, Snapchatted the scene like a dutiful millennial, and the two guys behind me made for hilarious eavesdropping («Will you judge me if I go to the women’s section? I need more mesh in my life.») If you were one of those two men, serious question: Will you be my friend?
Hour 2: Low Morale, Panic Levels Rising, Anger Level Elevated but Stable
After the first hour, my entertaining line partners made the smart decision to bail. Add to that a dwindling battery percentage on my phone and you have the beginning stages of a Basic Betch Meltdown. All of a sudden, it was like every single girl in the room was on her period.
You start having doubt. You start questioning everything and picking apart possible scenarios in your head. Should I bail now? But I’ve waited so long, I’ve got to stick it out. Ok, I’ll give myself a time limit: If I’m not into the sale in 30 minutes, I’ll leave. But then 30 minutes passes and you think, f*ck it, I’ve waited this long, I can’t leave now. Or can you? Your mind is racing and the walls start closing in.
Hour two is also when the rumors start spreading. You overhear the woman four people in front of you say someone on the inside texted her they’re already sold out of size 4 capris. WELL THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING. But then the teenager walking to the bathroom announces loudly across the room that her BFF said there were endless racks of all sizes. Who to believe? Who can be trusted?! Is this whole thing a set up!!!
As your paranoia rises, you start getting angry. Is that sonofabitch walking towards me trying to cut the line? You run through the lecture you’re going to spew angrily into that cheater’s face as your eyes narrow and you size him up. As he nears your territory you purse your lips, locked and loaded with the now well-​rehearsed venomous rant when – whup nevermind, he’s just going to the water fountain. My bad.
Hour 3: Defeat
After two and a half hours of waiting in line, I finally made it into the sale room. It’s now 8:30PM. The racks of clothing are organized by size so I walk over to my area, getting elbowed back and forth like a foosball along the way. Lululemon is normally low on my sizes as is, so I’m not sure why I expected any different, but talk about devastation. There was barely any variety to be found in my size. Add to this the crushing blow of Lulu’s «sale» prices. $ 60 leggings. Really?! After all this hype?! Don’t get me wrong, that’s still a lot better than their full-​price, but when you wait in line for two and a half hours, you want to feel like you’re in a mothereffing Dollar Tree, damnit.
I was deflated, hungry, and really needed to pee – the trifecta of doom when you’re in a room full of crazed, aggressive college chicks with their dads’ credit cards. Still, I had to find something to buy. I mean I’d spent my entire Thursday night in line! I found a cute tank, shorts and some leggings and went to go check out. That’s when I saw it. The line to check out.
I lost it.
Throwing the clothes I was holding dramatically onto a nearby table, I turned around and stormed out like the rational, mature adult that I am, all the while chanting «I can’t. I just can’t.» had2share-Nicole@Pumps&ironcom

The Hynes turned 25 years old this year. I’ve been here a lot for various events, corporate to entertainment and comic cons. It’s easy to find right on Boylston Street and is only a few seconds walk from the Green line stop.
It’s a bit dated, but certainly suits the needs of any group using it, hosting groups as small as a few hundred, to upwards of tens of thousands during an auto show. There is food here, but I personally take a trip outside because there are so many amazing restaurants on Boylston.

I have been to the Hynes convention center for a variety of different types of events. The layout of all the floors is very easy to figure out and it has a very nice relaxing look to the environment. The food served in the convention center is not very good for the high prices it costs however I suspect that might be associated with some company not associated with the Hynes.
just last week while I was heading to animate Boston on my bicycle I had a wipeout in the valet parking area and the Heinz security and safety staff were really fast to react. They did a great job clearing the area while the paramedics were on their way and helps me stay calm why was waiting.
Even though security was really high as a result of the Boston marathon bombing I don’t blame them for having to take the high security measures that were taken. It is a very relaxing environment for holding events and I always look forward to it.

Older convention center… our convention was kind of broken into a couple different large rooms on the second floor. Not very conductive for good business. I’ve been to better. Free wifi through out.

I’ve only been to a few cons in my lifetime so I have limited experience in reviewing a convention centre. That said, I have thus far found the Hynes to have an excellent location, friendly staff and an easy layout to maneuver. For the inaugural PAX East, it’s a fantastic venue!