by Heather Murphy

As we all wallow in the bizarreness of the Salahis' presence at President Obama's first state dinner, it's time to reflect on the art of party crashing. There's an undeniable thrill that comes with getting into a situation where one was not invited, and no one has done that better — or more frequently — than Hollywood. As everyone analyzes the Salahis' party approach, we thought we'd glean some lessons from the most memorable fictional "party" crashers of all time. Please add to our list in the comments, below.

1.) The Dark Knight

If you plan to make a scene upon arrival, do it while chewing manically. Ward off idiots who confront you by telling them that they remind you of your father.

2.) Romeo and Juliet

Lesson: Sometimes it's worth crashing the party, because you'll meet your star-crossed lover there. Sure, you'll eventually both die because of your love, but it was fun while it lasted.

3.) Alice in Wonderland

Lesson: If you are determined to crash a tea party, don't "go among mad people" after drinking hallucinogenic substances.

4.) Some Kind of Wonderful/Can't Hardly Wait

Sure, every high school comedy climaxes in a scene where the outsiders crash the cool kids' party. But if you are going to do it right, announce, upon entry, "This party is about to become a historical fact."

Another decent approach: Sing "Paradise City" really badly.

5.) Big

Lesson: If you are a child and want to crash a party, it's best to transform yourself into an adult's body first. It's important to remember, however, that baby corn should be eaten in one bite and not kernel by kernel. Such chewing tactics may blow your party-crashing cover.

6) Curb Your Enthusiasm: Just About Any Episode

Lesson: Stop caring whether people want you there. If you convince yourself that it's all about you, there is no such thing as barging in. (A similar lesson can be gleaned from Michael Scott's character in The Office.)

7.) Something Weird Monsters Crash the Pajama Party

This is possibly the most amazing movie of all time, even though we just discovered it a few minutes ago. Trust us, watch this.

Lesson: If you are ridiculous enough to have a pajama party when you are over 25, just know that it will not end well.

8.) Wedding Crashers

Lesson: Weddings are more fun to crash than funerals. (Wasn't that the lesson?) Lesson Part 2: If you spent your youth crashing weddings, be careful about writing that contract before you pitch your idea to a big studio.

9.) The Graduate

Lesson: If you are going to crash a wedding with the intention of stealing the bride, have a proper getaway vehicle.

10.) Eyes Wide Shut

Lesson: If people are wearing masks, you may want to pick another party to crash. Lesson Part 2: Tom Cruise is not a good role model on-screen or in real life.