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Claim that you're participating in a scientific study on the effects of alcohol on the human body, and that your hangover is all part of the experiment. Whenever your hangover symptoms kick in, start talking about the "data" you're collecting and how it could potentially lead to groundbreaking discoveries in the field of alcohol research. Your parents will be amused (or at least confused) and you'll have a good excuse for your strange behavior.
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Turn your hangover into a game show. Whenever your hangover symptoms start to kick in, challenge your parents to a series of "hangover challenges" that test their knowledge of hangover remedies and trivia. For example, you might ask them to name three foods that are good for curing a hangover, or to balance an egg on their nose for 10 seconds. The person with the most points at the end wins a prize (which could be as simple as a pat on the back).
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Use your hangover as an opportunity to practice your stand-up comedy skills. Whenever your hangover symptoms start to kick in, start telling your parents jokes about hangovers and how much they suck. You might even want to write out a whole stand-up routine and perform it for them. Who knows, you might even get a few laughs (or at least a few sympathetic smiles).
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Claim that you're a "hangover ambassador" and that you're spreading awareness about the importance of moderation and responsible drinking. Whenever your hangover symptoms start to kick in, start giving your parents a "hangover awareness presentation," complete with slides, handouts, and props. You might even want to come up with a catchy slogan or motto to help promote your message.
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Pretend you're a superhero with superpowers that only activate when you're hungover. Whenever your hangover symptoms kick in, start acting out your "hangover powers" - for example, you might claim that your vision becomes x-ray sharp and you can hear a pin drop from a mile away. Your parents will be amused (or at least confused) and you'll have a good excuse for your strange behavior.
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Use your hangover as an opportunity to do a dramatic reading of your favorite childhood storybook. Choose a book with lots of silly characters and exaggerated emotions, and deliver the reading with as much gusto as you can muster. Your parents will be entertained (or at least entertained by your enthusiasm) and you'll have a fun activity to take your mind off your hangover.
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Create a "hangover costume" to wear while you're visiting your parents. This could be as simple as a pair of oversized sunglasses and a big floppy hat, or as elaborate as a full-on superhero getup. Whenever your hangover symptoms start to kick in, slip into your costume and claim that it helps you "channel your inner strength" and fight off the effects of a hangover.
