The Basement Tea Party

So as not to confuse this tea party with the one in Beantown, here are some clarifications:

Who organized it?
Boston TP: The Sons of Liberty
Basement TP: The daughters of Sarah Skertich

What caused it?
Boston TP: Taxation without representation
Basement TP: A great idea by mom and me

How many people participated?
Boston TP: Hundreds
Basement TP: Four

Where did the tea come from?
Boston TP: China
Basement TP: Probably Trader Joe's

What damage did the party total?
Boston TP: Approximately 9800 British pounds (in 1773 currency)
Basement TP: Some muffin got smashed into the carpet

What happened after the tea party?
Boston TP: Boston Harbor was shut down
Basement TP: Mabel took a nap