Grias eich!
Not exactly time for sunglasses and Piña Coladas on the beach; winter is settling into its cloudy rocking chair and shouting from its porch with discontent at any passers-by and initiating shivers and goose-pimples along the arms of anyone (yes me) silly enough to walk around in a T-shirt.
But fret not silly, chilly students! Where warmth fails, obscurity has the opportunity to slap you across the face with a slightly confused yet certainly intrigued smile. From strange foods, to odd gestures (the “too-much-information turkey” is my favourite at the moment) to sports that seem more dangerous or “under-water” than they should be, may your mid-winter be filled with random acts of weirdness.
I’ve always been considered an interesting chap, someone who at first glance comes across as rather unconventional (which is just a fancy word for ridiculous really). After a while though, people get used to it and “who’s that freak in the handstand over there” turns into “oh it’s Pete…buzzy guy actually”. Many people all around the country suffer from being a bit off the wall. Know me before you judge me…
I suppose I find comfort in obscurity, and it’s not about ‘non-conformity’ or a ‘desire to be different’, it’s just a matter of doing what makes me happy when it makes me happy. I urge you all to try and see that life’s way too exciting to get caught up in seriousness and false perceptions of maturity. Laugh at stupid jokes, eat chicken’s feet if you feel the need, have hobbies like re-enacting the French and Indian war if it floats your boat, grill a garlic scape and giggle when someone mentions the word “Riblet” (because it is an awesome word).
Saw a few of you doing some interesting things on stage on Wednesday night at the Hypnotist show, and hopefully you’re all generally settling back into class all-good. If not, come by the office and tell me why! Might be able to help you out, you never know, what have you got to lose? Enjoy the next couple of weeks everyone!
Schloch!
Pete.
Staying hip in changing times:
What would an obscure issue be without recommendations on some obscure things to watch and listen to?
TV shows and internet series:
The Mighty Boosh
A little bit of Fry and Laurie
Monkey Dust
Tim and Eric’s Awesome Show
Salad Fingers
Burnt Face Man
Devvo
You Tube channels:
AmadeusD
LoveshockX
Obscure music:
BSRT Female Choir
Fantomas
Battles