So after I got out of class today I had to use the bathroom. So I walk in and take my usual stall. And since I have used this stall several times I am very accustomed to how it looks. Well today there it was in very fresh black permanent marker, a new little idiom. Well this peaked my interest. I realized that I had never actually read anything that had been written on the walls. So I read. There were the usual things...for a good time call (580) 524-5343...and the very common one...A friend in need is a friend indeed, but a friend with weed is better...but the "is better" was marked out and replaced with "is a friend you need"...well even though that sounds better is it right? How does the saying actually go? So then I started noticing something, almost everything that was written had been altered in some fashion...
Well this got me thinking. Well obviously if someone took the time to correct it the original statement must have been wrong. And is very confusing. So then things that were written like... Jason May is gay where the gay was marked out and replaced by is a fag...made me wonder which is correct. In that case I'm not sure it matters, but there more that were confusing...like the weed one. Is the friend with weed better, and if so better than what, or are they a friend you need? So now wondering whether or not it is Lambda Chi Alpha or the Tri Sigs that suck I made another discovery...
The spelling and grammar that is used in all of these writings is horrible. I claim to be one of the worst spellers ever. I may use pen to do sudokus and calculus I don't use it when I write papers or anything I'm unsure of. So why on earth would someone want to write immortalize something on a wall that was wrong. I mean if you are going to take the time to write something clever or demeaning you should make sure it is correct. But then knowing me I start wondering why these things are incorrect. And I think well maybe they were in a hurry or scared of being caught. But in my head if someone is gonna be busting into your stall you more than likely have more than just the fact that you have a marker in your hand to worry about... So that just leaves one thing. Are they just that stupid...If they were spelling something like discombobulate I could see how they got it wrong... but one guy, or at least i hope it was a guy, misspelled the word marker............and I'm almost positive the word was on the marker he had in his hand... How dumb or unaware can you be?
Needless you say this discovery left me wondering if we are really getting a good education...it makes you think...especially since all of the writings were on a university stall wall.
And then exactly who's number was listed? And what kind of good time? I mean is it a guy that is just looking for someone to play video games with? Or are they just looking for the obvious sexual favors? Or maybe they want someone to just go hang out at a club or bar with? Either way these are all things I need to know before i call the number.
So next time you feel the need to write on a wall make sure it makes sense and isn't confusing. And make sure you spell things correctly and give us all the information.
Anyway...this is how I spent about an hour of morning. So I hope you all enjoyed my thoughts. Stay posted for more ramblings to come.
