Oh look! It's him again!

The campus was vivacious and expectant. It was one of the cultural festivals in college and everyone was relishing the break from studies. It was the best time to catch all the babes (?!?!) on campus ramp walk oh just walk. People thronged the food stalls similar to the way destitutes pile up in a free dhoti distribution center. Suddenly someone screamed. “Oh look! Its him!!” And all eyes focused on the same mortal. He marched in with his eyes clearly depicting a look of a creative genius. The girls gasped at the sight of him. He looked stunning with his head cloth, V-type beard, bullet like ear studs, black overcoat, wristband, umbrella in hand, cooling glasses in the shirt…. WHAT?! He has gone crazy people thought. But his aim was accomplished. He was noticed! But why??

So people here is the answer to all the questions I have always been asked. What makes me put on various getups whenever there is any event? And why do I have one for each day? Well please don’t castigate me as being frivolous. I have my own reasons. First, the whole college is going to be jam-packed in that small area. How will people notice me there? As I read somewhere, the only way to make people notice you is by being an idiot. By putting on all these getups, I ensure that everyone glances at me for once at least. What’s the necessity you might ask? I am one of those guys who just love publicity, be it negative or positive. And this is one of my publicity stunts! Second, it’s a cultural event meant for fun. What’s the use coming like a gentleman, settling with my own small group, having whatever food that I might lay my hands on, watch others do the same and go away? Where is the fun in this? So I decided to at least give all the people a good healthy laugh by doing all this. Third, my getups add flavor to the event itself! I am not boasting here but of late it has become a tradition and people start asking me a week before about my would-be getups. Finally, it gives a platform to exhibit my creativity. Yes, changing getups everyday is a pretty tough thing and it takes some hard thinking to bring them out.

The plans start some one-week before the event. I have to grow my beard to the sufficient levels (thankfully it grows quickly and fully!), buy some unique ear studs (the ear holes stayed on from childhood), get few other accessories and think of new ideas about my face, hairstyle and dress. And I collect any new thing I come across in hostel. Every event is a challenge for me not to repeat the old styles. It takes a few conscientious minutes to shave my beard to the particular style. A few more to acquire all the articles and to prepare my final look. Above all it takes a lot of audacity to come out and face the public. But when people come and compliment me (yeah some do!) for my getups, I arrive at satisfaction. It was all worth it for my popularity now is partially thanks to this. And it offered more fun when during one event, a SS Music's cameraman called me in particular to take videos(it did come on tv). And what a lovely sight it is to see girls giggle whenever they look at you! Coming to the end of my college life, these moments are the best takeaways from here. Any first year reading this and feel you have missed out on something, don’t worry. I have two more events left (pragyan and nittfest) and I am sure to disguise myself in the best way possible!! It’s always fun being different! :)