Oh, mid-October. It may be getting colder, but kids, things are heating up. Why is it during this time of year that we begin to spot walks of shame — in excessive numbers — all over campus? We here at Street have a theory. Perhaps it’s the “Fall Break complex,” which generally involves that first fateful trip home of the year. Exes from home are spotted, high school pals are annoying and you’re just kinda bored. Upon your return to Penn, promiscuity seems more than acceptable.
The most amusing early morning walks to witness are certainly those that occur right through the middle of campus, but the truth is, most occur west of 40th Street. We even spotted one bra-less, shoe-less perpetrator in our 'hood. And on a Wednesday night... oops! Before break (and presumably, pre-many a walk 'o shame), Castle attracted the Grey Goose-loving crowd to Zee Bar and OZ threw an “OZtoberfest” party… clever, guys. Meanwhile, all your junior friends who are abroad in Europe ventured to Munich for the real Oktoberfest, where there was actually a Natty Light alternative.
As far as celeb walks of shame are concerned, we hear Mark Wahlberg made an appearance at Pod, which is kind of like the time he followed some Theos juniors to their formal. (We don't think his fiance and kids were in tow that time though.) Until next time girls, keep rockin' those oversized button-downs, because as we all know, walks of shame are the ultimate in see-and-be-seen.
