Overheards: 1.19.2012

Theos upperclassman: So, I ask every rush here if they want a bid. They say yes. I say fuck you. Girl in Houston: It’s always good to keep a few spoons in your purse. You never know! --------- Guy 1: If you had the opportunity to have sex with pregnant Beyonce or… Guy 2: YES! --------- Sorority girl: By the way, I can’t do Twitter. I’ve tried. I just can’t. Girl in 2 p.m. class: I don’t wanna be drunk anymore.

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