Overheard at Penn: 9.20.2012

Guy 1: Why did Skulls get kicked off of campus? Guy 2: Someone died. Guy 1: AGAIN?!

Freshman: You know what? Alcohol doesn’t really taste that good.

Girl: My most recent Google searches are “Late night ice cream delivery” and “Is it possible to get herpes from a slide?” What does that say about my life?

Sorority sophomore: Oh wow, I am totally craving water right now.

Girl: I want to own her…not like sexually, but…

Senior: I'm not looking for a love interest. I'm looking for a nice bod and a pretty ok face.

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