Croquet Trip Report
 

Today through this weekend, all the prefrosh who got in are visiting my school. While the administration wants to project an image of us as diverse and all-inclusive, those of us already here know that its all upper-class white and preppy. So, we decided that the best course of action to warn all the youngins would be to show off our preppiness by dressing obnoxiously and playing coquet on the lawn nearest where they checked in.

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To round out the awesomeness, there were also cigars to be had.

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To make it obvious, I'm the obnoxious looking fat guy in the pink shirt. Fun and intellectual conversation (not really, but we look serious) were had by all

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And an awesome time was had, even though we looked completely ridiculous to onlookers.

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Unfortunately, perhaps due to the same thing happening last year, prefrosh check-in was moved to the other side of one of the background buildings above. However, I think we still made an impact. On the other hand, a few students who take themselves way too seriously decided that throwing water balloons at us would be fun. This really put a damper on the mood, but alas, I have no pics to share. In the end, the good guys came out on top: campus police stopped the stocking-masked kids running away and had us give a statement to the dean about the 'attack'.

Good times abound in the newly awesome northeast weather. I hope you all take as much advantage as we did today.

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edit to add: Note also that I had never played before. Croquet is awesome; kind of like golf, but more strategic, less skillful, shorter timewise, more social, and just generally awesome.

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My bro and I used to have fierce home croquet matches on our front lawn when we were younger.

I wish I had the presence of mind to wear a popped collar, plaid shorts and aviators back when I was 11.

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My bro and I used to have fierce home croquet matches on our front lawn when we were younger.

I wish I had the presence of mind to wear a popped collar, plaid shorts and aviators back when I was 11.

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not that it works so well in jersey, but somehow I doubt the ability of anyone to pull that style off in cali

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Two critiques:

1. You should be wearing boating shoes instead of flip-flops.
2. Brown people?

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Ed,

I love it. As someone who spent a lot of time in Princeton when I was growing up, you guys are an amazing parody of typical Princetonians. It's still weird for me to drive through town, see you dorks walking around, and realize that I'm older than you now [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] As someone who has done some partying at Princeton, I know what happens to those outfits when the sun goes down, baby!
-James

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interesting, interesting

please elaborate by posting more pics of:

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i have not made my mind up about her looks, the photos are unclear... more photos? your opinion?

what i don't understand is there didn't seem to be much drinking involved... how can you pull a stunt like this w/o a few kegs scattered around the lawn? it's very posh... really.

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I'm diggin' those pink britches.

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If you're not sure if a Princeton girl is attractive, she isn't.

Scrub '04

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Ed,

I love it. As someone who spent a lot of time in Princeton when I was growing up, you guys are an amazing parody of typical Princetonians. It's still weird for me to drive through town, see you dorks walking around, and realize that I'm older than you now [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] As someone who has done some partying at Princeton, I know what happens to those outfits when the sun goes down, baby!
-James

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It's really funny how many posters used to hang out at Princeton. Jason_T was all about the D-Bar back in the day...

scrub

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Also, Ed is awesome.

Also, my freshman year roommate actually dressed like that every day, and he totally wasn't kidding. So did another of my roommates, come to think of it.

scrub

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If you're not sure if a Princeton girl is attractive, she isn't.

Scrub '04

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Truer words have never been uttered on this forum.

Ed, very well done. I didn't quite get it when you told me to look for a croquet trip report with people in ridiculous clothes, but you pulled it off pretty well imo.

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Ed,

I love it. As someone who spent a lot of time in Princeton when I was growing up, you guys are an amazing parody of typical Princetonians. It's still weird for me to drive through town, see you dorks walking around, and realize that I'm older than you now [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] As someone who has done some partying at Princeton, I know what happens to those outfits when the sun goes down, baby!
-James

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James rules, and should stop using the past tense when talking about partying in Princeton.

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If you're not sure if a Princeton girl is attractive, she isn't.

Scrub '04

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As if hangovers weren't bad enough punishment for bad drunken decisions.

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what i don't understand is there didn't seem to be much drinking involved... how can you pull a stunt like this w/o a few kegs scattered around the lawn? it's very posh... really.

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I like the way you think, though open container laws and Princeton cops both blow hardcore.

I think the key here may be investment in flasks.

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I'm not sure what is going on in the picture. Why are the minorities not holding your clubs and serving arnold palmers?

That chick in the yellow dress looks kind of hot...but again I can't tell.

I can't believe anyone actually owns a powder blue suit. That is crazy.

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ED,

Croquet must be played with a beer or possibly a gin and tonic in youyr hand at all times.

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I bet her name is Buffy.

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those of us already here know that its all upper-class white


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Someone better tell these guys...

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ed: Awesome...Do you know a little Asian grad student named Andrew?

At my alma mater, the only Varsity sports we had were rowing, fencing, and croquet. So I'm qualified to give you an A+ on the style, but a C- for lack of Boonesfarm.

--GA

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I bet her name is Buffy.

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I think you mean Muffy.

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I bet her name is Buffy.

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I think you mean Muffy.

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I thought of that one, but she looked more like a Buffy to me.

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Ed,

This rules, hard.

Amusingly the only people I know who currently play croquet are some of my parents uber hippy friends.

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those of us already here know that its all upper-class white


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Someone better tell these guys...

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asians and indians aren't considered minorities in places where smart people abound.

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ed: Awesome...Do you know a little Asian grad student named Andrew?

At my alma mater, the only Varsity sports we had were rowing, fencing, and croquet. So I'm qualified to give you an A+ on the style, but a C- for lack of Boonesfarm.

--GA

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what's he studying? there are lots of little asian grad students out there.

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You know, I never realized that you guys did this as a joke. Also, I went to high school with the kid in the powder blue suit. Good times.

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You know, I never realized that you guys did this as a joke. Also, I went to high school with the kid in the powder blue suit. Good times.

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To clarify, that isn't a blue suit. White pants + seersucker blazer. The point was for no one watching to realize it, right? Anyway, we were, but somehow I think these other guys across the field were being serious:
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more pics of girls in skirts

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hahaha, i highly approve of the concept.

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a blue suit. White pants + seersucker blazer. The point was for no one watching to realize it, right? Anyway, we were, but somehow I think these other guys across the field were being serious:


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You never can tell.

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This is how we do in Annapolis:

High Stakes Dogg!

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This is how we do in Annapolis:

High Stakes Dogg!

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Awesome. I feel a sudden urge to go purchase a white headband

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This is how we do in Annapolis:

High Stakes Dogg!

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Awesome. I feel a sudden urge to go purchase a white headband

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Baumer!

scrub

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Ed,

I love it. As someone who spent a lot of time in Princeton when I was growing up, you guys are an amazing parody of typical Princetonians. It's still weird for me to drive through town, see you dorks walking around, and realize that I'm older than you now [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] As someone who has done some partying at Princeton, I know what happens to those outfits when the sun goes down, baby!
-James

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It's really funny how many posters used to hang out at Princeton. Jason_T was all about the D-Bar back in the day...

scrub

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lol at D-bar. Those Princeton grad school chicks are awesome because now that they are finally old enough to drink 'legally' they go all out. It's like freshman year all over again.
-James

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Ed,

I love it. As someone who spent a lot of time in Princeton when I was growing up, you guys are an amazing parody of typical Princetonians. It's still weird for me to drive through town, see you dorks walking around, and realize that I'm older than you now [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] As someone who has done some partying at Princeton, I know what happens to those outfits when the sun goes down, baby!
-James

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James rules, and should stop using the past tense when talking about partying in Princeton.

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ed, I would love to make this so when I get back, but that will be in June when you are long gone. Are you a senior? Otherwise, next fall it is.
-James

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James rules, and should stop using the past tense when talking about partying in Princeton.

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ed, I would love to make this so when I get back, but that will be in June when you are long gone. Are you a senior? Otherwise, next fall it is.
-James

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One more year to go ... next fall it is, then.

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This is how we do in Annapolis:

High Stakes Dogg!

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I'm probably the only person you know that's played in that game.

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ed:
At my alma mater, the only Varsity sports we had were rowing, fencing, and croquet. So I'm qualified to give you an A+ on the style, but a C- for lack of Boonesfarm.
--GA

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Whoa, I thought I was the only Johnnie on 2+2(although I'm not sure why I presumed this). Are you still there, or are you an alumnus?

Jason

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OP,

So the point was to scare away potential future students? If so, excellent choice of women.

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OP,

So the point was to scare away potential future students? If so, excellent choice of women.

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zing!

nah, the point was to piss off the administrative people in charge of the event.

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OP,

So the point was to scare away potential future students? If so, excellent choice of women.

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I'm kinda partial to the girl with the white shirt / blue skirt. Good work, OP. Sounds like a fun time.

ScottieK